Don't dis-my-ability

11/14/2025

🔥 Therapy isn’t just for putting out fires.

📅 When you only go once a month, you’re often just tackling whatever went wrong recently.

🌟 Weekly sessions give you space to grow, heal, and actually move forward.
Shawn shares why consistent support makes all the difference.

💛 Your wellbeing deserves more than crisis management.

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📩 Free 15-minute intro with Shawn: info@ddmacs.ca

11/06/2025

🌱 Finding the right therapist really matters.

There are many wonderful professionals out there — but the key is finding someone whose education, experience, and approach truly fit you.

✨At DDMACS, Shawn specializes in psychotherapy techniques designed to support neurodivergent clients.

💬 Shawn’s philosophy:

“You can have all the tools in the world, but if you keep falling off the bike, it’s hard to reach your destination.”

📞 If this approach resonates with you (or someone you know), reach out to Shawn at info@ddmacs.ca
for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation.

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11/03/2025

Clinical psychologist, self-advocate, and educational consultant Dr. Eric Endlich shares tips for students transitioning from high school to college in our latest ! Hosted by Bea Moise Author.

https://differentbrains.org/the-college-transition-advice-for-neurodivergent-students-with-eric-endlich-edb-343/

10/31/2025

Calling all gamers!

CBC Kids is looking for gamer duos in Toronto, Ontario, and the surrounding GTA, for a brand-new video series.

We are looking for kids ages 13 and up who love to have fun, are comfortable in front of a camera, chatty and not afraid to look a little silly.

For consideration, a parent or guardian will need to fill out the submission form at lnk.bio/cbckids. The form must include a one-minute short video that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to play video games and talk at the same time.

A submission form is required for each participant.

If your child wants to play with their bestie, each parent or guardian will need to submit a form on their child’s behalf. Once each bestie has submitted, please email us directly at cbckids@cbc.ca to let us know which applications to match together for review.

10/30/2025

Shawn Smith is a neurodivergent psychotherapist, national award–winning entrepreneur, and the founder of Don’t dis-my-ability™ Consultation Services Inc. His story begins with a struggle prior to diagnosis: failing Grade 10 math four times, taking 32 attempts to earn 18 credits required to graduate from high school and completing his Bachelor’s degree with a 2.3 GPA.

Diagnosed with ADHD in his 30s and Autism in his 40s, Shawn transformed challenges into resilience. With a new understanding of his brain, he rose to graduate at the top of his Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology class.

Shawn uses his lived experiences to relate to and support his clients from a place of authenticity. If you think you or someone you know would benefit from his tailored support reach out to us at info@ddmacs.ca to set up a 15 min free introduction.

10/24/2025

ADHD is a disability that falls under the neurodivergent umbrella.

Working with a therapist who understands ADHD and integrates that knowledge into their practice can make a meaningful difference.

📞 Reach out to us at info@ddmacs.ca
to book a free 15-minute intro call with Shawn and see if he’s the right fit for you.

10/23/2025

Shawn finds that a lot of what causes the topics discussed in therapy such as employment, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, educational challenges, etc. comes from consistently living in a world that is not set up to support the unique processing of neurodivergent individuals. He practices positive psychology and creates a safe space for neurodivergent clients to share free of judgement. If you think you or someone you know would benefit from Positive Psychology practices reach out to us at info@ddmacs.ca.

10/02/2025

Shawn had the opportunity to interview Adam Lee Sietz as one of the new hosts of the Different Brains Podcast.

Adam Sietz has spent more than a quarter century writing, producing and performing in the Entertainment Business. He has written and performed with the National Lampoon, and written extensively for television, animation, radio, corporate events and various private individuals from top Comedians to CEO's. As a comedian he has worked with some of the best Comics of this generation: Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Dave Chappelle, Louis CK and some Comedy Legends: Jerry Lewis, Robert Klein, Rodney Dangerfield, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. A lifelong impressionist, he swiftly became a highly requested voice-over talent for major national commercial campaigns, well known cartoons and a few of the biggest videogames of all time. As an actor, he's blessed to be cast in Academy Award, Golden Globe Award films and Tony Award nominated Broadway shows. He has been cast by some of the best producers and directors in the business and in more than a few Emmy award winning TV programs. He sits down with Shawn to discuss his experiences in the business having a different brain.

To watch the interview in whole go to:

https://differentbrains.org/improv-adhd-success-thru-improvisational-thinking-with-adam-sietz-edb-340/

10/01/2025

Extremely excited and honoured to keep Dr. Hackie Reitman’s legacy of going as of The Exploring Different Brains ! Hackie was an inspiration to everyone he met and I will forever cherish the time we spent together!

10/01/2025

I’m excited and honoured to be one of the new hosts for the Exploring Different Brains Podcast!

Different Brains is excited to announce the new hosts of our show Exploring Different Brains: Shawn Smith of Don't dis-my-ability, Bea Moise Author and Dr. Jennie Autism Therapy, Education & Advocacy. Bea, Jennie, and Shawn are long time friends and team members of ours, and we are so happy to have them at the helm for this next chapter!

09/29/2025

On September 30th, we recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honor the survivors and victims of the residential school system, their families, and communities. As an organization committed to inclusivity for all, our office will be closed to allow everyone to participate in events that support Indigenous communities.

09/23/2025

Shawn Smith, M.Ed., CCC, LCT, is currently welcoming new clients. He has over 20+ years experience working in the disability realm and 10+ years as a Counselling Therapist. He's a National Award winning Entrepreneur. He has guest lectured at University of Connecticut, University of Miami, and Florida State University as an advocate. He is diagnosed AuDHD and is focused on improving the lives of others like him. He has availability varying between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Shawn offers in person or virtual sessions and specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals and their families, providing support tailored to their unique needs. Call or email to book a FREE 15 minute phone call to see if Shawn is the right therapist for you.