FASD: Unpacking Brain-Differences, Vulnerabilities and Strategies

Join us online as we dive into understanding the realities that neurodivergent individuals experience in day-to-day life.
About this Event

Welcome to the Unpacking Brain-Differences, Vulnerabilities and Strategies event! Join us online as we delve into the fascinating realities that neurodivergent individuals experience in day-to-day life. Discover how our brains differ, explore vulnerabilities, and learn effective strategies to navigate them.

Topics of this workshop include understanding neurodiversity, common strategies for assisting someone with a brain-difference, advocacy and supporting self-advocacy, finding identity as a neurodivergent person, vulnerabilities that neurodivergent populations may experience, and strategies surrounding shifting paradigms when supporting individuals with brain-differences.

This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of neurodiversity. Get ready to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out!

Facilitator: Robyn Sugden, BA

Robyn is the Community Engagement Worker at Red River North CTS Inc. Robyn has a variety of experience in the social services field. Most of her experience is working with individuals with FASD and she has over 10 years of experience in this field. She also has experience working with other neurodevelopmental disorders, and has worked in harm reduction, sexual exploitation and with justice involved individuals. Robyn is a certified Circle of Security Parenting program facilitator. She is passionate about the work that she does and loves to present through storytelling.

The workshop will be over Zoom. A link will be sent out the week before the event to those who register.

**A minimum of 10 attendees is required for this workshop to proceed.