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October 1, 2023
I really liked that this course explained ways for non-autistic people to be understanding of communication differences rather than having autistic people mask their differences.
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September 29, 2023
The perspective from an Autistic SLP
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September 27, 2023
Truly enjoyed this course! Learned a lot about the types of goals we should be focusing on verses the goals we have been taught to focus on for years due to conversation expectations.
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September 27, 2023
The emphasis on acceptance on neurodivergent and autism characteristics.
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September 26, 2023
I didn't realize how much I already knew about this topic. I felt that the presenter was very judgy and accusing of all SLPs, assuming those SLPS who teach social communication have bad intentions. The topic is critical, and I think moving toward a Neurodiverse affirming practice is essential. I also think that we as a profession need to assume the best intentions, understand that people are learning and growing, and give people a chance to do that without being accusatory.
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September 25, 2023
Great explanations and iep goal examples
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etima
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September 25, 2023
It was very insightful
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September 24, 2023
This course provided a genuine and clear understanding of what it means to be neurodiversity-affirming. I am always willing to learn and stay educated in this profession. I try to learn and grow with information from the autistic community rather than "experts."
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Katrina
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September 22, 2023
All the evidence!
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Peter
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September 22, 2023
Really appreciated the goal makeovers.
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September 20, 2023
I feel like I wish I had heard more real-life scenarios. Even though the studies are telling, it's always nice to hear it related to real life scenarios.
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September 20, 2023
This course had a ton of applicable and helpful information on neurodiversity.
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September 18, 2023
The pace was appropriate and the personal stories made the course more relatable.
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September 17, 2023
This was a very enlightening and helpful course for me and questions I have always had about targeting social skills were directly discussed. The things I learned in the course will be able to be applied immediately into my practice!
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September 14, 2023
Introduced to me more current and better therapy goals and objectives!
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Kara
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September 13, 2023
I appreciate the shift in thinking with very pointed goal advice.
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Judith
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September 10, 2023
A truly eye-opening presentation that made me aware, for the first time, of my own biases.
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September 10, 2023
I appreciated all the evidence the presenter provided supporting the importance of shifting to a Neurodiversity affirming approach. However, I was expecting more time to be spent on the Q and A portion of the presentation addressing the many challenges SLPs face in their different settings when implementing this paradigm and ideas on how to address them. I was also expecting more resources to be provided for ideas on goals and teaching strategies.
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Jennifer
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September 9, 2023
This is a game changer!!!
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Tracey
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September 7, 2023
I like that the course investigated the effect of "social skills training" for people with autism. I think that it is important to educate autistic and non-autistic persons regarding the different ways that autistic people communicate and what their needs are around just living their best life and being accepted for their individualized ways of communication.
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September 6, 2023
Excellent presentation. Eye opening and impactful. I have already recommended this presentation to my colleagues.
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September 6, 2023
Eye-opening information that every SLP should learn and embrace- social skills training is no longer the gold standard, nor ever was, for autistic people
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Emilee
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September 5, 2023
Hearing the presentation from the perspective of an autistic person made the presentation more meaningful as they shared their personal experiences. The handouts will be beneficial to use for parents and staff to learn more about neurodiversity affirming therapy and skills.
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September 2, 2023
This felt more like a personal narrative.
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September 2, 2023
Easier to follow and provided examples for goals. Would have liked more examples.
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August 31, 2023
The presenter did an excellent job of explaining the negative impact of teaching autistic individuals to mask their true identity. Masking could lead to high levels of chronic anxiety, meltdowns after school or work, loss of identity, burnout, low self-esteem, etc. SLPs should cease from training autistic individuals in social skills.
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August 31, 2023
Great information with practical examples for application
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August 30, 2023
very informative! Enjoyed personal connection to the topic.
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Jackie
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August 29, 2023
Such a fresh and real approach to working with our students with autism. Never thought about how our therapy was stressing them more than helping the,
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August 26, 2023
autism communication
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August 26, 2023
Excellent presentation.
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August 24, 2023
Excellent research was provided to support the content. The goal examples were beneficial. The content can be implemented immediately. This is one of the best courses I have taken.
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Margaret
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August 23, 2023
I LOVED this course.SO many great examples and epic resources. :)
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Taylor
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August 23, 2023
I love that this course was taught by someone who is autistic. Her perspectives are greatly needed to move the speech therapy practice as a whole towards neurodiversity affirming approaches. I truly appreciate her taking the time to give practical ideas in which SLPs can alter their practices immediately.
