Affirming Support: Improving Outcomes in Direct Support with Neurodivergent Individuals

Virtual Workshop Facilitated by Jeffrey Baker, BSW, RSW

Date & Time: December 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST (Saskatchewan Time)

Location: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)

Investment: $35 / Sliding Scale Available

About the Workshop

Providing effective, compassionate, and neuroaffirming care requires moving beyond traditional models and understanding the distinct needs of autistic and adhd individuals. Direct support professionals, social workers, educators, and care providers play a pivotal role in creating environments where neurodivergent individuals can feel understood, safe, and supported.

This interactive two-hour virtual workshop is designed to equip service providers with practical tools, relational strategies, and actionable insights to enhance direct support practices and improve client outcomes.

What You Will Learn

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for direct support workers, human service professionals, social workers, educational assistants, caregivers, and community organizers seeking to align their daily practice with neuroaffirming principles.

About the Facilitator

Jeffrey Baker (BSW, RSW) is a registered social worker with experience supporting individuals across community and direct care settings. His work centers on compassionate, practical, and anti-oppressive frameworks that honor lived experience and support sustainable, community-driven care.

Community Support Note: We believe that goodness and community care prevail. Free tickets are unconditionally available for anyone who needs them. Please choose the tier that aligns with your current capacity.

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