CFASA

by CFASA

Welcome to the CFASA podcast where we discuss various topics around neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder with self-advocates, program directors & occupational therapists, families, and clinicians.
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 10 - Autism and Art ft. Hilary and Mathieson

    Episode 10 - Autism and Art ft. Hilary and Mathieson

    S01 E10
    57:56

    In this creative episode, we welcome Hilary and Mathieson from the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts is a community-based arts organization in Edmonton, Alberta, that provides opportunities for neurodiverse artists to create and exhibit their work. Join us in this creatively diverse episode as we paint a colorful picture of the neurodiverse artist experience and explore how art can be a canvas for promoting acceptance and inclusion. Don't miss out on this brush with inspiration!

  • Episode 9 - Research on Autism-Specific Supports for Postsecondary Students ft. Emily Coombs

    Episode 9 - Research on Autism-Specific Supports for Postsecondary Students ft. Emily Coombs

    S01 E09
    40:48

    In our latest episode, we welcome back special guest Emily Coombs. She is an autistic researcher doing autism research, currently studying under Dr. Meredith Maroney and previously studied under Dr. Megan Ames. We explore her interest for getting involved in research, her experiences as a neurodivergent researcher in academia, and dive deep into discussion about her own research on autism-specific supports for postsecondary students. To learn more about the study of Canadian mapping of autism-specific supports for postsecondary students: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1750946721001744 Canadian Mapping of Autism-specific Supports for Postsecondary Students CPA Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZNfR_oae5CmdnQgYhsvLDaq5ueXLf4H/view?usp=sharing

  • Episode 8 - ASD through a First Nations Lens

    Episode 8 - ASD through a First Nations Lens

    S01 E08
    44:13

    For this edition of the CFASA podcast, we are joined by special guest Grant Bruno, a PhD student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Pediatrics. We explore his research focus and goals on autism and First Nations communities, as well as his personal connections within the autism community.

  • Episode 7 - Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships ft. Haseeb and Iman

    Episode 7 - Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships ft. Haseeb and Iman

    S01 E07
    40:22

    In this insightful episode, we are joined by Haseeb and Iman as we explore their sibling relationship and their family understandings and experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • Episode 6 - Coming Out Experiences ft. Emily Coombs

    Episode 6 - Coming Out Experiences ft. Emily Coombs

    S01 E06
    54:49

    In this episode, we welcome Emily Coombs, an autistic researcher from the University of Victoria. We learn about her interpersonal relationships and explore how masking was a significant part of her coming out journey.