Our Mission
My Outlet started with one parent's frustration: there was no navigation system for families navigating ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and other neurotypes. No safe space for kids to feel seen. No tools for educators to truly support neurodivergent learners. No roadmap for employers to unlock the talent sitting right in front of them.
So we built it.
Today, we serve individuals, families, schools, camps, and workplaces with one mission: to unlock potential, remove barriers, and shift the conversation from deficit to strength.
We believe 20% of the population shouldn't have to work twice as hard to belong. We're here to change that.
How We Do It
From the ground up:
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Kids & teen programming that builds confidence, executive function, and social connection
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Post-secondary mentorship (The Beacon Program) for university students building careers and community
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Employment pathways for neurodivergent young adults
From the top down:
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Corporate consulting to build neuroinclusive workplaces
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Training for educators, school administrators, and camp staff
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Research partnerships that move from theory to real-world impact
Our Values
how we show up, every single day.
Strength-based, always.
Our activities and initiatives are razer focused on accessing untapped talent and unlocking barriers to reaching full potential.
Lived experience matters.
Our programs are co-developed with clinicians, educators, and neurodivergent individuals to deliver support that's evidence-informed and experience-proven.
Inclusion benefits everyone.
20% of the population is neurodivergent, but 100% benefit from inclusive spaces. When we design for difference, we all win.
We work from the ground up and the top down.
Real change happens when individuals are supported and systems shift. We meet people where they are—and push structures to meet them halfway.
Who We Are
My Outlet was founded by Audrie Chad, a neurodivergent mother and corporate leader who got tired of watching kids—including her own—struggle through systems that weren't built for them.
She knew early intervention mattered. She knew community was critical. And she knew that if the support system didn't exist, she'd have to build it.
What started as a kids' program for children with ADHD evolved into something bigger: a hub serving neurodivergent individuals across their entire journey—and the people walking alongside them.
Audrie's conversations didn't stop at the playground. She found herself talking to executives in boardrooms, camp directors, university students, policymakers, and educators—all wrestling with the same question: How do we create spaces where neurodivergent people don't just survive, but thrive?
That's what My Outlet does. We meet people where they are—whether that's a Sunday morning program in North York or a corporate training session in a downtown office tower—and give them the tools, community, and confidence to unlock what's already there.
Meet the Team
My Outlet brings together a cross disciplined team with deep expertise in education, clinical fields, business, neurodiversity, arts, science and more.
Audrie Chad
Founder
Audrie, a neurodivergent mother of two, is passionate about empowering kids, youth, young adults and leadership teams, creating spaces where they can thrive. Frustrated by the lack of support systems, she founded My Outlet to help children, teens, and young adults discover and develop their strengths. With her leadership, My Outlet has expanded its reach to support leadership teams within schools, camps and corporations with the establishment or enhancement of a neuroaffirming culture within their organizations.
With a background in finance, risk management, and sustainability, Audrie has advised top Canadian financial institutions on social impact, diversity, and inclusion. A thought leader in her field, she champions better education, camper experiences and employment outcomes for neurodivergent individuals to drive positive social outcomes and economic growth.
She holds a dual degree in Honours in Business Administration and Health Sciences from Western University. She is a CFA charter holder and a board member of the Institute of Neurodiversity Canada (ION-C).
Elisha Pamensky
Director of Training (DOT)
Elisha, a dynamic leader with lived ADHD experience, was My Outlet’s inaugural Facilitator in October 2023, helping bring its vision to life. With a background in event production and entertainment, he now consults across industries while remaining a key advisor to My Outlet.
As Director of Training, Elisha delivers virtual training for Facilitators and leads in-person sessions during visits to Toronto.
Ilana Pelcowitz
Program Co-developer and My Outlet Signature Program Social Worker
Ilana is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with a background in supporting children, youth, and teens. She specializes in working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. Using a warm, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, she helps clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and low self-esteem. She is dedicated to creating supportive, inclusive spaces where young people feel understood and empowered.
Jonah Hamilton
Senior Facilitator
Jonah brings deep roots in dance, including tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary. Jonah embraced his first chance to teach at 12 years old and discovered his passion for teaching, self-improvement, community development, and health & fitness promotion.
Jonah has choreographed and taught workshops for dance studios all across the GTA, continuously refining his craft and finding new ways to stoke curiosity and passion in the artists and leaders of tomorrow. Jonah has also been involved in various community-based initiatives such as Future Possibilities for Kids, Habitat for Humanity, and the Phoenix Leadership Project.
In the classroom, Jonah is all about fostering a safe environment where students can feel comfortable making mistakes and exploring their own voices and creativity.
Jonah recently graduated from York University, completing his Bachelor of Sciences in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and earning a Certificate of Athletic Therapy. Jonah now works in Toronto as a Certified Personal Trainer, a dance choreographer and instructor, a leadership coach and entrepreneur, and a celebrated Senior Facilitator at My Outlet.
Jessica Pink
My Outlet Signature Program Social Worker
Jessica Pink is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families. Her professional background spans school social work, camp-based mental health leadership, educational settings, and community wellness initiatives.
She most recently served as Interim Guidance Counsellor at Robbins Hebrew Academy, where she provided short-term counselling and collaborated closely with educators and families to support students navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, peer relationships, and learning-related stressors within a whole-child framework. Jessica has also served as Social Worker and Camper Care Lead at Camp Kadimah and Camp Massad, delivering on-site mental health support, crisis intervention, and consistent family communication.
Her work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for the unique strengths each individual brings. Outside of her professional role, Jess can often be found creating new recipes, exploring local and international grocers and markets, and tasting her way through Toronto.
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