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Hidden talents in harsh environments.
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The discussions predominantly support the notion that people in difficult circumstances develop hidden skills, exemplified by mentions of neurodiversity and adaptive traits. The tone is one of curiosity and advocacy, emphasizing the need to reframe deficits as strengths and highlighting ongoing research efforts.
Most discussions support the idea that individuals in harsh environments develop unique strengths, recognizing these talents as adaptive rather than deficits.
Many posts show high curiosity, referencing various aspects such as neurodiversity, theory, and practical implications, indicating strong interest.
Posts reference research, labs, and theories, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement and thoughtful consideration.
The discussions highlight the importance of shifting perspectives and fostering new research directions, suggesting a recognition of the article's potential influence.
Abstract in brief
- Children experiencing early life adversity may develop unique problem-solving skills suited for harsh and unpredictable environments, which are considered "hidden talents."
- The hidden talents model views stress-adapted skills as a form of adaptive intelligence that helps individuals succeed despite adversity, aligning with issues in brain development after early challenges.
- This perspective has important implications for education, social services, and juvenile justice, offering a strength-based approach that recognizes the potential of individuals from difficult backgrounds without stigma.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyToday I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
A kinda long thread
In a new line of work, researchers are exploring how children living in poverty have developed strategies that enable them to cope with their challenging circumstances - these can be viewed as “hidden talents in harsh environments” (@wfrankenhuis1). 3/6
What are some other “hidden talents in harsh environments”? Tracking rapidly changing conditions, shifting among different tasks, and detecting imminent dangers. A great 5-min video explaining this here: https://t.co/tL3A2FfgKU 5/6
We really need to balance the discourse, especially about children, as “fragile” “damaged” etc. Often they are adapting to circumstances with courage and skill There’s a small & growing research signal on “hidden talents” - strengths in adversity, e.g., https://t.co/WebYOC36FN https://t.co/4naJ3NTCK5
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"Hidden talents in harsh environments" Bruce J Ellis, Laura S Abrams, Nim Tottenham Development and Psychopathology, 2020 https://t.co/mmvn8qMigi
@THCobbPHC @DanielJHarrisUK I don't know that we would technically call it an adaptive "mutation" adaptions and trade-offs happen on many levels. There are those of us studying this as "amplification" of traits and trade-offs. You can look at my website or research "Hidden talents in Harsh Environments",
We really need to balance the discourse, especially about children, as “fragile” “damaged” etc. Often they are adapting to circumstances with courage and skill There’s a small & growing research signal on “hidden talents” - strengths in adversity, e.g., https://t.co/WebYOC36FN https://t.co/4naJ3NTCK5
Unraveling Misconception: Neurodiversity and the Hidden Talents in Harsh Environments https://t.co/N8Nf6vAvwN
Hidden talents in harsh environments https://t.co/ETh4rYIp2t
@Anya33440265 @ItsEmilyKaty @AutisticGirls_ These do not have enough of a neurodiversity or evolutionary-stress framework, but an idea of what we should want the direction of research to counter "myths". Hidden Talents in Harsh Environments https://t.co/ETh4rYIp2t Dan, tulips & orchids https://t.co/W35EeEMdPU
@TimxWatson @AnnMemmott Tim, have you visited the Hidden Talents in Harsh Environments lab and the work they are doing yet? https://t.co/0TXcsqlRT6
Hidden talents in harsh environments. (Hmm. Interesting. Possibly important. Difficult. And by the way a major theme running through all of Frank Herbert's fiction (Dune etc.) He focused on extreme cases and used the supernatural as metaphor.)
@livas_stein What we need are meaningful theory and data to counteract deficit narratives. See: https://t.co/h4ZCtGRS0k
RT @ChangingBrain: Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @ChangingBrain: Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @ChangingBrain: Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @ChangingBrain: Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @ChangingBrain: What are some other “hidden talents in harsh environments”? Tracking rapidly changing conditions, shifting among differe…
RT @ChangingBrain: Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @julia_a_leonard: A kinda long thread
Great thread with links. Hidden talents in harsh environments. https://t.co/lC26ljm8MS
A kinda long thread
What are some other “hidden talents in harsh environments”? Tracking rapidly changing conditions, shifting among different tasks, and detecting imminent dangers. A great 5-min video explaining this here: https://t.co/tL3A2FfgKU 5/6
In a new line of work, researchers are exploring how children living in poverty have developed strategies that enable them to cope with their challenging circumstances - these can be viewed as “hidden talents in harsh environments” (@wfrankenhuis1). 3/6
Today I’ll be tweeting about hidden talents in harsh environments. A thread. 1/6 https://t.co/f9mXZalx39
RT @julia_a_leonard: I'll be taking over @ChangingBrain twitter this week! I'll be tweeting about children's museums, teaching children abo…
RT @julia_a_leonard: I'll be taking over @ChangingBrain twitter this week! I'll be tweeting about children's museums, teaching children abo…
I'll be taking over @ChangingBrain twitter this week! I'll be tweeting about children's museums, teaching children about race, hidden talents in harsh environments, and citizen science! Follow along
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