Workshops and training for schools and camps
My Outlet partners with schools, camps, children facing organizations (like swim schools and soccer teams) and youth organizations to build neuroinclusive environments — through training, immersive workshops, and student programming tailored to your community.
25+
hours of professional development delivered since inception
177+
hours of enrichment programming delivered in schools & camps
36
schools we’ve worked with since inception
150+
enrichment classes delivered since inception
WHY IT MATTERS
Every classroom, camp and after school program already includes neurodivergent kids
Teachers, counsellors, and staff are supporting neurodivergent students every day — often without the tools, language, or confidence to do it well. The result is avoidable stress, missed potential, and kids who don't feel seen. We give your team practical, real-world strategies that change how they show up for every student and camper.
Clinical professionals integrated into our program design, delivery and consultation:
Social Worker
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Neuropsychologist
Physiotherapist
Psychotherapist
Educational Psychologist
Advocate
WHO THIS IS FOR
Built for everyone who shapes a child's day
Neuroinclusion sticks when everyone's on the same page — leaders, staff, kids, and parents. Find where you fit.
FOR CAMPS
Camp Directors
You’re busy and need your camp to run like a well-oiled machine. We teach proactive planning and management that can lower risk and cut friction before it starts — so the load is shared across a team that's far better equipped to carry it.
FOR CAMPS
Camp Staff & Counsellors
First summer or tenth — we have practical tools to handle the moment with confidence, without waiting for someone else to step in.
FOR CAMPS
Social Workers & "Camp Moms"
We equip you with strategies to share more of your expertise with camp staff and campers, lifting the weight off your shoulders - the person everyone runs to. Shared systems and fluency across the team mean fewer acute 1:1 fixes.
FOR CAMPS
Campers
We create interactive workshops and activation stations on friendship, belonging, and managing big feelings.
FOR SCHOOLS
Leadership Teams
We equip you with proactive strategies for pain points you already know are real and growing — rising diagnoses, IEPs, and accommodation needs, set against shrinking resources and larger class sizes. The children hit hardest were in their earliest school years when COVID closures took place, losing the window for core social development; layered on top is the well-documented effect of social media on kids' mental health. Both factors hit neurodivergent kids the hardest.
FOR SCHOOLS
Teachers
We offer cost-effective, easy-to-implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies that support every learner in the room — without adding to a full plate.
FOR SCHOOLS
Support Staff
We equip you with strategies to share more of your expertise and build fluency among school staff and students, so the burden doesn't fall on a handful of specialists.
FOR SCHOOLS
Communications Staff, PTA & Stakeholders
We offer insight and consulting that supports your school with aligning neuroinclusive practices with your strategy and coordinating across the whole community.
FOR SCHOOLS
Parents
We deliver administrator-curated webinars on the topics your community needs. When staff, students, and parents hear the same message, it sticks.
FOR SCHOOLS
Students
Our workshops focus on what matters most to them — like our anti-bullying program for middle schoolers at The Toronto Heschel School.
OUR SERVICES
Ways to work with us
Every engagement is customizable — delivered onsite at your location, virtually, or as part of an ongoing consulting relationship.
Keynote speaking
A powerful talk that sets the tone for a PA day, assembly, or staff event — Audrie shares lived experience and a clear case for neuroinclusion that sticks with the room long after.
Assemblies · PA days · Staff events
Introductory training
A foundational session that builds shared awareness and language around neurodiversity across your team — the right starting point for organizations new to this work.
Half-day · Onsite or virtual
Immersive workshops
Hands-on, scenario-based training for teachers, counsellors, and camp staff — real case studies, role-play, and tools they can use the next day.
Staff · Counsellors · Facilitators
Student & camper workshops
Interactive workshops and activation stations designed for kids and youth, on the topics that matter most to them — delivered by skilled facilitators who know how to connect.
Students · Campers · Activations
Fireside chats & panels
Facilitated expert conversations that open up honest dialogue around neurodiversity, belonging, and wellbeing — ideal for parent nights, community events, and special programming.
Parent nights · Panels · Q&A
Customized workshops
Programming built around your organization's specific needs, gaps, and goals — every session tailored for age-appropriateness and language, which we consider essential, not optional.
Special programming · Your goals
Standalone sessions available on:
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anti-bullying & cyberbullying
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relationships & peer pressure
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social media safety
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the importance of friendship
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creating joy in times of stress
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neurodiversity awareness & skill-building
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mental health & wellbeing
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nutrition & healthy bodies
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substance use awareness
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learning strategies & study habits
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journaling & mindfulness
— and more.
What changes
What your school or camp gains
Tangible skills
Tools and strategies staff can apply immediately in real-time situations.
Reduced stress
Calmer staff and kids, equipped to express themselves and manage difficult moments.
Greater inclusion
Effective strategies for integrating neurodivergent students and campers into peer groups.
Stronger communication
Sharper staff communication through role-play and scenario-based learning.
Less stigma
Awareness and fluency that break down the misinformation behind (often invisible) differences that lead to isolation and lost opportunity.
A more inclusive culture
A school or camp environment that benefits every kid, youth, and staff member.
Audrie Chad, HBA, BHSc, CFA
Board Member of Institute of Neurodiversity (ION) Canada
WHO WE ARE
Lived experience meets real-world expertise
My Outlet was founded by Audrie Chad, a neurodiversity advocate with 20+ years of experience leading teams and working with executives, management teams, and boards. She held progressively more senior positions within Canada’s financial institutions industry.
Most recently, she led the Sustainability Hub for Global Risk Institute, a Canadian based think tank creating capacity within the financial sector through education, research, bespoke sessions, fireside chats, and other activities serving board, executive level and management teams in the industry. Audrie was an integral part of delivering on these objectives, including delivering bespoke presentations, curating new research and moderating panels for the organization.
