Neuro-Vibes Gallery
Neuro-vibes 2025 is a special event dedicated to exploring neuro-affirming approaches in a fun and interactive setting for educators, administrators, neurodivergent individuals, families and more! In collaboration with Limestone District School Board and the Centre for Community Engagement and Social Change, this event will explore the concept of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practices in education.
There will be sessions from:
- A Neurodivergent Panel
-Dr. Patty Douglas (Chair in Student Success and Wellness, Queen’s University)
-LDSB Special Education Coordinators
This event is on April 3rd starting at 5:00pm at Limestone District School Board Educational Services Building (164 Van Order Dr Kingston, ON K7M 1C1).
About the Videos
‘Untitled’ by Kaie Thompson
Kaie Thompson is an Autistic multimedia artist in Brandon, Manitoba interested in transforming education and autism. Their video demonstrates the different stressors within the classroom and attempts to cope with these stressors.
'Connection' by Crystal Umpherville
Crystal is a Cree resource teacher from Manitoba who centers an Indigenous perspective on disability and Autism valuing relationships and all of our uniqueness. Their video describes the value of creating connections with each individual student.
‘Untitled’ by Claire Johnston
Claire Johnston is a two-spirit, autistic, Metis artist. Their video focuses on experiences of movement or stimming.
So Thats Who I am? By Nick Hodge
Nick Hodge is a professor of inclusive practice at The Autism Centre, Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), UK. Their video highlights the harm of the discussions held by adults around them about autistic children.
Autism to Inclusion by Estee Klar
Estee Klar is a neurodivergent Mom. Their video discusses the challenges of advocating for their son and his experience of communicating in a non-standard way.
Imagine the Possibilities by Kendra and Cheryl
Kendra and Cheryl are educators. Their video highlights the roles of files and IEPs in enforcing negative stereotypes of autistic children within the classroom.
‘Untitled’ by Kaie Thompson
Kaie Thompson is an Autistic multimedia artist in Brandon, Manitoba interested in transforming education and autism. Their video demonstrates the different stressors within the classroom and attempts to cope with these stressors.
Crystal Umpherville, 'Connection
Crystal is a Cree resource teacher from Manitoba who centers an Indigenous perspective on disability and Autism valuing relationships and all of our uniqueness. Their video describes the value of creating connections with each individual student.
Stephen Connolly
Stephen is an autistic individual. Their video focuses on the negative experiences they associate with their name.
Claire Johnston
Claire is a two-spirit, autistic, Metis artist. Their video focuses on experiences of movement or stimming.
Nick Hodge
Nick Hodge is a Professor of Inclusive Practice in The Autism Centre, Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), UK. Their video highlights the harm of the discussions held by adults around them about autistic children.
Estee Klar
Estee Klar is a neurodivergent Mom. Their video discusses the challenges of advocating for their son and his experience of communicating in a non-standard way.
Kendra and Cheryl
Kendra and Cheryl are educators. Their video highlights the roles of files and IEPs in enforcing negative stereotypes of autistic children within the classroom.