Dr. Susan Baum on 2e Learners & Elmbridge University’s Program on Cognitive Diversity
About this episode
Dr. Susan Baum discusses the unique graduate program at Elmbridge University focused on cognitive diversity and supporting twice-exceptional learners.
This is a short, special mini-episode I’m sharing because my friends at Elmbridge University (formerly Bridges Academy) let me know that enrollment is now open for the next cohort of their truly unique graduate program in cognitive diversity in education, and application deadlines are coming up in June. When Dr. Susan Baum—one of the leading voices in twice-exceptionality and Chancellor of the program—said she could join me for a quick conversation about her work and what makes this program so impactful, I said absolutely. In this brief chat, Susan shares insights into supporting twice-exceptional learners, why environment matters so much, and how this program is helping educators better understand and serve complex, neurodivergent students. If you want to learn more, you can head to https://elmbridge.edu/. About Dr. Susan Baum Susan Baum, Ph.D., is Chancellor of Elmbridge University’s Graduate School for Cognitive Diversity in Education (formerly Bridges) and Co-director of the 2e Center for Research and Professional Development at Bridges Academy, a school for twice exceptional students. The author of many publications concerning the needs of special populations of gifted…
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Reber
Guest: Dr. Susan Baum
Topics covered
- twice-exceptionality
- cognitive diversity
- education
- neurodiversity
- supporting learners
Keywords
- twice-exceptional
- cognitive diversity
- education program
- neurodivergent students
- supporting learners
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Elmbridge University, Bridges Academy, National Association for Gifted Children
Books & works: To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled
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