Please note this webinar aired on September 26th, 2024 and is now available On-Demand. See below for additional resources to accompany the content of this presentation.

Do you have questions about setting meaningful goals to increase your non-speaking child’s participation in school?   

If your child is non-speaking, this panel will talk about how to use the IEP (Individual Education Plan) to increase your child's participation. 

This discussion between a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) and parent of an autistic student will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help parents ensure that every student has the support they need to succeed. 

Learning Goals: 

1. Understand the importance of your child having communication skills in order to access the curriculum. 
2. Learn how to align IEP communication goals to achieve desired outcomes across academic and life skills. 
3. Discover strategies and solutions to overcome common challenges when collaborating and communicating with your child’s school and clinical team. 

Collaboration between parents, the school team, and service providers is crucial for your child's academic success.

Join us for an engaging and informative discussion designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to support their child’s educational journey.

To foster a comprehensive conversation, we have invited three panellists representing each of these essential perspectives on ensuring your child’s IEP meets your child’s needs. 

• Tracie Lindblad: Speech and Language Pathologist, Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario 
• Anne Gringas: Autism and Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) 
• Andrea Haefele: Parent of an autistic student 

Register here to watch this discussion On-Demand.

This presentation is tailored for parents and caregivers of autistic children who are non-speaking or have limited speech. Professionals are welcome to attend. 

Meet Our Panelists: 

Tracie Lindblad, M.Sc. Reg. SLP, M.Ed., BCBA - Subject Matter Expert: Speech Language Pathologist, Autism Ontario

Since 2022, Tracie L. Lindblad has served as the Subject Matter Expert Speech Language Pathologist at Autism Ontario, a provincial advocacy organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families. In this role, Tracie leverages her extensive expertise in speech-language pathology, applied behaviour analysis (ABA), and education to develop and disseminate resources, training, and materials focused on speech, language, and communication interventions for a broad range of audiences.  

With a rich academic background including a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, a Master of Education in Curriculum, and her credentialing as a Behavior Analyst, Tracie brings a holistic perspective to her work at Autism Ontario. Her dedication to evidence-based practices and her commitment to the autism community are evident in her active involvement in professional organizations such as the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), and Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) non-profit.  

Tracie's role at Autism Ontario allows her to combine her passion for advocacy with her clinical experience, ensuring that individuals with autism have access to high-quality, tailored support services. Through her contributions as an invited speaker, workshop facilitator, and webinar presenter, Tracie continues to be a driving force in advancing understanding and promoting best practices in autism intervention across Ontario and beyond. 

Anne Gingras - Autism and Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT), Self-Advocate 

Anne Gingras was diagnosed with Autism at age 41. She is the mother of a young autistic gentleman. Despite her challenges, Anne progressed as a special education and Autism resource teacher. Her personal experiences have given her a unique perspective, and she has used this to contribute to special education significantly.  

Since her diagnosis, Anne has published two books in a series entitled The Old Man on the Bench (or What I Learned from Our Conversations when I Decided to Listen) and A Beautiful Day. She is currently working on several writing projects. Anne was instrumental in developing and implementing the Snoezelen rooms in her area. Her qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Education from Laurentian University, a specialist qualification in Special Education, and numerous supplemental qualifications in the autism field. Anne is a Holding Space practitioner, facilitator, and an End-of-Life Doula. She also holds a certificate in Mindfulness Informed End of Life Care from the University of Toronto. 

Nipissing University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate of Education (honoris causa) and she has also been a part-time faculty instructor of special education courses at Nipissing University's Schulich School of Education, where she mentors teacher candidates. Anne is a recently retired language and arts high school teacher and a public speaker on various subjects. 

Andrea Haefele - Parent and Curriculum Consultant 

Andrea Haefele (she/her) is a parent of 2 children; Petie is 12 years old and in grade 6, and Bella is 15 years old, living her best autistic self! It is a pleasure to be here today to share my intersectional identities as a visible minority (2nd generation to immigrant parents from China), and parent. I am excited to contribute to this panel and share my journey and lived experience of how I experience disability, supporting my daughter as a parent and advocate at school. 

Andrea is also a teacher in the York Region District School Board and is currently seconded as a Health & Physical Education curriculum consultant at the Ontario Physical & Health Education Association.  

