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Neurodiversity at Work
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)What is Neurodiversity? This mini course offers crucial foundational knowledge in neurodiversity, the strengths and challenges a neurodivergent person may have at work, and how to foster greater understanding and empowerment across your team.
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What to Expect in this Course (Audio + Transcript)
Who is Teaching this Course? (Audio + Transcript)
Who was the Voice on this Course?
What does [BETA] mean in this course?
Who Illustrated this Course? (Audio + Transcript)
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Appendix A: Icons for Learning
Appendix B1: Accessibility Support
Appendix B2: Accessibility for Wellness
On Diagnosis (Audio + Transcript)
Quick Quiz: How much do I know? (Activity)
What is Dyslexia? (Audio + Transcript)
Observable Difficulties (Audio + Transcript)
Share My Experience (Optional Activity)
My Challenges (Audio + Transcript + Activity)
Co-Occuring Conditions (Audio + Transcipt)
Video: The Gift of Dyslexia
My Dyslexic Strengths (Activity)
Video: Faces of Dyslexia
*Information about upcoming Activity*
Colour Perception Quiz (Activity)
What Your Diagnosis Means (Audio + Transcript)
Gaining Clarity (Activity)
Takehome Message (Audio + Transcript)
Making Connections (Audio + Transcript)
Dyslexic Communities (Audio + Transcript)
The Masks We Wear (Activity)
Takehome Message (Audio + Transcript)
Self Love and You (Audio + Transcript)
What is Self Care to Me? (Activity)
Labels, Stigma and Dyslexia (Audio + Transcript)
Confidently Me (Activity)
What Good You Have (Audio + Transcript)
Am I Really "Fine"? (Optional Activity)
Strategies for Self Care (Audio + Transcript)
Self Love and You (Audio + Transcript)
Mindfulness Practice (Audio, Transcript + Activity)
Takehome Message (Audio + Transcript)
Introduction to Resources (Audio + Transcript)
Australia - Organizations that can help
New Zealand - Organizations that can help
Canada - Organizations that can help
United Kingdom - Organizations that can help
United States of America - Organizations that can help
Useful Apps for Dyslexia (Audio + Transcript)
References for Entire Course
Course Writer | Speech Pathologist
Shae Wissel
Shae Wissel is a qualified Speech Pathologist with a master’s degree in Public Health and Health Administration. Her passion for working in public health and empowering people with dyslexia led her to establish the Dear Dyslexic Foundation.
Shae is deeply passionate about advocacy and dyslexia. As a Doctoral Candidate with La Trobe University, she is researching the impact of dyslexia in the workplace. This topic is important to her as Shae has worked extensively over the last 14 years in the health sector as a clinician and manager.
She is also an author, podcaster and keynote speaker. Her book, "The Hobo CEO, A Year in the Life of a Dyslexic Social Entrepreneur" has #1 Amazon Best Seller status, which describes her approach to work and life.
Writing on this course was meaningful for Shae as she is dyslexic herself, and has both seen and experienced first-hand, the challenges those with dyslexia can face. Shae understands the impact dyslexia has on education, employment and quality of life.
Shae is deeply passionate about advocacy and dyslexia. As a Doctoral Candidate with La Trobe University, she is researching the impact of dyslexia in the workplace. This topic is important to her as Shae has worked extensively over the last 14 years in the health sector as a clinician and manager.
She is also an author, podcaster and keynote speaker. Her book, "The Hobo CEO, A Year in the Life of a Dyslexic Social Entrepreneur" has #1 Amazon Best Seller status, which describes her approach to work and life.
Writing on this course was meaningful for Shae as she is dyslexic herself, and has both seen and experienced first-hand, the challenges those with dyslexia can face. Shae understands the impact dyslexia has on education, employment and quality of life.
Course writer | Chartered Psychologist, Assessor, Author and Researcher
Dr Judith Hudson
Dr Judith Hudson is a Chartered Psychologist, Assessor, Author and Researcher. Her research interests lie in special educational needs. Specifically, in supporting people with congenital developmental disorders such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Dr. Hudson is an Associate Adjunct and visiting academic to the School of Education at the University of Tasmania. Dr Hudson is also a PhD supervisor for the University of Tasmania and for Flinders University, in South Australia.
As a retired specialist teacher, Dr. Hudson remains driven in advocating for teacher education, to improve teaching methods for children with dyslexia, and 'specific literacy and learning' difficulties. Dr. Judith Hudson has also written and taught modules for post graduate study in Australia, on the topic of ‘Educating students with dyslexia and learning difficulties’.
Dr. Hudson sits on the Board of 'Square Pegs Dyslexia Support Group', based in Tasmania and is also a dyslexia Ambassador for this group.
Her interest, study and passion for all things dyslexia spans some 40 years. With a husband and grandson who are both dyslexic, she reflects, "I am constantly amazed at their achievements in life!"
Dr. Hudson is an Associate Adjunct and visiting academic to the School of Education at the University of Tasmania. Dr Hudson is also a PhD supervisor for the University of Tasmania and for Flinders University, in South Australia.
As a retired specialist teacher, Dr. Hudson remains driven in advocating for teacher education, to improve teaching methods for children with dyslexia, and 'specific literacy and learning' difficulties. Dr. Judith Hudson has also written and taught modules for post graduate study in Australia, on the topic of ‘Educating students with dyslexia and learning difficulties’.
Dr. Hudson sits on the Board of 'Square Pegs Dyslexia Support Group', based in Tasmania and is also a dyslexia Ambassador for this group.
Her interest, study and passion for all things dyslexia spans some 40 years. With a husband and grandson who are both dyslexic, she reflects, "I am constantly amazed at their achievements in life!"