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Member
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May 19, 2022
Instructor is able to provide updated information without shaming past practices or use
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Member
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May 13, 2022
This course causes us to be focused on the person instead of the deficit and view individuals holistically.
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Member
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May 13, 2022
This course gave me some different topics to think about in how I approach working with students (autistic and neurodivergent) including approaches to treatment and goal areas. I would have loved to see more specific goals or goal examples as this is an area I've been really trying to think about. I did like the focus on self-determination as well as the discussion at the end.
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Member
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May 11, 2022
Unorganized, rambled, loud, excellerated speech, not conducive to learning new approaches in therapy
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Sue
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May 6, 2022
The presenter was energetic and compassionate. In my practice, my views and attitudes have shifted away from the medical model to this more humanistic approach to working with clients in mental health over the last 10 years. It is like retraining your brain to discover the possibilities and it aligns with my beliefs and values finally. So, it was good to hear the same from this presenter. I loved all the suggestions to use in practice because it can all be so subtle.
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Member
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April 22, 2022
If this instructor said, "Ummmm" once, she said it 200 times in this hour presentation. This course did not flow. I grew frustrated trying to listen to her ideas and resorted to reading the transcript.
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Mariam
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April 17, 2022
Too fast and a lot of information crammed into a short span of time.
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Member
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April 15, 2022
Good and helpful information and enjoyable
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Member
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April 14, 2022
Informative, organized and thought provoking. Would've liked more practical examples of alternatives/adjustments we can make, not just what not to do. Overall interesting and helpful content.
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Kimberly
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April 10, 2022
You can teach people to understand and respect that some people function differently and go about their lives differently without teaching that the majority are a bunch of white supremacist, prejudiced jerks. Society functions on the basis of people behaving in an expected manner and there is utility in learning how to behave in an expected way. There is quite a wide range of "normal" that society accepts and this should be reinforced as well as respecting individual differences.
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Member
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April 4, 2022
Very interesting and included applicable examples!
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Leslie
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April 1, 2022
This is such important information for all therapy providers. It really requires a paradigm shift in the way therapy is provided, but it does align with providing client centered care.
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Kristina
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March 29, 2022
I loved the Cade example and the examples for goal writing!
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Member
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March 27, 2022
Updated my knowledge about current thought/procedures around ableism and autism.
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Member
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March 27, 2022
Overall the course was beneficial. It was interesting to think about the language used in goals and report writing as well as the type of goals written and what to address in therapy can support or negatively impact autonomy and agency. It would be even better if the scope was broader than just autism and included other areas of neurodiversity like ADHD diagnoses and other aspects of neurodiversity.
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Gayle
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March 27, 2022
Wow, this is great to hear all this. My mind has expanded. Going to OT school in the mid 90s had me also thinking about people first was best practice. Thank you for all this.
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Member
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March 26, 2022
I disagreed with the presentation overall but it is good to know what the current discourse is regarding this issue.
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Sherry
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March 25, 2022
Not an area of interest for me but I wanted to see what was taught so it was interesting but not an area of practice that interests me.
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Member
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March 24, 2022
I enjoyed the way the presenter worked with children. So much focus is on specific one right answer ways of communicating. There are tons of ways that we can communicate needs, wants and desires.
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Rose
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March 24, 2022
Very thorough, good use of examples
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Katherine
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March 22, 2022
Concrete examples on how to make practice more neurodiversity-affirming
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Member
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March 21, 2022
This course really made you think about how you interact with others, especially in treatment sessions. It provided information on neurodiversity and all the information pertaining to it.
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Barbara
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March 17, 2022
Very knowledgeable clinician who focused on self-advocacy for autistic children and adults as well as educating and supporting parents. The best aspect of the lecture was affirming the natural inclinations and behaviors of children, teens and adults with neurodiverse conditions. For so many years as a private practitioner, lengthy reports had to emphasize "otherness" or atypical behaviors and performance skills in reports to insurance companies for coverage. This still persists sadly.
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Member
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March 15, 2022
Thought provoking.
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Karen
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March 15, 2022
Timely information to help all clinicians treat children with dignity and with the utmost respect to their human rights.
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Karenna
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March 14, 2022
The presenter was well versed in this topic. I enjoyed the videos where we were able to see what was discussed.
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Nicole
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March 14, 2022
A much needed course!
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Alexandra
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March 12, 2022
Thank you for talking about something so ground breaking with such clarity. Thank you for speaking honestly and with good advocacy for the neurodiverse. As a therapist and self identified neurodivergent, I am so thankful for what I have learned about myself and how to better serve my clients / community. Highly reccomend this information to ANYONE!
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Member
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March 5, 2022
gave new perspective on different types of neurological function
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Member
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March 5, 2022
Enjoyed the course.
