Exploring stress, well-being, and inclusion with adolescents and adults: Stéphanie-M. Fecteau
Stéphanie-M. Fecteau, Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, studies stress, well-being, and social inclusion among autistic adolescents and adults, often through innovative and collaborative approaches such as animal-assisted interventions.
Understanding how early experiences shape the developing brain: Edward Ruthazer
Edward Ruthazer, James McGill Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, studies how brain circuits form and adapt, with the hope of better understanding pathways that influence neurodevelopmental differences.
Bridging lived experience and research: Co-design in practice with Mathieu Giroux
Mathieu Giroux, an autistic co-researcher and speaker, was drawn to research by a need to understand a disconnect: the difference between how he experiences autism and how it is defined in clinical and academic settings.
Redefining empathy: Noémie Cusson’s journey as an autistic researcher in neurodevelopment
From QART fellow to national co-design leader, Noémie Cusson is reshaping how autism research is conducted—with empathy, inclusivity, and purpose at its core.