Nuerodiversity Is My SuperPower!- Stronger Through Understanding

                                        

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   Neurodiversity Is My SuperPower!

        -Stronger Through Understanding-                   

                                      

 Don't miss this exciting opportunity to attend a Human 

Living Library as a part of Neurodiversity week at 

Pearl Cove Library!

What is neurodiversity?

In the 1990s, an Australian sociologist named Judy Singer, who was herself autistic, coined the term 'neurodiversity' to represent the many variations in brain differences. You may have heard the term 'On the spectrum' before. This refers to people who may have neurodiverse traits such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Dyslexia and many others. Although society has viewed these as abnormal in the past, we now know, it's just a different way of thinking.

What is a Human Living Library? 

It is a chance to sit with one our five neurodiverse "books" for up to 20 minutes and ask questions about what its like to live with Autism or Aspergers, ADHD or Dyslexia etc.  Discuss challenges, discrimination, realizations or positive directions they might have experienced in many aspects of their day-to-day life. They might make you rethink any misconceptions you may have had about neurodiversity. This is a chance to connect and learn in a way like no other!

Our Books:

• Temple Grandin- Professor, Inventor, Author with autism
• Steven Wiltshire- Artist with autism
• Jack Clarke-Symes- University student with aspergers 
• Mikala Sedgwick- Gamilaraay mother whose son, Felix is autistic
• Brooke Kimber- Teen from Marrickville High School with Dyslexia and ADHD

Links to check out for more information:

A Begginners Guide to Neurodiversity: https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/a-beginners-guide-to-neurodiversity

Neurodiversity-The Hidden Journey and Future Directions, Niccola James, Lexxic and Yvette Gibson:  https://www.equality-and-diversity.co.uk/neurodiversity-hidden-journey-future-directions/1512

Neurodiversity- What You Need to Know: https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/empowering-your-child/building-on-strengths/neurodiversity-what-you-need-to-know

Event Details


What: Neurodiversity is my Superpower! - Human Living Library

When: Wednesday 20th May, 2020 from 10.30am-3.30pm

Where: Pearl Room (Next to Pearl Cove Library)


This is a free event but bookings are essential via Eventbrite, as numbers are limited. 

Contact

Pearl Cove library Events Team

Phone- 02 883 8177

Email- pearlcovelibraryevents@lib.gov.au

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Demystifying Autism - Living Library Event

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Being Different Together: Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Human Living Library event for World Autism Awareness Day

Have you ever wondered about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Do you know someone who has ASD and are curious to learn more?

Pearl Cove Library invites any who are wanting to learn more about ASD, or are simply curious, to engage with people's real-life experiences of ASD next April for World Autism Awareness Day.

When: Thursday April 2nd, 2pm - 5pm

Where: Pearl Room, located at Pearl Cove Library

How: Bookings can be made through Eventbrite

Who: Ages 16 and up

What is a Human Living Library?

A Living Library is a new, inclusive event where member of the public can interact and chat with "Human Book" - a collection of people willing to share their experiences on a topic. It promotes diverse thinking and helps people to overcome unconscious biases and break down prejudices. (For more info go to Human Library Australia)

More About the Event
Pearl Cove Library is inviting four individuals to talk about their experiences with ASD in a series of short one-on-one conversations. Books can be "borrowed" for up to 25 mins, during which time attendees are invited to listen to their stories and ask questions about the topic. Tea/coffee and a small selection of biscuits will be provided throughout the day.
Attendees are reminded to be respectful towards the Books, and to not raise their voice or act aggressively towards them. The Books are free to refuse to answer questions or terminate the conversation early if they feel uncomfortable.

Meet the Books
Peter Thorne - A representative of Aspect Australia
Kaitlan Monroe - A mother of a young child with ASD
Matt Reid - An indigenous Australian with ASD
Addison Rudd - A woman only recently diagnosed with ASD

Tickets will be $10 per person and are available from Eventbrite. Limited slots available

Please contact the library for more information about this event
0404 033 212
libraryenquires@pearlcove.gov.au

Find out more about ASD at Aspect Australia
Find out more about Living Libraries

By Stephanie Oppen-Riley

Living Libraries Event - Recognition of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Event Details

Wednesday, 3rd April 2019
12:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Pearl Cove Library, Ground Library Floor
Wheelchair Accessibility Available

Photo by Terry Ballard (URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/34260243793)

General Information

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome share something in common, those suffering from either of the two disorders will have difficulties in social interactions, be likely to produce repetitive behaviours, and worst of all, and can last up to a life time. People suffering from either Autism or Asperger's often find themselves struggling with being belonged to with regular society. We believe that we need to develop methods in raising our awareness with these two disorders and the potential effects these disorders can impact the livelihoods on a person's life.

The Pearl Cove community has organised a special event, in cooperation with various non-for-profit organisations, to provide the opportunity for people to communicate with the individuals who are suffering from either Autism and Asperger's Syndrome disorders as means to better understand their own point of views of society and the effects these disorders are affecting them everyday. The event is called "Autism and Asperger's Awareness".

Inspired by the United Nation's World Autism Awareness Day event, this particular library event will play out as a 'Human Living Library', where people will 'role-play' as books, engaging with conversations with one another.


We have these particular people who are available to participate the event as 'living library books':

• Terry Burke and Paul Miscallef - Co-Chairs of the Australian Autism Alliance
• Katharine Annear - Chair of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand
• Jac de Houting - Registered psychologist diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome
• Tony Langdon - Volunteer firefighter diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome

If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the "Autism and Asperger's Awareness" event, please contact Patrick Enriquez via email at patrickenriquez@pearlcove.gov.au or call 0421 481 826.




Resource Links about:

Human Living Libraries:

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about

http://humanlibrary.org/about-the-human-library/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjFHlR5DmJk


Autism:


https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/about-autism/what-is-autism

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/uploads/documents/Research/Research-Insights-Iss-7-LR.pdf

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/autism

https://www.mydr.com.au/kids-teens-health/autism-spectrum-disorders

Asperger's Syndrome:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/aspergers-syndrome

https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asperger-syndrome

http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/about-aspergers-m/what-is-aspergers



World Autism Awareness Day:

https://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/


Pearl Cove Library:

http://www.librarystudies.sit.edu.au/pc/homepc.html

Patrick Enriquez