What is Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice?
Findings from my Ph.D. dissertation, which explored neurodiversity-affirming practice from the perspectives of 30 autistic adults.
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Resources blog
This is a space where I share updates about my services, insights from my research, and practical resources for families, educators, and professionals. Here, you'll find evidence-informed content grounded in neurodiversity-affirming values. Topics include assessment information, inclusive practices, strategies for support, findings from my research, including what it means to be neurodiversity-affirming, and reflections on how we can better honour the diverse ways people think, learn, and communicate.
What Happens During a Psychoeducational Assessment?
The seven steps of a psychoeducational assessment, from intake meeting to feedback.
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What to Expect at Your First Meeting with a Psychologist
A walk through the first meeting — introductions, consent, sharing your story, and what happens next.
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Preparing Your Child for Testing
How to introduce the idea of an assessment to your child, describe what happens, and set the day up for success — adapted from Dr. Liz Angoff.
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Visiting a Psychologist: A Social Story
A five-page social story to help children know what to expect when they come to see a psychologist — read it together on screen, or print it.
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