#dyspraxia
A practical introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder with practical ways of providing support for both school staff and parents
A practical introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder with practical ways of providing support for both school staff and parents
A practical introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder with practical ways of providing support for both school staff and parents
A practical introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder with practical ways of providing support for both school staff and parents
We are investigating the lived experience of black people who identify as having a disability who live and work in Lambeth.
We are investigating the lived experience of black people who identify as having a disability who live and work in Lambeth.
Adult Drama Meet ups-Weekly
In collaboration with a professional Drama tutor Cian O'Ceallaghain, we are really excited to announce a free online weekly Adult Drama Meet Ups for adults with ADHD and /or Dyspraxia.
You just have to come along, be yourself and be ready to have fun, what else would you be doing on a Wednesday night You only have to interact as much as you feel comfortable, will not be asked to do anything individually, it's just a bit of fun. We hope to see you there.
The classes will be facilitated over the free, downloadable online platform called Zoom. It can be used on laptops, tablets, smart TVs and phones. All you need to do is register here on Eventbrite, then follow a link sent to you on the confirmation ticket and this allows you to join the class.
Please register by purchasing the free ticket as soon as you can as places are limited.
Am I dyspraxic? Join Exceptional Individuals' dyspraxia webinar. See if your verbal difficulties could be signs and symptoms of this prevalent but regularly mistaken learning difference.
Adults with undiagnosed dyspraxia often don't understand that their educational and work challenges derive from a learning difference beyond their control.
Oromotor dyspraxia is a form of dyspraxia. It is also called verbal apraxia or apraxia of speech. It can make it difficult to coordinate muscle movements needed to pronounce words. People with oromotor dyspraxia may have speech that is slurred and difficult to understand because they are unable to enunciate.
Dyspraxia can be diagnosed at any age by a trained doctor or specialist. These experts use a variety of inspection tools.
Do you think you have dyspraxia? Take your learnings from this dyspraxia characteristics webinar as a starting point of a conversation with your doctor.
This group webinar intends to learn if you show traits similar to those of verbal dyspraxia. This webinar is not meant to diagnose. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis.
This workshop will equip attendees with an understanding of different learning styles due to their Dyspraxia, and identify which strategies and tech would help with their own learning style in the workplace.
In collaboration with a professional Drama tutor Cian O'Ceallaghain, we are really excited to announce a free online weekly Adult Drama Meet Ups for adults with ADHD and /or Dyspraxia.
You just have to come along, be yourself and be ready to have fun, what else would you be doing on a Wednesday night in lockdown You only have to interact as much as you feel comfortable, will not be asked to do anything individually, it's just a bit of fun. We hope to see you there.
The classes will be facilitated over the free, downloadable online platform called Zoom. It can be used on laptops, tablets, smart TVs and phones. All you need to do is register here on Eventbrite, then follow a link sent to you on the confirmation ticket and this allows you to join the class.
Please register by purchasing the free ticket as soon as you can as places are limited.
A specific learning disability that affects a student’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts, Dyscalculia has implications for students across curriculum areas. Dyspraxia, a disorder that is characterised by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, can affect learning outcomes.
Learn Information and definitions that explain the meaning of Neurodiversity
What is the neurodiverse movement? neurodivergent? And neurotypical?
We will dive deep into Neurodiversity and the words relating to learning and disability.
Neurodiverse refers to a group where some members are neurodivergent, but what does this mean.
We will also look at autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and more and the many words associated
Register now to secure your spot on this webinar!
In this talk, Michael will look at anxiety management for young people with Neuro-Diverse conditions (ASD, ADD, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc.). He will explore common types of anxieties and give practical suggestions around strategies for the parents/guardians and for the young people.
The TTT (Toys, Technology & Training) Project offers support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or more significant needs. Check out the catalogue here:
https://sdcc.ie/en/services/sport-and-recreation/libraries/library-projects/ttt-catalogue.pdf
Please note a valid email address will be required for this event and the email address will be passed on to the facilitator. This online event will be taking place through Zoom
Neurodiversity and the Law
When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and valued like any other form of human variation. This includes people with dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD.
Approximately 15% of the population of the UK are neurodiverse - representing a significant proportion of existing staff, job applicants and customers.
Neurodiverse conditions have been recognised by Employment Tribunals as disabilities. Many neurodiverse employees meet the specific legal definition of disability under the Equality Act because of their condition and can therefore be classed as having a protected characteristic. There are expectations for organisations to make reasonable adjustments for these neurodiverse individuals in their workplaces and to protect them from discrimination. But what does this look like in practice?
More and more organisations are realising that those with neurodiverse conditions have exceptional talents and so the importance of including them and enabling them to be at their best by implementing reasonable adjustments is imperative.
Delivered by neurodiversity specialists Lexxic and DWF Law, this webinar will explore some of the key concepts of neurodiversity in relation to the law. Topics covered will include;
• An introduction to neurodiversity
• The merits of a neuro-diverse workforce
• Understanding the Equality Act and an Employer's duties
• Examples from recent case law and tribunals
• How to manage and empower staff with a neurodifference
• Applying the learnings in practice to your organisation
Please note: By signing up, your email will be shared with Lexxic and DWF Law.
