Empowering Neurodivergence
Harnessing Strengths for Success
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 and professional experiences.
All ND individuals "deserve to live a life where their talents are recognized and their needs are met"
(Zener, 2019, p. 145)

We aim to inspire ND staff and students by showcasing successful ND role models and promoting positive neurodivergent identities, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Witnessing the success of others who share their neurotype can motivate ND people to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Both ND and neurotypical individuals will benefit from seeing these examples of ND success, helping to normalize neurodiversity, reduce stigma, and combat discrimination.
Vision Behind Our Speaker Series
This series aims to reach a wide audience, bridging gaps in perspectives on neurodiversity and fostering more nuanced and impactful research
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM MT
11:30 - 1:00 PM PT or 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET
Join us for an in person watch party!
Join us at our in-person gatherings to watch each speaker on a big screen at the University of Alberta, Wilfrid Laurier University and Queen's University

Attendees can connect with other community members, enjoy food, swag, and activities! We hope to foster a sense of community, and help build bridges between all the wonderful members of our community.

Peter Lougheed Hall City Room (5th Floor)
Questions about the UofA watch party? Email: aidanlab@ualberta.ca

Arts Building, Room 2C4
Questions about the WLU watch party? Email: cognisantlab@gmail.com

Mezzanine Classroom (B245), Duncan McArthur Hall
Questions the Queens' Watch Party? Email: jennifer.thompson@queensu.ca
Our Speakers (& dates)
We are so excited to announce these amazing speakers! Please check back frequently for updates on what amazing person joins us next!
Session 6: Haley & Nicholas Bennett
Monday, March 24, 2025 12:30pm
12:30pm - 2:00pm MST (doors open 12:00pm MST)
The Aims of the Speaker Series

Speaker Series Recordings
Join us for an in person watch party!
For each speaker, the AIDANLab and collaborators will be hosting in-person watch parties. Attendees can connect with other community members, enjoy food, prizes, and activities! We hope to foster a sense of community, and help build bridges between all the wonderful members of our community.
University of Alberta
Join us in Peter Lougheed Hall City Room (5th Floor), University of Alberta!
Wilfrid Laurier University
Join us in Arts Building, Room 2C4, Wilfrid Laurier University!
Queen's University
Join us in the Mezzanine Classroom (B245), Duncan McArthur Hall Queen’s University!
If you are interested in hosting a watch party at your own organization, please reach out to us via email.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Kule Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS), the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, and the Centre for Community Engagement and Social Change at Queen’s University and Wilfrid Laurier University for their generous support of our neurodivergent-led speaker series.