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Erica
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February 24, 2022
This course was eye opening of how impactful our words and language are as therapists.This was also extremely insightful with regard to limiting traumatic responses in our kiddosand being willing advocates for our students
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Kathy
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February 21, 2022
Very good presentation style
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Brandon
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February 21, 2022
Thought provoking
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Member
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February 16, 2022
Content at it's root doesn't seem to support agency and self-determination. Autism may be permanent but because it "never" will change isn't a good reason to put it as a primary descriptor. "Never?" Neurodivergencies may become so inconsequential that it's no different than identifying a person's eye/skin color, so why single out one neurofeature over other permanent traits? "Identity first" may actually typcast & risk making identity static. Identity - even with permanent traits - is dynamic.
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Member
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February 10, 2022
This course was interesting and concise.
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Laura
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February 10, 2022
Such an important topic, really appreciate it
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Diane
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February 8, 2022
So good to look at this different perspective!!
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Amanda
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February 8, 2022
I thought this presenter was so knowledgeable and experienced and showed such growth as a therapist herself. It was more powerful because she could share her own development. I also thank her for being so confident in her position and articulating the why's of this new way of thinking, there is lots of room to improve in my practice of OT.
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Member
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February 4, 2022
Excellent content, looking forward for a course in reframing therapeutic conversations positively whether the convo is live or on a professional document.
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Brigid
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February 3, 2022
The presenter was highly self reflective, which created a safe environment for exploring how I may or may not be using these best practices.
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Freda
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February 3, 2022
Wonderful, updated information about language to use as professionals and in our personal life.
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Member
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February 2, 2022
The presenter was interesting and informative! Easy to listen to lecture.
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Becky
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January 28, 2022
Very interesting course with wonderful insights on promoting autonomy autistic individuals and the importance of self-determination and meaningful interactions.
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Gail
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January 26, 2022
It was informative and I took away at least 3 things to try.
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Member
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January 26, 2022
This presentation was honest and in my opinion, bold, to present a frame of reference that flies in the face of much out in the field today. I have been an OT for over 40 years and one of the first things I learned was the use of self in the therapeutic relationship and providing therapy activities that were meaningful. Most behavioral approaches, in my experience, do not meet this criteria, sadly.
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Yhali
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January 20, 2022
This is a must for all clinicians
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Christopher
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January 19, 2022
It came with a transcript that I could read along and highlight any important notes.
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Corinne
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January 19, 2022
Her examples, and her blatant honesty that she used ableist practices and language previously. This helped me focus less on the guilt or thought I had caused trauma/damage to previous clients, and focus more on what I can do to change what I'm doing.
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Vanessa
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January 19, 2022
Neurodiversity is a very important concept for OTs to understand and become familiar with. I am very happy with the content of this course.
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Molly
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January 18, 2022
well-organized and research-based
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Sarah
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January 17, 2022
I am familiar with the neurodiversity movement but it is still newer to me. One thing I struggle with is how to include this (especially in terms of goal writing) when insurance is involved; I would have liked to hear the presenters thoughts about that.
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Member
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January 17, 2022
Excellent course! This will be at the forefront of my thinking about everything going forward. The information, the presentation, the relevancy, the unapologetic statements that may be critical of some methods used in the therapy world.
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Cristina
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January 16, 2022
This course is a must-see for all therapy professionals working with nuerodivergent individuals, especially who those graduated more than 5 years ago.
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Member
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January 9, 2022
Good information however because it was geared towards SLPs there were some things that were unfamiliar to non-SLPs (e.g., Hamen, DIR). It would have been helpful to explain what these are to those of us who are not SLP practitioners.
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Member
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January 8, 2022
Based on the presentation, the majority of slides that had references referenced websites rather than specific research completed within the subject area. As a result, it came across more as opinion based/biased based on personal/professional experience. I was also left confused as to what the presenter feels is the role of therapies as it seemed contradictory that it is not to make those that are neurodivergent like the neuromajority but referenced scenario(s) in which it would do that.
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Rachel
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January 7, 2022
Presents a new perspective on working with autistic students and respecting the right to self determination among nuerodivergent people.
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Member
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January 5, 2022
empathetic approach
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Amanda
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January 3, 2022
This course gives you a different perspective to consider from what we were taught. The info is concise and presented in an organized manner.
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Kelly
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January 2, 2022
Provided applicable information and ways to put these topics and concepts into action.
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Angela
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December 31, 2021
I appreciated learning about new ways to reach my clients and their families.
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Matthew
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December 30, 2021
The speaker was engaging and used a good variety of personal experiences to illustrate her ideas.
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Member
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December 29, 2021
This course provided me with a newer perspective on how to support and encourage the individuals I work with.
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Member
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December 29, 2021
It is very clear that the presenter focused her presentation on what is meaningful to the Autistic community and putting their best interests first.
