To see upcoming gifted support group meeting topics and details, please visit the Upcoming Events page of our website. Questions or would like to suggest a speaker or topic? Email us at ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org.
As parents and educators, it can be difficult to understand how best to meet the complex needs of gifted children. During the school year, IEA offers complimentary monthly Gifted Support Group meetings featuring professionals who are experts on various aspects of gifted youth. These meetings provide support and community, a venue for shared discovery, and a space to exchange resources and ideas. Sharing experiences with other parents and educators who interact with gifted children has proven to be enormously helpful.
Sensory Integration: What is it and How Does it Impact Behavior, Emotional Regulation and Development in Gifted Learners
Speaker: Dr. Jamie Chaves, OTD, OTR/L, SWC
A native of Illinois, Jamie attended undergraduate at Bradley University with degrees in Health Science and Psychology. She earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Much of her twelve year career as an occupational therapist has been rooted in sensory integration theory and practice. Learning is truly one of her passions, and she understands that collaborating with an integrated team is the key to holistic care—she offers one of many important pieces to the puzzle. In 2020 and 2021 she co-authored The Why Behind Classroom Behaviors and Creating Sensory Smart Classrooms, respectively, in order to support and equip educators who have students with various learning needs. As a stay-at-home mom of three kids five and under, you can often find her at the LA Zoo, KidSpace, or any playground around Pasadena, CA. Running is what she does to regulate and reflect — it’s in her bones.
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To see upcoming gifted support group meeting topics and details, please visit the Upcoming Events page of our website. Questions or would like to suggest a speaker or topic? Email us at ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org.
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– IEA Parent