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.