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August 23, 2023
Important and eye-opening insights to carefully consider when addressing social skills for neurodiverse individuals, backed by evidence. As a veteran SLP, I believe I stand in-between the 2 schools of thought pertaining to social skill training for this group of individuals.
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August 22, 2023
This course was highly informative-- practical and the presenter outlines all the important points very well.
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August 22, 2023
Thank you for including so much research. I am a para, renewing my SLP-A license currently and I encounter situations daily that this will help. I have often been an advocate for my students when their autistic selves were being labeled as defiant, Having the research studies and info graphics will help me in the upcoming school year.
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August 21, 2023
It really made me reconsider many of my therapy practices to date and will make me a better SLP.
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Jennifer
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August 21, 2023
Julia's vulnerability was brave and powerful in the instruction of this topic. It was an artful mixture of storytelling and research which led to such an effective delivery of the information.
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August 21, 2023
The course provided ample research to support claims. The presenter was knowledgeable and provided an invaluable perspective as an autistic individual and SLP.
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Darlene
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August 18, 2023
This course addresses a view of working with individuals with ASD that challenges what so many of us have done over the years and have known that it can go against our personal and professional judgement. It was very helpful and eye opening.
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Jamie
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August 17, 2023
This course should be mandatory for all SLP's and educators as it's still new to many and a critical new framework to incorporate into our work and thoughts.
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August 16, 2023
Such a great class, should be required viewing for every SLP! The suggested goal rewrites were particularly helpful.
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Emily
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August 15, 2023
Information shared was updated, referenced research, helpful for practical application
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August 12, 2023
some of the research and presentation were slightly confusing
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August 10, 2023
The speaker demonstrated knowledge of the material
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August 10, 2023
I enjoyed the first hand perspective and the examples in the real world
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Allison
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August 10, 2023
This is a total shift in what I have been doing in my profession. I love all the research based evidence provided. Very interesting and a lot to think about.
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Xyza Chloe
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August 10, 2023
Awesome presentation.
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August 9, 2023
The organization of the powerpoint was a bit confusing
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August 7, 2023
It really brought things to light for me and has helped change my perspective on therapy approaches to best support my students and clients.
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August 7, 2023
This really helps support the mind-shift that is needed when supporting our autistic students.
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Kathy
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August 7, 2023
Thank you! We must adequately educate people in our profession about neurodiversity before we can adequately educate society. There's so much work to be done! And by the way, I loved the voice and presentation style of our instructor!
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August 7, 2023
Practical and evidence based information.
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Shana
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August 7, 2023
Julie was a great presenter and it is clear she has a lot of knowledge regarding this topic. It was great to receive some firsthand accounts of how autistic masking can be so detrimental to the individual. I will definitely be implementing much of this information into my therapy and goals.
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August 6, 2023
It included current and valuable research. The presenter shared real life examples of how other Autistic people feel with regards to social skills training.
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August 5, 2023
The framework covers many aspects pertinent to therapy design
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Stephanie
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August 4, 2023
I found this course extremely helpful and it gave me many ideas when thinking about therapy and goals for autistic students. The presenter cited a lot of research making me feel like I can learn more about the topics touched on. I can't wait to include what I learned into my reports and to educate parents and staff.
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August 4, 2023
Change takes time, the course was taught in that manner... she presented current research that demonstrates that change is necessary and now a paradigm shift needs to follow for the benefit of children with autism and actually all individuals with autism
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August 4, 2023
This research backed information was enlightening, informative and well-presented.
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Kristen
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August 4, 2023
This is one of the best courses that I have ever taken. The presenter gave the perspective of an autistic person and that was so enlightening for me. I have questioned the teaching of social skills for many years (because it doesn't work). It was great to hear another SLP voice thoughts that I have had for many years (and provide research). In addition, she explained what we can do instead of typical social skills training. I am blown away by this course.
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August 3, 2023
Wow. This presents and important shift in thinking about autism intervention. I run 6 social groups a week at a high school and this has given me lots of food for thought that I'll be sharing with my team.
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Tara
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August 2, 2023
I loved the research information presented in this course.
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July 31, 2023
I found the research so helpful. It is a different way to look at different perspective on the focus on Autistic communication style as being normative and to teach this to others-professionals and family.
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Elpida
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July 31, 2023
This course provided research regarding effective social communication in neurodiverse individuals which will support clinicians in changing therapy approaches. Great information and presentation!
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July 31, 2023
Research information. Also, I work at a middle school and have been getting "late diagnosis" for students (likely due to the world shut down/COVID.) I have heard the emotional, psychological and physical exhaustion reported for masking and trying to "fit in" and it is heart-breaking. I am happy to have information and research to share with families, staff ,etc to educate on the matter.
