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DDA's Employment workshop May 6 6:30pm

A quick reminder of our next in person meeting, on Wednesday May 6th at 6:30pm. No RSVP required for this meeting, so please come even if you have not yet replied. Our topic is Employment, both paid and volunteer. We are lucky to have two great speakers and of course Yuko, Angela and I will also be there to throw in our two bits. As always our families learn so much from each other, no matter what topic we are learning about.

Leanne Gratton is an employment specialist at Jobs West, DDA. She will tell us about supported employment and the DDA social enterprise program, Starworks. David Webster is also a supportive employment specialist at PosAbilities. He will focus on supportive services, job club and certificate trainings. We look forward to interesting presentations and a lively discussion on this incredibly important area.

See you there, Liz and Yuko

Where: 3455 Kaslo ( DDA building)
When: 6.30pm, Wednesday May 6th
Refreshments provided
Parking on site

Autism Funding Changes Coming 2027
Significant changes to autism support funding are coming Aprll 2027. This includes a new 3 level of severity of function and income testing that are controversial.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/20/parents-express-concerns-over-changes-bc-children-with-disabilities-support-program/

Gifted Neurodivergence

Did you know that gifted minds are also neurodivergent and minds with ADHD and autism may mask these traits.

Key Characteristics of Gifted Children:

-Rapid Learning & Memory: They absorb information quickly with few repetitions needed and have exceptional memories.
-Advanced Vocabulary & Language: Often speak early and use complex sentences, having an adult-like vocabulary.
-Intense Curiosity & Interests:Possess an "insatiable" curiosity, often diving deep into niche topics for long periods.
-Early Reading & Reasoning: Frequently learn to read early and display advanced logical reasoning skills.
-High Emotional Sensitivity & Empathy: Exhibit deep emotional depth, sensitivity, and awareness of global issues.
-Complex Problem-Solving: Possess an ability to think abstractly and creatively, seeing multiple solutions to problems.
-Unusual Sense of Humor: Often display a quirky, mature, or witty sense of humor.
-Perfectionism & High Standards: Set high, sometimes unrealistic, standards for themselves and others.
-Preference for Older Company: Often prefer interacting with adults or older children rather than peers.
-Persistent, Goal-Directed Behavior: Can display extreme concentration and focus on tasks that interest them