#069 Why Dungeons & Dragons is Gifted Bliss w/ Sam Young

Our Gifted Kids Podcast

It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme.

As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy!

Podcast Line Up

• Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy
• Monday
  • #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ Kate Donohue
• Tuesday
  • #066 Why Gifted Folk Need Board Games! w/ Justin Ratcliff
• Wednesday
  • #067 How to Express Your Gifted Self with Digital Music & Art w/ Johannes Dreyer
• Thursday
  • #068 A Higher Skate of Mind for Gifted Kids w/ Josh Smith
• Friday
  • #069 Why Dungeons & Dragons is Gifted Bliss w/ Sam Young

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• Marc Smolowitz & The G Word
• Kate Donohue & Dynamic Parenting
• Justin Ratcliff’s Favourite Board Game Links:
  • boardgameoracle.com
  • boardgamegeek.com
• Johannes Dreyer & Beat Frequency Mentoring
• Josh Smith & Free Mind Skate School
• Sam Young & Young Scholars Academy

Bio

Sam Young

Samuel Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families. Samuel is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education.

Before founding Young Scholars Academy, Samuel taught in a variety of capacities—including nearly a decade at Bridges Academy—at an array of programs in the US, Europe, and Asia. Travel and culture are near and dear to him. He has led 2e students to over 7 countries for immersive cultural and educational trips.

Samuel has been featured in the documentary 2e2: Teaching The Twice Exceptional, the textbook Understanding The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Students, 2nd Ed., Variations Magazine, 2e News, and other publications.

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