Meet Our Moderator: Matt Ley

Matt Ley is the current President and co-founder of The Streaming Network. Starting his career in virtual events in 2007, Matt is an industry veteran who is passionate about helping customers stand out in their industry with compelling virtual events that people want to attend. The driving ambition for Matt is that virtual events are not a utility for information distribution but an opportunity for firms to create a competitive advantage. Matt is an accomplished moderator, dedicated to creating engaging, accessible virtual experiences that resonate with audiences and provide meaningful value. 

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions.  

Dans les dernières années, l’accessibilité à Internet accroît la consommation d’images et de sites à caractère pornographique. Les réseaux sociaux sont également présents dans la vie d’une majorité d’adolescents et d’adultes autistes. Les règles entourant l’aspect légal des contenus demeurent floues. Ainsi, le piège est grand pour les personnes autistes qui naviguent sans connaître les risques et les conséquences associées aux échanges (chat), au visionnement et/ou à la distribution du matériel illégal.

Des stratégies et des outils adaptés au profil autiste en termes d'éducation et de prévention des comportements sexuels illégaux et inappropriés seront exposés, en plus de cas concrets. De plus, la notion de consentement sera abordée à l’aide d’outils d’éducation adaptés.

Objectifs :

1.      Connaître les enjeux liés à la navigation sécuritaire sur Internet

2.      Utiliser des stratégies éducatives lors de l’utilisation d’Internet

3.      Prévenir les comportements inadaptés et favoriser les connaissances légales en matière de sexualité

We invite you to join Danielle Nolan (MSW RSW) and Bethany Brewin (MSc OT) in a 3-part mini-series about mental health and well-being in childhood and adolescence. This mini-series is intended to support parents and caregivers in understanding their child’s mental health and provide general strategies and information on what can be done at home to promote coping and improvements in well-being.

Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Mental Health in Autistic Children and Youth

This video will provide background information on co-occurring conditions, lifestyle factors, brain-body parenting, self-regulation, and co-regulation. We will also talk about supporting your child’s social-emotional development. 

Additional sessions in this series:

• Part 1: Strategies for Young Children
• Part 2: Strategies for School-Aged Children
• Part 3: Strategies for Teens

Danielle Nolan, MSW., RSW., Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario   

Danielle is the Social Worker on Autism Ontario’s Subject Matter Expert team. She lives in the East Region and has a particular interest in supporting rural populations. She completed her Master of Social Work designation at the University of Toronto where she gained practicum experience at the Hospital for Sick Children. Danielle has worked in child welfare, children’s treatment, and rehabilitation, and in an autism diagnostic hub. Danielle has experience and training in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Focused Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Counselling, and art- and play-based therapies. At Autism Ontario, Danielle is focused on working with families to learn how to best support their autistic children/youth’s mental health in their home, school, and community. 

Bethany Brewin M.Sc.O.T., Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario 

Bethany is an experienced occupational therapist living in Simcoe County. She attended the University of Toronto for her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has worked with children, youth, and families across Canada, as well as providing consultation services to childcare settings, schools, and community organizations. Bethany has presented on a variety of topics over the years, from fine motor skills to the impact of screen time on early childhood development. She is particularly passionate about connecting with the world around us through mindfulness: engaging our senses to connect with our surroundings. Bethany is part of Autism Ontario's "Subject Matter Expert" team.

This webinar aired on November 13th, 2025 and is now available On-Demand. Register to watch now and to access the resources.

In a world filled with headlines, hashtags, and conflicting messages about autism, it’s never been more important for parents to know how to identify misinformation. 

This Autism Ontario Signature Series interview with leading Canadian autism researchers Dr. Stephen Scherer, Chief of Research at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, Vice President of Research and Director of Holland Bloorview Research Institute, is a reflective and insightful conversation on what the science tells us, and how families can confidently navigate new information as it emerges.

Together, they’ll explore how autism research is conducted, what science tells us today, and how parents can evaluate the information they see online. The discussion will also tackle common myths and misinformation from outdated theories to the latest viral claims, all while helping families understand what makes an intervention truly evidence-based. 

Through an open and accessible conversation, this Signature Series episode will:

• Explore what is currently known about autism, including genetics, environmental factors, and the diversity of autism.
• Learn strategies to evaluate information and recognize misinformation, including key considerations when assessing what is best for your family.
• Discuss how evidence-based interventions are validated and translated into meaningful support for autistic individuals and their families.

