SUMMER CAMP 2026
Intro to Neurodiversity at Work
Join us in learning practical strategies that create spaces where everyone feels they belong.
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DATE:
August 26, 2026
TIME:
1-2:30 pm (EST)
LOCATION:
Virtual (via Zoom)
Session Details
Create workplaces where everyone can belong.
Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that includes those on the Autism Spectrum, those with ADHD, and also individuals with OCD, PTSD, brain injury, giftedness, executive functioning disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Tourette's syndrome, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and more. Far from being a minority of the population, Neurodivergent individuals make up 18-26% of the population.
With 1 in 50 people being diagnosed as neurodivergent and even more going undiagnosed and silently struggling, it is clear that we need to pay more attention to how companies and cultures make space for neurodivergence. Neurodivergent individuals bring key skills, perspectives, and talents. However, neurodivergent individuals are also more likely to experience Mental Health issues, burnout, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships at work. They are also more likely to experience trauma as a result of workplace experiences that do not understand them and therefore cannot adequately support their needs.
It's true that neurodivergent individuals process work differently. Some neurodivergent conditions classify as disabilities. However, the strategies that create safe and supportive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals to thrive, are critical strategies that help every employee become happier, healthier, more productive and more engaged at work.
PLEASE NOTE: Completion Certificates for 2 hours of professional development will be provided upon request. Please see FAQ below for additional information!
Who Should Attend
Session Outline
In this workshop participants will learn:
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Meet Your Facilitator
kim van ryn
neurodiversity & trauma-informed leadership expert
Kim Van Ryn
Kim (she/her) started her career as a Child and Youth Worker in foster and adoptive care, developing skills and gaining education in trauma and attachment theory. After a short break from the human services field, she returned to work in day services with adults with neurodiversities and found her true calling. Over the past years of professional development Kim has attained her BA in Human Services with honours, and her Trauma-Informed Care and Counselling certificate. She is continuously mentored to communicate more deeply with non-speaking people. Kim now offers therapeutic support to people with neurodiversities who have experienced emotional trauma.
With her team, Kim opened the doors to Branching Out Support Services in 2019, which supports people across the age span who live with developmental disabilities and neurodiversities.
What People Are Saying About Kim's Work
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We had the pleasure of working with The Expert Talk for several workshops. Feedback was positive about the content, information, and Kim's real-life experience. In addition to being supportive, easy to talk to, and always open to feedback and suggestions, we felt safe in her hands at every interaction. If an opportunity arose, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future.
Amy Kende
Region of Peel
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The Expert Talk’s keynote on Neurodiversity at Work at WBE Canada's 2024 National Conference was both enlightening and impactful. Our participants enjoyed an engaging, informative presentation that shed light on the value of neurodiverse talent, providing key mindset shifts to support Neurodivergent workers and practical strategies to create a safer and more inclusive workplace. Great presentation for forward-thinking businesses!
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Frequently Asked Questions
This session is delivered live on Zoom Meeting. The session will be highly interactive consisting of small and large group discussion, breakouts, and activities. Questions are welcome throughout and at the end of the session.
You'll receive a calendar invitation with join link from Zoom automatically upon registration. Reminder emails will be sent ahead of time.
Yes! For groups, please reach out using our contact form and we'll register participants on our end and send an invoice. Discount will depend on the number of participants and the overall number of sessions purchased.
You need a device with a screen, audio and internet. You can use a laptop, iPad, tablet or phone.
Upon registration you'll receive a payment receipt from Stripe, our payment processor. If you need a more detailed receipt please contact us.
This session will be recorded and the playback will be available for viewing in your profile on TheExpertTalk.com within two business days of the session finishing. You can join the session live at any time once it's begun.
Yes! The recording will be available to all registrants within two business days post-session. The recording will be viewable in your profile on TheExpertTalk.com for 90 days.
Completion certificates are available upon request. In order for us to ethically provide one, we request your camera to be on as much as possible and for participation in discussions and activities as much as is comfortable.
Please note - Certificates of Completion are only available when attending live. They will not be provided for only watching the recording.
Ultimately it is up to you to ensure this training would be accepted by your licensing body in your province or state. Please advise us ahead of time if you need a Certificate of Completion for this session. You must attend the live session to receive a Certificate of Completion. At this time, we cannot provide Certificates of Completion for accessing the recorded playback.
Intro to Neurodiversity at Work
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