Autistic run organization, ensuring equity, access, and fulfilled lives for neurodivergent people through neurodiversity-based programming and education
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ALT In the top left corner is a rainbow. Right aligned are the words: "@FDMorg" "Learn & Support" "Fundamentals of the Divergent Minds Framework ($75*) is a course for parents or anyone wanting to learn how to support Autistic people." "Enroll at fdm.training/basics" "*Every course funds programs to support the Autistic Community"
ALT In the bottom right corner is a rainbow. Left aligned are the words: "@FDMorg" "Educate & Empower" "Implementing the Divergent Minds Framework ($300*) is a course for educators, therapists and counselors to align to Neurodiversity-aligned practice." "Enroll by 4/26 at fdm.training/implement" "*Every course funds programs to support the Autistic Community"
ALT In the bottom left corner is a rainbow. Right aligned are the words: "@FDMorg" "Grow & Discover" "Learning the Environmental Response Method ($300*) is a course for behavior analysts and technicians to reimagine support plans for Autistic people." "Enroll by 4/19 at fdm.training/response" "*Every course funds programs to support the Autistic Community"
ALT In the upper right corner is a rainbow. Left aligned are the words: "@FDMorg" "Boost & Sustain" "Not ready to take a course? Direct donations of any size are welcome whether as a one time gift or sustaining monthly donation." "Donate at fdm.training/donate" "*All donations fund programs to support the Autistic Community"
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ALT Orange background with a white line starting at the bottom left side, going up the side of the page and over the title with the letters FDM at the top. Underneath is black text, "Led by veteran Autistic activists" and "FDM was founded by veteran Autistic justice activists to provide practical support, consultations, and training for people who work with Autistic and other neurodivergent people." Underneath are the words "Board of Directors" with pictures of a Native American nonbinary person labeled "Oswin Latimer", a Black nonbinary woman labeled "Morenike Giwa-Onaiwu", a Hapa nonbinary person labeled "Kassiane Asasumasu", and a white nonbinary person labeled "Renae Martin."
ALT Yellow background with a white line at the top of the image and over the title with the letters FDM at the top. Underneath is black text, "Run by Neurodivergent people" and "FDM has a growing team of neurodivergent people coordinating our programs and communications to ensure we are cofused on the issues our communities need." Underneath are the words "Staff and Contractors" with pictures of a Native American nonbinary person labeled "Oswin Latimer Founding Director", a Latina woman labeled "Felili Rincon Communications", a white nonbinary person labeled "Morrigan Hunter Safety Programs", a Latina woman labeled "Kayla Rodriguez", and a white man labeled "Alex Kronstein Video Editor".
ALT Green background with a white line at the top of the image and over the title with the letters FDM at the top. Underneath is black text, "Focused on Intersectional Neurodiversity" and "FDM is a racially-diverse, gender-diverse, and economically-diverse organization. Our community-focused programs address issues at the intersection of race, gender, and marginalized genders and orientations." Underneath are 4 symbols with fists in the air: 3 racially-diverse fists, a rainbow fist, a pink fist in the center of a female symbol, and a white fist in the center of a transgender symbol.
ALT Top left "Foundations for Divergent Minds" Top right "@FDMorg" In the middle "3 Ways to Learn the Divergent Minds framework" with red and orange partial circles at the bottom of the page.
ALT In the middle a rectangle with a gray gradient that says "For Everyone Fundamentals of the Divergent Minds Framework This is a simplified, on-demand course that gives a basic overview of the Divergent Minds framework, a new way to understand developmental neurotypes. 8 lessons between 15-30 minutes each (approximately 3 hours) Cost: $75 Payment plans and scholarships available." with a black square in the bottom right corner with an arrow pointing right. In the bottom left corner is a orange partial oval shape, and in the top right corner is a yellow partial circle shape.
ALT In the middle a rectangle with a gray gradient that says "For Educators and Therapists Implementing the Divergent Minds Framework Includes learning community for 3 months This is a course that teaches how to assess the environment using the Divergent Minds framework, create systems of support, and write accommodations and goals that respect neurodivergent traits. April 27 & 28, 2024 | 12:00 - 3:30 pm ET Cost: $300 Payment plans and partial scholarships available." with a black square in the bottom right corner with an arrow pointing right. In the top left corner is a yellow partial oval shape, and in the bottom right corner is a green partial oval shape.
ALT In the middle a rectangle with a gray gradient that says "For Behavior Analysts Learning the Environmental Response Method Includes learning community for 3 months This is a course that teaches how identify environmental triggers, scaffold supports, implement emotional regulation strategies, and create goals to target distress as measured by a reduction in observable behaviors. April 20, 2024 | 12:00 - 6:00 pm ET Cost: $300 Payment plans and partial scholarships available." with a black square in the bottom right corner with an arrow pointing right. In the top right corner is a blue partial oval shape, and in the bottom left corner is a green partial circle shape.
ALT In the middle a rectangle with a gray gradient that says "How are these different than current training? Unlike many current neuroaffirming therapy training you can find online, the Divergent Minds framework reimagines how to conceptualize developmental neurotypes. We take what we know about the systems we live in and redesign how they are utilized to provide a systematic way to identify, apply and measure progress." with a black square in the bottom right corner with an arrow pointing right. In the top left corner is a blue partial circle shape, and in the bottom right corner is a purple partial circle shape.