Cultivating a Neurodiversity Affirming Workplace

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 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 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: a Lesson for Kindergarten Students

Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary kindergarten students.

Jan 2025

Effective Discipline within the Islamic & Societal Framework

Presentation for parents hosted by the Niagara Islamic School, St Catharines, Ontario.

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

Stronger Together: Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in the Workplace

Virtual presentation for AutismBC Staff Learning Series

Nov 2024

Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout among Educators

Virtual professional development presentation at Nechako Lakes School District Professional Development Day.

May 2024

Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Education

Presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Newcomers Program Closing Session

Apr 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

Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue among Educators

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

Inclusive Employment Practices with and for Neurodivergent Employees

Virtual Professional Development Workshop for YWCA Managers/Supervisors

May 2023