She is married with two children and loves spending time with family, including her dog (a husky who can be found in My Outlet’s books and training materials, as our beloved mascot, Zoomie!)
Collaborators & workshop partners
Each of our workshop partners brings deep, specialized expertise to the work — complementing Audrie's leadership with hands-on experience across clinical, educational, and camp settings.
Dr. Nicole Murray
Neuropsychologist, C. Psych
Dr. Nicole Murray is a licensed neuropsychologist and rehabilitation medicine psychologist with specialized expertise in ADHD, learning disorders, and brain injury. She is the founder of the Durham Region Centre for Cognitive Health and a faculty member at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York — bringing rigorous clinical experience to her work with schools, healthcare systems, and organizations. Widely recognized for translating complex neuroscience into practical, accessible guidance, Dr. Murray collaborates with My Outlet to equip teachers, camp staff, and students with tools that strengthen focus, emotional regulation, and everyday learning.
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Lauren McNamara, PhD
Educational Psychologist, Ashoka Fellow, Founder of The Recess Project
Dr. Lauren McNamara is an educational psychologist, Ashoka Fellow, and research scientist at Toronto Metropolitan University's Diversity Institute, with a focus on redesigning the environments that shape student mental health, belonging, and engagement. As the founder of Schoolyards for Thought and Recess Project Canada, her work bridges education, public health, and child development — translating research into practical, system-level change for schools and organizations across Canada and internationally. Dr. Lauren McNamara collaborates with My Outlet to bring an evidence-based lens to education & training, honing in on creating environments where every student can participate, connect, and thrive.
Steve Elliot
Co-founder and Lead Facilitator of e3 Public Speaking
Steve designs and delivers workshops focused on public speaking, communication, confidence-building, and leadership development for youth and adults. With experience working across schools, community organizations, libraries, and businesses throughout Ontario, Steve creates inclusive learning environments where participants feel comfortable contributing, learning, and growing at their own pace. His work with Community Living Mississauga has deepened his understanding of diverse abilities and communication styles — bringing a grounded, people-first approach to every room he facilitates. Steve has partnered with My Outlet across multiple student and camper workshops, helping kids find their voice and build skills that carry well beyond the session.
Jo-Anne Weltman
Owner of Smile Therapy for Kids | Co-Founder of DMI Therapy | Physiotherapist
Jo-Anne Weltman is a physiotherapist with over 30 years of specialized experience in paediatric development, neurorehabilitation, and sensory integration. She is the founder of SMILE Therapy for Kids and co-founder of Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy — a comprehensive intervention approach used by therapists worldwide to support children with gross motor impairments. Deeply committed to advancing care for children with diverse needs, Jo-Anne collaborates with My Outlet to bring her clinical expertise and passion for inclusion into the programs, schools, and camps where children learn and grow.
Ana-Maria Christophilakis, OT Reg. (Ont.), MScOT,
Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Head OT at SMILE Therapy for Kids
Ana-Maria is the Head Occupational Therapist at SMILE Therapy for Kids and is co-owner of Beyond Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She is dedicated to supporting children with disabilities in developing the functional skills needed for greater independence in their daily lives. Her motto, “Helping children go from I can’t to I can,” reflects her commitment to empowerment, confidence-building, and meaningful progress. Ana-Maria works in collaboration with My Outlet providing Cameo workshops in the signature kids program, develops OT-related program materials, and provides consultative services to My Outlet facilitators and Co-Op students.
Michael R. Goldberg, BA, MA, MSW, RSW
Founder and CEO of Counselling & Behaviour
As Founder and CEO of Counselling & Behaviour, Michael R. Goldberg, BA, MA, MSW, RSW, leads a multidisciplinary psychotherapy clinic dedicated to supporting kids, teens, adults, and families navigating mental health challenges, autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and emotional dysregulation. Counselling & Behaviour combines evidence-based psychotherapy with practical, individualized care to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. The clinic also partners with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and businesses to provide consultation, education, and training that strengthens the capacity of those supporting individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs.
We delivered an anti-bullying workshop for middle school students and a parent webinar at The Toronto Heschel School. Here's what their administration shared:
"A huge thank you for the fantastic talk you gave our students about bullying. You really connected with them, and it was great to see how engaged they were. The facilitators you brought in were incredible. Teachers were moved by the opening remarks and the video of Lauren's personal story. So many students shared that they had fun but also learned a lot — one Grade 5 student planned to apply role-play techniques to a challenge outside of school. Some of our more difficult-to-reach students especially loved the workshop. I'm so grateful for all the work you put into making this so successful."
— Administration, The Toronto Heschel School
Relevant field work
From public high schools to overnight camps, PD days to parent webinars — a look at the schools, camps, and organizations we've partnered with.
Anti-bullying workshop & parent webinar
An interactive student workshop paired with an evening webinar for parents — aligning kids and families around the same message on bullying, cyberbullying, and belonging.
Camp workshop | Camp Ramah
On-site programming for campers and staff at Camp Ramah, delivered alongside facilitator Jonah Hamilton.
PD day: understanding neurodiversity
A professional development session for staff on what neurodiversity is and how CBT-informed strategies can support diverse learners — co-delivered with neuropsychologist Dr. Nicole Murray.
Virtual camp training | 5-part series
A five-part virtual training series preparing camp staff ahead of the summer season, co-led with a registered psychotherapist.
UJA & OCA camp workshops
Workshops delivered in partnership with UJA and the Ontario Camps Association — reaching camp leaders and staff across the community.
Focus group visits | Centre Camp & The Creative Child
Visits to Centre Camp and The Creative Child to gather kids' and teens' feedback on our children's book and comic series in development — testing characters, stories, and artwork directly with the young readers they're made for.
