Neurodiversity Workshop
Neurodiversity seems to be a hot topic of discussion lately. Famous singers such as Lewis Capaldi and Sia and actors such as Ryan Gosling and Channing Tatum, have discussed their neurodiverse conditions. Lockdowns and social media have driven many adults to have startling realisations about their own neurodiverse conditions. It seems suddenly – all at once – the world has become aware that 15-20% of people have different types of brains. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120)
Description
Neurodiversity Workshop
This course is free for NZ citizens and residents. Please enrol online and bring photo ID when attending the workshop.
If you are not a NZ citizen or resident, a fee of $120 applies and you must phone the office on 04 385 8919 to register.
This one-day workshop introduces you to the topic of neurodiversity and considers some of the key conditions that people live with. We look at:
•ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
•Autism
•The “Dys family” – dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia (Development Coordination Disorder)
•OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
•Tourette’s Syndrome
Tik Tok creator and public speaker on neurodiversity, Nigel Sutton, will introduce the subject and facilitate you in discovering the definitions and impacts of each of the key kinds of neurodiversity. Working together with other participants, you will consider many key commonalities that those living with various neurodivergent conditions experience. We will expose the realities of being neurodivergent in a “neurotypical world” and this will allow you to develop empathy and practical strategies to support neurodivergent people to be their best.
You will be able to ask anything you want about neurodiversity.
Find out from those offering “lived experience” what it is really like to have a different kind of brain. This one day workshop is: ”Neurodiversity in a Nutshell” – whether you know a little or a lot, whether you are a relative, employer, partner, friend, or just interested to know more about neurodiversity – this workshop is for you!
Note: Courses need a minimum number to go ahead so if we don't have enough enrolments a few days before the start date, we have to cancel. We'll let you know by email so please check yours regularly. If you need to cancel your registration, here are our terms and conditions: "What You Need to Know".