Join us on October 29th from 6:30-8:30PM for a Free Webinar delivered by compassionate and knowledgeable speakers who are also parents of neurodivergent children & youth. The topics covered will be:
- Keynote Session: Discovering the Power of Compassion for Raising Neurodivergent Children
- Breakout Session: The Importance of Employee Support Networks for Parents of Neurodivergent Children.
- Breakout Session: Finding Community when Raising Children with Disabilities. .
- Breakout Session: Strategies for Parenting Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
Date: October 29th, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm, including Q&A
Where: Over Zoom – register to receive the link
Meet the Speakers
Louise Gleeson
Registered Psychotherapist & Parent to a Neurodivergent Child.
KEYNOTE Session: Discovering the Power of Compassion for Raising Neurodivergent Children
Parenting a neurodivergent child in a neurotypical world can be both practically and emotionally hard. Louise Gleeson, will guide parents through a compassion- focused session that affirms parents/caregivers and provides them with resources that can help bring a greater understanding of neurodivergent family life and lead to better connections.
Asma Hasan
Partner & Co-Founder of Special Family & Friends Network, KPMG
BREAKOUT Session:
The importance of employee support networks for parents of Neurodivergent Children
Asma will share how she co- created and ran the Special Family & Friends Network at KPMG, the benefits of having such a network and the positive impact it can have on employees. She will also speak to how the network can help in raising awareness and understanding on neurodiversity and help create an inclusive work environment for all.
Lisa Thornbury
Former Teacher turned Disability Advocate
BREAKOUT Session: Finding Community when raising children with disabilities
Lisa started blogging when her daughter Avery was born, as a way to connect with other parents raising kids with disabilities. Together they launched a podcast averybrightlife.com to share their experiences. Lisa will talk about the value and support she gained from seeking and creating these spaces.
Danielle Dion Broadley
FASD Consultant, Contact Hamilton
BREAKOUT Session: Strategies for parenting kids with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
Danielle has 16 years of experience working in the developmental service field. In addition to her main role, she is also a resource team member of Hamilton FASD Collaborative. Danielle will share diagnoses terms and criteria, as well as tips and strategies for parenting kids with FASD.