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Crucial Conversations about Cognitive Diversity

  • April 27, 2022
  • 3:00 PM
  • Online, Bridges 2e Center

Join us for another episode of Crucial Conversations about Cognitive Diversity

Our host Maria Kennedy will be in conversation with Dr. Karen Wilson about Social- Emotional Support for Neurodiverse Learners

Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, PC, and the founder of ChildNEXUS.com, a digital platform that connects parents whose children struggle with learning or social-emotional issues with professionals who provide psychological and educational support services.

Dr. Wilson is also the host of the Diverse Thinking · Different Learning podcast. She is a sought-after expert speaker and has been invited to share her expertise in a broad range of media outlets and to a multitude of audiences, including parenting groups, educators, and professionals attending national conferences.

Maria M. Kennedy first joined the Bridges Academy staff as the director of the Phoenix Program. After successfully growing the program each year, she has taken on the position of director of the Bridges Educational Group. A speaker, author, and advocate, Maria has been featured on "Bright and Quirky," as a panelist and educational expert. An educator for almost 30 years, Maria received her B.Ed. and M.Ed. in education from Manchester University (U.K). She earned Advanced Teacher Status from the Manchester Department of Education for her ability to develop curriculum and her skills within the classroom. She has traveled internationally, teaching students and training teachers how to tap into the strengths of their gifted and challenged students.

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The Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC) is a member-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by parents to support the intellectual and emotional growth of gifted children and their families. 

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