Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Engagement Event

The Sikh Human Rights Group (NGO with Consultative Status at the UN)

This is an opportunity for those with special educational needs or disabilities of any age and those who are close to them to come together

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Slough

This in-person event is an opportunity for those with special educational needs or disabilities of any age and those who are close to them to come together to discuss how Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Slough (GSGSSS) can best support them and their families.The Sikh Neurodiversity Network is currently establishing a network of children and adults with lifelong neurodivergent characteristics, such as Autism, and listening to their experiences and the experiences of those who are close to them. Specifically, regarding the problems that they may have encountered whilst accessing the Gurdwara or other Sikh community institutions.After we have completed this step we will establish a network of experts within the Gurdwara who will be charged with increasing Sangat (congregation) understanding, engagement and support for those with lifelong neurodivergent characteristics or disabilities. It is also hoped that we will run the following events at GSGSSS: (1) Practitioner-led SEN education training days for GSGSSS's Granthis, Gurdwara Committee Members, Security Guards and Sangat. (2) SEN engagement and support events for neurodiverse children and adults and those who are close to them. For instance, parent and carer coffee mornings, after-school drop-in sessions, monthly family days, etc... (3) Youth engagement events. The primary purpose is to forge genuine and subsisting relationships between neurodiverse and neurotypical youth who currently attend the Gurdwara. If you like the sound of this project and you would like to become involved or you want to find out a little bit more information then please join us at GSGSSS on the following date: Date: 08 October 2022 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 - 13:30Address: Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Bhai Mani Singh Learning Centre (New Classroom), Sheehy Way, Berkshire, Slough, SL2 5SSFor more information please visit the website below: https://shrg.ngo/neurodiversity-network/Alternatively please contact Mr Carlos Arbuthnott (Human Rights Officer &amp; Project Coordinator at the Sikh Human Rights Group) via: c﻿arlos.arbuthnott@shrg.ngo Sikh Neurodiversity NetworkWhat do we believe? According to GurSikhi: Every life is an expression of Waheguru, in a diversity of forms, abilities, temperaments and characters.Neurodiversity is another manifestation of mental pluralism in human life.Not all children are the same. Not all children behave in the same way. Not all children have the same mental approach towards life, education, learning skills and social interactions. However, society often seeks uniformity and in some instances demands conformity. However, with so much neurodiversity within our general society, this inevitably results in misunderstandings, tensions and sometimes sadness when those who want conformity seek to change those who may be perceived as ‘different’. This in turn further marginalises those who may not be perceived as ‘neurotypical’. Nevertheless, with a little bit of understanding these tensions can easily be overcome and society, groups and people can function extremely well as supportive and cohesive communities.What do we want to achieve? The Sikh Neurodiversity Network is currently working towards establishing a network of support from Sikh community institutions, particularly Gurdwaras, for children with lifelong neurological characteristics such as Autism.Therefore, the primary objectives of this project are to:(1) Increase understanding within Gurdwaras of neurodiversity.(2) Enhance the skills of some key members of Gurdwaras and Sikh community institutions in neurodiversity with the focus initially on Autism.(3) Establish a London-wide, and later a nationwide, network of support for Sikh families with neurodiverse children.(4) Increase general society understanding, engagement and support.<ol></ol>Gurdwaras and Sikh Community InstitutionsAll Sikhs and many non-Sikhs seek closeness with ‘Waheguru’ from the teachings and guidance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib through the GuruDawara, the open doors that the Sikh Gurus provide to people of all backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.The greatest ‘Sewa’ of those serving the Guru in Gurdwaras is to ensure that the doors of the Guru are always open, welcoming and accommodating for all people irrespective of their abilities and capacities so that they feel embraced by the Guru. Therefore, it is important that no one feels marginalised or excluded simply because they ‘think’ differently or behave differently or prefer silence or feel uncomfortable with ‘strangers’.In our collective experience, Sikh religious and community leaders have consistently demonstrated vast amounts of empathy and sympathy towards those from diverse backgrounds including neurodiversity.However, Gurdwaras and other Sikh community institutions often lack the formal infrastructures (systems and policies) necessary to support those with lifelong neurological characteristics such as Autism. However, this issue is prevalent across society or is by no means solely applicable to Gurdwaras and other Sikh institutions.There is also currently very little general society awareness of the issues surrounding neurological conditions such as Autism let alone support from community-based projects and organisations - We aim to and will change this!

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