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Does the Label of Giftedness Matter? Yes, More Than You Might Expect
Looking across the lifespan, hyperneuroplasticity emerges as a systemic orientation that permeates every stage of development, rather than a temporary trait to be gained or lost.
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Sep 26, 202510 min read
The Opposite of Normal Is Wrong: Putting a Finger on the Source of Self-Stigma
Is normal good? Self-stigma from not being normal can make healing or growth difficult. This essay reframes the conversation.
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Feb 1, 20258 min read
What Is Creativity? A Definition from a Professional Creative Writer and Multipotentialite
A neurodivergent writer offers his definition of creativity, why it can seem elusive, and how this definition can help you be more creative.
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Oct 15, 20244 min read
Gifted Needs and Tabletop Roleplaying Games: The Hows and Whys from a Neurodivergent Dungeon Master
Figuring my own gifted needs has taken dozens and dozens of Perception checks, Wisdom saving throws and Investigation rolls.
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Apr 2, 20248 min read
Dealing With Big Feelings? You’re Not the Only One
By Youssef Sleiman Oct. 31, 2023 Quirky, wordy and lightning-fast at the keyboard, Youssef Sleiman is a professional writer and brand...
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Oct 31, 20234 min read
What Gifted Means: A View Beyond Defining
By Youssef Sleiman on July 11, 2023 BISN board member Youssef Sleiman, a quirky, wordy professional writer based in Dallas, Texas, aims...
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Jul 11, 20238 min read
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