Neurodiversity 101

Neurodiversity 101 offers you a look at what neurodiversity is. We will give definitions, discuss language, talk about different models of neurodiversity and the neurodiversity paradigm and discuss what conditions fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity, with an in-depth look into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs), Sensory Processing Disorders (SPDs) and Mental Health conditions.  We will also touch on some moments throughout history that informed how we look at neurodiversity today.

This workshop is a level one course and pairs well with our Neurodiversity 102 class, which covers action items on how to be less ableist in your thinking and how to offer more accessibility to people who are neurodivergent. We offer insight into why we should all create a more equitable world for everyone, what sort of barriers exist for people who are neurodivergent and how to re-think what we label “bad behaviour”.

This workshop is a level one course and pairs well with our Neurodiversity 102 class, which covers action items on how to be less ableist in your thinking and how to offer more accessibility to people who are neurodivergent. We offer insight into why we should all create a more equitable world for everyone, what sort of barriers exist for people who are neurodivergent and how to re-think what we label “bad behaviour”.

All of CAN’s neurodiversity workshops are created, researched and facilitated by neurodivergent people. Our lived expertise is vital to properly representing neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity 102

This workshop is a level 2 class and pairs well with our Neurodiversity 101 class, which covers the basics about neurodiversity. In the 101 workshop, we give definitions, discuss language, talk about different models of neurodiversity and discuss what conditions fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity.

This 102 workshop gives a brief overview about the conditions that fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity. We talk about the barriers that neurodivergent people experience and how we can reduce them. We offer action items on how we can be less ableist and stop perpetuating the negative stigma of neurodivergence. We ask you to re-think what we label as “bad” behaviour. We talk about accommodations and why these are necessary. We also created content that is geared for neurodivergent people; not just about neurodivergent people. This includes tips such as how to be anti-capitalist, find your community, “body-doubling”, consider the cultural narrative around you and how to center what you need and want, in the ideal world.

This 102 workshop gives a brief overview about the conditions that fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity. We talk about the barriers that neurodivergent people experience and how we can reduce them. We offer action items on how we can be less ableist and stop perpetuating the negative stigma of neurodivergence. We ask you to re-think what we label as “bad” behaviour. We talk about accommodations and why these are necessary. We also created content that is geared for neurodivergent people; not just about neurodivergent people. This includes tips such as how to be anti-capitalist, find your community, “body-doubling”, how to find your community, consider the cultural narrative around you and how to center what you need and want, in the ideal world.

All of CAN’s neurodiversity workshops are created, researched and facilitated by neurodivergent people. Our lived expertise is vital to properly representing neurodiversity.