Introducing the Autism and NeuroDiversity MasterClass - Special Offer

The Autism and Neurodiversity MasterClass is a definitive Autism and Neurodiversity education package.

Authentically Autistic, the MasterClass is researched, written, designed, illustrated, filmed, and presented by neurodivergent humans in different stages of their neurodiversity journeys, bringing their personal experiences to the project.

With contributors from Australia, the UK, and the US, the Autism and Neurodiversity MasterClass is the definitive Autism and Neurodiversity education package, where you can deep dive and learn directly from the world’s leading Autism and Neurodiversity educators, advocates, thought leaders, and concept originators.

Created by a team of innovative advocates working globally in the Autism and Neurodiversity space, the content is Informed by lived experience and evidence-based practice and embedded in neuro-affirming principles and language.

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Who is the MasterClass for?

Our dream is to make the MasterClass available to millions of people around the globe and facilitate a global change in how people view Autism (and most importantly, Autistic People), radically improving Autistic people’s lives.

The content in the course has been written in plain English and created in a way that enables it to be accessible to most people – from newly diagnosed teenagers learning about Autism for the first time to experienced professionals looking to expand their knowledge by learning directly from actually Autistic People.

The content in the course will be useful to:

• Parents and grandparents;

• Late-diagnosed Autistics and their family members;

• Teachers, teachers assistants and educators;

• Allied health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists;

• Health professionals, including pediatric psychiatrists, pediatricians, GPs, and nurses;

• Youth workers, social workers, counselors;

• Corporate and government employees who are committed to becoming advocates in their workplace and supporting the creation of more Autism-friendly work environments and

• Anyone interested in upskilling and improving their knowledge around Autism and neurodiversity.

Everything from the layout, design, and colors to the beautifully illustrated graphics and various media make it a truly Autism friendly package that is simple to navigate and absorb.

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What is included in the MasterClass?

The Autism and Neurodiversity MasterClass is a definitive Autism and Neurodiversity education package.

The 14-module self-paced online program is researched, written, designed, illustrated, filmed, and presented by neurodivergent people, informed by both lived experience and evidence-based practice and embedded with neuro-affirming principles and language.

• Fourteen modules of beautifully written, illustrated, animated, and video learning

• Learn directly from 28 of the world’s leading educators, advocates, researchers

• 12 months of self-paced access to content

• Suggestions for further reading

• A quiz at the end of each module

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Learning Outcomes

On completion of The Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass, you should:

• Have a much broader understanding of neurodiversity and why it matters;

• Have a much better grasp of what Autism actually is…including many of the hidden bits;

• Understand how important words are and how to get words right when talking about Autism and neurodivergence;

• Be able to recognize most key Autistic traits and be better able to understand and support your Autistic family, friends, and colleagues;

• Realize how important the senses are for Autistics;

• Realise the enormous impact on Autistic folk when we aren’t able to be ourselves;

• Have dispelled some of those awful myths and misconceptions;

• Understand how the broader Autistic community is made up of different sub-groups and intersectional communities;

• Know what is needed to create proper inclusion;

• Release the incredible value of the Autistic community and

• Know what you need to do to help Autistic people thrive.

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Check out what’s in the MasterClass.

Module 1: Neurodiversity

• What is Neurodiversity

• The Diversity of Human Minds

• History of Neurodiversity

• The Neurodiversity Movement

• Neurodiversity Definitions

• Neurodivergent Conditions

• The Neurodiversity Paradigm

• The Social Model of Disability vs the Medical Model of Disability

• MasterClass interview with Dr Jac Den Houting (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Dr Nick Walker (USA)

• Module Quiz

Module 2: Why Neurodiversity Matters

• The Change Makers

• Thinking Differently

• Advantages of Neurodiversity

• Neurodivergent Thinking Styles

• detail oriented, big picture, slow processing

• Neurodivergent Learning Styles

• visual, verbal, kinaesthetic, auditory, logical, social and solitary learning

• MasterClass interview with Ceri Sandford ‘ADHD Compassion Coach’ (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Callum Stephen Howes ‘Autistic Callum’ (UK)

• Module Quiz

Module 3: What is Autism?

• The Autism Spectrum

• Spikey Skills and Colour Wheels

• The Science

• The History of Autism

• PDA

• The Autism and ADHD overlap

• Other Co-occurring Conditions

• The Hidden Disability and Barriers to Participation

• MasterClass interview with Kristy Forbes (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Dr Emily Casanova (USA)

• Module Quiz

Module 4: Why Words Matter and How To Get It Right

• Why Language Matters

• Ableism, Discrimination and Reframing Our Language

• Person First vs Identity First Language

• Functioning Labels

• Unconscious bias, presuming competence and empowering narratives

• Strength vs deficit-based approaches

• The Double Empathy Problem

• Cross-neurotype communication and bi-directional communication responsibility

• MasterClass interview with Lyric Rivera ‘Neurodivergent Rebel’ (USA)

• MasterClass interview with Hem Sidharth (Sid) Chandran (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 5: Understanding Autism

• Behaviours and Triggers

• Communication Differences – directness, non-verbal cues, AAC

• Social Differences – social cues, parallel interaction, info-dumping, eye contact

• Motor planning and Spatial Awareness

• Fight or flight, meltdowns and shutdowns

• The difference between a tantrum and a meltdown

• Self-Stimulatory Behaviour (Stimming)

• Respecting Autonomy

• MasterClass interview with Yenn Purkis (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Liz, Amelia and Poppy Proutzos, Sarah Winnett (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 6: Autism and the Senses

• Sight

• Touch

• Sound

• Smell

• Gustatory

• Vestibular

• Interoception and Proprioception

• Aphantasia, Hyperphantasia and Synesthesia

• MasterClass interview with Em Rusciano ‘Emsolation’ (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Megan Kenner (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 7: The Hidden Bits – the parts of Autism that can be hard to understand

• Executive Functioning

• Why is Executive Functioning so important?

