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The Neurodivergent Working Group Series made up of various charities’ and organizations from the province of BC presents a free in person event about Transitions to Adulthood for Neurodivergent Youth on October 9th 2024. The event seeks to provide insights to professionals about the challenges that neurodivergent youth and adults face as they age.
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8:30 Registration Opens
9am Land Acknowledgement
9:15-10:30 Presentation on Double Empathy and Connection by registered Clinical Counsellor and Co-Founder of AsUR Counselling & Consulting Services Sam McCorriston
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45 -12:30 Panel Presentation
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In this one-hour workshop on “Double Empathy and Connection,” we explore how traditional views of empathy often stem from a neuronormative perspective, leading to misunderstanding neurodivergent folks. The concept of “double empathy” highlights that empathy is a two-way process, where both sides may struggle to connect due to differing ways of perceiving and communicating emotions. We will discuss how neurodivergent individuals often offer empathy in ways that are overlooked or misinterpreted, emphasizing the importance of bridging these gaps for deeper, more inclusive connections.
This panel will speak to the lived experience of these autistic individuals through sharing their own insights and thoughts into their own transitions. This panel will share valuable thoughts and reflections onto the challenges and triumphs of transitioning and receiving supports throughout that time period.
Panelists:
Izabelle Stevens
Elsbeth Dodman
Kenzie Curby
Javier Herrera
Robie Brown
Henry Au
Craig Guest
Damon Kirsebom
