Twice Exceptional: Exploring and Living with Neurodiversity

Cate Dunn
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Giftedness is combined with a learning disability/neurodivergence to form something new: twice exceptional. Cate is a once twice exceptional teen now trying to make her way through adulthood. Listen along as she interviews neurodiverse individuals on their experiences and shares some of her own insights along the way. The best way to educate yourself on neurodiversity is by listening to those experiencing it. https://twiceexceptional.podbean.com/

  1. JAN 2

    College Process for the Neurodiverse

    Cate talks to Coach Jo about finding the right college for neurodiverse students and what to do when you get there.

    19 min

  2. 09/06/2025

    Synesthesia and Movies

    Cate speaks to Nicola Rose about Magnetosphere, a new movie about a teenage girl with synesthesia. They talk about what synesthesia is and what it means to see yourself represented in the media you consume.

    20 min

  3. 06/23/2025

    Anxiety with ADHD

    Anxiety and ADHD are often paired together. In this episode, Cate talks about this common comorbidity and shares some advice on how to manage both. (Apologies for any audio problems, I am in the process of changing softwares.)

    17 min

  4. 11/22/2024

    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 studying neuroscience.

    17 min

  5. 10/28/2024

    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.

    19 min

  6. 06/06/2024

    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.

    40 min

  7. 03/03/2024

    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 future.

    22 min

  8. 12/19/2023

    Gifted and 2e Education

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

    35 min
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Giftedness is combined with a learning disability/neurodivergence to form something new: twice exceptional. Cate is a once twice exceptional teen now trying to make her way through adulthood. Listen along as she interviews neurodiverse individuals on their experiences and shares some of her own insights along the way. The best way to educate yourself on neurodiversity is by listening to those experiencing it. https://twiceexceptional.podbean.com/

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