Neurodiverse Networks

Neurodiverse Networks is offering a robotics and dance program both consisting of four workshops for individuals with diverse needs at PAFN.

Neurodiverse Robotics

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When will the workshops take place?
The program has 4 sessions, each session is about 1 hour. Please note that when participants register, they will be registering for four sessions over the span of 4 weeks in May, June, July or August (every Monday with exceptions due to holidays).

‍‍‍Day 1: Participants will begin building their robots using a set of instructions to follow along while being encouraged to incorporate their own mechanisms.

Day 2:
Participants will continue building their robot. On this day, programming will be introduced through a brief lesson.

Day 3:
If interested, participants will complete the building and programming aspects of their robot.

Day 4:
The program will conclude with an exciting competition for participants to test their robots.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2024 ROBOTICS PROGRAM!
About our Robotics Program
Networks has partnered with PAFN to deliver an inclusive robotics program consisting of four workshops for neurodivergent individuals who would like to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will have the opportunity to build, program, and participate in a challenge with VEX robots in a fun, engaging environment.

Who are our workshops for?
Our workshops are for neurodivergent individuals, who in Summer 2024 will have either completed or be entering grades 8-12. However, this a general guideline and we are open to accepting participants who may be younger or older.

How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are completely free. We are accepting a maximum of 10 participants per workshop.

Where will these workshops take place?
The workshops will be held at the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) Richmond hub, located at 3688 Cessna Drive, V7B 1C7.

2024 Robotics Workshop Schedule

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

June 3-24

Day 1
Saturday3, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Day 2
Saturday 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Day 3
Saturday 17, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Day 4
Saturday 24, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 

June 7-28

Wednesday 7, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 
Day 1
Day 2
Wednesday 14, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 
Day 3
Wednesday 21, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 
Day 4
Wednesday 28, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 

July 4-13

Tuesday 4, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 1
Day 2
Thursday 6, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 3
Tuesday 11, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 4
Thursday 13, 1:00-2:00pm 

July 18-27

Tuesday 18, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 1
Day 2
Thursday 20, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 3
Tuesday 25, 1:00-2:00pm 
Day 4
Thursday 27, 1:00-2:00pm 

Neurodiverse Dance Program

About our Neurodiverse Dance Program
This year, Neurodiverse Networks has partnered with PAFN to deliver a dance program consisting of four workshops for neurodivergent individuals who would like to express their artistic side through dance. Our workshops are designed to provide participants with an outlet and physical activity that can help stimulate the mind.

Who are our workshops for?
Our workshops are for neurodivergent individuals, who in Summer 2024 will have either completed or be entering grades 8-12. However, this a general guideline and we are open to accepting participants who may be younger or older.

Where will these workshops take place?
The workshops will be held at the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) Richmond hub, located at 3688 Cessna Drive, V7B 1C7.

How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are completely free. We are accepting a maximum of 10 participants per workshop.

When will the workshops take place?

The program has 4 sessions, each session is about 1 hour. Please note that when participants register, they will be registering for four sessions over the span of 4 weeks in May, June, July, or August (every Tuesday).

Day 1: Introduction to the program. Participants will begin with a warm-up and then learning the first quarter of a routine that will be taught to the cohort. A cool-down period will be provided before the participants leave.

Day 2: The workshop will begin with a warm-up and instruction of the second quarter of the routine will be taught to the participants. This will be followed by the cool-down period.

Day 3: Begin with warmup followed by instruction of the third quarter of the routine and then cool-down.

Day 4: On the last day, the last part of the routine will be taught, and participants will be given time to dance through the whole routine
*If time permits, a second routine will be taught to the participants

REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2024 DANCE PROGRAM!
About our Neurodiverse Dance Program
This year, Neurodiverse Networks has partnered with PAFN to deliver a dance program consisting of four workshops for neurodivergent individuals who would like to express their artistic side through dance. Our workshops are designed to provide participants with an outlet and physical activity that can help stimulate the mind.

Who are our workshops for?
Our workshops are for neurodivergent individuals, who in Summer 2024 will have either completed or be entering grades 8-12. However, this a general guideline and we are open to accepting participants who may be younger or older.

Where will these workshops take place?
The workshops will be held at the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) Richmond hub, located at 3688 Cessna Drive, V7B 1C7.

How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are completely free. We are accepting a maximum of 10 participants per workshop.
About our Neurodiverse Dance Program
This year, Neurodiverse Networks has partnered with PAFN to deliver a dance program consisting of four workshops for neurodivergent individuals who would like to express their artistic side through dance. Our workshops are designed to provide participants with an outlet and physical activity that can help stimulate the mind.

Who are our workshops for?
Our workshops are for neurodivergent individuals, who in Summer 2024 will have either completed or be entering grades 8-12. However, this a general guideline and we are open to accepting participants who may be younger or older.

Where will these workshops take place?
The workshops will be held at the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) Richmond hub, located at 3688 Cessna Drive, V7B 1C7.

How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are completely free. We are accepting a maximum of 10 participants per workshop.
About our Neurodiverse Dance Program
This year, Neurodiverse Networks has partnered with PAFN to deliver a dance program consisting of four workshops for neurodivergent individuals who would like to express their artistic side through dance. Our workshops are designed to provide participants with an outlet and physical activity that can help stimulate the mind.

Who are our workshops for?
Our workshops are for neurodivergent individuals, who in Summer 2024 will have either completed or be entering grades 8-12. However, this a general guideline and we are open to accepting participants who may be younger or older.

Where will these workshops take place?
The workshops will be held at the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) Richmond hub, located at 3688 Cessna Drive, V7B 1C7.

How much do the workshops cost?
The workshops are completely free. We are accepting a maximum of 10 participants per workshop.


2024 Dance Program Schedule

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