Gifted and Talented: Twice-Exceptional Brain - Brilliantly Re-wired with Infinite Possibilities
- Austin (Main Campus)
- 6 CPE Credits
- $105
Join us for a unique keynote speaker event hosted in collaboration with Region 12. Behavior and Autism Master Consultant Layne Pethick will present “The Twice-Exceptional Brain: Brilliantly Re-Wired with Infinite Possibilities” in Austin on June 3 and Waco on June 4. Come experience an energetic and engaging session focused on understanding and supporting the specific learning needs of twice-exceptional learners.
Keynote
The Twice-Exceptional Brain: Brilliantly Re-Wired with Infinite Possibilities
Twice-exceptional learners bring remarkable strengths—and sometimes unique challenges. This interactive keynote explores how the twice-exceptional brain learns, how behaviors develop, and how educators can provide stronger supports and interventions.
Topics include:
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How the brain learns and creates behaviors
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Practical supports and interventions for twice-exceptional learners
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Trauma and mental health
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Screen time/technology
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Literacy and reading
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Play, movement, and fun in the classroom
Be ready to laugh, move, and have fun while you learn!
About Layne Pethick
Layne Pethick is a Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders Master Consultant with ESC Region 10. With extensive experience as an educator, administrator, trainer, and higher education instructor, Layne has spent more than 20 years focused on brain-based research and practices related to behavior, learning, autism, trauma, mental health, screen time, and disabilities—helping educators translate research into meaningful classroom supports.