In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Rhonda Filmer, a gifted education consultant and teacher, she discusses her journey into the field and the importance of understanding neurodiversity and twice exceptional students. She has recently released a book, “Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student” and they delve into some of the key points from the book throughout the episode.
Resources mentioned:
- Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University
- Tom Bennett
- Michelle Ronksley-Pavia
- Gifted Education Resource Center at New South Wales University
- Miraca Gross
- SPELD NSW
You can connect with Rhonda:
Book: Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
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About Rhonda Filmer
Rhonda Filmer is currently the Board Chair at the Specific Learning Difficulties Association (SPELD) of NSW. After spending her early working life in mainstream classrooms and teaching gifted groups Rhonda spent the last 20 years presenting professional development in schools, speaking at conferences and seminars, consulting on case management in schools and privately tutoring 2e students.