{"id":5906,"date":"2025-03-19T09:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/?p=5906"},"modified":"2025-03-19T09:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:43:26","slug":"firefly-celebrates-neurodiversity-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/news\/firefly-celebrates-neurodiversity-week\/","title":{"rendered":"FIREFLY Celebrates Neurodiversity Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>March 17-23 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week<\/strong>! This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.&nbsp;Together, let\u2019s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neurodiversity Celebration Week is hosting an incredible lineup of&nbsp;<strong>panel discussions<\/strong>, featuring inspirational speakers from diverse backgrounds and professions. These conversations will explore key neurodiversity topics\u2014educating, inspiring, and sparking meaningful discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All events are free and open to everyone!<\/strong>&nbsp;We encourage you to check them out and sign up for any that fit your schedule. Let\u2019s come together to celebrate different minds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Click here to see the full schedule and register &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurodiversityweek.com\/events\">https:\/\/www.neurodiversityweek.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FIREFLY will be sharing common myths and facts about Neurodiversity all week on social media, as well as honouring&nbsp;<strong>World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians with Down syndrome deserve full access to funding, programs, and opportunities\u2014no more barriers, no more excuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce2&nbsp;<strong>Sign the petition<\/strong>&nbsp;and tell the government it&#8217;s time to ensure a better future for Canadians with Down Syndrome! \u270d\ufe0f\u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca\/world-down-syndrome-day\/\">https:\/\/cdss.ca\/world-down-syndrome-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a myth on a black background that says - Neurodivergent individuals are all similar and require the same type of support.\" class=\"wp-image-5910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a fact on a purple background that says - Neurodiversity means that people\u2019s brains work in different ways, and everyone\u2019s experience is unique. Even people with the same neurodiversity can have very different strengths, challenges, and abilities. It\u2019s important to respect these differences and not assume things about someone just because they are neurodivergent.\" class=\"wp-image-5912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a myth on a black background that says - Autism is caused by vaccines, specifically the MMR vaccine.\" class=\"wp-image-5907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-1024x858.png\" alt=\"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 \u201ccallous disregard\u201d for children in his care.\" class=\"wp-image-5909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a myth on a black background that says - Only boys and men are affected by neurodiversity.\" class=\"wp-image-5911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a fact on a purple background that says - While some conditions, like autism, are diagnosed more often in boys, that doesn\u2019t mean girls don\u2019t 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.\" class=\"wp-image-5915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-1024x858.png\" alt=\"An image has a myth on a black background that says - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is just about handwashing, cleanliness and being organized.\" class=\"wp-image-5908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2350\" height=\"1970\" data-id=\"5913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-1024x858.png\" alt=\"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).\" class=\"wp-image-5913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2350px) 100vw, 2350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-1024x858.png\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-5914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-id=\"5916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-1024x858.png\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-5916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-1536x1288.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-2048x1717.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIREFLY Celebrates Neurodiversity Week March 17-23<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","slim_seo":{"title":"FIREFLY Celebrates Neurodiversity Week! - FIREFLY","description":"FIREFLY Celebrates Neurodiversity Week March 17-23"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5906"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5919,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5906\/revisions\/5919"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}