Course curriculum

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    Start here.

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    Chapter 1: What is Neurodiversity?

    • Neurodivergence is human

    • Video: Kimberly Schreiber: Thinking Differently About Neurodiversity

    • Judy Singer and Neurodiversity

    • Go Deeper: Explore Deficits and Strengths

    • Go Deeper: Explore Labels, Stigma and Liberation

    • Video: Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines

    • Avoid Being a Patronizing Parent

    • Chapter 1 References
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    Chapter 2: Who do I trust?

    • Myths, Truths, Help: A "Good Parent"

    • Does One Size Fit All?

    • Support Matters (Lived Experience Piece)

    • Giving the Best in Life

    • Chapter 2: References
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    Chapter 3: Life Skills and Growing Up

    • Parenting Styles that Benefit the Neurodiverse

    • Virtual, Mainstream or Alternative Schooling?

    • Encouraging Independence & Confidence

    • A Neurodiverse Identity

    • Video: One Vital Parenting Rule for Raising Autistic or Differently Developing Children

    • Strategies to Build Their Independence

    • If You Love Something, Let it Go...

    • Chapter 3: References
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    Next Steps

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