Autism in the 21st Century – Taking Away the Fear!
Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 24, 2022
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Burnaby / New Westminster CCRR
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What does the word Autism mean to you? Come and learn how much things have changed based on all the new science and shared lived experiences by Autistics themselves. We will knock out the myths and build a new understanding of a neurotype that is not a deficit or broken, just amazingly different.
Includes a 30 min. break
Categories
Target Audience
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Online
No
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
4
Registration Fee
$25.00
Registration Contact Email
ccrr@gv.ymca.ca
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 ext. 0
Registration Link
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ygv/activity/search/detail/1711?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Presenter(s)
Pam Collins
Presenter Information
Pam Collins very proudly identifies as neurodivergent and has two adult neurodivergent sons. She is an Autism/Neurodiversity Support Specialist and an Educator for Reach Child and Youth Development Society and has been supporting families, caregivers, and educators for over 23 years. She is a co-founder of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee – a group dedicated to increasing opportunities for people with autism to be accepted and celebrated in their communities.