March 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For many years, autism research and diagnostic tools focused primarily on male presentations. As research and lived experience continue to shape the field, our understanding of how Autism presents in girls and women is growing.
This important panel brings together three leading voices who are helping advance that understanding and improve how autism is recognized and assessed.
Together, they will explore why many women have historically been overlooked in diagnostic processes, and how research, clinical insight, and lived expertise are helping change that.
During this webinar, we’ll explore:
• Why current Autism diagnostic tools may not fully capture female presentations
• How camouflaging and gendered expectations can influence clinical assessment
• What emerging research and practice can do to improve recognition and support
This discussion is designed for clinicians, educators, researchers, families, and Autistic individuals interested in building a fuller understanding of the female autism experience.
Tuesday, March 31
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Online via AIDE Canada
Registration for this event is via AIDE Canada’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says, “Register”.
About the Presenters:
Dr. Gina Rippon
Dr. Dana Waters
Dr. Kimberly Armstrong
Moderator:
Douglas Parsons – Training and Resource Manager, Autism Edmonton
Related Events
You’re invited to join in our February Women’s Group Thursday, February 1, 2024
In each Women’s Group, we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable peer connection.
In this particular session, we will continue previous discussions around relationships. This includes professional relationships, friendships at work, boundary setting, and sharing tips and tricks for socializing at work. If this is your first time, don’t worry–the content of each discussion is unique and previous attendance isn’t required to benefit from it.
All are welcome no matter how you identify, however, please be aware that information and resources provided are based on female assigned at birth. All gender expressions are welcome.
Join us Thursday, February 1, 2024
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB)
Attending in person is a great way to meet new people and practice essential social skills. However, if getting to The Ability Hub in person is a barrier for you, you can also attend online via Sinneave Connects, our online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account, it’s easy! Click the button below to be directed to the portal.
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)
- Register!
- Choose the “Women & Autism – February 2024 Women’s Group” event to enroll and access the virtual link.
Women & Autism – February 2024 Women’s Group
About the Presenter: Kristen Coglon has more than nine years of experience supporting adults on the spectrum to find community and thrive in their every day lives. She works as a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation and is passionate about creating supportive and safe spaces for neurodivergent women to come together, share experiences, stories, resources and peer connection. Her hope is to foster a long-lasting community of women who support each other.
If you have any questions about this session, or need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
Please note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in), IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way, we’d love to see you!
P.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.
You are invited to join our January Women’s Group.
In each Women’s Group, we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable peer connection.
In this particular session, we will build on previous discussions about relationships, with a focus on professional relationships, friendships in the workplace, boundary setting and tips and tricks for socializing at work. Newcomers are always welcome, as each discussion is unique.
All are welcome no matter how you identify, however, please be aware that information and resources provided are based on female assigned at birth. All gender expressions are welcome.
Join us Thursday, January 11, 2024
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB)
If you would like to attend this session, but getting to The Ability Hub in person is a barrier for you, you can also attend online via Sinneave Connects, our online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account, it’s easy! Click the button below to be directed to the portal.
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)
- Register!
- Choose the “Women & Autism – January 2024 Women’s Group” event to enroll and access the virtual link.
Women & Autism – January 2024 Women’s Group
If you have any questions about this session, or need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
Please note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in), IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way, we’d love to see you!
About the Presenter: Kristen Coglon has more than nine years of experience supporting adults on the spectrum to find community and thrive in their every day lives. She works as a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation and is passionate about creating supportive and safe spaces for neurodivergent women to come together, share experiences, stories, resources and peer connection. Her hope is to foster a long-lasting community of women who support each other.
P.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.