Could being high-IQ and “gifted” really be a type of special need…and are we failing these children?

Our 40th episode of Against Medical Advice is a truly fascinating deep-dive into a topic that is often ignored, with the amazing Dr. Blair Duddy, pediatrician and friend of the show.

The Curse of the Gifted w/Dr. Blair Duddy

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