Understanding Neurodiversity

Explore how to embrace differences and build more inclusive spaces where everyone thrives. Be equipped to advocate for the unique strengths and needs of individuals with learning differences.

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Increase Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy

This interactive, experiential workshop will deepen your knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity. Explore brain-based learning differences and learn strategies to create inclusive environments, foster acceptance, and advocate for the needs and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

We customize Understanding Neurodiversity for various audiences to meet each group’s unique needs.

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A Customized Worskshop for Your Unique Context

Educators

Learn about neurodiversity in the classroom and how to create supportive, inclusive learning environments so that all students reach their full potential.

This workshop is ideal for early childhood educators, elementary and high school teachers, support staff, education assistants, and more.

Students

Learn about neurodiversity and how to be a supportive ally to your peers and in your community. Increase awareness, acceptance, and understanding of brain-based learning differences among your student body.

This workshop is ideal for high school and post-secondary students.

Community Groups

Learn about neurodiversity to best support the children, youth, and families you work with. Build your team’s knowledge, understanding, and skills to create more inclusive environments.

This workshop is ideal for nonprofit leaders, social workers, community service providers, parent advisory councils (PACs), and more.

Business

Learn about neurodiversity in the workplace and how to build inclusive, dynamic environments that see all your employees thrive.

This workshop is ideal for HR teams, managers, and staff teams of all kinds.

We can not thank you enough. We loved the presentation. It was so relevant, hands-on and really met the educators where they are at.
Consultant, Vancouver Supported Child Development Program

This is my third workshop with LDS and I want to say how informative these workshops are! Thank you so much.
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Workshop Costs

Understanding Neurodiversity can be delivered online across Canada or in person across the Lower Mainland to groups of 10 – 1000.

Our workshops range in price from $450 for nonprofits to $1000 for businesses.

Please contact us to learn more.

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Enhance EDI Strategies: Embrace Learning Differences in the Workplace

If your organization’s EDI strategy does not include neurodivergence, it is time for an update. Learn how you can make your workplace more inclusive.

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Workshop Examples

If you would like to further customize a workshop for your group, contact us. You can see examples of some of our current workshops below.

Dyslexia Demystified: Effective Support for Your Child

This informative workshop helps parents and guardians better understand, support, and advocate for children with dyslexia. Learn about assessments, accommodations, and interventions. Get valuable insights and practical strategies to help your child thrive at home and school.

Audience: Parents and guardians

Making the Transition to High School with Learning Differences

The transition to high school is a significant change for families. You may have decisions to make about appropriate placements and learning needs. You may also have concerns about services and support. Get the tools you need to navigate this transition and give your child the best possible support as they start high school.

Audience: Parents and guardians

Supporting a Child with Challenging Behaviour

Learn about child behaviour and strategies for responding to challenging behaviours through proactive approaches.

Audience: Parents and guardians

Supporting Early Literacy at Home

Are you worried about your child falling behind in reading? Learn from our experts about reading readiness, phonemic awareness, letters and sounds. Get activities to help your early reader and bring questions about early screening for learning differences like dyslexia. Learn when and how to get extra support for your child’s literacy challenges.

Audience: Parents and guardians

Supporting Your Child with Math Anxiety at School

Anxiety around learning math can be a significant barrier for students with and without learning differences. Learn strategies for lessening math anxiety during the learning process.

Audience: Parents and guardians

Unpacking ADHD

This workshop is designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of ADHD among employees, faculty, staff and students. Explore the unique challenges and strengths of adults with ADHD. Gain valuable insights and discover effective strategies for success. Create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for everyone.

Audience: Staff, faculty, parents, guardians, and adult learners

When Learning Isn’t Coming Easily

Explore ways to support young learners who are struggling with reading, writing, and/or mathematics, and how to asses when and how to ask for more support for a struggling learner.

Audience: Parents and guardians