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    > 90 Min. 

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    Beyond Words

    Understanding Autistic Sensory Processing Differences & Communication. A self paced, one-hour course for parents ready to connect — not correct.

    Created and led by an autistic educator, this powerful mini-course helps you understand why communication feels so hard — and what to do instead. 

    What You’ll Learn:
    • Why your child may seem to shut down, avoid eye contact, or “tune out”
    • How sensory overload and burnout impact connection
    • The truth about autistic communication — from the inside out
    • What to say (and stop saying) to build trust and mutual understanding

    Who It’s For:
    • Parents of autistic children (speaking or non-speaking)
    • Special needs educators
    • Therapists, coaches, and professionals supporting neurodivergent kids
    • Anyone tired of traditional, deficit-based “behavioral” models

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    You don’t need to change your child — you just need to understand them
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    Maisie Soetantyo

    M.Ed.  Founder, Guiding Extraordinary Minds

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    Maisie Soetantyo, M. Ed., is an openly autistic family and inclusivity consultant who founded Guiding Extraordinary Minds  She’s worked with families and educators of neurodivergent children and adults for over 30 years and believes that nurturing one’s autistic authenticity is a critical first foundation to meaningful self-advocacy, career path and living the best life as an autistic person. 

    Maisie is dedicated to educating others about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and how to help everyone thrive together. Through her training, Maisie provides resources and tools for parents, professionals, educators, and workplaces to support autistic/neurodivergent individuals to be their best selves.
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