- One of Robbie's special interests is children and teens whose growth patterns are not typical. The process of raising and relating to children who develop differently can be frustrating, stressful, lonely, and full of ambiguity. Parents all too often say to her,"The strategies that work for other families just aren't working for us."
- There are many ways in which a child's development can be unpredictable or different, but there are several kinds of patterns she sees on a regular basis. Robbie often works with intellectually gifted and twice exceptional children, whose development is considered asyncronous. She also sees a lot of children on the autism spectrum and with ADD or ADHD, whose growth patterns are uneven and often take unexpected turns.
- Being able to identify such differences and adjust expectations accordingly - can be one key to alleviating symptoms of depression or anxiety in children and stress in parents and teachers.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
& PRESENTATIONS
2021 • Robbie R. Hutchens & Dr. Martha J. Morelock. "More Is Different: Understanding and Engaging the Exceptionally Gifted Child." In Handbook for Counselors Serving Students with Gifts and Talents, Second Edition. Ed. by Tracy L. Cross PhD, & Jennifer R. Cross, PhD.
2021 • Robbie R. Hutchens. " Application of Systemic Techniques when Treating Exceptional Children and Families." Guest lecturer for Dr. Layla Bonner, Belmont University Graduate Counseling Program. Nashville, TN.
2018 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Managing Over-excitabilities in Your Gifted Child." Rutherford County Schools, Parents of Gifted Children meeting. Murfreesboro, TN.
2017 • "Parenting Your Twice-Exceptional Child." Rutherford County Schools, Parents of Gifted Children meeting. Murfreesboro, TN.
2017 • Psychology Matters TV. Episode: "Autism."
2016 • Dr. Kristy Mall & Ms. Robbie Hutchens. "Surviving and Thriving through Autism: A Twice Exceptional Story." Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
2015 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Differentiation and Creating the Gluten-Free Life You've Always Wanted." Gluten-Free Nashville Celiac Group. Nashville, TN.
2014 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Reflections on Schnarch's Theory of Self-validation and Its Application for Non-marital Relationship Therapy." TNAMFT Middle TN Lunch and Learn. Nashville, TN.
2012 • Robbie R. Hutchens & Dr. Martha J. Morelock. "More Is Different: Understanding and Engaging the Exceptionally Gifted Child." In Handbook for Counselors Serving Students with Gifts and Talents. Ed. by Tracy L. Cross PhD, & Jennifer R. Cross, PhD. [2012 Legacy Book Award, Texas Assoc for the Gifted and Talented]
2010 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Discerning Differences in Gifted and Twice Exceptional Children." TNAMFT Middle TN Lunch and Learn. Nashville, TN.
2009 • "Managing Over-excitabilities in the Classroom." Catholic Schools Special Education Conference, John Paul II High School. Nashville, TN.
2009 • "Honor Thy Muse: Legitimizing the Need for Imagination." Vanderbilt Programs for Gifted and Talented Youth, University School. Nashville, TN.
2008 • "Managing Over-excitabilities in Your Gifted Child," Vanderbilt Programs for Gifted and Talented Youth, University School. Nashville, TN.
& PRESENTATIONS
2021 • Robbie R. Hutchens & Dr. Martha J. Morelock. "More Is Different: Understanding and Engaging the Exceptionally Gifted Child." In Handbook for Counselors Serving Students with Gifts and Talents, Second Edition. Ed. by Tracy L. Cross PhD, & Jennifer R. Cross, PhD.
2021 • Robbie R. Hutchens. " Application of Systemic Techniques when Treating Exceptional Children and Families." Guest lecturer for Dr. Layla Bonner, Belmont University Graduate Counseling Program. Nashville, TN.
2018 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Managing Over-excitabilities in Your Gifted Child." Rutherford County Schools, Parents of Gifted Children meeting. Murfreesboro, TN.
2017 • "Parenting Your Twice-Exceptional Child." Rutherford County Schools, Parents of Gifted Children meeting. Murfreesboro, TN.
2017 • Psychology Matters TV. Episode: "Autism."
2016 • Dr. Kristy Mall & Ms. Robbie Hutchens. "Surviving and Thriving through Autism: A Twice Exceptional Story." Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
2015 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Differentiation and Creating the Gluten-Free Life You've Always Wanted." Gluten-Free Nashville Celiac Group. Nashville, TN.
2014 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Reflections on Schnarch's Theory of Self-validation and Its Application for Non-marital Relationship Therapy." TNAMFT Middle TN Lunch and Learn. Nashville, TN.
2012 • Robbie R. Hutchens & Dr. Martha J. Morelock. "More Is Different: Understanding and Engaging the Exceptionally Gifted Child." In Handbook for Counselors Serving Students with Gifts and Talents. Ed. by Tracy L. Cross PhD, & Jennifer R. Cross, PhD. [2012 Legacy Book Award, Texas Assoc for the Gifted and Talented]
2010 • Robbie R. Hutchens. "Discerning Differences in Gifted and Twice Exceptional Children." TNAMFT Middle TN Lunch and Learn. Nashville, TN.
2009 • "Managing Over-excitabilities in the Classroom." Catholic Schools Special Education Conference, John Paul II High School. Nashville, TN.
2009 • "Honor Thy Muse: Legitimizing the Need for Imagination." Vanderbilt Programs for Gifted and Talented Youth, University School. Nashville, TN.
2008 • "Managing Over-excitabilities in Your Gifted Child," Vanderbilt Programs for Gifted and Talented Youth, University School. Nashville, TN.
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