EDUCATION to CAREER
We learn and grow through community! If you’re seeking resources, our Conquering the Maze Community is a safe space to explore and connect with other families and experts who understand your unique experience and support needs when it comes to your child’s education.
If you’re seeking support and resources specific to education and career needs, we’ve listed some of our favorites here. As our community grows, our support resources grow! Here are a few of our favorite resources to help you:
Navigate the process of obtaining an IEP or 504 plan to support your child’s individual education needs.
Learn how to be the strongest advocate for your learners IEP or 504 plan.
Learn effective strategies to support your neurodivergent learner in their educational setting whether that’s public, private or homeschooling.
Help your child prepare for higher education and career goals…We’re assuming competence in every learner!
If you’re an education or career based resource to the neurodivergent community, please tell us about yourself! We’d love to chat! You can email us directly at support@madcharlieinc.com
Special Education Support for families
Helping Families Navigate an IEP or 504
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Highlighter helps parents of children with disabilities stay organized, understand IEPs, and confidently advocate for their child’s education. Special education should work for you but the IEP process was not designed with families in mind.
Highlighter is easily accessible and AFFORDABLE! Everything you need to advocate for your child. Document analysis, meeting preparation, service tracking, and email drafting included. All for $5.00 a month!!!
Highlighter also provides Free IEP and Special Education Courses for Parents to help you understand your rights and advocate with confidence!
They can also help connect you with a knowledgeable Special Education Advocate if you need extra support.
They have great resources for Advocates and Organizations as well!
Disclaimer
Mad Charlie INC does not profit on the information, products, or services provided by Highligher. We are grateful to share this fantastic resources based on personal experiences that we believe serve the best interests of our community.
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Since 1963, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
LDA visualizes a world in which learning disabilities are universally understood, so all individuals are accepted, supported, and empowered to live a self-determined life.
Check out the incredible resources available on the LDA website. To find out how LDA can assist you or your loved one, you can reach out to them on their contact page HERE.
Disclaimer
Mad Charlie INC does not profit on the information, products, or services offered through Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). We are grateful to share this fantastic resources based on personal experiences that we believe serve the best interests of our community.
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No matter what type of school you have chosen for your neurodiverse learner, Outschool is fun, effective, and engaging for all ages and grade levels (3-18 years of age). What we love most is how Outschool has focused on inclusion of all learners! You can read about their commitment to excellence in education for all learners HERE. Outschool has online classes for all academic growth but we love that they have also focused on Neurodiverse classes for kids and teens, online life skills classes, and online games and activities. If you’re an educator looking for tips for fostering support for your neuodistinct learners you can check out the links here and here. No matter what brings you to Outschool, you’ll find incredible online classes for your learner!
Disclaimer
Mad Charlie INC does not profit on the information, products, or services provided through Outschool. We are grateful to share this fantastic resources based on personal experiences that we believe serve the best interests of our community.
Tim Goldstein
Neurodiverse Communications Specialist
and Autistic philosopher of Neurodiversity
Tim Goldstein is a Neurodiverse Communication Specialist and champion for the Neurodistinct™ (Tim’s popular term to replace the noninclusive nature of the term Neurodivergent). As an Autistic adult navigating a neurotypical world, Tim aims to bridge the communication gap between the neurotypical and the neurodistinct. Tim’s website is a wealth of knowledge leading us through the NeuroCloud (neurodiversity)and he provides easy to follow infographics to build success in communication and leadership. We highly recommend you visit his site TimGoldstein.com and sign up to receive his free tip sheets! His educational guidance is valuable for EVERYONE! His blog page is full of valuable insight and connects you to the highly inclusive adult Neurodistinct world.
Tim’s podcast Life in a Neurotypical Universe introduces us to Tim’s passion for connecting the Autistic adult community to neurodiversity leaders and resources around the world. Through his podcast, Tim provides new conceptual ways to see autism as he sees it through his autistic perception and processing.
Tim is on the Executive Board of Directors for The Autism Society of America and a Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist 2023. He is a public speaker and corporate trainer for diversity and inclusion specific to Neurodiversity. You can connect with Tim through his website HERE or through his LinkedIn page.
Mad Charlie INC does not profit on the information, products, or services sold through Tim Goldstein. We are grateful to have access to share this information based on personal experiences that we believe serve the best interests of our community.
