09/05/2026
Meet 4 of our incredible Symposium 2026 speakers! 👇
Kaelynn Partlow
Autistic therapist, public speaker, content creator, and author of Life on the Bridge. Diagnosed with autism at age 10, Kaelynn is best known for her appearance on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, where she became a recognizable voice for autism advocacy. Through her social platforms, she reaches millions with a message of meaningful inclusion, practical strategies, and systemic change. Since 2015, she's played a key role at Project Hope Foundation leading therapy sessions, mentoring staff, and providing nationwide autism education.
📅 Thursday, Nov 12 @ 9:00–10:00AM
Maddy Dever (they/them)
A non-binary Autistic adult and parent of four Autistic young adults, Maddy advocates with provincial and federal governments for the inclusion of Autistic voices in policy decisions. President of Autistic Bridge Inc., Chair of Canada's National Autism Network, and originator of the NeuroTapestry framework, they've spoken at conferences across Canada and twice to the UN Human Rights Committee.
📅 Thursday, Nov 12 @ 1:30–3:00PM
Marty Lampkin, RSW
An award-winning Professor, Registered Social Worker, and Psychotherapist, Marty is a leading advocate on the intersection of Anti-Black Racism and Autism/neurodiversity. She founded the first Anti-Racism Black Cultural Awareness Group within a leading Toronto developmental disability agency and created Racism Affects Me Too, a program addressing Anti-Black Racism's impact on individuals with disabilities.
📅 Thursday, Nov 12 @ 10:30AM–12:00PM — Addressing Current Service Gaps for Neurodivergent Black African Caribbean Adults and Caregivers
Dr. Grant Bruno, PhD
Dr. Bruno is nêhiyaw (Plains Cree), a member of Samson Cree Nation, and an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. As both a researcher and parent to neurodivergent children, his work weaves Indigenous knowledge systems and Western frameworks to create culturally responsive, decolonized models of support for children and youth with neurodevelopmental differences.
📅 Friday, Nov 13 @ 3:00–4:30PM — Supporting Autism from an Indigenous Perspective
Join us November 12-13, 2026 in Toronto for two days of powerful sessions on advocacy, inclusion, and culturally grounded care.
Register today: https://buff.ly/UOy8CnQ