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Joleen
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July 30, 2023
This information is very needed and Julie's presentation as an autistic clinician provides an excellent perspective.
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July 29, 2023
Evidence based research, factual presentation, personal experience from person who has and does experience communication on a daily basis from an autistic viewpoint, examples of goal writing on IEP to actually benefit the individual, relationship of communication to quality of life and honoring the individual
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July 29, 2023
Great research presentation.
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July 29, 2023
What a great topic! I really learned a lot, and I loved that she included both personal insight and evidence-based research.
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Rosalia
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July 28, 2023
Beautiful message! Thank you for this insight and knowledge!
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July 28, 2023
Educating on the perspective and outcomes of social skills training on autistic individuals
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July 27, 2023
I appreciated the citation of research and suggestions for what types of goals are neuro-diversity affirming.
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Kristen
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July 26, 2023
I appreciated Julie's personal experiences that were supported by the research. I have been following her group and making changes in my practice and this course confirmed that I am moving in the right direction. I love the goal ideas and therapy ideas that she also shared.
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Katherine
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July 26, 2023
This course was thought provoking. I appreciated all of the research that the presenter used. I have had similar problems with goal writing where I did not feel like the goals were actually helping the clients. This has given me a different perspective on how to work with autistic people.
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July 25, 2023
This is exactly the kind of research focused yet practical application mixture that makes an excellent course.
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Jennifer
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July 25, 2023
It showed a completely different way to help children with autism.
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July 25, 2023
It validated much of what I had already suspected about autistic culture, and how to respect social communication, differences, and provided challenges to ensure that I target goals with my autistic students that are meaningful, and will enrich their lives rather than traumatize
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Gioia
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July 24, 2023
This course was packed full of good research and real application examples. It is a lecture, like a good book where you want to read the prologue, the epilogue and author input about discussion questions...excellent.
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July 24, 2023
autism
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July 23, 2023
The course was a fresh perspective on working with individuals with autism. The goal "rewrites" provided templates for writing new goals, and discussing the rationale for them with staff. Lots of supporting references will also be helpful during conversations with staff and administrators.
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Julie
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July 23, 2023
I never knew any of this research and am glad I now know that right way to effectively communicate with autistic people.
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Anne
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July 23, 2023
Very helpful and informative! Great presentation!
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Kimberly
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July 22, 2023
I liked her lived experience examples as well as the tremendous amount of research she included I also liked the goal examples shared.
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July 21, 2023
I really appreciate this information- thank you!
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James
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July 20, 2023
It was a informative
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Member
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July 17, 2023
Reinforcing the fact that AU touches every aspect of life and will always be present
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July 17, 2023
Excellent research information!
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July 12, 2023
I really appreciated that combination of research and practical resources presented throughout this presentation. I can tell that I need to learn a lot more about this topic, and the presenter provided a road map to explore topics and find resources.
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Lori
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July 12, 2023
This course presented new ideas should change the way every SLP write and views the goals for their autistic students. The brochures provided to help bring awareness are great tools to help advocate for our client's needs
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Linda
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July 11, 2023
The information was presented in a way that very easy to understand, made sense, and was interesting...which can be tricky in a course that cites many research articles. I appreciated the inclusion of therapy goals that were neurodiversity affirming.
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Angela
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July 11, 2023
The research and experience that was provided. All SLPS and others interacting with diverse populations should participate in this course.
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July 11, 2023
Definitely a different concept compared to older data regarding social skills development in Autistic kids. A lot of updated useful information that I am excited to use and reframe my goals for these kiddos.
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July 10, 2023
I loved the inforgraphics and suggestions for IEP goals.
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Member
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July 10, 2023
Having the double empathy problem explained.
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July 10, 2023
I really enjoyed this take on Neurodiversity and the helpful links for goal makeovers!
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Emily
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July 8, 2023
Great topic, thank you for supporting neurodiversity!
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Jordan
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July 8, 2023
Very interesting topic and I really liked the examples of how we can change goals
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July 6, 2023
This course was difficult to follow at times and apply to real-world clients, because it was very research dense and did not explain issues in a relatable and applicable way, instead citing articles repeatedly. I appreciate the instructor's work in neurodiversity affirmation, but felt that some of her language was unnecessarily negative or polarizing, such as using words like "abusive," "grooming," and goals "pissing her off" as well as the term special interests being "condescending."
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July 6, 2023
Change in perspective for treating autistic individuals
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