Presentations
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches for School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being: Gaps, Trends, and Lessons Learned Across British Columbia
Virtual presentation for Ministry of Education and Child Care Provincial Mental Health Leadership Network Meeting
Virtual presentation for Ministry of Education and Childcare Provincial Mental Health Leadership Network
Apr 2026
Celebrating Neurodiversity at Mulgrave: Student Sessions
Series of student sessions for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students at Mulgrave School
Series of sessions for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students at Mulgrave School, West Vancouver, BC
Apr 2026
Working with Neurodivergent Families
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families
Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families
Apr 2026
Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK525: Advanced Social Work Practice Mental Health
Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK525: Advanced Social Work Practice Mental Health
Mar 2026
Beyond the Basics: Deepening Neuro-Affirming Practices at Collingwood Senior School
Professional Development Session for Inclusive Education and Student Life and Leadership Staff at Collingwood School, West Vancouver BC
Professional Development Session for Inclusive Education and Student Life and Leadership Staff at Collingwood School, West Vancouver, BC
Feb 2026
Neurodiversity-Affirming Support for PDA: A School-Based Session for Signal Hill Elementary
Professional Development Workshop for Learning Support Educators, School Counsellor, and Leadership Staff at Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton British Columbia
Professional Development Session for Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton, British Columbia
Feb 2026
What Does Good Support Look Like For Disabled Parents? A Research Workshop Presentation
Research Workshop Presentation for The 5th Annual Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities (HWDD) Conference.
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Dr. Rachelle Hole, Dr Rae Morris, and Lizzy Walsh
Research Presentation with Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship for the 5th Annual Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities (HWDD) Conference. https://ciic.ok.ubc.ca/research/health-and-wellbeing/parents-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilitities/
Presenters: Michelle Goos (Community Living British Columbia); Dr Rachelle Hole, Dr Rae Morris, and Lizzy Walsh (Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship)
Feb 2026
Three Papers Examining Mental Health Service Provision with Autistic Adults in Canada
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Nov 2025
Supporting Disabled Parents: A Community-Led Research Study of Experiences, Service Needs, and Systemic Barriers
Research Presentation for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr. Rachelle Hole
Research Presentation with Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Community Living British Columbia; Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr Rachelle Hole, Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship
Nov 2025
Rethinking Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Neuro-Affirming Approach
Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability Staff
Virtual Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability
Nov 2025
Incorporating Neurodiversity into School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Professional Development Workshop for ISABC Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group
Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group Meeting
Nov 2025
Beyond the Basics: Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counselling
Professional Development Workshop for Sea to Sky School District (SD48) School Counsellors
Sea to Sky School District (SD48) Counsellor Collaboration Day
Nov 2025
Fostering Compassion Satisfaction in Education: Considerations in the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
ProD presentation for ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Mentors and Mentees
ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Opening Session
Oct 2025
Advancing the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
Research presentation for InclusionBC: Everybody Belongs 2025 Conference
Presenters: Lizzy Walsh, Michelle Goos, Dr Rachelle Hole, and Rae Morris
InclusionBC: Everybody Belongs 2025 Conference Presentation
Presenters: Lizzy Walsh, Michelle Goos, Dr Rachelle Hole, and Rae Morris
June 2025
Cultivating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Workplace: A Leadership Session
Professional Development Workshop for leadership staff at BC Centre for Ability
BC Centre for Ability Leadership Session
March 2025
Fostering a Neurodiversity-Affirming Culture at Mulgrave: A Parent Education Session
Mulgrave School Parent Education Series Session
Mulgrave School Parent Education Series Session
April 2025
Cultivating a Neurodiversity Affirming Workplace
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for all staff at BC Centre for Ability
BC Centre for Ability Virtual All-Staff Learning Session
March 2025
Neurodiversity: A Lesson for Grade 3/4 Students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary grade ¾ students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary grade 3/4 students.
Feb 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices among Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers: Case Study Review and Discussion
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Associate Teachers
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers
Feb 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices with Students and Families at Mulgrave School
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff.
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff
Jan 2025