Types of Neurodivergences     (live links are underlined)

1.    Autism University

a.    Autism Definitions

i.    Speaking about Autism

ii.    Supporting Autism

1.    Level 1

a.    Controversy with Aspergers

2.  Level 2 

3.  Level 3 - Profound

iii.    Why is it a "neurodivergence"?

iv.    Defining the Spectrum

v.    Clinical Definition

vi.    Evolution of the Diagnosis

vii.    Additions to the Autism Diagnosis

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viii.    What is a "co-occurring" condition?

ix.    What is "presumed competence"?

x.    Why Test for Autism?

xi.    Types of Testing for Autism

xii.    Safety in General

xiii.  Savant Abilities in Autism

 

b.    Five Views of Autism 

1.    Person-Centered

a.    Describing Symptoms

i.    Communication

ii.  Behavioral

iii.    Sensory

iv.    Daily Living 

v.    Social 

vi.    Emotional Regulation

vii.    Learning and Cognitive 

viii.    Medical and Physical 

ix.    Independence or Caregiving

x.    Educational 

 

b.    Researching Strategies

 

c.    Navigating Roadmaps

 

d.    Discovering Services
 

2.    Community-Connected 

a.    Things to Do

i.    Hobbies

ii.    Adapted Sports

iii.    Parks & Rec

iv.    Adapted Playgrounds

v.    Music Instruction

b.    More Supports

i.    Parent Support Groups

ii.    Parent Training

iii.    Faith

iv.    Advocacy

v.    Respite Care

c.    Therapy and Education

i.    Preschools 

ii.    Therapeutic Approaches

iii.    Schools

iv.    Tutoring

v.    University Clinics

vi.    In-House Supports

vii.    Peer Mentoring

d.    Agencies

i.    Early Intervention Programs 

ii.    Social Services

iii.    Health Department

iv.    Community Service Boards

v.    Crisis Intervention and Prevention

e.    Adult Services

i.    Day Support

ii.    Housing 

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3.    Individual State Services 

a.    State Agencies

i.    State DOE

ii.    Early Intervention

iii.    Special Councils or Advisory Boards

iv.    Community Service Boards / Crisis Intervention

v.    Dept of SS

vi.   CFS

vii.    First Responders Network 

viii.    Medical Systems

ix.    Psychiatric Network

x.    Health Department

 

4.    National Approach

a.    Mandates

i.    IDEA

ii.    ADA

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5.    Global-View

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2.    Attention Academy

a.    ADHD Definitions

i.    Supporting ADHD

ii.    Speaking About ADHD

iii.    Evolution of ADHD

iv.    Defining ADHD

v.    Why is it a neurodivergence?

vi.    Clinical Definition

vii.    Strategies

viii.    Behavior Therapy

 

3.    Dyslexia Dojo

a.    Dyslexia Definitions

i.    Supporting Dyslexia

ii.    Why is it a neurodivergence?

iii.    Why Test for Dyslexia?

iv.    Types of Testing

 

4.    “More Types” Other Neurodivergences 

a.    Dyscalculia

b.    Dysgraphia

c.    Dyspraxia

d.    Hyperlexia

e.    Misophonia

f.    Synesthesia

g.    Tourette Syndrome

h.    Twice Exceptional ("2E")

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