Joint CanNRT Research Forum and Giant Steps Living Lab Learning Series
Time & Location
27 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 18:00 GMT-5
Montréal, 4400 Rue Molson, Montréal, QC H1Y 0A3, Canada
About the event
Speaker: Connor Kerns, PhD
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET
Format: Hybrid
Language: English
Location: Giant Steps Centre, 4400 Rue Molson, Montreal, Quebec H1Y 0A3
Audience: Giant Steps Staff and CanNRT Members (registration required)
Varied Expressions of Anxiety in Autistic Children (and Why They Matter)
Join us for a presentation by Connor Kerns, PhD, who will discuss the challenges in detecting anxiety in autistic individuals. This talk will highlight the importance of recognizing both traditional and autism-related expressions of anxiety, emphasizing why understanding these variations matter.
Speaker biography: Connor Kerns, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and the Director of the Anxiety Stress and Autism Program (ASAP) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Her research focuses on enhancing the functioning and well-being of autistic individuals by improving our ability to detect, prevent, and treat anxiety and stress-related disorders in autistic children. Dr. Kerns has received various funding awards and has presented her findings internationally. She was recently honoured with the UBC Killam Research Prize and has contributed to autism-related public policy in both the US and Canada.
Additional Information:
Light refreshments will be served.
A recording of the presentation will be made available for registrants.
Giant Steps Staff and CanNRT Members: Register now
Questions? Contact: cannrt@mcgill.ca
About CanNRT Research Forums:
The Canadian Neurodevelopmental ResearchTraining (CanNRT) Platform’s Research Forums showcase the diverse work of CanNRTmembers and promote collaboration and knowledge exchange within the neurodevelopmentalresearch community. The Distinguished Speakers Series features presentations from esteemedinternational experts.
About the Giant Steps Living Lab Learning Series:
The Giant Steps Living Lab LearningSeries provides professional development opportunities through expert guest speakers andinformal networking sessions for professionals from Giant Steps and the Transforming AutismCare Consortium (TACC).