Neuro-Vibes: Exploring Neurodiversity
Neuro-Vibes is a community-university partnership creating a unique space for researchers and community to connect and learn together about research informed, affirmative approaches to neurodiversity and inclusion. The event brings community, educators, students and researchers together to share lived experience, learn from research, and share the work happening in community and schools including supports and resources attendees can take home with them. Neuro-Vibes is a collaboration between Limestone District School Board, Queen’s University Centre for Community Engagement and Social Change (Patty Douglas), Re•Storying Autism and over 25 community organizations in Kingston and Ontario. All ages and ways of being are welcome! We are thrilled it is entering its third year! Stay tuned for updates about Neuro-Vibes 2026.
Below, explore some of the videos made on the Re•Storying Autism project featured at Neuro-Vibes and read more about Neuro-Vibes here, on page 10 of The Register: The Magazine for Ontario’s Public School.
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.
‘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.
Crystal Umpherville, 'Connection
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.
Stephen Connolly
Stephen is an autistic individual. Their video focuses on the negative experiences they associate with their name.
Claire Johnston
Claire is a two-spirit, autistic, Metis artist. Their video focuses on experiences of movement or stimming.
Nick Hodge
Nick Hodge is a Professor of Inclusive Practice in 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.
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.
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.