Twice Exceptional: Exploring and Living with Neurodiversity

Standardized Testing for Non-Standard Students

Neurodivergent students often face difficulties when preparing for standardized tests. In this episode, Cate tackles if there is a need for standardized testing, how to s

College Process for the Neurodiverse

College is a big change for any student, but the process can be even more difficult for the neurodiverse. In this episode, Cate is joined by Coach Jo, an education consul

Synesthesia and Movies

Everyone loves to see themselves represented in media. In this episode, Cate spoke to Nicola Rose, director of the movie Magnetosphere, a movie about a teenage girl with

Anxiety with ADHD

Anxiety and ADHD overlap often, and this can be difficult to manage. In this episode, Cate talks about this common comorbidity and shares some advice on how to manage bot

Schooling and Tourettes

Cate talked to Ronnie about his experiences with Tourettes during school, from high school to a PHD. He shares insights about what tics feel like and his passion for stud

9 Things I Learned From My First Months at College

In this episode (recorded at the end of September) Cate discusses a little bit about moving into college and the things she learned along the way.

Dysgraphia and 504s

Cate talk with high school senior Rex about dysgraphia and how 504 plans have helped throughout his journey with dysgraphia and ADHD.

Gifted and Distractible: 2e

Cate interviewed Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Care and author Gifted and Distractible. She talks about 2e kids and adults and strategies for their

Gifted and 2e Education

Cate spoke with Manisha about how to teach gifted and 2e kids.

Robby the Dyslexic Taxi: Talking Books

Cate talks with mother and son Lynn and Jonathan about their book, and how Jonathan’s own experiences influenced their book. Check out the book! https://robbythetaxi.com

Neurodivergence in College Applications

Cate talks to Sara Haberson, a college counselor who used to work in college admissions, about how neurodivergence can affect college applications.

Neurodivergent Friendships (2)

Jo and Cal talk about hyperfixations and perceptions of Neurodiversity.

Neurodivergent Friendships (1)

Cate interviews teenagers Jo (who has ADHD) and Cal (who has functional neurological disorder). They discuss friendship and social lives. Part 1

The Gender Bias: Girls with ADHD

Cate goes on a bit of a tangent about how girls have a harder time getting diagnosed with ADHD due to the expeditions of being a problem child.

ADHD with the Povenmires

Cate interviews Dan and Meli Povenmire, creator and voice actor from Hamster and Gretel, on their ADHD.

Owning Your Dyslexia

Cate talks to Kate Witt about her dyslexia and her choice of career as a Speech Language Pathologist.

1Year of Twice Exceptional

To celebrate a year of podcasts, Cate reviews some of her interviews over the past year.

Representing ADHD

Cate talks to her brother about representation of ADHD in movies, books, and TV.

Autism in High School

Cate talks to Emas about their experiences with autism as a high schooler, why concerts are terrible, and why My Little Pony helped them make friends.

Teaching with ADHD

Cate talks with Ann about teaching special education as an ADHD adult.