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Zooming In on Neurodiversity with Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

Category: Education
Duration: 00:41:21
Publish Date: 2026-02-21 04:00:00
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Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergent kids, discusses his work with ADHD, autism, giftedness, OCD, and dyslexia. He emphasizes the importance of awareness and accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the need for universal design in education. Dr. Matt shares strategies for managing anxiety, such as praising behaviors and adapting environments. Dr. Matt's approach focuses on strengths rather than deficits and aims to support both students and educators.

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