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On Saturday, April 25, Dragonfly Family and Learning Services are organizing the first known Neurodiversity Resource Fair in Renfrew County.
Dragonfly’s director and caregiver educator, Erin Curtis, said it’s an event aimed at community connection.
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, neurodivergent individuals are people “whose neurological development and functioning differ from what is considered typical or ‘neurotypical,’ it is often used to refer to people with conditions such as autism, ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), dyslexia or other cognitive and developmental differences.”
The fair date was partly chosen because starting on April 2, it’s Autism Awareness Month (or Autism Acceptance Month), which initially was a period to recognize what autism is and how it affects diagnosed individuals.
The Resource Fair is catered specifically for neurodivergent individuals; the team with Dragonfly Family and Learning Services have assembled a sensory-friendly itinerary filled with fun and education.
Curtis said it’s also a great opportunity for community members to see what services are offered right here in Renfrew County.
Though the event is free, Dragonfly Family and Learning Services is asking anyone who plans to attend to register ahead of time, which can be done by clicking or tapping this link: https://www.dragonflyfamilyandlearning.ca/neurodiversity-resource-fair
There are two timeslots to book, one from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., then another from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., hosted at the Horton Community Centre.
(Written by Mik Horvath)