About Lexxic
Lexxic are leaders in empowering neurodiversity in the workplace. A specialist psychological consultancy, we believe all minds belong, so it is our mission to inspire a working world that supports and values the talents of neurodiverse minds, empowering individuals to be their best selves at work. Hence, we partner with organisations to create tailored, strategic change programmes and deliver psychological support services to neurodiverse talent.
About DWF Law
DWF Law is a global legal business, transforming legal services through our people for our clients. Like us, our clients recognise that the world is changing fast and the old rules no longer apply. That’s why we’re always finding agile ways to tackle new challenges together. But we don’t simply claim to be different. We prove it through every detail of our work, across every level.Our clients range from FTSE100, Fortune 500, multi-national and household names, from the public and private sector.
Your Speakers
Aidan Healy
Aidan is a Business Psychologist and the CEO of Lexxic. He is on a mission to create a working world where all minds belong. He has fifteen years of experience in people development roles holding qualifications in psychology, leadership development and coaching.
Kirsty Rogers
Kirsty is the Executive Partner for DWF's largest office in Manchester and is additionally the gender lead on DWF's Diversity Committee. As an employment practitioner she is highly recommended for her client focused approach to the delivery of legal services and a coordinated legal solution.
Kirsty was shortlisted as a leader on diversity and change at the ENEI awards in 2018 for her work on leading change within the organisation, promoting diversity, agile working and health and well-being. She was also recognised for her leadership in Neurodiversity by the ADHD Foundation in 2019.
826NYC Justice & Equity Dialogues 2021
Embracing Our Brains: Supporting Neurodiverse Youth
Come hear our panel of students, educators, and leaders discuss how to support different learning styles, create safe spaces in the (virtual) classroom, and advocate for neurodiverse* youth and members of our community.
This panel will now be virtual! Those who RSVP will have a link sent to them directly.
*Neurodiversity is defined as the concept that differences in brain functioning within the human population are normal and that brain functioning that is not neurotypical should not be stigmatized (Merriam-Webster). This can include (but is not limited to) people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc.
Join the WE-CAN community of women entrepreneurs for an informative 90-minute workshop with inclusion champion Wanda Deschamps, Founder and Principal of Liberty Co on how we can increase and better appreciate the Neurodiverse women's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Did you know that the vast majority of the world's disability population of 1.3 billion is either unemployed or unemployed? As a part of this expansive group, 1/7 individuals are Neurodivergent, meaning their brain functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant social norms.
For many women entrepreneurs with a disability, entrepreneurship is a viable pathway for employment.
In this workshop you will learn:
- What Neurodiversity is and why it is important
- How Neurodiversity presents in women and what this means for employment
- Why certain Neurodiverse skills and traits lend themselves to entrepreneurship
- The concept of Neurodiversity as a dimension of an IDEA (Inclusion-Diversity-Equity-Accessibility) program or strategy
- Your role in the #InclusionRevolution
This session will end with time for a Q&A with Wanda.
NOTE: Attendees will be emailed a Zoom link to the online session by separate email prior to the event.
The WE-CAN Project is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Kerry Ramsay at [email protected] if you have accessibility requirements as soon as possible as advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Wanda's mission is to increase the participation level of members of the Neurodiverse population in the workforce with a special focus on autism due to her own diagnosis at midlife.
Prior to founding Liberty Co, Wanda enjoyed a 25-five year career in the philanthropic sector, serving as a consultant for KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.), a leading fundraising consultancy, as well as an institutional development leader.
A champion for inclusion, she enjoys writing and speaking under the banner of the Inclusion Revolution, a worldwide movement launched in 2018 to spearhead broader thinking about disability, especially disability employment.
Wanda is also the catalyst behind the #women4women collective focused on gender equality through supporting other women. Combining these two goals provides an avenue for Wanda to be an advocate for women with autism, including as a participant in research into autistic women's experiences in the workplace.
As a means to further help create safer and healthier workplaces, she is the co-founder of the National Day of Conversation about sexual harassment in the charitable sector.
Outside of work she relishes time with friends, exercising and reading biographies, as well as books about history and current affairs. Recently she was appointed to The Charity Report’s Literary Review Circle which has given her a new forum to indulge this love of learning.
Wanda lives in Waterloo Ontario with her husband and their two sons.
ABOUT THE WE-CAN PROJECT:
The WE-CAN Project is led by Queen’s University and supported by the Government of Canada. Its mission is to inspire and empower existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing them with tools, resources, expert mentors, networks and community building to expand existing businesses and to launch new ventures.
The Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund is providing $3.2 million for Queen’s University to design and deliver programs and services to accelerate, train, mentor and provide resources to women entrepreneurs and women-led companies in the community.
The focus of the WES strategy is to provide support to women entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented groups.
Please note: Queen’s University’s collection of personal information is authorized by its Royal Charter of 1841, as amended. Personal information is collected for the purpose of admissions, registration, academic progress, and administering University programs, university-related student services and activities, activities of student societies, safety, financial assistance and awards, and advancement, and will be used for those or consistent purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to and used by employees of the University who need the information in the performance of their duties.
