Presentations
Three Papers Examining Mental Health Service Provision with Autistic Adults in Canada
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Academic Presentation: Doctoral (PhD) Oral Defense
Nov 2025
Supporting Disabled Parents: A Community-Led Research Study of Experiences, Service Needs, and Systemic Barriers
Research Presentation for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr. Rachelle Hole
Research Presentation with Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Board of Directors and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Presenters: Michelle Goos, Community Living British Columbia; Rae Morris, Lizzy Walsh, and Dr Rachelle Hole, Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship
Nov 2025
Rethinking Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Neuro-Affirming Approach
Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability Staff
Virtual Lunch and Learn Presentation for BC Centre for Ability
Nov 2025
Incorporating Neurodiversity into School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Professional Development Workshop for ISABC Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group
Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group Meeting
Nov 2025
Beyond the Basics: Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counselling
Professional Development Workshop for Sea to Sky School District (SD48) School Counsellors
Sea to Sky School District (SD48) Counsellor Collaboration Day
Nov 2025
Fostering Compassion Satisfaction in Education: Considerations in the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
ProD presentation for ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Mentors and Mentees
ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Opening Session
Oct 2025
Advancing the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
Research presentation for InclusionBC: Everybody Belongs 2025 Conference
Presenters: Lizzy Walsh, Michelle Goos, Dr Rachelle Hole, and Rae Morris
InclusionBC: Everybody Belongs 2025 Conference Presentation
Presenters: Lizzy Walsh, Michelle Goos, Dr Rachelle Hole, and Rae Morris
June 2025
Cultivating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Workplace: A Leadership Session
Professional Development Workshop for leadership staff at BC Centre for Ability
BC Centre for Ability Leadership Session
March 2025
Fostering a Neurodiversity-Affirming Culture at Mulgrave: A Parent Education Session
Mulgrave School Parent Education Series Session
Mulgrave School Parent Education Series Session
April 2025
Cultivating a Neurodiversity Affirming Workplace
Virtual Professional Development Workshop for all staff at BC Centre for Ability
BC Centre for Ability Virtual All-Staff Learning Session
March 2025
Neurodiversity: A Lesson for Grade 3/4 Students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary grade ¾ students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary grade 3/4 students.
Feb 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices among Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers: Case Study Review and Discussion
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Associate Teachers
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers
Feb 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices with Students and Families at Mulgrave School
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff.
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff
Jan 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice as a Disability Justice Approach in Clinical Social Work
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) Master of Social Work course HINT525: Disability Studies and Interprofessional Health Care
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) Master of Social Work course HINT525: Disability Studies and Interprofessional Health Care
Jan 2025
Neurodiversity: a Lesson for Kindergarten Students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary kindergarten students
Mini lesson for Braemar Elementary kindergarten students.
Jan 2025
Effective Discipline within the Islamic & Societal Framework
Presentation for parents hosted by Niagara Islamic School, St Catharines, Ontario.
Presentation for parents hosted by the Niagara Islamic School, St Catharines, Ontario.
Jan 2025
Neurodiversity and Identity-Affirming Therapy
Guest Lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Guest lecture for University of British Columbia Master of Social Work course SOWK526: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples
Nov 2024
Stronger Together: Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout (including Autistic Burnout) in the Workplace
Virtual presentation for AutismBC Staff Learning Series
Virtual presentation for AutismBC Staff Learning Series
Nov 2024
Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout among Educators
Virtual professional development presentation for Nechako Lakes School District Professional Development Day.
Virtual professional development presentation at Nechako Lakes School District Professional Development Day.
May 2024
Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Education
Presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Newcomers Program Closing Session 2024
Presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Newcomers Program Closing Session
Apr 2024