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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

87: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School

from Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child at School and Home

Send us Fan MailMany kids who are bright, curious, and capable still struggle in school - and it can be confusing for the adults supporting them. In this episode, we explore why intelligence doesn't always translate into success in the classroom, and how factors like executive functioning, processing differences, and anxiety can impact a child's ability to feel successful at school.If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover on the podcast, please email me at [email protected] or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description.If you like Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child helpful, please share it with a friend  or follow the podcast, so it's more likely to get to listeners who also need it. Thank-you!xo IvannaSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail Many kids who are bright, curious, and capable still struggle in school - and it can be confusing for the adults supporting them. In this episode, we explore why intelligence doesn't always translate into success in the classroom, and how factors like executive functioning, processing differences, and anxiety can impact a child's ability to feel successful at school. If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover on the podcast, please email me at SchoolforUsC...

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