Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC
Workshop 1: How to Put the FUN in Executive FUNctioning
Why gifted and “gifted and distractible” learners often face greater executive function demands
How to use interests, strengths, and learning styles to build attention and regulation skills
Practical activities such as playlists as timers, caller–doer tasks, book analysis, and trip planning
How to connect fun, successful practice to harder real-life tasks and build greater independence
Workshop 2: What to do when Emotion Regulation Gets in the Way of Advocacy
How emotion dysregulation and executive function challenges can interfere with effective self-advocacy
Practical strategies for forgetfulness, impulsivity, and difficulty listening
The A-R-T approach: Acknowledge, Request, and Thank
Simple questions and communication tools to help families clearly share a child’s story
Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best and raise self-confidence in their 2e students and clients. A prolific writer and beloved speaker, Julie hosts “The Haystack 2e Adult Membership Group”, which welcomes all ‘2e adult needles,’ hosts Let’s Talk 2e! Parent Empowerment Groups, produces virtual conferences, and publishes “Gifted and Distractible,” a free weekly newsletter. Her book, Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child, (2023) has received wide acclaim. Julie and her husband raise three twice exceptional kids who keep them on their toes and uproariously laughing! Located in Maryland, USA, Julie’s clients, and audience hale from all four corners of the globe.