Presented by Dr. Heather Brown, Associate Professor at the University of Alberta
Dr. Brown was initially trained as an elementary teacher, but she is now an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. She is also an autistic researcher passionate about supporting the academic achievement and overall well-being of autistic children, youth, and adults. Her community-based participatory research aims to empower autistic individuals to be more self-confident in their neurodiversity and better understand the factors that most support their well-being at home, work, and school.