Autism and Mental Health in Adulthood: Alexis Beauchamp-Châtel
Alexis Beauchamp-Châtel studies ways to improve mental health care for autistic adults and people with intellectual disabilities, drawing on clinical experience to support their quality of life and social inclusion.
Tara Flanagan: Supporting people to shape their own lives
Tara Flanagan’s work lies at the intersection of developmental psychology, inclusive education and social policy, with a focus on self-determination, adulthood and,quality of life for the neurodivergent community.
Vincent L. on building research through kindness, curiosity, and connection
After several years of speaking about his lived experience, Vincent L. hopes to help researchers, clinicians, and autistic people learn from one another through partnership, trust, and open conversation.
Exploring the brain’s internal compass with Adrien Peyrache
Adrien Peyrache’s work seeks to build connections among behaviour, genetics, and patterns of brain activity to better understand how neural circuits shape the many ways individuals perceive, navigate, and experience the world.
Malena Argumedes Charles: Supporting neurodivergent people in the places they live, learn, and grow
By working alongside families, educators, practitioners, and community partners, Malena Argumedes Charles develops practical, evidence-informed approaches that help autistic and neurodivergent people thrive in everyday settings.
Baudouin Forgeot d’Arc: Reducing the Gap Between Knowledge and Care
Child psychiatrist and researcher Baudouin Forgeot d’Arc reflects on collaboration, learning health systems, and reducing the gap between research and practice to improve care for autistic people, youth, families, and care environments.
Lili Plourde on Advancing Autism Advocacy and Representation in Quebec
Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Lili Plourde reflects on the evolution of autism advocacy in Québec, the work that remains, and the importance of centering lived and living experience in research, healthcare, and policy.
Thomas Renne: Genetics, Data, and Open Science in Neurodevelopmental Research
Bioinformatics PhD student and TACC Trainee Co-Lead, Thomas Renne discusses genetics, open science, and how network engagement informs his approach to neurodevelopmental research.
Turning Care into Insight: Anna Katalifos
With a perspective shaped by lived experience and developmental science, Anna Katalifos focuses on how research can better inform real-world supports, environments, and shared decision-making with neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Seiun Thomas Henderson: Living Lab Leadership
With decades of experience in education and innovation, Seiun Thomas Henderson works alongside autistic people, families, and practitioners to ensure research is grounded in lived experience and translates into meaningful, tangible outcomes for the communities it serves.