AIDE Canada Webinar: Double Diagnosis, Double Insight
January 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
AIDE Canada, together with Autism Edmonton, are hosting a free, virtual lunch and learn exploring the connection between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and autism through the perspectives of individuals who live with both conditions.
The discussion will highlight:
- Helping participants understand the lived overlap of EDS and autism
- Recognizing the shared experiences such as chronic pain, fatigue and sensory sensitivities
- Navigating healthcare and daily life
Dr. Emily Casanova, Thea Brain and Grace Calhoun will also share insights into self-advocacy, research, support strategies, and community inclusion. By centering lived experience, this session aims to foster greater understanding, empathy, and practical awareness of what it means to live at the intersection of EDS and autism.
Registration for this event is via AIDE Canada’s website. You can RSVP by clicking the button that says, “RSVP Here”
About the Presenters:
- Dr. Emily Casanova – Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Thea Brain – Clinical Director of Empowering. All. People. Consulting Inc
- Grace Calhoun – Self-Advocate
Moderator:
- Douglas Parsons – Training and Resource Manager, Autism Edmonton