The audience had a chance to submit questions to both experts, making this an interactive opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou and Dr. Stephen Scherer, two of Canada’s most respected voices in autism research.

Register now for this exclusive Autism Ontario event, available on-demand. 

Autism Science Explained with Canada’s Leading Autism Researchers (Click to register)

Ready to dive deeper? Join us for In Focus: The After Show, where we ask deeper questions that didn’t fit into the main interview. This episode goes deeper into the science behind autism, including genetics, environment, and the diversity within the autistic community.

In Focus: The After Show | Autism Science Explained (Click to register)

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear a live conversation that cuts through the noise and brings clarity to what’s real, what’s changing, and where to place your trust.  

See below for a sneak peek of this event or click here to view the autism science explained playlist on youtube.

Meet our Speakers:

Dr. Stephen Scherer, PhD DSc FRSC, Chief of Research, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Director, McLaughlin Centre, University of Toronto.

Dr. Stephen Scherer, PhD DSc FRSC is Chief of Research and holds the Northbridge Chair in Paediatric Research at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Toronto (UofT) and he is Director of the UofT McLaughlin Centre, as well as The Centre for Applied Genomics at SickKids. His team contributed to the landmark discovery of global gene copy number variation (CNV) as a common form of genetic variation in human DNA. As part of this discovery, he founded the Database of Genomic Variants, which now catalogues >2 million CNVs, and is used to facilitate hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnoses worldwide each year. His team also identified CNV of specific genes involved in brain development to contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder, demonstrating this complex human behavioural condition can have a biological basis. His research is documented in over 750 scholarly publications and patents. Dr. Scherer has won numerous honors, such as the Steacie Prize, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship, the Premier’s Summit Award for Medical Research, the Killam Prize, the Debrecen Award for Molecular Medicine, and multiple Honorary degrees. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society of Canada. In 2014, he was selected as an esteemed Thomson Reuters (now Clarivate) Citation Laureate in Physiology and Medicine for “the discovery of large-scale copy number variation and its association with specific diseases”. 

Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, MD, FRCPC, Child Neurologist, Vice President of Research and Director of the Bloorview Research Institute and Canada Research Chair in Translational Therapeutics in Autism (Tier II); Dr. Stuart D. Sims Chair in Autism

Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou is a Child Neurologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto, as well as Vice President of  Research at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Director of the Bloorview Research Institute. As a Senior Clinician Scientist, she co-leads the Autism Research Centre (ARC) at Holland Bloorview and the University of Toronto. She has held the Canada Research Chair in Translational Therapeutics in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Currently, she holds the Dr. Stuart D. Sims Chair in Autism at Holland Bloorview and the University of Toronto. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. 

Dr. Anagnostou has received extensive international funding to understand the underlying biological differences associated with ASD and other neurodevelopmental differences and translate such understandings into potential novel interventions. She also has funding in health system innovation, partner engagement, and in understanding the meaning and impact of neurodevelopmental conditions in marginalized populations. She has served on multiple government committees on improving diagnostic and intervention pathways, and several editorial boards and grant review panels. She has also been recognized for her contributions to training young clinicians and scientists and for her commitment to women in STEM. She currently represents the region of America-North on the International  Society for Autism Research Global Senior Leaders committee.

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note that Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions. 

Ce webinaire a été diffusé le 13 novembre et est maintenant disponible à la demande (en anglais). 

Dans un monde saturé de gros titres, de mot-clics et de messages contradictoires sur l’autisme, il n’a jamais été aussi important pour les parents de savoir reconnaître les informations erronées. 

Joignez-vous à nous pour le prochain entretien en direct de la série emblématique d’Autisme Ontario avec des chercheur·e·s canadien·ne·s réputé·e·s dans le domaine de l’autisme, Dr. Stephen Scherer, chef de la recherche de The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), et Dre Evdokia Anagnostou, vice-présidente de la recherche et directrice de la Holland Bloorview Research Institute, pour une conversation inspirante et constructive sur les données scientifiques et sur les moyens dont disposent les familles pour comprendre avec assurance les nouvelles informations publiées. 

Ensemble, nous explorerons les processus de recherche sur l’autisme, les conclusions scientifiques actuelles et les moyens dont disposent les parents pour évaluer les informations trouvées en ligne. La discussion portera également sur les mythes courants et la désinformation, des théories dépassées aux dernières allégations virales, tout en aidant les familles à comprendre les caractéristiques d’une intervention véritablement fondée sur des données probantes. 

