The wonder of neurodiversity

Next date: Wednesday, 07 August 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Fullarton Park Community Centre

Presented by Mark Le Messurier 2022 SA Senior Australian of the Year

Discussion 4: The wonder of neurodiversity (a diagnosis of Autism and its impact on families)

Today there is a rapid and an amazing shift in the way we think, discuss, respond, and offer supports to people under the neurodivergent umbrella - and it’s liberating, energising, healing and beneficial to all. During the workshop we learn some facts about Autism, but that’s not my real goal. My goal is personal. It is to touch you in a way, that facts alone can never touch people. 

Do you know? Our neurodivergent kids are not broken, not deficit, not disordered, and do not need to be fixed up. They simply walk to the beat of another drum.

Do you know? They always will walk to the beat of THAT different drum. They will grow up to be adults with Autism, or ADHD or whatever. So, please, let’s value neurodivergence so our kids can grow into it with pride.

Do you know?  Many say, we are all neurodiverse. But we are not all neurodivergent or disabled. For many, who are, being neurodivergent is their core identity. So, they identify as being Autistic, because every element of their lives is affected by their unique neurology.

Do you know? The challenges of raising an Autistic child are a frequent trigger for relationship breakdowns – not only between couples, but extended family cannot find a way to be supportive. This is tragic because it takes THAT village to raise each of our kids, and even more so for a child with a difference.

Today, all of this commands a new and deep respect.

DISCUSSION GROUP SESSIONS

Wednesday 7 August, 10am - 12noon

Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton

Cost: Free, bookings essential.

For more information contact the Centre on 8372 5180 or email fpcc@unley.sa.gov.au

Parents can attend personalised sessions with child behaviour expert Mark Le Messurier throughout 2024, as he presents a different parenting topic each session. Numbers will be limited. Participants have the opportunity for discussion and to raise their own issues. Book one, a few or all sessions. We ask if you reserve a place in these free sessions that you do your best to attend. We are unable to cater for children in these sessions.

When

  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton, 5063, View Map

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