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    4 hours

    "Supporting Neurodiversity in Schools: Inclusive Practices at Their  Best"

    According to the 2022 CDC reports, one in every thirty-six children will be diagnosed with autism this year. Todays educators have an important role in preparing future professionals and community members to become compassionate leaders to take part in changing the narrative about disability and neurodivergence. 
    The Guiding Extraordinary Minds (GEM) Educator Certification Training course provides the foundations, language, frameworks, tools, and practical ideas to immerse (neurodivergent) students and the adult guides who work with them to build a strong, inclusive culture from the ground up in a school setting. GEM curriculum supports ALL students to embrace their authenticity, to self-advocate in the real world and to foster belonging for everyone. 
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    A Neurodiversity Toolkit for DEI-Minded Educators

    Our goal is to equip teachers with in-depth knowledge of neuro differences, and guidelines on how to use simple language to engage students in conversations about neurodiversity. 

    We provide a hybrid model of self-paced online resources, reflection, group discussions, video modeling, student profile self exploration template, case study, classroom activity ideas and online discussion sessions.

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    Assessments - Exams

    Personalized reflection questions will help you internalize lessons and prepare

    Live interactive Zoom meetings / presentations 

    Live video conferencing session offer the opportunity to individualize learning modules. 

    Course contents

    Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed.

    Founder, Guiding Extraordinary MInds™

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    Maisie, the co-founder and director of Guiding Extraordinary Minds (GEM) © has been working with Neurodivergent children, teens and adults since receiving her undergraduate study at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1991.  

    In 2001, Maisie co-founded the CATCH Clinic, a family services agency providing relationship-based programs for families and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions.  She chose to move away from the behavioral approach to autism treatments because she came to believe that supporting her client’s authenticity as autistic individuals is the best way for them and their family to create a pathway to fulfilling lives. 

    With the completion of her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design in 2012, she now aspires to develop vocational and adaptive living curriculum for teens and adults with neurological differences. Her goal is to create resources for educators, professionals, job coaches and business owners from all over the world to hire and support ND individuals in a variety of workplaces.
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