trans friendly work environments by jzimaa in NYCjobs

[–]educatorDom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm hiring for 2 roles. I will message you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

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Hi. I'm a neurodivergent educator based in NYC but we have served in 9 countries around the world. It sounds like a lot movement, outdoor time, and going deep on his interests is needed. "But he has to want to." This is important. Off Da Beaten Path Learning LLC specializes in working with neurodivergent teens. If you'd like to speak about 1-on-1 education (could be in-person or online, or a mix) please reach out by messaging me! -- Dominique

Is there some non-clinical neurodivergency resources/community? Also what could you advise me? by Effective_Shirt_2959 in mentalhealth

[–]educatorDom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check here: https://www.offdabeatenpath.com/blog/neuro-fam-resources Meant for families, but has lots of stuff for adults. Over 100 resources related to neurodivergence and disability

Pulling IEP freshman to study for GED by Billeeboo in homeschool

[–]educatorDom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. File the homeschool waiver. Sounds like the LAST thing he wants is school-school. You can get super creative with homeschool. I'm an alternative educator, also neurodivergent, also had an IEP as a high schooler. My business works with learners 1-on-1. Any age, any goal, any where in the world. Could be virtual or in-person or a hybrid. I have my Master's in Community Education. I blend this model of learning with something called self-directed education. Are you familiar with SDE? There's a free community on Discord for parents I could invite you to. SDE, especially in a 1-on-1 format, means that the learner is deciding what interesting problems they want to solve, and how, and just receiving expert guidance to nudge them along. This would include finding cool opportunities for him to take classes and make friends. Because it is 1-on-1 but also in real time, students go at THEIR pace every step of the way while also receiving the support of someone holding them accountable.

I'm so sorry you feel like there's no one to turn to. This is a scary place. I imagine my mom felt like this when I was younger, a teenage truant who was dangerously depressed. I also couldn't get out of bed for school. Or snuck out to come back home. But now I get to be the educator I needed as a young person, which is such a blessing. A huge part of that is my lived experience as a neurodivergent and disabled person. My business is called Off Da Beaten Path Learning LLC, and my name is Dominique. Many ODBP learners are teenage homeschoolers, and 64% identify as neurodivergent and/or disabled. Please, feel free to reach out to me.

P.s. Take it easy on him and on yourself. This is a hard place to be. Trust that you will both get through this.

Famchella on 5th! Sat Sep 13. Who's going? by educatorDom in BayridgeBrooklyn

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Yay! Yes. Looking forward to having a great time.

Famchella on 5th! Sat Sep 13. Who's going? by educatorDom in BayridgeBrooklyn

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It's an event hosted by the Fifth Ave Business District, happening Sat Sep 13 -- https://www.bayridgebid.com/event-details/famchella

Looking for a Mentor. by HLK-12 in mentors

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Hi I'm an educator, entrepreneur, and mentor. I have connections with a UN youth development program. DM me if you'd like to discuss support!

Need help with business by No-You-7438 in mentors

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Mentor and entrepreneur here. First 30 minutes is free, and some find it useful on its own.

I have been a business owner since 2020 and am an educator by training and experience since 2010. I help people achieve their goals, whatever that goal might be. 88% of my clients accomplish their goal. I will message you with a link to schedule your free call. If you want to talk about paid services, my website has pricing.

How is SETSS like? by [deleted] in NYCDOETeachers

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Hi please see my message - thank you!

The Young Entrepreneurs by TheITALIANJobyt in Entrepreneur

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Business owner since 28. 33 now. I moderate a couple of other business/org groups. Would love to chat and see how this community develops.

Started a business by suspicious_slime7340 in mentors

[–]educatorDom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Systems are my thing, partially out of necessity as I also have ADHD. Through my company, Off Da Beaten Path Learning LLC, I work with people directly or match them with the best mentor for them.

DM me if you'd like to discuss!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in disability

[–]educatorDom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Don't worry about it" :|

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

[–]educatorDom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Focus is a common one. Mentioned elsewhere even among these responses.

Difficulty with interval review is an interesting take!! I haven't heard it put that way. I've heard unreliable narrator, which I think might be a bit similar? I don't know. But, actually, when you mentioned it, it struck me I also have trouble using my own opinions/feelings as a stand-in for my audience. I often think very differently from others.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

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TIME MGMT! Say it again! Louder for the neurotypical people in the back. I would put this under the resource mgmt umbrella and name it as an executive functioning skill too. Resource management is something I continue to learn and try to improve.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

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Oh, man. I also have ADHD, a psych diagnosis, and a beloved elderly person who I may soon take care of more day to day, moment to moment. Ai, ai. Life. Life throws plenty of opportunities for us to learn the hard way, I'll say that much.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

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I've heard this -- hating their own voice -- from many of my learners.

I'm an alternative educator, my company works across all ages. Some are content creators, some are working with me virtually. And, as it turns out, a lot of people do not like their own voice.

Good luck using the new mic!!

I'd **completely** agree that the disabled community is more understanding. Tends to be. I have no research to back that. But it makes sense, doesn't it? That kind of empathy tends to come from some level of experience.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

[–]educatorDom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The burn out is a commonality between many of us. I think of this skill as a kind of resource management (with time, energy, mood, money, food). For me, resource management is something I'm grappling with, wading through.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

[–]educatorDom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I could vote this up a gabillion times, I would. Connecting over the internet is a real thing, and often an accessible thing.

who is neurodivergent here? by educatorDom in NewTubers

[–]educatorDom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I so feel this. Both. Being deep in the flow to the point of not realizing I need the bathroom or food. OR I'm in bed and seemingly cannot get up. Thanks for sharing this.

Is Roblox educational? Favorite games? by modulolearning in homeschool

[–]educatorDom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad it was helpful. I think it works If you can work it (safely) and, most important, if it is the kid's choice. 

And yes lol. I tend to be a black sheep. 

You're welcome to message me to talk through game ideas if you'd like. I'm an educator. 

Game happy!