Grâce à une conversation ouverte et accessible, cet épisode de la série emblématique vous permettra :

• d’explorer les connaissances actuelles sur l’autisme, y compris la génétique, les facteurs environnementaux et la diversité de l’autisme; 
• de découvrir des stratégies pour évaluer la qualité des informations et reconnaître la désinformation, notamment les éléments essentiels à observer pour déterminer la meilleure approche pour votre famille; et 
• de discuter de la validation des interventions fondées sur des données probantes et de leur concrétisation en soutien utile aux personnes autistes et à leurs familles.

Les webinaires de notre série emblématique sont disponibles à la demande. Inscrivez-vous pour recevoir votre lien d’accès!

Pour vous inscrire : https://bit.ly/3Wj22hq

Ne ratez pas cette occasion unique d’entendre une conversation en direct qui dissipe la confusion et apporte des réponses claires sur les faits, les changements et les sources de confiance. 

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour réserver votre place à cet événement exclusif d’Autisme Ontario. Cet événement propose une approche accessible, empathique et stimulante, car les familles informées font des choix plus judicieux.

Notre conférencier : Dr. Stephen Scherer, Ph. D., D. Sc., MSRC, Chef de la recherche, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Directeur, McLaughlin Centre, Université de Toronto

Dr. Stephen Scherer, Ph. D., D. Sc., MSRC, est chef de la recherche et titulaire de la Chaire de recherche pédiatrique Northbridge à The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) et à l’Université de Toronto. Il occupe également le poste de directeur du McLaughlin Centre de l’Université de Toronto et du Centre for Applied Genomics de SickKids. Son équipe a contribué à la découverte historique de la variation du nombre de copies (CVN) globale des gènes en tant que forme courante de variation génétique dans l’ADN humain. Dans le cadre de cette découverte, il a fondé la base de données Database of Genomic Variants, qui répertorie aujourd’hui plus de 2 millions de CNV et qui est utilisée pour établir des centaines de milliers de diagnostics cliniques dans le monde entier chaque année. Son équipe a également découvert le CNV de certains gènes impliqués dans le développement du cerveau qui contribuent au trouble du spectre de l’autisme, démontrant ainsi que cette condition du comportement humain complexe peut reposer sur des facteurs biologiques. Ses recherches sont documentées dans plus de 750 publications scientifiques et brevets. Dr. Scherer a reçu de nombreux honneurs, comme le prix Steacie, une bourse de la Howard Hughes Medical Institute, le prix du Sommet du premier ministre pour la recherche médicale, le prix Killam, le prix Debrecen pour la médecine moléculaire, ainsi que de multiples doctorats honorifiques. Il est membre de l’American Association for the Advancement of Science et de la Société royale du Canada. En 2014, il a été nommé lauréat Thomson Reuters (aujourd’hui Clarivate) du prix Citation Laureate en physiologie et médecine pour « la découverte de variations à grande échelle du nombre de copies et leur association à certaines maladies ». 

Notre conférencière :  Dre Evdokia Anagnostou, M.D., FRCPC, neurologue pédiatrique, Vice-présidente de la recherche et directrice de la Holland Bloorview Research Institute, Titulaire d’une Chaire de recherche du Canada sur la thérapeutique translationnelle de l’autisme (niveau II); titulaire de la chaire Dr. Stuart D. Sims sur l’autisme

Dre Evdokia Anagnostou est neurologue pédiatrique et professeure de pédiatrie à l’Université de Toronto, ainsi que vice-présidente à la recherche à le Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital et directrice de la Bloorview Research Institute. En tant que clinicienne scientifique principale, elle codirige le Centre de recherche sur l’autisme du Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital et de l’Université de Toronto. Elle a été titulaire d’une Chaire de recherche du Canada sur la thérapeutique translationnelle du trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA). Elle est actuellement titulaire de la Chaire Dr. Stuart D. Sims sur l’autisme à Holland Bloorview et à l’Université de Toronto. Elle est membre de l’Académie canadienne des sciences de la santé. 

