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Dr. Heather M Brown

@thriving-w-autism.bsky.social
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta Autistic autism researcher www.aidanlab.ca

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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The AIDAN Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to serve as Project Manager for Phase 1 of the Autistic Research on Writing Network (ARWN) iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Postdoctoral Scholar and Project Manager
This position has an initial appointment of 8 months. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton. The AIDAN Lab invites applications for a Postdoct...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Big congratulations to Isabelle Weigel-Mohamed on receiving the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) 2026 Scholarship! 🎉 #WCHRI #UAlberta #AIDANLab #AutismResearch #Neurodiversity #AutisticBelonging #GraduateResearch
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congratulations to Hannah on being awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Scholarship! 🌟 We are so proud of you and this incredible achievement!
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congratulations to Helen on being awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Doctoral Scholarship! ✨ We are so proud of this incredible achievement!
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I joined CBC Edmonton to discuss the decision to cancel the Autism Centre of Excellence. There are broader implications for autistic students and important questions about how we design supports fostering inclusion, belonging, and well-being across school systems. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_4...
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EPSB trustees vote against specialized school for students with autism
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Happy World Autism Acceptance Day! Our Aidan Lab team created a simple infographic with 7 strategies to help you better understand and support well-being. Check it out! #aidanlab #autismresearch #wellbeing #autisticadults #infographics #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autismawareness
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Many common classroom practices make school harder for neurodivergent students. Our AIDAN Lab team created a side-by-side infographic comparing ableist vs. neuroaffirming practices, showing how educators can better support students’ sensory needs. #aidanlab #neurodiversitycelebrationweek
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! I had the chance to talk with Tara McCarthy on CBC about the new Autism Barbie. Check it out using the link or scan the QR code to listen! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The AIDANLab is looking for Autistic students to complete a 3-part, online questionnaire about their experiences in post-secondary. Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card. Interested in participating? Please complete this screening survey: www.aidanlab.ca/CB-TBQ (Pro00117903)
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟 AIDANLab is building a searchable database of Autistic researchers — a hub that celebrates Autistic excellence and makes it easier to connect researchers, students, allies, and community members. ✅ Learn more and join here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res... 💙
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Congratulations to Hannah Santilli for winning the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship for her project titled "What Autistic Adolescents Teach Us About Writing: Centring Student Perspectives in Instruction". I look forward to all the great things she will continue to do in her PhD journey!
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The AIDANLab is looking for Autistic students to complete a 3-part, online questionnaire about their experiences in post-secondary. Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card. Interested in participating? Please complete this screening survey: www.aidanlab.ca/CB-TBQ (Pro00117903)
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟 We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community. ✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res... Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Join us Monday, September 8, 3–4 PM MT/5-6 PM ET as the AIDAN Lab’s very own Izzy Weigel-Mohamed leads a CanNRT Journal Club session. We’ll be digging into a big question: 👉 What barriers do autistic people face during the job hunting process? 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/2hxrs7hk
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
🎉 Upcoming Talk: Advancing Research About Autistic Writers: Theories, Methods, and Emerging Research 🗓️ Date: July 21 ⏱️ Time: 1:00–2:30 PM MT 📍 Location: 176 Ed South, UAlberta 💻 Or join online: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/j/6060284564
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Congratulations, Emily, on receiving the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Award and the President's Doctoral Prize of Distinction (PDPD)!
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🎙️ Jeff Warren’s powerful talk is now available to watch! He dives into decolonizing wellness, sensory-safe spaces, neurodiversity in higher ed, and co-design in research. Plus: meditation, ADHD, bipolar, and building supportive communities. #neurodiversity 🌿 Watch here: vimeo.com/1063020033/3...
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Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success
The session begins with a land acknowledgment and emphasizes decolonizing wellness while understanding neurodiversity. It highlights the need for sensory safe spaces…
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
It was an honour to be invited by CBC Edmonton to discuss the new Autism Centre of Excellence School. vm.tiktok.com/ZMBbpMMSk/
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
I was honoured to be invited to speak to CBC Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly & Tara McCarthy yesterday about Edmonton Public's new school for Autistic students. You can listen to my interview here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🎉 Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET 🥇 Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🎉 Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET 🥇 Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
🎉 Join Session 6: Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Mar 24 / 25 @ 12:30-2pm MT / 2:30-4pm ET 🥇 Hear from Nicholas Bennett, Paralympic gold medalist & trailblazing autistic athlete, and his sister & coach, Haley Osborne! 🌐 Online + In-person 🎟️ Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
🚀Join us for Session 5 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 🗓 Mar 4, 2025 | 🕠 11am MT / 1pm ET 🎙 With Jeff Warren — meditation teacher, writer & mental health advocate! 🌐 Join online or at our in-person watch party (snacks & prizes 🎉) 🎟 Register now ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🚀 Excited for Session 5 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series? 🗓 Mar 4, 2025 | 🕠 11am MT / 1pm ET 🎙 With Jeff Warren — meditation teacher, writer & mental health advocate! 🌐 Join online or at our in-person watch party (snacks & prizes 🎉) 🎟 Register now ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Embracing Diversity in the Arts! 🎭✨ Watch the conversation on neurodivergence, queerness, and the arts with Robert Lamont and Brooke Leifso as they share their journeys, challenges, and the ways they build supportive, creative communities. 🎶
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Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success - Speaker Series
This six-part, neurodivergent-led hybrid speaker series aims to celebrate neurodiversity and challenge stereotypes by featuring successful neurodivergent (ND) role models who will share their personal...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🎉 Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Feb 10, 2025 🕠 5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST 🎙️ Featuring: Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts. 🎟️ Register now: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
🎉 Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Feb 10, 2025 🕠 5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST 🎙️ Featuring Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso. Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts. 🌐 Online + In-person ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🎉 Join us for Session 4 of the Empowering Neurodivergence Speaker Series! 📅 Feb 10, 2025 🕠 5:30-7:00 MST / 7:30-9:00 EST 🎙️ Featuring Robert Lamont & Brooke Leifso Explore how neurodivergence, queerness, & creativity intersect in the arts. 🎟️ Register now: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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