Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome

    • Course Objectives
  • 2

    "Welcome to the Casita: Understanding Neurodiversity"

    • What is Neurodiversity?

    • The Casita Metaphor

    • From Deficits to Differences
  • 3

    "What’s Your Gift?: Shifting to a Strength-Based Lens"

    • Gifts

    • What is a Strengths-Based APproach?

    • Examples of Common Neurodivergent Strengths

    • Quote

    • Encanto Connections

    • Shifting Perspective

    • Reflect on this Quote
  • 4

    "We Don’t Talk About Bruno... Or Do We?"

    • Bruno

    • Let's Talk About Bruno

    • Behavior is Communication

    • De-Stigmatizing Starts with Us

    • Practical Tools to Support Inclusion

    • Takeaway
  • 5

    "Building the Casita: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments"

    • Living, Breathing Environment

    • Why Environment Matters

    • Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Design Elements
  • 6

    "Mirabel Moments: The Power of Observation and Connection"

    • Just Like Mirabel

    • Why Observation Matters

    • Observation Strategies
  • 7

    "Family is Everything: Partnering with Caregivers"

    • The Larger Story

    • Why Family Collaboration Matters

    • Strategies for Strength-Based, Culturally Responsive Partnership
  • 8

    "Repairing the Cracks: Advocacy, Equity & Support Plans"

    • Cracks

    • Understanding Educational Equity

    • Common Cracks in the System

    • Advocacy
  • 9

    Show What You Know

    • Quiz