Decolonizing Neurodivergence: from Violence to Love (course + book)

Based on 1st book on decolonizing neurodivergence (2nd book forthcoming)

Designed and delivered by Dr Kimberly Douglass

Week 1 lesson self-paced learning with 1 to 1 guidance, as needed (schedule office hours)

Week 2 lesson self-paced learning with 1 to 1 guidance, as needed (schedule office hours)

Week 3 lesson self-paced learning with 1 to 1 guidance, as needed (schedule office hours)

Week 4 session Real-time Session (will work with you to schedule)

• 3 self-paced sessions
• 1 real-time one-to-one or group session
• Folder in project management software for fluid discussion
• Weekly office hours for inquiries

Convertible to a workshop or specialized group course (e.g., pediatricians, teachers, administrators and more)

Workload

• The textbook includes a list of references to consider during the course and in the future.
• All required reading is from the textbook.
• Most of the activity will be hands-on learning: short exercises to engage you in the conversation about decolonizing neurodivergence.
• You enter the course with a particular policy, program, practice, media, etc. in mind. You will use this item as a filter for the knowledge and skills you gain through this course.
• This course considers the particular learning needs of Neurodivergent People.

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This course is for anyone who may be working with neurodivergent people (ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder and others): clergy, healthcare professionals, social workers, law enforcement, government officials and others.

Learning Outcomes (you will be able to: )

• identify core assumptions of colonized thinking
• recognize your own resistance to real connection with Neurodivergent People
• listen to and validate lived experiences of Neurodivergent people
• review and remove policies, practices and programs driven by colonized thinking
• consider replacement policies, practices and programs informed by decolonizing beliefs and ideas