About this Event
Join us to learn how to create a service experience that feels safe, positive, and productive for customers, clients, patients or all ages who are Autistic or otherwise Neurodivergent.
If you are new to a connection-based approach or looking for next steps, this is the learning opportunity for you!
Participants will learn about:
- Neurodivergence (ND) and Autism
- barriers to accessibility for ND individuals
- what it means to be neuro-affirming
- practical strategies and supports that you can use during everyday interactions and communication
Join us for an evening of information, resources, case examples and Q&A period. A great opportunity for networking with others in our community too!
About The Presenter:
Linda Murphy is a speaker, author, Speech-Language Pathologist, and RDI® Consultant joining us live and in-person from Beverly, MA. She has been supporting ND individuals, from childhood through adulthood for over 30 years across a range of settings, and proudly leads a compassionate, skilled, collaborative, thoughtful, neuro-affirming team at her private practice, Peer Projects. Linda loves all aspects of her work – from leading trainings, to playing with kids, to problem solving with parents, to collaborating with professionals, to thinking through the many nuances of how to communicate in a way that helps others feel competent, connected and understood. She is eternally grateful and humbled that so many communities have found and connected with her through her books and "
Accommodations at Event Location:
Standard King Room $159.00*
Standard Two Queen Bed Room $179.00*
*plus HST and Municipal Accommodation Tax (4%).
Includes hot continental breakfast.
Reserve by September 13th, 2026 by phone at 705-942-2500
Discount group name “Open Minds”
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a parent / caregiver, or a professional who works closely with children and youth (e.g., educator, therapist, childcare provider), this event may of interest:
Event venue & nearby stays
Quattro Hotel & Conf. Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection, 229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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