Dre Anagnostou a reçu un financement international important pour comprendre les différences biologiques sous-jacentes associées au TSA et à d’autres différences neurodéveloppementales et traduire ces connaissances en nouvelles interventions potentielles. Elle a également reçu des fonds pour l’innovation dans le système de santé, la mobilisation des partenaires, et la compréhension de la signification et de la portée des troubles neurodéveloppementaux chez les populations marginalisées. Elle a siégé à de nombreux comités gouvernementaux sur l’amélioration des parcours de diagnostic et d’intervention, ainsi qu’à plusieurs comités de rédaction et d’examen de demandes de subvention. Elle a également été reconnue pour ses contributions à la formation de jeunes clinicien×e×s et scientifiques et pour son engagement envers les femmes en sciences, technologies, ingénierie et mathématiques (STIM). Elle représente actuellement la région de l’Amérique du Nord au sein du comité Global Senior Leaders de l’International Society for Autism Research.

Déclaration : Les opinions exprimées dans ce webinaire sont celles de la (des) conférencière(s) ou du (des) conférencier(s) et ne reflètent pas nécessairement les points de vue d’Autisme Ontario. Prenez note qu’Autisme Ontario ne donne son appui à aucun produit, thérapie, traitement, stratégie, opinion, service ou individu en particulier. Nous appuyons cependant votre droit à l’information. À nos yeux, il est très important que vous fassiez vos propres recherches afin de prendre vous-même des décisions éclairées.

This webinar aired on December 11th, 2025 and is now available On-Demand. Register to watch now and to access the resources.

Learn how to recognize and respond to autistic burnout, inertia, meltdowns, and shutdowns with strategies that can make a difference. 

Join Autism Ontario for a conversation with Dr. Christie Welch, whose research explores Autistic Burnout, Inertia, Meltdown, and Shutdown (BIMS). Many autistic people report that BIMS impacts their daily lives and that they wished people understood BIMS better. This live interview will offer strategy-focused guidance for parents, autistic adults, and professionals supporting autistic individuals across settings like home, school, and work. 

What to Expect: 

• Insights from the latest research on BIMS, rooted in first-person autistic perspectives.
• Practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and reduce burnout, inertia, meltdowns, and shutdowns.
• Real-world Q&A scenarios and case examples.
• A new framework that focuses on autistic perspectives and priorities.

Register today to receive the link to watch on-demand, and to access the BIMS support tools from BIMS Lab. 

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3K2O8wW 

Meet our Speaker: Dr. Christie Welch, Ph.D., Occupational Therapist 

Dr. Christie Welch, Ph.D., is an Occupational Therapist and an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Her research strives to advance a better understanding of autism based on knowledge and perspectives of autistic people. Her primary research focus is Autistic Burnout, Inertia, Meltdown, and Shutdown (BIMS). The BIMS model put forward by her research has offered allistic parents, clinicians, and educators a new neuro-affirming way to understand and support autistic people. Her research team has co-designed BIMS support tools with autistic children, youth, and adults - leveraging their experiential insight to create customizable and helpful supports. 

See our collection of past Signature Series webinars available for viewing here. Stay informed, get expert insights, and explore our growing library of topics designed to support you and your family. 

Looking for more information on BIMS? See Part 1- Understanding Autistic Burnout, Inertia, Meltdown, & Shutdown (BIMS) with Dr. Christie Welch, available on YouTube.

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note that Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions. 

Ce webinaire a été diffusé le 11 decembre et est maintenant disponible à la demande (en anglais). 

Apprenez à reconnaître l'épuisement, l'inertie, l’effondrement et le repli autistiques (EIER) et à y réagir au moyen de stratégies qui peuvent vraiment faire une différence.

Autisme Ontario vous propose une conversation avec Christie Welch, Ph.D., dont les recherches portent sur le thème de l'épuisement, l'inertie, l’effondrement et le repli autistiques (EIER). De nombreuses personnes autistes signalent que l’EIER a un impact sur leur quotidien, et aimeraient que cet enjeu soit mieux compris. Cet entretien en direct offrira des conseils d’ordre stratégique aux parents, aux adultes autistes et aux professionnel×le×s qui interviennent auprès des personnes autistes dans divers contextes, comme la maison, l'école et le travail.

Au programme :  

• Les découvertes issues des plus récentes recherches sur l’EIER, selon le point de vue des individus autistes eux-mêmes.
• Des stratégies pratiques pour reconnaître, prévenir et atténuer l'EIER.
• Des scénarios de questions-réponses et des exemples portant sur des cas concrets (soumettez vos questions lors de votre inscription).
• Un nouveau cadre axé sur les points de vue et les priorités des personnes autistes.

