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b"The world has changed so very much in the past few years, including in no small way how our kids relate to other kids. I get a pang of nostalgia when I think about how I used to form friendships when I was younger in a more analog world, but I can also feel excitement about the many possibilities that have opened up for kids like ours to find their communities thanks to the technology they\\u2019re growing up with.\\nIn this episode, Sam Young is going to talk with us about what a meaningful and healthy social life might look like for our differently wired kids, and how we can support them in the process. We explored how online communities have impacted socializing for neurodivergent kids, how parents can support kids in developing the skills to help with social anxiety, key elements to look for in ideal social environments for our differently-wired kiddos, and much more.\\nSam Young MEd is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and gifted students and their families. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education. Before founding Young Scholars Academy, Sam taught in a variety of capacities\\u2014including nearly a decade at Bridges Academy\\u2014at an array of programs in the US, Europe, and Asia.\\xa0\\nThings you'll learn from this episode\\n\\nWhat reimagining our kids\\u2019 social life really is about\\n\\nHow online communities have impacted our kid\\u2019s social lives\\n\\nWhat Sam\\u2019s students wish their social lives looked like\\n\\nHow parents or adults in kids' lives can support them in building skills to help them with social anxiety\\n\\nSam\\u2019s thoughts on social skill groups and their efficacy\\n\\nExpectations that parents have that might be getting in the way of their kid\\u2019s social lives\\n\\nHow parents can support a kid who is feeling alone to the point of their self-confidence and self-worth being affected\\n\\nResources mentioned:\\n\\nYoung Scholars Academy\\n\\nYoung Scholars Academy Winter Courses\\n\\n10 tips to help 2e kiddos socialize AND a bonus video\\n\\nYoung Scholars Academy on Facebook\\n\\nYoung Scholars Academy on Instagram\\n\\nBridges Academy\\n\\nReady Player One\\n\\nDavidson Young Scholars\\xa0\\n\\nJoseph Renzulli\\n\\nSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n Visit Tilt Parenting\\n Take the free 7-Day Challenge \\n Read a chapter of Differently Wired \\n Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram \\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"