Speaker: Connor Kerns, PhD
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET
Format: Hybrid
Language: English
Location: Giant Steps Centre, 4400 Rue Molson, Montreal, Quebec H1Y 0A3
Audience: Giant Steps Staff and CanNRT Members
Varied Expressions of Anxiety in Autistic Children (and Why They Matter)
Join us for a presentation by Connor Kerns, PhD, who will discuss the challenges in detecting
anxiety in autistic individuals. This talk will highlight the importance of recognizing both
traditional and autism-related expressions of anxiety, emphasizing why understanding these
variations matter.
Speaker biography:
Connor Kerns, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and the Director of the
Anxiety Stress and Autism Program (ASAP) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Her research focuses on enhancing the functioning and well-being of autistic individuals by
improving our ability to detect, prevent, and treat anxiety and stress-related disorders in autistic
children. Dr. Kerns has received various funding awards and has presented her findings
internationally. She was recently honoured with the UBC Killam Research Prize and has
contributed to autism-related public policy in both the US and Canada.
Additional Information:
- Light refreshments will be served.
- A recording of the presentation will be made available for registrants.
Questions? Contact: cannrt@mcgill.ca
About CanNRT Research Forums: The Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research
Training (CanNRT) Platform’s Research Forums showcase the diverse work of CanNRT
members and promote collaboration and knowledge exchange within the neurodevelopmental
research community. The Distinguished Speakers Series features presentations from esteemed
international experts.
About the Giant Steps Living Lab Learning Series: The Giant Steps Living Lab Learning
Series provides professional development opportunities through expert guest speakers and
informal networking sessions for professionals from Giant Steps and the Transforming Autism
Care Consortium (TACC).