• Processing Differently

• Working memory, cognitive flexibility, task initiation, organisation, planning, time management, metacognition, emotional regulation, self-control

• Tips to support Executive Functioning

• Alexithymia and Interoception

• Special/Deep Interests and monotropism

• MasterClass interview with Shadia Hancock ‘Autism Actually’ (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Dr Wenn Lawson (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 8 : What happens when Autistics aren’t able to be themselves?

• Autistic Masking

• Autistic Burnout

• Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

• Mental Health

• Trauma and Complex PTSD

• Suicidal Ideation and Suicide

• Autistic Unmasking

• Autistic Pride

• MasterClass interview with Carole Jean Whittington (USA)

• MasterClass interview with Louise Chandler ‘Neurodivergent Lou’ (UK)

• Module Quiz

Module 9: Intersectionality

• The impact of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Disability

• Autism and Girls

• Late Diagnosis in Women and Girls

• Diversity of Gender Identity

• Neuroqueer and Autiegender

• Giftedness

• Autism and Race

• Representation

• MasterClass interview with Dr Carly Jones MBE FRSA hc (UK)

• MasterClass interview with Lauren Melissa Ellzey ‘Autienelle’ (USA)

• Module Quiz

Module 10: Myths and misconceptions

• We’re all a little bit Autistic

• Autistic people lack empathy

• Autism is just a label/Faking disorders

• Autistic people don’t understand or have a sense of humour

• Autistic people are anti-social

• Autistic people can only work in certain jobs

• Autistic who are non-speaking cannot communicate

• High Functioning/Low Functioning

• MasterClass interview with Sara Harvey ‘Agony Autie’ (UK)

• MasterClass interview with Katie Koullas (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 11: Inclusion

• What does successful inclusion look like?

• Inclusion and equal rights

• Meaningful participation

• Environmental Inclusion

• Inclusive Communication

• Physical Inclusion, Operational Inclusion, Universal Design

• The history of disability rights in the USA, Australia and the UK

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

• MasterClass interview with Sandhya Menon (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Chris Bonnello ‘Autistic Not Weird’ (UK)

• Module Quiz

Module 12: Autistic Community is Everything

• Awareness is just the beginning

• Creating a culture of acceptance

• The importance of Autistic community

• The advantages of Autistic community

• The importance of representation

• Lived experience

• The importance of listening and validating Autistic voices

• The consequences of not listening

• MasterClass interview with Rachel Rowe (AU)

• MasterClass interview with Jason Arday (UK)

• Module Quiz

Module 13: Basic Autism Support Toolkit

• Tips to support neurodivergent people to thrive

• Communication to support Autistic people

• Understanding the difference between directive and declarative language

• Working collaboratively

• Promoting strengths and interests, and the ‘I can do it’ approach

• Special Interests

• Building resilience, perseverance and positive identity

• Self-advocacy

• MasterClass interview with Dr Luke Beardon (UK)

• MasterClass interview with Em Mainey ‘NeuroWild’ (AU)

• Module Quiz

Module 14: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

• Inclusive culture and positive change

• How do we change workplace culture?

• Common Barriers – communication, environment, one size doesn’t fit all

• Recruitment

• Onboarding

• Neurodivergent friendly practices and flexible workplaces

• Reasonable options and accommodations

• Neurodiversity inclusion policy

• MasterClass interview with Maisie Soetantyo (USA)

• MasterClass interview with Keith Fraser (UK)

• Module Quiz

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How much is the MasterClass?

The MasterClass is priced at AU$395 for a 12-month subscription.

You can see the current exchange rate in US$, UK pounds, or other global currencies here.

Any funds received support the charity Autism Camp Australia and its global initiatives to create a better future for Autistic people through its programs (including the Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass).

*Autism Camp is based in Australia, and this course can be billed to your NDIS plan. LEARN MORE HERE

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MasterClass Discount Codes

Because I participated in this program, the creators of The Autism and NeuroDiversity Masterclass have granted a unique discount code for my readers that will give the first 50 people 25% off (bringing the price down to AU$295).

The unique code for my readers is:  

RebelMC

*At this time, there are only 50 discounts available on a first-use, first-served basis.

Because I only have 50 codes to offer, I am first sharing this code with my paid subscribers (over 150 of you here).

Then, on Monday, I plan to share this discount code with the free subscriber list of over 2,000 people (assuming all the discounts have not been claimed before then, which is possible).

*If there’s anything left after that, I may share this offer on social media, but I assume that once the code is shared with the free subscriber list and the broader public, these discounts will “sell” out.