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Our Organization

By creating greater awareness of the neurodiversity supports, services, programming and education available within the SAIT community, this group is working towards making all students feel welcomed, supported and included.

How we support

  • fostering social connection and belonging
  • referrals to neurodiversity supports and services
  • improved visibility and reduction of stigma on campus

Definitions

Language shapes our understanding of the world and influences how people perceive themselves and others. The words we use to talk about neurodiversity have a powerful impact on creating inclusion, connection and belonging.

  • Neurodiversity: Naturally occurring diversity in how people think, see and interact with the world.
  • Neurodivergent: Having a mind that processes, learns and behaves in a way that diverges from the status quo.
  • Language guides: Best practices for respectful language when talking about neurodiversity and when talking to neurodivergent and/or people with disabilities.

Neurodiversity Alliance events

Neurodiversity reading list

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Take a look at these print and digital books from the Reg Erhardt Library to help you celebrate neurodiversity!

Book list

  1. ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with your Neurodivergent Self
  2. The Autism and Neurodiversity Self-Advocacy Handbook: Developing the Skills to Determine Your own Future
  3. The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy: Navigating the World of "Normal People"
  4. Dyslexia is my Superpower: (Most of the Time): Interviews
  5. Succeeding with Adult ADHD: Daily Strategies to Help you Achieve Your Goals and Manage Your Life
  6. Teaching Myself to See
  7. What I want to Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life
  8. Be a Brilliant Dyslexic Student
  9. Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, Destress and Prioritize You!

Join the Neurodiversity Alliance

Stay informed and connected by visiting our dedicated Teams channel, where you can access the latest updates and helpful resources.

Join us on Teams
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Resources

Individuals looking to broaden their understanding and connection can find support and advocacy both on and off campus.

Contact us

Neurodiversity Alliance

Neurodiversity@sait.ca
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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