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FIREFLY Celebrates Neurodiversity Week!

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March 17-23 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals. Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is hosting an incredible lineup of panel discussions, featuring inspirational speakers from diverse backgrounds and professions. These conversations will explore key neurodiversity topics—educating, inspiring, and sparking meaningful discussions.

All events are free and open to everyone! We encourage you to check them out and sign up for any that fit your schedule. Let’s come together to celebrate different minds!

📅 Click here to see the full schedule and register – https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/events

FIREFLY will be sharing common myths and facts about Neurodiversity all week on social media, as well as honouring World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21. 

Canadians with Down syndrome deserve full access to funding, programs, and opportunities—no more barriers, no more excuses.

📢 Sign the petition and tell the government it’s time to ensure a better future for Canadians with Down Syndrome! ✍️➡️ https://cdss.ca/world-down-syndrome-day/

An image has a myth on a black background that says - Neurodivergent individuals are all similar and require the same type of support.
An image has a fact on a purple background that says - Neurodiversity means that people’s brains work in different ways, and everyone’s experience is unique. Even people with the same neurodiversity can have very different strengths, challenges, and abilities. It’s important to respect these differences and not assume things about someone just because they are neurodivergent.
An image has a myth on a black background that says - Autism is caused by vaccines, specifically the MMR vaccine.
An image has a fact on a purple background that says - High quality research studies involving hundreds of thousands of people have consistently shown that vaccinations do not cause autism. In fact the former doctor who falsely made the connection was de-licensed by medical authorities for his deceit and “callous disregard” for children in his care.
An image has a myth on a black background that says - Only boys and men are affected by neurodiversity.
An image has a fact on a purple background that says - While some conditions, like autism, are diagnosed more often in boys, that doesn’t mean girls don’t have them too. In fact, recent research shows that many neurodivergent girls are often not diagnosed or are diagnosed with something else because their symptoms can look different.
An image has a myth on a black background that says - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is just about handwashing, cleanliness and being organized.
An image has a fact on a purple background that says - OCD is not just about cleanliness. People with OCD can have worries about many things, like losing control, hurting others, or upsetting thoughts. To cope with these worries, they might do different repeated actions, called compulsions. These can include checking (making sure doors are locked), repeating (doing the same action over and over), or counting (doing things a certain number of times).
An image has a myth on a black background that says - Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are learning to use the condition as an excuse for their behaviour.
An image has a fact on a purple background that says - ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, and brain imaging shows there are actual differences in the way the brain works in children and youth with ADHD. A child with ADHD does not choose to misbehave. Children with ADHD have to learn ways to deal with their symptoms (inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity) that can cause them to struggle in certain situations.

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