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Dr. Heather M Brown

@thriving-w-autism

Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta Autistic autism researcher www.aidanlab.ca

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The AIDANLab is looking for Autistic students to complete a 3-part, online questionnaire about their experiences in post-secondary. Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card.

Interested in participating? Please complete this screening survey: www.aidanlab.ca/CB-TBQ

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10.02.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟
AIDANLab is building a searchable database of Autistic researchers β€” a hub that celebrates Autistic excellence and makes it easier to connect researchers, students, allies, and community members.
βœ… Learn more and join here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res... πŸ’™

13.01.2026 19:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Hannah Santilli for winning the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship for her project titled "What Autistic Adolescents Teach Us About Writing: Centring Student Perspectives in Instruction". I look forward to all the great things she will continue to do in her PhD journey!

16.12.2025 22:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The AIDANLab is looking for Autistic students to complete a 3-part, online questionnaire about their experiences in post-secondary. Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card.

Interested in participating? Please complete this screening survey: www.aidanlab.ca/CB-TBQ

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25.11.2025 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟

We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community.

βœ… Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res...

Join us and be part of something bigger! πŸ’™

10.09.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us Monday, September 8, 3–4 PM MT/5-6 PM ET as the AIDAN Lab’s very own Izzy Weigel-Mohamed leads a CanNRT Journal Club session.

We’ll be digging into a big question:
πŸ‘‰ What barriers do autistic people face during the job hunting process?

πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/2hxrs7hk

05.09.2025 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Upcoming Talk: Advancing Research About Autistic Writers: Theories, Methods, and Emerging Research

πŸ—“οΈ Date: July 21
⏱️ Time: 1:00–2:30 PM MT
πŸ“ Location: 176 Ed South, UAlberta
πŸ’» Or join online: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/j/6060284564

15.07.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations, Emily, on receiving the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Award and the President's Doctoral Prize of Distinction (PDPD)!

03.06.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success The session begins with a land acknowledgment and emphasizes decolonizing wellness while understanding neurodiversity. It highlights the need for sensory safe spaces…

πŸŽ™οΈ Jeff Warren’s powerful talk is now available to watch!
He dives into decolonizing wellness, sensory-safe spaces, neurodiversity in higher ed, and co-design in research. Plus: meditation, ADHD, bipolar, and building supportive communities. #neurodiversity

🌿 Watch here: vimeo.com/1063020033/3...

03.06.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was an honour to be invited by CBC Edmonton to discuss the new Autism Centre of Excellence School. vm.tiktok.com/ZMBbpMMSk/

15.04.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Β© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.

I was honoured to be invited to speak to CBC Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly & Tara McCarthy yesterday about Edmonton Public's new school for Autistic students. You can listen to my interview here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

11.04.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! πŸ“… Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET πŸ₯‡ Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

20.03.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! πŸ“… Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET πŸ₯‡ Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

17.03.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! πŸ“… Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET πŸ₯‡ Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

09.03.2025 23:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€Join us for Session 5 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series!
πŸ—“ Mar 4, 2025 | πŸ•  11am MT / 1pm ET
πŸŽ™ With Jeff Warren β€” meditation teacher, writer & mental health advocate!
🌐 Join online or at our in-person watch party (snacks & prizes πŸŽ‰)
🎟 Register now ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

28.02.2025 21:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Excited for Session 5 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series?
πŸ—“ Mar 4, 2025 | πŸ•  11am MT / 1pm ET
πŸŽ™ With Jeff Warren β€” meditation teacher, writer & mental health advocate!
🌐 Join online or at our in-person watch party (snacks & prizes πŸŽ‰)
🎟 Register now ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

21.02.2025 01:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success - Speaker Series This six-part, neurodivergent-led hybrid speaker series aims to celebrate neurodiversity and challenge stereotypes by featuring successful neurodivergent (ND) role models who will share their personal...

Embracing Diversity in the Arts! 🎭✨ Watch the conversation on neurodivergence, queerness, and the arts with Robert Lamont and Brooke Leifso as they share their journeys, challenges, and the ways they build supportive, creative communities. 🎢

17.02.2025 21:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series!
πŸ“… Feb 10, 2025
πŸ•  5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST
πŸŽ™οΈ Featuring: Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso
Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts.
🎟️ Register now: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

10.02.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! πŸ“… Feb 10, 2025 πŸ•  5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST πŸŽ™οΈ Featuring Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso. Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts. 🌐 Online + In-person ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

09.02.2025 22:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Heather!! It is great to meet you!!

03.02.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! πŸ“… Feb 10, 2025 πŸ•  5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST πŸŽ™οΈ Featuring Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso
Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts.
🎟️ Register now: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

03.02.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0