Every human being is created in the divine image and therefore has inherent value and purpose. This includes individuals who are neurodiverse, and who possess unique gifts and abilities that reflect G-d’s creativity and diversity in creation. Neurodivergent individuals are not only special but also an integral part of G-d’s beautiful creation.
Families with loved ones who are neurodivergent navigate a variety of experiences and emotions. Some families may face difficulties in accessing appropriate support and accommodations, while others may experience stigma or misunderstanding from society. However, neurodiversity can also offer unique perspectives and strengths, and with proper understanding and support, families can embrace and celebrate the diversity within their own households.
In this course, we will reframe challenges and struggles that may come from caring for neurodivergent loved ones and help understand these struggles in new ways.
This will be a 3-Part Series LIVE on Zoom. Consecutive Tuesdays, starting July 18 @ 8:30PM EDT.*
Participants will receive login information and more details.
Part 1: Tuesday, July 18 at 8:30 PM EDT
Presented by Rabbi Shais Taub
The Soul of Neurodiversity: Do Neurotypical Souls Exist?
Part 2: Tuesday, July 25 at 8:30 PM EDT
Practical and Spiritual Tools to Embrace and Support Neurodivergent Loved Ones
With hands-on experts in the field:
Aryeh (Arnie) Gotfryd, PhD:
Out of the Box Healing: How Neuroplasticity is Upending the Alphabet Soul of Psychiatric Labeling
Samuel Levine, LL.M, JD:
Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Was Yosef on the Spectrum?
Jacki Edry:
Understanding Sensory Processing and Overload for the Educator and Parent
Part 3: Tuesday, August 2 at 8:30 PM EDT
Live Q & A with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
*Replays will be available for course participants
The most pressing issue for a neuro divergent family is schools.. it’s shocking to me that you would put out a course without including someone who has excelled in embracing neuro typical and neuro divergent kids in schools and made them feel valued.. there are very special educators out there who work hours to help such kids and no one knows them!! Rabbi Taub and Jacobson.. you have the chance to give these educators a huge platform..
Please find them
I’ll add that the increasing acceptance of neurodivergence is not based in any great new discoveries in neuroscience but in a growing humility in how little we understand about the brain and its potential, as well as growing awareness of the critical role played by the social environment.
I’m interested in attending but live overseas and need to organise my schedule around the session. How long is each session?
About an hour a session, and they will all be recorded for those that can’t make it live.