AUTISTIC First Principles:
Understanding Neurodivergent Mind
Ten Workshops in Partnership with Onlinevents
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Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Feb. 26, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Dive into the expansive world of neurodivergence with our introductory session, setting the stage for an enlightening journey through the 8-module AUTISTIC syllabus. This workshop, led by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, offers a foundational understanding of neurodivergence, exploring the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.
March 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Join us for an enlightening 2-hour workshop, “AUTISTIC is… Anxious,” part of the comprehensive AUTISTIC syllabus. This session is dedicated to exploring anxiety in the neurodivergent mind, under the expert guidance of Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft. Dr. Wheatcraft brings a unique blend of clinical, academic, and personal experience as an autistic physician with ADHD, offering an evidence-based and empathetic approach to understanding neurodivergence.
April 23, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Dive into the heart of neurodiversity with our Module 2 workshop, “AUTISTIC is… Uneven,” a crucial part of the expansive AUTISTIC syllabus. Led by the insightful Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, this workshop aims to illuminate the inherent diversity within neurodivergent experiences, highlighting the unique strengths and challenges that come with uneven developmental profiles.
May 28, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Join us for Module 3 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Timeblind,” a workshop dedicated to unraveling the complexities of time perception and management in neurodivergent individuals. Guided by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft’s extensive experience and compassionate understanding, this session aims to illuminate the challenges and strategies associated with timeblindness in neurodivergence.
June 25, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Module 4 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Intelligent,” invites participants to explore the intricate landscape of neurodivergent intelligence. This workshop, led by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, delves into the diverse cognitive profiles that characterize neurodivergence, highlighting both the profound strengths and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.
July 23, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
In Module 5 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Sensitive,” we invite you to delve into the sensory world of neurodivergent individuals. Facilitated by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, this workshop aims to uncover the complexity and intensity of sensory experiences in neurodivergence, offering insights and strategies to support those who navigate the world with heightened sensitivity.
August 27, 2025: 18:00 - 20:00 pm
Module 6 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Thinking,” offers a profound exploration into the unique ways neurodivergent individuals process information and perceive the world around them. Led by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, this session aims to illuminate the diverse cognitive styles that define neurodivergence, providing insights into how we can better understand, value, and support these distinct modes of thinking.
Sept. 24, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Dive into the rich emotional and sensory world of neurodivergent individuals with Module 7 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Intense.” This workshop, presented by Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, focuses on the deep emotional experiences and intense sensory perceptions characteristic of neurodivergence. Gain insights and strategies to support and embrace these intense experiences in a way that fosters growth, understanding, and well-being.
Oct. 22, 2025: 18:00-20:00 pm
Module 8 of the AUTISTIC syllabus, “AUTISTIC is… Coherent,” offers a comprehensive exploration into executive functioning and the concept of central coherence in neurodivergence. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Liliya T. Bakiyeva Wheatcraft, this workshop aims to shed light on the challenges and strategies related to executive function and the integration of sensory and cognitive information in neurodivergent individuals.
November 26, 2025: 18:00-20:00
As we draw near the conclusion of our enlightening journey through the AUTISTIC syllabus, join us for a final workshop that not only encapsulates the wealth of knowledge we’ve explored but also opens the floor to your insights and queries.