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SUMMARY:Autistic Voices and Perspectives - Jess Burylo
DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to speak up for yourself and feel confident doing it? \n\n\n\nJoin Autism Edmonton for an honest and inspiring conversation with Jessica Burylo\, an Autistic self-advocate whose work is helping change how we understand identity\, accessibility\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nJessica is a PhD student at the University of Alberta\, where she explores Autistic identity and joy. She also works with Elections Canada to reduce barriers so people with disabilities can take part in federal elections\, and collaborates with Accessibility Standards Canada to improve how programs and services are designed. Across everything she does\, Jessica brings both professional insight and lived experience. \n\n\n\nThis session is not about having all the answers. It is about learning how to trust your voice and use it. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will explore what self-advocacy can look like in everyday life\, how to build confidence in who you are\, and how to navigate systems that were not built with you in mind. Most importantly\, we will talk about joy and why it matters. \n\n\n\nYou will leave with practical ideas\, a stronger sense of self\, and a reminder that your voice matters. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton\, with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 1012:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nWhen you click on the button that says “Register\,” you will be redirected to Autism Edmonton’s Eventbrite page\, where you can reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nJessica Burylo (she/her) is an Autistic self-advocate and PhD student at the University of Alberta\, where her research explores Autistic identity and joy. She works as an Outreach Officer with the Inspire Democracy team at Elections Canada\, supporting efforts to reduce barriers to participation in federal elections for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nShe works with Accessibility Standards Canada to help shape national standards for accessible program and service delivery\, and serves as an advisor to Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance. Her work brings together accessibility and lived experience with a focus on creating spaces where Autistic people can meaningfully participate and thrive.
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SUMMARY:Social Experience: Autistic Late-diagnosed Women and Gender Diverse People
DESCRIPTION:Late-diagnosed Autistic people have unique experiences\, struggles\, and strengths. This session will focus on Autistic late-diagnosed women and gender diverse people\, sharing learnings from 33 studies that summarize the social experiences of these individuals. \n\n\n\nTopics that will be discussed include: \n\n\n\n\nsocial experiences related to social interactions over the lifespan\n\n\n\ncoping with being undiagnosed \n\n\n\nidentifying they were Autistic\, getting assessed and diagnosed\, and \n\n\n\nsupportive factors for social life. \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be given a chance to share their own experiences with late-diagnosis and discuss how study findings do or do not resonate with their own personal journeys. Individuals with lived experience attending this session may find that they feel a sense of understanding\, validation\, and connection. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 2412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nWhen you click on the button that says “Register\,” you will be redirected to Autism Edmonton’s Eventbrite page\, where you can reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nDr. Angela Feehan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. She works closely with Autistic and other neurodivergent people to conduct research that increases understanding of how neurodivergent individuals can thrive in their day-to-day lives. Her current research focuses on facets of late-diagnosis\, social experiences\, and thriving in Autistic women and gender diverse people. Dr. Feehan also brings lived experience to her work in neurodivergence. \n\n\n\nDr. Feehan has over a decade of experience providing clinical services to children and youth through mental health programs. This includes working with Autism diagnostic teams\, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members\, and providing speech\, language\, and communication assessment and treatment.
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