It has been a pleasure providing the SEIU 775 Union members with training on neurodivergence in the workplace and further training for leaders on neurodivergence and leadership: creating safety & belonging. Working with such a forward thinking union has given me hope for the future of work and for the leaders who commit to creating, maintaining, and innovating their workplace environments so neurodivergents and all employees can thrive.

I am honoured to be speaking live at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences at their annual meeting in February 2024. Our panel consists of: astronomer Wanda Diaz Merced of the European Gravitational Observatory Italy, archaeologist Amelia Dall Bureau of Reclamation Colorado, and myself. Our topic ‘making science accessible by design’ is recommended for participants focused on astronomy, archeology, education, chemistry, and the societal impacts of science and engineering. Founded in 1848, the AAAS is among the oldest scientific societies in the Americas.

Through an XR grant from Unity Technologies, NorQuest College undertook a year long journey to create pathways that aim to catalyze Autistic access to XR education. As the subject-matter-expert on this project, I was honoured to work with our amazing team and advisory committee to create the following knowledge products:

• 4-level Framework for Accessibility
• Framework Guide
• Literature Review
• Best Practice for Autistic Accessibility
• Educator Resources:
  • Module lesson plans
  • Teacher guide
  • Syllabus

I am honoured to be an Autism in Adulthood editorial board member (since its inception) and I am thrilled to announce that our first impact factor (IF) is a whopping 6.8!

If you are interested in being published in our journal, please follow this link.

A keynote with Dr. Kristen Gillespie-Lynch in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Thank you Dr.Susan Graham (left) Director of Owerko Centre-Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute for hosting us and having a strong vision for what true inclusiivity looks like.

Thank you to the team at the University of Texas Dallas for inviting me to present today to your clinical team and for holding a safe space for vulnerable, honest conversations about inclusivity that includes intersectionality. A rising tide lifts all boats. Keep raising the tide of change.

Thank you for the wonderful experience being a guest lecturer for the graduate course on EDI in research & clinical practice for your Master’s & doctoral students. It was a distinct pleasure. I look forward to next time.

International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) in Stockholm Sweden. This is a lunch gathering for our Autism in Adulthood journal. Pictured here are a few of us original editorial board members and some lovely new friends.

Thank you Dr. Matthew Segall, Rachel Harmon, and Emory University students for allowing me to close Autism Celebration Month with my keynote on Autism & Intersectionality: The strength of (neuro)diversity.

It was my honour to address the national graduating cohort of 2023 at Douglas College (BC), NorQuest College (Alberta), and Humber College (Ontario) for their achievements in the Autism CanTech! program. Attended by over 150 graduates, their family, and friends across Canada, we came together to honour their years of hard work, tenacity, and persistence. Congratulations graduates…it’s your time!