Foundations of Neurodiversity
Expand your awareness of neurodivergent lived experiences: communication differences, sensory needs, motivation and participation patterns. Learn to create supportive, strengths-based environments across home, school and community settings.
Learn how to Support Neurodiverse Individuals
Build foundational insight into communication differences, sensory needs and participation patterns to help, so you can create environments where everyone can feel supported and valued.
Foundations of Neurodiversity is an introductory course designed to increase awareness and understanding of neurodivergent experiences. Rooted in a person-centered and neuroaffirming approach, it explores key concepts such as communication differences, sensory needs and strategies for meaningful participation.
Learners will engage with real-world scenarios, gaining practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals in various settings. The course emphasizes collaboration with caregivers, the importance of accommodations and how to foster environments that recognize and respect neurodiversity. By applying these principles, you is better prepared to create inclusive spaces that empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive.
Use foundational knowledge and strategies to support neurodivergent individuals through a person-centered approach that fosters meaningful participation and well-being.
Foundations of Neurodiversity is an asynchronous, online course that learners complete at their own pace. The course includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge proficiency.
Neurodiversity is the idea that differences in the way people think, learn and process the world are natural variations of the human experience. It recognizes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other developmental or learning differences as part of the normal spectrum of brain diversity, rather than deficits to be “fixed.” Embracing neurodiversity means valuing these differences, focusing on individual strengths and creating inclusive environments where all people can thrive.
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for individuals working in the human services field who regularly interact with and support neurodivergent individuals.
Prerequisites
- N/A
Who will you support?
Ages
- Children 6-12
- Youth/Teens 13-17
- Young Adults
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