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Member
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December 27, 2021
Very informational. As an OTR for>30 yrs I also have recently changed my therapy approach/professional thinking when working with autistics. Presumed competence is key. It's amazing to tap into their talents & strengths vs. try to help them be "normal".
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Member
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December 23, 2021
Presented in a very thorough way that counters all that I have been taught. It makes me reconsider the language that I use to work with clients with various disabilities.
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Adrienne Landry
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December 21, 2021
Topic, content, presenter, format
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Member
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December 19, 2021
Interesting perspective
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Jacob
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December 12, 2021
Recommending to co-workers in elementary school
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Member
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December 10, 2021
I appreciated assessment, report writing, and intervention suggestions. I also learned several terms I was not familiar with.
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Sarah
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December 6, 2021
very thought provoking and well researched. It helped to have such an experienced therapist talk about her journey to better understanding neurodiversity
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Member
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December 2, 2021
Great topic, engaging instructor
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Ines
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November 30, 2021
This course was very helpful and informational using an unfortunately novel and cutting edge frame of reference. I struggle to find neurodiversity-affirming ceus and my hope for the future is that more like this are published and shared. Thank you so much
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Jane
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November 29, 2021
Some of it I didn't agree preferentially and professionally, but it's not my typical clientele.
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Kathleen
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November 28, 2021
Passionate about her topic. New way of thinking about neurodiversity.
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Marisol
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November 24, 2021
The content that was taught brought to light a different perspective.
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Nathan
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November 23, 2021
As an ND OT I really appreciated the instructor's attitude, passion, knowledge, experience, and insight. This is an instructor that I'd love to sit down with and exchange thoughts, ideas, and rants - or take a full class with. One hour
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Nancy
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November 23, 2021
A lot of information was presented in a very clear manner. So many examples of how to implement what was presented immediately into practice.
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Susan
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November 20, 2021
It's definately a different perspective. I am a therapist who used the "old" methods to raise a non-verbal child with autism to a verbal child with autism who is gainfully employed and advocates for himself. The truth is somewhere in the pendulum.
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Brandon
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November 16, 2021
I work with adults in inpatient rehabilitation. This is topic I knew nothing about, but now I am aware. I will approach my patients with this awareness and think a bit more before I speak. Thank you for developing this course.
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Kari
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November 15, 2021
Videos and discussing how to adjust
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Member
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November 11, 2021
videos helpful
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Member
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November 8, 2021
interesting
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Member
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November 8, 2021
Great reframing and thought provoking presentation.
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Member
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November 1, 2021
Love the focus on neurodiversity! This course is a great resource and I look forward to using the references and information in daily practice. I'm also planning to share information with colleagues.
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Member
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October 27, 2021
This course left me confused as to what I should be doing. I feel like it focused on what we shouldn't be doing. Provide more clear answers as to what we should be doing.
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Elaine
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October 26, 2021
It was a new topic and approach to me. I will be doing more research on it. I work with adults with developmental disabilities and will be able to use much of this information.
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Michelle
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October 25, 2021
Clear concise language
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Member
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October 24, 2021
Excellent reminders and new ideas to improve all interactions and therapy sessions
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Member
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October 22, 2021
Great examples of situations the presenter has actually experienced.
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Kirstie
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October 21, 2021
This course was very challenging in that it called into question many common programs and strategies. I thought some of it was great and interesting but other aspects I didn't really agree with or will just need to think about it a lot more
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SAYYEDA
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October 21, 2021
NEW CONCEPTS OF CHANGE IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS WERE WELL EXPLAINED
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Michelle
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October 13, 2021
The course clearly explained the reasons why therapists need to re-think many of their approaches and beliefs about working with neurodiverse persons. It's eye opening to learn about how some practices previously considered helpful to Autistics, such as ABA, PECS and Social Thinking, can instead cause so much harm. It was refreshing to find better ways to provide our therapies in a more collaborative and uplifting manner.
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Samuel
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October 6, 2021
The course content validated some of my beliefs about how harmful common ASD treatments are to individuals. It sometimes felt like a "preaching to the choir" kind of lesson, but otherwise provided some conversational ammunition for my debates in a school-setting about what care will be best for my clients. I especially like the course emphasis on avoiding extrinsic rewards as conditioning tools.
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Member
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September 29, 2021
Whole different perspective provided
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Annette
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September 24, 2021
I love this course. I will use this in my practice and in my everyday life when engaging with disabled individuals. I am going to recommend my employer take a look at this course. It was so informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me.
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Member
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September 24, 2021
this topic is so important and needs to be addressed more
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Member
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September 22, 2021
This felt like the instructor was reading off the slides only, and was not rooted in real-life examples. Would have liked to see more information tied to cited sources.
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Cumba
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September 20, 2021
New info
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Jaime
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September 20, 2021
Very informative and organized.
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Member
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September 18, 2021
Needed more practical applications
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