CFASA

In our latest episode, we welcome back special guest Emily Coombs. She is an autistic researcher doing autism research, currently studying under Dr. Meredith Maroney and previously studied under Dr. Megan Ames. We explore her interest for getting involved in research, her experiences as a neurodivergent researcher in academia, and dive deep into discussion about her own research on autism-specific supports for postsecondary students.

• To learn more about the study of Canadian mapping of autism-specific supports for postsecondary students:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1750946721001744

• Canadian Mapping of Autism-specific Supports for Postsecondary Students CPA Poster:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZNfR_oae5CmdnQgYhsvLDaq5ueXLf4H/view?usp=sharing

For this edition of the CFASA podcast, we are joined by special guest Grant Bruno, a PhD student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Pediatrics. We explore his research focus and goals on autism and First Nations communities, as well as his personal connections within the autism community.

In this insightful episode, we are joined by Haseeb and Iman as we explore their sibling relationship and their family understandings and experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

In this episode, we welcome Emily Coombs, an autistic researcher from the University of Victoria. We learn about her interpersonal relationships and explore how masking was a significant part of her coming out journey.

In this episode, we discuss early childhood intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Michael Stolte, the Director of Clinical Services at the Centre for Autism Service Alberta and Raj Chandel, a parent of an autistic child. Both Dr. Stolte and Raj share their unique perspectives as individuals who have facilitated and engaged in such programming. We learn what early childhood intervention is and how it differs from other programs, the process of receiving supports, and the pros and cons of children receiving early childhood intervention.

In this exciting episode, we get in touch with Nick, a previous participant and now mentor of the Employment Works Programs at the Centre for Autism. We explore numerous topics, ranging from the process of obtaining work experience to navigating interpersonal relationships.

We are joined by Adam Kedmy as we explore what it means to be a self advocate and our role in helping create more inclusive communities.

We are joined by self-advocate Danielle Thomson as we explore what it means to create inclusive communities through language and her experience as a working autistic professional.

We sit down with Jessica Pigeau an ASD self-advocate and an up-and-coming stand-up comedian to discuss neurodiversity and public perception.