Autistic people and individuals with ADHD, dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental conditions experience a complex and overlapping set of challenges that affect their participation in everyday life.
With the goal of enabling people to fulfill their potential and engage in the occupations they need, want or are expected to do, occupational therapists have the skills to assess and assist neurodiversity adults who present to specialist neurodevelopmental services and those who present to other learning disability, employment, physical, or mental health services.
Member enquirers suggest that occupational therapists are struggling to articulate their unique contribution and make a case for their role in supporting adult neurodiversity.
This virtual event is open to RCOT members who are working in adult neurodevelopmental services and in other areas of practice where they support neurodiverse adults. It will provide opportunities for participants to network, share good practice and scope the role of occupational therapy and the College in supporting adult neurodiversity.
Learning Objectives:
- To define the unique role and contribution of occupational therapy in adult neurodiversity
- To share examples of good practice regarding the role and impact of occupational therapy in supporting neurodiverse adults
- To describe the development of an occupational therapy consultant role in an adult neurodevelopmental service
- To identify tools and approaches to help members make reasonable adjustments to support neurodiverse adults in their settings
- To provide an opportunity for RCOT members with an interest in adult neurodiversity to connect and network.
This event will be 2 ½ hours long with a 10 minute break and will be hosted on Zoom.
It will consist of presentations and group discussions.
The session will close by identifying and agreeing future actions to progress this work nationally.
Should you require more information before applying please contact Pinky Sidhpura [email protected]
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/role-and-contribution-of-occupational-therapy-in-adult-neurodiversity-tickets-136939089503
Please note: This is a free virtual event for RCOT members. It is not a training event and is not suitable for students unless they are on placement in an adult neurodevelopmental service.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th February 2021.
This event is open ONLY to London Met current students and recent graduates
Presented by the British Dyslexia Association -
This session will advise you on how to be successful during the recruitment process (particularly for graduate jobs) and in the workplace. It will also provide useful information on overcoming challenges relating to your learning difference or disability.
Neurodiversity and the Law
When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and valued like any other form of human variation. This includes people with dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD.
Approximately 15% of the population of the UK are neurodiverse - representing a significant proportion of existing staff, job applicants and customers.
Neurodiverse conditions have been recognised by Employment Tribunals as disabilities. Many neurodiverse employees meet the specific legal definition of disability under the Equality Act because of their condition and can therefore be classed as having a protected characteristic. There are expectations for organisations to make reasonable adjustments for these neurodiverse individuals in their workplaces and to protect them from discrimination. But what does this look like in practice?
More and more organisations are realising that those with neurodiverse conditions have exceptional talents and so the importance of including them and enabling them to be at their best by implementing reasonable adjustments is imperative.
Delivered by neurodiversity specialists Lexxic and DWF Law, this webinar will explore some of the key concepts of neurodiversity in relation to the law. Topics covered will include;
• An introduction to neurodiversity
• The merits of a neuro-diverse workforce
• Understanding the Equality Act and an Employer's duties
• Examples from recent case law and tribunals
• How to manage and empower staff with a neurodifference
• Applying the learnings in practice to your organisation
Please note: By signing up, your email will be shared with Lexxic and DWF Law.
About Lexxic
Lexxic are leaders in empowering neurodiversity in the workplace. A specialist psychological consultancy, we believe all minds belong, so it is our mission to inspire a working world that supports and values the talents of neurodiverse minds, empowering individuals to be their best selves at work. Hence, we partner with organisations to create tailored, strategic change programmes and deliver psychological support services to neurodiverse talent.
About DWF Law
DWF Law is a global legal business, transforming legal services through our people for our clients. Like us, our clients recognise that the world is changing fast and the old rules no longer apply. That’s why we’re always finding agile ways to tackle new challenges together. But we don’t simply claim to be different. We prove it through every detail of our work, across every level.Our clients range from FTSE100, Fortune 500, multi-national and household names, from the public and private sector.
Your Speakers
Aidan Healy
Aidan is a Business Psychologist and the CEO of Lexxic. He is on a mission to create a working world where all minds belong. He has fifteen years of experience in people development roles holding qualifications in psychology, leadership development and coaching.
Kirsty Rogers
Kirsty is the Executive Partner for DWF's largest office in Manchester and is additionally the gender lead on DWF's Diversity Committee. As an employment practitioner she is highly recommended for her client focused approach to the delivery of legal services and a coordinated legal solution.
Kirsty was shortlisted as a leader on diversity and change at the ENEI awards in 2018 for her work on leading change within the organisation, promoting diversity, agile working and health and well-being. She was also recognised for her leadership in Neurodiversity by the ADHD Foundation in 2019.
18 Actors You Didn’t Know Overcame Learning Disabilities
This list of A-List actors is but a handful of the stars that refused to let a learning disability keep them from realizing their dreams. Among the conditions represented here are Dyslexia (affecting reading, writing, and information processing), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (inhibiting focus and behavior control), and Dyspraxia (causing coordination and language problems).
