Professional Development & Speaking

 

Working with local businesses, organizations, and community groups to make neuroaffirming practices not just possible, but part of the culture here in Renfrew County!

Neurodivergent children, families, and staff are part of every community.

When organizations understand and respond to their needs, everyone benefits. Kids feel safe in programs, parents feel supported, customers feel welcome, and staff feel included at work.

At Dragonfly Family and Learning Services, we provide workshops, webinars, and speaking services that give teams the knowledge and tools they need to better support neurodivergent people in our community.

We Work With:

  • Schools & Childcare programs

  • Libraries & Recreation departments

  • Nonprofits & Community organizations

  • Small businesses & Entrepreneurs

  • Municipal teams & Frontline workers

  • Parent/Caregiver groups

If your team works with people, chances are we can help you understand and support the neurodivergent ones!

 

Erin Curtis

Learn with Erin Curtis!

Erin combines 12 years of professional experience working with neurodivergent children and their families alongside her lived experience has a late-diagnosed ADHDer raising a neurodivergent daughter. Bringing to each stage or online platform scientific information and validating personal experience, with a side of humor Erin makes learning fun and engaging for a variety of audience sizes. 

From intimate teams and parent groups to large multi-department organizations, Erin adapts to each audience making each opportunity to hear Erin speak a unique learning experience.  

Erin has spoken with groups across Renfrew County, including:

  • EarlyON programs

  • Community Resource Centre

  • Petawawa MFRC

  • Parent workshops with AoPFN

  • Enterprise Renfrew County

  • Connecting Community

What We Offer

  • Workshops & Webinars – In-person or virtual training for staff and teams.

  • Keynotes & Speaking – Conferences, events, and community presentations.

  • Parent & Caregiver Sessions – Partnering with your organization to host parenting workshops for your clientele on understanding neurodiversity, behaviour and managing challenging behaviour.

  • Program Development Consultations – Hands-on support to design or refine programs so they’re inclusive, practical, and accessible.

 

Common Speaking Topics

Our professional development and speaking sessions are flexible and built around the needs of your group or organization.

Topics often include:

  • Understanding autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity

  • Serving neurodivergent customers in business settings

  • Supporting neurodivergent clients in the workplace

  • Parent and caregiver sessions on behaviour, transitions, and advocacy

Workshops and speaking events can be held in-person or online, from small groups to larger organisations.

 
“Through Erin’s childhood experiences, her life today, and her wealth of knowledge, we learned about ADHD and Autism. She shared her expertise and helped to increase understanding of daily challenges faced by those with these diagnosis. Erin’s humor and down-to-earth presentation style made it easy to absorb and listen. I have learned so much!”
— Workshop Participant

Program Development Consultations

We work with organizations to design programs that are easier to access and more supportive for neurodivergent participants. Our consultation services can include:

  • Reviewing current programs and identifying barriers to participation

  • Creating information-gathering tools

  • Developing strategies to make spaces and activities more inclusive

  • Training managers and staff on how to apply neuroaffirming practices

  • Providing written recommendations and next steps tailored to your team