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Are you an employer who is looking to make your workplace more neurodivergent-inclusive? Are you an employee wondering if your employer displays these attributes of a neurodivergent-inclusive employer? Read on to discover more! Workplace inclusivity includes the A in DEIA, The A stands for accessibility. For the workplace to be truly inclusive, the A can not be left out of advocacy work and policies for inclusion. A workplace needs to be neurodivergent-inclusive because it allows everyone to perform at their best. Some elements of a neurodivergent-inclusive workplace include: 1. Training and education 2. Coaching is provided to staff 3. Built-in accommodations 4. Inclusivity is seen as a priority and not an afterthought. 5. Employee empowerment If you wish to discover more about how your workplace can be neurodivergent-inclusive and include the A in your DEIA efforts, you can contact us by emailing hello@blueskylearning.ca, calling +1 (437) 291-8807 or heading to our website to connect: https://lnkd.in/d9jZrq36 You can also book a free 20-minute consultation to see if coaching may be the right fit for your employees. Thank you @kaitlynboudreault for the creation of this post. #toronto #adhdacceptance #adhdbusinessowner #adhdbusiness #misophonia #misophoniaawareness #neurodivergentcoach #neurodivergentcounsellor #neurodivergentherapist #chronicfatiguecoaching #torontocounsellor #torontotherapy #torontocoach #canada #neurodivergent #ontariocanada #ontariocounselling #audhdcommunity #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergence #adhdcommunity #adhdcoach #adhdcounselling #asdcommunity #actuallyautistic #adhdlife #workplaceinclusion #DEIA #workplacewellness

Dana, the CEO of Blue Sky Learning is participating as a coach in the 2024 Small Business Forum run by the City of Toronto. You can hear from keynote speakers and business experts at Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business! This year’s focus on the food and beverage industry features main stage program highlighting: ◼ Strategies in scaling and expanding ◼ The latest R&D and emerging industry trends ◼ Beyond brick and mortar ◼ Diverse funding options ◼ and more! Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business will be on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Meridian Hall1 Front St E. ➡ Learn more at toronto.ca/businessforum

Dana will be mentoring at the City of Toronto Small Business Forum: Taste of Success 👀 Executive coaching for entrepreneurs & giving back to our community 👥 📍Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

Are you an ADHDer who faces challenges with "getting the task done" due to a variety of reasons? As a team of neurodivergent therapists and coaches, we get you! This is why we have come up with a list of strategies for time management. Here are some of the common ways we manage time management: 🎈Use external time cues. 🎈The pomodoro technique 🎈Remove distractions 🎈Schedule an action time 🎈Focus on one task at a time. 🎈Add novelty In addition, you can reach out to a neurodiversity-affirming coach or therapist at Blue Sky Learning to discuss ways to manage your time. Email us at hello@blueskylearning.ca or head to our website to book a free 20-minute consultation with one of our coaches or therapists for support: https://lnkd.in/d9jZrq36 Credit: @kaitlynboudreault for creating this post. #ontario #toronto #adhd #adhdawareness #asdawareness #adhdtips #neurodivergentlife #organizationgoals #organizationtips #adhdresources #neurodivergentsupport #canada #neurodivergent #neurodivergentcommunity #mentalhealthcanada #ontarioteacher #torontoteacher #adhdcommunity #adhdcoach #Canadacoach #Canadacoaching #uscoaching #neurodivergence #adhdsupport #adhdadult #actuallyautistic #neuroaffirmingtherapist #neurodiversityaffirmingapproach #neurodiversityaffirmingtherapist #neurodiversity

Have you ever heard of the concept of neuronormativity? The odds are that you likely haven’t heard of it or the concept is fairly new to you, and that’s okay. Read our new blog to discover more about how neuronormativity can cause masking in neurodivergent individuals and how neurodivergent individuals can accommodate themselves: https://lnkd.in/eJxktGvY

What people think autism is vs What autism actually is What would you add? #Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Disability #DEI

There's a growing recognition that autistic women, girls, and marginalized individuals often present differently than traditional stereotypes. So we really need less of: “You don’t look autistic.” And more of “I hear you.” From those around us. See Munroe & Dunleavy (2023) to learn more about the research behind differences in presentation.

Navigating Complexities of ADHD & Chronic Illness -Learn about the interconnection of ADHD and chronic illness -Understand the role executive function plays -Discover strategies to help you manage ADHD and Chronic Illness Who? Sherry Heathcote, the ADHD Nurse When? Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00-7:45 pm ET; 4:00-4:45 pm PST Where? www.tinyurl.com/5n9ymrfx ADHD Centre for Women Anita Parhar Dr. Gurdeep Parhar

🌟 One week away! 🌟 My free webinar hosted next Wednesday, October 23rd from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT, with YSSN York Support Services Network will provide deep insights into the distinctive experiences and strengths of autistic girls and women. We’ll explore why this group is frequently overlooked, often resulting in delayed or missed diagnoses. This webinar is designed for parents and caregivers of autistic girls and young women (ages 0-18), autistic self-advocates, and professionals. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYmkQHZq I hope to see you there! 💜 #AutisticGirls #AutisticWomen #SupportNeeds #StrengthsBasedApproach #Neurodiversity #Autism

I'll be the first to tell you, living with both autism and OCD is a unique experience 🫣. Complicating matters both conditions can be challenging to diagnose. One study found it takes, on average, 12 years from the onset of symptoms to receive an OCD diagnosis (Ziegler, et al., 2021). And for autism... well, we know how difficult it can be to get an accurate diagnosis! What complicates things further is that some Autistic traits can resemble OCD compulsions. It’s crucial that treatment doesn't accidentally target Autistic traits as part of the OCD picture. Sensory sensitivities and sensory processing differences should also be considered when addressing avoidance behaviors and other OCD symptoms. While this overlap can lead to diagnostic confusion, it's also common for both to co-occur, muddying the clinical picture. For more on the overlap of autism and OCD and ND-affirming OCD support, check out our current podcast series we're doing over at Divergent Conversations — a 5-week series on OCD. https://lnkd.in/gAk2h59b And for the full article that goes with this diagram: https://lnkd.in/gHPUs9Y3 _________________________________________________________________⁠ This is the 2.0 version of this diagram (originally published in 2021). In this update, I highlight how similar behaviors or traits can stem from different underlying causes. While not exhaustive of either condition, the focus is on exploring deeper differences and showing how behaviors across conditions may appear similar. 📝 Misdiagnosis Monday Disclaimer: Started in 2021 after discovering my AuDHD, this series aims to demystify the complexities of conditions that are often overshadowed or misdiagnosed. Many ADHD and Autistic adults navigate therapy with overlooked diagnoses. These diagrams highlight how diagnostic overshadowing can occur. While based on diagnostic criteria, I maintain a critical perspective on the DSM. These visuals are conversation starters, not diagnostic tools. #MisdiagnosisMonday #NeurodivergentInsights #Autism #OCD #MentalHealthAwareness #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthMatters #DiagnosticOvershadowing #MentalHealthSupport #Neurodiversity