Empowered Parents

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords; they are crucial concepts for us all to understand. We are all surrounded by bias, it is deeply entrenched into our culture, families, and workplaces. Often, our unconscious bias is the deep-seated attitudes people hold subconsciously about those around them. The good news is that when we highlight these issues, workplace culture can change, and we can remove barriers to inclusion while increasing equity. By understanding and embracing DEI, we can all play a part in creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

In this workshop, we talk about issues connected to systemic bias, unconscious bias, racism, privilege, and ableism in our culture. We will highlight how ableism profoundly impacts our neurodiverse community for children of all ages. We will review the international charters of the human rights of children and disabled people. The information covered will help to cultivate learning spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging - no matter their disability or culture.

Learn more and register here: https://forms.gle/GfyDwDUPoA4eXYaf8

Autistics learn in human ways

Autistics communicate in human ways

Autistics sense in human ways

Autistics play in human ways

Autistics behave in human ways

Autistics move in human ways

Autistics feel in human ways

The problem is ‘experts’ have defined human in an exclusionary way

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Join us for a special book study for a new book, "The Gold Standard Fallacy of ABA: A Reference Guide for Therapists, Educators, & Parents," by Julie Roberts

Have you heard applied behavior analysis (ABA) touted as the gold standard for autism treatment? Are you equipped with the facts to confidently challenge the industry's "gold standard" narrative? Can you articulate to a doctor, school, or agency why ABA, including the "new and improved ABA," might not be the best approach for an autistic young person?

http://aasr.news/ababook

There is a dominant cultural belief that neurodiverse children need to be 'fixed.' This deeply entrenched belief has cast a long shadow in the lives of neurodiverse children and their families. Imagine the cultural shift for neurodiverse families if the 'need to conform' was eliminated within early learning settings. Can we visualize how true neurodiversity acceptance would change how children see themselves—to be seen as whole people and not a puzzle to be solved?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords; they are crucial concepts for us all to understand. We are all surrounded by bias; it is deeply entrenched into our culture, families, and workplaces. Often, our unconscious bias is the deep-seated attitudes people hold subconsciously about those around them. The good news is that when we highlight these issues, workplace culture can change and we remove barriers to inclusion while increasing equity. By understanding and embracing DEI, we can all play a part in creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

In this workshop, we talk about issues connected to systemic bias, unconscious bias, racism, privilege, and ableism in our culture. We will highlight how ableism profoundly impacts our neurodiverse community for children of all ages. We will review the international charters of the human rights of children and disabled people. The information covered will help to cultivate learning spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging - no matter their disability or culture.

Learn more and register here: https://forms.gle/GfyDwDUPoA4eXYaf8

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop Series. In this workshop, we talk about issues connected to systemic bias, unconscious bias, racism, privilege, and ableism in our culture. We will highlight how ableism profoundly impacts our neurodiverse community for children of all ages. The information covered will help to cultivate learning spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging - no matter their disability or culture. - https://mailchi.mp/lauriepinhorn/anti-bias-training-launch-2024

Thanks, NeuroWild for such a picture-perfect example of what neurodiverse people deal with every day.

Can you adjust your ideas of what listening can look like? Can you test your ableism in the real world in real-time? It's simple and hard at the same time, but it is a test of neuroaffirming practices.

When you let people move and listen at the same time, magical things happen.

If you ever wanted to see my kids stop listening, all you would have to do is ask them to look in your eyes while you talk.

Making eye contact is not listening behaviour for everyone.
If I’m making eye contact with you, you should wonder if I’m hearing anything that you’re saying.

The point? Don’t ask our kids for eye contact. It does not always indicate listening. Especially don’t get down to their level and get up in their face. That only scares them.

Listening can look plenty of different ways.
Eye contact is not required.

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"People waited for a year and a half for the disability benefit and it is only $200 at a time when the cost of living is so high? What's the plan to increase that?"

Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader

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Autistics are human

And humans are still struggling to co-exist with each other and with our world

Harmony does not come about through division, pathologising, othering or through control
Neurodiversity Paradigm is about meeting each other at heart level ❤️

We are so excited about the changes in the neurodiversity community. A long-awaited course correction in the Autism/Neurodiversity world is here!

Our newest workshop series was designed to highlight some big topics in neurodiversity family culture. We want to help all families, no matter where you are on your learning journey. Your neuro-diverse family culture is unique. Your family is not broken, nor is your child; therefore, all interventions and therapies for your family must support the neurodiversity that surrounds you.

Moving from surviving to thriving is possible, and this shift can happen in a neuroaffirming way. Learn at your own pace and watch the recording on your schedule. Register here - https://forms.gle/UF1PUSesuSBpqigQ7

'Autism is a “dynamic disability”. What this means is capacity & functioning are not concrete & may fluctuate dependent on factors such as environment, cognition, executive function, processing capacity, Interoception/exteroception, neuro-fatigue, anxiety, communication differences, burnout & sensory overwhelm. This means Autistics may be capable of a task one day, but unable to perform the task at another.'

Credit: Neurodiversally unbroken

Registration details coming soon!

Your neuro-diverse family culture is unique. Your family is not broken, nor is your child; therefore, all interventions and therapies presented to your family must support the neuro-diversity that surrounds you. When that alignment happens - everything feels better.

This neuro-affirming therapeutic parenting program is designed for forward-thinking families who want to become part of a more neurodiverse family-focused approach. We aim to support your entire family's long-term physical and mental health.

I want families and professionals to feel empowered through science while also questioning outdated therapies and our culture's deeply entrenched ableism. When we learn to apply the brain/body science of true emotional regulation, we create spaces that are compassionate, social and safe. Within emotionally safe settings, all children, especially our neurodiverse friends, can live lives that are happy and in balance. In emotionally safe spaces, neurodivergents shine and thrive without pressure to mask their true selves.

Learn More & Register Here - https://mailchi.mp/lauriepinhorn/reframing-autism-therapeutic-parenting

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Can’t wait to read this e-book.

Getting ready to go live. It’s the last workshop of our autism and neurodiversity awareness series. Can’t wait to teach this material about how to become an empowered parent!

April is Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month. We are so excited about the changes in the neurodiversity community. A long-awaited course correction in the Autism/Neurodiversity world is here!

In 2024, our new workshop series will highlight some big topics in neurodiversity family culture. We want to help all families, no matter where you are on your learning journey. Your neuro-diverse family culture is unique. Your family is not broken, nor is your child; therefore, all interventions and therapies for your family must support the neurodiversity that surrounds you.

Moving from surviving to thriving is possible, and this shift can happen in a neuroaffirming way. Join us live or watch the recording on your schedule. Register here -
https://forms.gle/fvUNniieycYMdSNY6

“A high stress load feeds challenging behaviours or fixations the way oxygen feeds a fire.” - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca]

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