Three Papers Examining Mental Health Service Provision with Autistic Adults in Canada

Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense

Nov 2025

Rethinking Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Neuro-Affirming Approach

Virtual Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability

Nov 2025

Incorporating Neurodiversity into School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives

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

Sea to Sky School District (SD48) Counsellor Collaboration Day

Nov 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 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

Jan 2025

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice as a Disability Justice Approach in Clinical Social Work

Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) Master of Social Work course HINT525: Disability Studies and Interprofessional Health Care

Jan 2025

Neurodiversity and Identity-Affirming Therapy

Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples

Nov 2024

Family Therapy with Neurodiverse Families

Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families

Apr 2024

Incorporating Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives

Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.

Feb 2024

Supporting Neurodivergent Youth: ProD Session for YWCA Youth Program Staff

Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Youth Program Staff

Nov 2023

AutismBC Talks: Neuroaffirming Mental Healthcare for Autistic Clients

AutismBC Talks live virtual interview

Nov 2023

Neurodiversity and Identity-Affirming Practice

Guest Lecture - University of British Columbia School of Social Work MSW course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples

Sep 2023

Incorporating a Neurodiversity Perspective into Practice with Vulnerable Populations

Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Frontline staff

Sep 2023

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Long Term Care: Reflections from Practice

Presentation for Vancouver Coastal Health

Aug 2023

Neurodiversity-Affirming Social Work Practice Across Settings

Professional Development Presentation for University of British Columbia School of Social Work Field Instructors

May 2023

Family Therapy with Neurodiverse Families

Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia School of Social Work MSW Course SOWK532: Social Work Practice with Families

April 2023

Honouring Neurodiversity: A Presentation on Autism, ADHD, Giftedness, and Celebrating the Uniqueness of All Brains

Crofton House Junior School Parent Presentation

April 2023

Incorporating a Neurodiversity Perspective into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives

Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind"

Feb 2023

A Whole School Approach to Celebrating Neurodiversity

Crofton House Junior School Professional Development Day

Feb 2023