Autism/Neurodiversity Family and Individual Breakout Sessions
- Jeffrey Snyder
- Jun 12, 2021
- 4 min read
For breakout sessions, I am available for speaking at individual conferences and trainings targeted towards the following audiences:
Families and Individuals Affected by Autism/Neurodiversity
College and Medical Students Studying in the Field of Working with Families and Individuals Affected by Autism/Neurodiversity
Whether I am sharing my personal journey or sharing a prepared presentation, you are sure to be leaving feeling inspired.
The Breakout Sessions I offer include:
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Disney…
We have all grown up with it in some way or another, whether it would be watching the movies, buying the merchandise or travelling to their theme parks around the world.
However, little do we realize that there are certain characters that display traits of Neurodiversity. We may not see it at first, but in this presentation, you will see what makes them relate to Neurodivergent Individuals.
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Yes, I am sure you are all familiar with Disney whether it’s the movies, the theme parks and everything else in between.
But, did you know that a lot of Disney Characters display Neurodivergent Traits? There is much more in fact, to the point where a volume 2 had to be created! In this presentation, you will discover and connect with 8 more characters that display traits of neurodiversity that we may not know about when we first meet them!
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Based on the popular children’s book series by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, Angelina Mouseling is a mouse with big dreams…to become a world-famous ballerina. But in her never-ending life journey to become a ballerina, she can also be relatable in terms of dealing with life challenges that are similar to neurodiverse individuals. In part 1 of this 2-part presentation, using examples from the animated adaptation originally aired on PBS, you will learn the first five examples of what makes this young mouse relatable to neurodiverse families and individuals.
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Based on the popular children’s book series by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, Angelina Mouseling is a mouse with big dreams…to become a world-famous ballerina. But her never-ending life journey to become a ballerina can also make her relatable in terms of dealing with life challenges that are similar to neurodiverse individuals. In the second part of this 2-part presentation, using examples from the animated adaptation originally aired on PBS, you will learn five more examples of what makes this young mouse relatable to neurodiverse families and individuals.
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Cosmo the Seedrian appeared in Season 3 of the anime “Sonic X” based on the video game character of the same name. But while she later became a love interest for Tails, did you know that she also displays traits of autism/neurodiversity?
In this presentation, you will learn what Cosmo represents in autism/neurodiversity and how you can connect with her on a personal level as a result.
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When it comes to weddings, so much is happening at once: excitement, seeing people we are connected with, preparation both mentally and physically. But for neurodivergents and developmentally different individuals, it can be an overall nightmare.
In this presentation, you will learn how weddings can be made easier for sensory friendly individuals without destroying the quality of the wedding day itself.
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Funerals are a ritual that is never easy for anyone. Saying goodbye to a loved one can be especially difficult for neurodivergent/developmentally different individuals on top of having to deal with the prospect of going through the funeral itself.
In this presentation, you will learn five helpful tips on how to help neurodivergent individuals through the funeral process to make things a little easier.
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We all go to the doctor for one reason…to stay well. For neurodivergent/developmentally different individuals, going to the doctor can be a sensory inducing nightmare ranging from the uncertainty to the actual process.
In this presentation, you will learn what types of doctors are out there and how to help your neurodivergent loved ones cope with the visit and medical procedures they may need to face.
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Doctors come in all different types of practice that expands beyond primary cares, pediatricians and dentists. Each doctor focuses on a part of the body and like all the others mentioned in Part 1, the visits can be a sensory inducing nightmare for neurodivergent patients.
In part 2 of this presentation, you will learn more about these types of doctors in order to help your neurodivergent loved ones cope with the visit and the procedures that they need to face.
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Going to church can be a spiritual experience…some of us make it part of our weekly routines to visit the higher power and take part in the rituals that come with it. However, neurodivergent individuals often need support to partake in this important ritual.
In this training, you will learn how a Mass works and how you can help better support neurodivergent individuals in helping them understand why we attend mass.
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