Zooming In on Neurodiversity with Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

The Teacher As... by Melissa Milner

Feb 21, 202641:21Education

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 neurod...

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