Recruitment flyer with University of Calgary logo and image of someone holding a compass in the forest. The text reads: Are you a neurodivergent family caregiver?We want to learn how to adapt mental heath supports to meet the needs of neurodivergent family caregivers of neurodivergent peopleWe are looking for:Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental conditions Identify as neurodivergent18+ years Currently reside in Canada What’s involved:Participate in a virtual interview in English What you will receive:An honorarium A chance to improve supports for caregivers like yourselfContact us for more information: Dr. Ami Tint wonderlab@ucalgary.caThis study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB 25-1804)
New Study:
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Recruitment flyer with University of Calgary logo and image of someone holding a compass in the forest. The text reads: Are you a neurodivergent family caregiver?We want to learn how to adapt mental heath supports to meet the needs of neurodivergent family caregivers of neurodivergent peopleWe are looking for:Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental conditions Identify as neurodivergent18+ years Currently reside in Canada What’s involved:Participate in a virtual interview in English What you will receive:An honorarium A chance to improve supports for caregivers like yourselfContact us for more information: Dr. Ami Tint wonderlab@ucalgary.caThis study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB 25-1804)
New Study:
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CPA/OPA joint letter to Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts re: proposed regulatory changes in Ontario:
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Screenshot of journal article titled: “Defining Neurodiversity Affirming Psychology Practice for Autistic Adults: A Delphi Study Integrating Psychologist and Client Perspectives” by Flower et al (2025).
A Delphi study of neurodiversity affirming psychology practice with 28 psychologists and autistic adults by @rebeccaflower.bsky.social et al (2025) identifies seven principles for practice, including providing safety to be one’s autistic self and validation of the autistic experience.
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Community - June 26, 2025 | Notion
Community
In this month's blog for the H-CARDD newsletter I focused on community - how to build it, and maintain it and accessibility considerations tinyurl.com/BlogJune2025
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🧠✨ How do neurodivergent young people manage emotional distress—on their own terms?
We have a new paper completed.
(artwork from one of the ND youth who got involved)
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The Unexpected Symptoms of O.C.D.
When thinking of obsessive-compulsive disorder, you picture behaviors like repetitive hand-washing, flicking light switches on and off and repeatedly arranging small items. But OCD manifests in diverse ways. Here’s what to know.
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Talking with Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai About Autism and Mental Health — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
We talked with Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai about the overlap of mental health & autism, & the evidence-backed tendency of autistic people to be LGBT.
"Social anxiety and autism can be, in clinician’s language, a differential diagnosis, but in many cases they coexist. You can certainly have social anxiety, but you can be autistic and then you become socially anxious." Dr. @mengchuanlai.bsky.social, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/talk...
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“I’m not feeling alone in my experiences”: How newly diagnosed autistic adults engage with a neurodiversity-affirming “Welcome Pack”
journals.sagepub.com...
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Autistic people’s experiences of periods are under-researched – here’s why that needs to change
From sensory sensitivities to a lack of accessible information, periods can present unique challenges for autistic people.
“Autistic people are often held to neurotypical standards of menstrual management—without recognition of autism-specific factors such as sensory sensitivities, communication differences and the ways in which information is best conveyed.”
theconversation.com/autistic-peo... #neurodiversity #autism
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CDMRP cuts entire autism research program for FY2025. This is a major blow for #AutismResearch in the U.S. cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2...
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