Therapist Neurodiversity Collective’s Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices Series
LIVE and on-demand online professional development courses designed for neurodiversity-affirming Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Licensed Assistants. Courses include Professional Development Hour certificates. Join the Collective Here
Innovative lecture topics aligned with a Neurodiversity-Affirming Paradigm interconnect contemporary research and neurodivergent lived experiences with relevant and practical therapy applications. Active members have access to recorded past events.
Live Event: Racial Disparities in Autism
November 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective’s Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices Series
Desiree R. Jones
Live Event: Racial Disparities in Autism
(A DEI event)
Desi is a 4th-year doctoral student at the University of Texas at Dallas, working under the supervision of Dr. Noah Sasson. Her research focuses on how autistic people are perceived by their peers, and how these perceptions impact the experiences of autistic adults. Desi is also interested in how factors intrinsic to the individual, such as race and gender, further influence the intersectional experiences of autistic people. Prior to joining UTD, Desi worked as a research assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2020, she received her MS in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience from UTD.
- Intersectionality
- Autism – Identification Inequity
- Race and Ethnicity Health Care Disparities
- Disability Rights and Social Justice
Active members will receive a Zoom invitation the week of the event.
Topic: Racial Disparities in Autism
Time: November 4, 2022, 4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)