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SUMMARY:What is Autism? Workshop — AutismBC (Virtual)
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T133000
DTSTAMP:20261028T110604Z
UID:what-is-autism-workshop-autismbc-virtual-20261119@accessevents.org
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DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to better support autistic 
 people in your community? Do you want to make your space more inclusive a
 nd accessible for all neurotypes? \nOur What is Autism? workshop is a gre
 at place to start your learning. Developed with insights from autistic sel
 f-advocates\, family members\, and professionals\, this 1.5-hour session o
 ffers guidance on creating welcoming environments that reflect the needs a
 nd voices of the autistic community. \nSession Format\n\nPresentation: 55 
 minutes\nBreak: 5 stretch minutes\nQ&A: 30 minutes\n\nKey Learnings\nParti
 cipants will: \n\nDispel common myths and stereotypes about autism\nExplor
 e sensory profiles and understand how sensory experiences impact daily lif
 e\nDiscuss self-regulation strategies and ways to support them\nBuild empa
 thy by understanding how autistic people may experience the world\nGain pr
 actical tips for offering meaningful\, individualized support\n\nLearning 
 Outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nR
 ecognize and challenge common misconceptions about autism\nIdentify strate
 gies to create more inclusive and supportive environments\nApply neuroaffi
 rming approaches in the workplace\, community\, and social settings\nSuppo
 rt autistic individuals in ways that respect their lived experiences\nUse 
 practical tools to foster empathy\, connection\, and empowerment\n\nFacili
 tators\n\nAly Laube (Facilitator) – autistic team member sharing lived 
 experiences.\nShayna Kershaw (Moderator / Chat Monitor) – autistic team
  member supporting discussions and Q&A.\n\nFAQs\nQ: Who will be leading t
 he workshop?\nA: Aly Laube and Shayna Kershaw\, two autistic team members\
 , will lead the session and share insights from their lived experiences. \
 nQ: Will the recording be posted on the website to watch/revisit?\nA: Unf
 ortunately\, the workshop recording won’t be available online. This ensu
 res that slides are viewed with the full context of the discussion. A reso
 urce document is provided\, and follow-up questions will be addressed. \nW
 ho Should Attend\nThis workshop is ideal for anyone wanting to grow their 
 understanding of autism from a neuroaffirming perspective. Everyone is wel
 come! Colleagues\, friends\, and family are encouraged to join. \nFrequenc
 y & Registration\n\nAvailable every other month\nCheck our events page re
 gularly for upcoming dates\nClick the button below to find and register fo
 r an upcoming workshop\n\nIn the meantime\, learn more about autism: \nWha
 t is Autism? — Autism Q & A\, Blog — AutismBC \nSpace is limited and r
 egistration is required. We do not maintain a waitlist.
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T110604Z
LOCATION:Online — Zoom
STATUS:CONFIRMED
URL:https://accessevents.org/events/what-is-autism-workshop-autismbc-virtu
 al-20261119/
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