Les webinaires de notre série emblématique sont disponibles à la demande. Inscrivez-vous pour recevoir votre lien d’accès!

Pour vous inscrire : https://bit.ly/3K2O8wW

Notre conférencière : Christie Welch, Ph.D., ergothérapeute.

Mme Christie Welch, Ph.D., est ergothérapeute et professeure adjointe au département des sciences du travail et d'ergothérapie de l'Université de Toronto. Ses recherches visent à acquérir une meilleure compréhension de l'autisme en tablant sur les connaissances et les perspectives des personnes autistes. Son principal thème de recherche est l'épuisement, l'inertie, l’effondrement et le repli autistiques (EIER [BIMS en anglais]). Le modèle d’EIER proposé par ses recherches offre aux parents, aux clinicien×ne×s et aux membres du personnel scolaire allistiques une nouvelle approche neuro-affirmative pour comprendre et soutenir les personnes autistes. Son équipe de recherche a conçu des outils de soutien à l’EIER en collaborant avec des enfants, des jeunes et des adultes autistes, et en s’appuyant sur leur perspective expérientielle pour mettre au point des aides personnalisables et utiles.

Consultez la collection d’anciens webinaires de notre série emblématique, que vous pouvez visionner ici. Restez informé.e, obtenez des conseils d'expert.e.s et explorez notre collection grandissante de sujets visant à vous aider, vous et votre famille.

Déclaration  : Les opinions exprimées dans ce webinaire sont celles de la (des) conférencière(s) ou du (des) conférencier(s) et ne reflètent pas nécessairement les points de vue d’Autisme Ontario. Prenez note qu’Autisme Ontario ne donne son appui à aucun produit, thérapie, traitement, stratégie, opinion, service ou individu en particulier. Nous appuyons cependant votre droit à l’information. À nos yeux, il est très important que vous fassiez vos propres recherches afin de prendre vous-même des décisions éclairées.

This event aired in January 2026 and is now available to watch on demand. Click here to access the recording.

Join Autism Ontario for a conversation with Dr. Isabelle Hénault, M.A., Ph.D., Psychologist and Sexologist, whose work focuses on emotion management, autistic burnout, and relationship well-being.

Many autistic individuals and their families report that challenges with emotions, mood, and energy have a major impact on daily life. Dr. Isabelle Hénault will join us virtually from Montreal for a strategy-focused interview, guiding autistic adults, parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting individuals across home, school, and workplace settings. 

What to Expect:

• Explore factors that contribute to mood disorders, meltdowns and autistic burnout.
• Evidence-informed strategies from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• A practical introduction to the Emotional Toolbox, CAT-KIT, and Energy Accounting, offering concrete methods to track, manage and balance emotional and energy demands.
• Real-world examples and Q&A, with opportunities to submit questions during registration.

This episode has been created for autistic individuals, caregivers and professionals working with the autistic population. Register to gain practical, neuroaffirming strategies to better support autistic teens and adults in navigating emotions, preventing burnout, and building healthier routines.

Autism Ontario's Signature Series webinars are available On-Demand. Register today to receive the link to watch on-demand.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ohFBV6

This episode is available in French. Register here: https://bit.ly/4iIrbwg

See our collection of past Signature Series episodes available On-Demand here. Stay informed, get expert insights, and explore our growing library of topics designed to support you and your family. 

Meet Our Speaker: Dr. Isabelle Hénault, Psychologist & Sexologist, Director of the Montreal Autism & Asperger’s Clinic

Dr Isabelle Hénault is a sexologist and psychologist from the University of Québec in Montréal, Canada.

Her practice and studies have focused on providing diagnosis, education and support to children, adolescents, adults, and couples living with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Hénault has developed a relationship and sex education program and works with individuals and groups to increase their understanding of sexuality, and conducts relationship counselling. She is presently collaborating on numerous international research initiatives involving socio-sexual education and interpersonal relationships. She worked for over 2 and a half years at Tony Attwood’s clinic in Australia.

Dr. Hénault is the author of Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through Adulthood, published by Jessica Kingsley Publisher, London (2005) and co-author of The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law (Attwood, Hénault & Dubin), published by Jessica Kingsley Publisher, London (2014). She also collaborated on the book, Working with Autistic Transgender and Non-Binary People (Kourti & coll, 2021) and published the book, The Female Profile of Autism (JKP.com 2025).

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