Dr. Shawne Duperon’s Post

"Can you remember who you were before the world told you who to be?" – Charles Bukowski This thought-provoking quote from Bukowski challenges us to look deeper, to remember the unfiltered, authentic selves we once were—before society taught us to conform, to fit neatly within predefined boundaries. As children, our minds were open and brimming with curiosity, ready to explore the world without judgment or constraint. But over time, as the structures of family, education, and culture took shape, we learned to fit in, often at the cost of our individuality. Imagine if we could reclaim that original sense of self. Science now tells us it's possible! Through neural plasticity, our brains have the extraordinary ability to adapt and change, even as adults. This means we can unlearn limiting beliefs, replace them with empowering ones, and align more closely with who we truly are. Breaking free from these layers of conditioning doesn’t happen overnight, but with intention and persistence, it’s achievable. Think of it as a journey back to your authentic self—a journey that values curiosity, self-discovery, and the courage to carve your own path. Let Bukowski's words remind us that it’s never too late to return to our essence, to live fully, authentically, and to create a life true to who we are. #AuthenticSelf #NeuralPlasticity #BreakFree #SelfDiscovery #Bukowski #GrowthMindset https://wix.to/qPEe6Hc #newblogpost

Thank you Zubin Daruwalla for sharing my post and your supportive words for Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) below ! I am heartened that DAS, helmed by our current Chairman Mr Eric Lee, has continued Dr Jimmy Daruwalla's efforts to push the enveope in advocacy and provisions for individuals with #dyslexia ! At Dr Daruwalla's Memorial Dinner in 2016, we shared that DAS must go beyond six areas ! We must : 1. go beyond basic literacy and we expanded our main literacy programme to support the higher order skills of reading comprehension and writing. 2. go beyond the English Language and we now have a Chinese Language programme and have published papers for the Malay Language. 3. go beyond languages to support other academic subjects and we have improved on our Maths programme and started a Science programme 4. go beyond academic subjects to help our beneficiaries build confidence and explore their talents hence our speech and drama and artventure programmes 5. go beyond the current age group which saw us reinforce our preschool programme and initiate engagement and courses for students in Institutes of Higher Learning and working adults. 6. last but not least go beyond dyslexia as our beneficiaries are often also impacted by associated #learningdifferences such as #ADHD, #dyspraxia, #ASD, etc To achieve the above, DAS must : a. help build a pool of expertise in learning differences in Singapore and this is the task of our subsidiary DAS Academy Ltd b. invest in programme evaluation and conduct and publish research to ensure the reliability of our programmes and services ! Thus our research journal the Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences ! c. ensure that those who cannot afford professional services are not left behind hence the fundraising efforts to provide programme bursaries ! I am really glad to be able to say that in the past eight years since Dr Daruwalla's passing, we have improved, accomplished or taken significant steps in all the above ! But there is much more to be done for those who learn differently and DAS will endeavour to do so ! #embracedyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #ilearndifferently #specialeducationalneeds DAS International

As we head into the weekend, I’ll leave you with a question to ponder: “How can I save money while also making a bigger impact for children and families?” I’m so glad you’re pondering this! ;) This past week at Child Life To Go, we had bulk orders for our Blank Page Series Children's Books and Activity Guides. One children's hospital placed an order to provide each new Crohn’s patient with a special book, while another organization purchased bulk copies to give a book to every participant in their support group. This truly makes me thrilled because not only does bulk ordering help organizations save money through bulk ordering discounts, but it also enables them to offer children facing illness—whether themselves or a loved one—a valuable tool. The book helps them understand the illness in simple terms, offers a hope-filled perspective, and provides practical coping strategies through the accompanying activity guide. If you’re interested in learning more, or if you'd like to propose this bulk order option to your organization's leadership team, do it! Or visit www.childlifetogo.co to check out our growing library of resources. Let’s work together to make an even greater impact!

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It’s Giving Tuesday! Today, we have an incredible opportunity to come together and make a lasting impact. At Generation Distinct, we are on a mission to empower the next generation to discover their purpose and step into the world as leaders, innovators, and change-makers. This Giving Tuesday, we’re thrilled to invite you to join us in our Year-End Campaign: Sponsor a Cohort. When you invest in a young leader through the Sponsor a Cohort initiative, you’re doing more than just making a donation—you’re unlocking their potential to create meaningful change in the world. Each cohort participant embarks on a transformational journey where they uncover their unique purpose and develop a strategy to bring it to life. These are the leaders who will shape the future of businesses, churches, communities, and families. Imagine a world where every young person knows they were born to make a difference. Imagine the ripple effect of their courage, vision, and passion as they step boldly into their purpose. By partnering with us this Giving Tuesday, you help turn this vision into reality. This is your chance to be part of something bigger—to invest in a generation that will impact countless lives in ways we can’t even begin to measure. Thank you for believing in this mission, for standing with us, and for being a vital part of this work. Together, we can make this the year that countless young leaders discover the purpose they were created for. Let’s give the gift of purpose this Giving Tuesday! Visit https://lnkd.in/gmpe839d to learn more and join us in shaping the future.

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Q: "Why did you name Next Gen Men's first conference the Momentum Summit?" A: In the work of 'engaging men and boys' – so many conversations are framed around STARTING to engage and the NEED to do so. This makes it feel like this work isn't already happening and there aren't wins to celebrate, but it is and there are. It's happening in all of our conference themes: - Engaging Boys and Young Men as Stakeholders and Allies - Men's Mental Health as an Entry Point - Psychological Safety Among Men at Work - Engaging Men in Accountability and Transformation - Navigating Pushback in Male Engagement Efforts - Fathering the Future of Masculinity - Managing for Multiple Masculinities We're not at a stop, or a start. This work is already rolling. What this summit is about, is building MOMENTUM. 🎟️ Early bird registration (save $100!) is open til July 23rd!

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It's easy for this season of thankfulness to be undermined by the critical year-end fundraising season. How are you showing gratitude to your nonprofit's key communities (donors, volunteers, and staff)? If you need some inspo, this guide can help ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dXKSpjpF #Stewardship #DonorStewardship #NonprofitLeadership