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Dr. TC Waisman. I am an Indigenous Oceania, Black, South Asian, non-binary, AuDHD doctor researching at the crossroads of autism, UD, Indigeneity, intersectionality, higher ed, workplaces, disability justice & participatory research.
This short documentary follows Grant Bruno and his family and includes community perspectives on the realities Indigenous people face when it comes to autism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw_a...
The Gift of Being Different
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November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This short documentary follows Grant Bruno and his family and includes community perspectives on the realities Indigenous people face when it comes to autism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw_a...
This....Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy: Moving the Focus From Changing Individuals to Changing Systems of Power.
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SPSSI Journals
The neurodiversity movement challenges traditional deficit-oriented models of autism. However, inclusion efforts often prioritize individual attitudinal change over structural reform (e.g., policies ...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This....Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy: Moving the Focus From Changing Individuals to Changing Systems of Power.
spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Link to my keynote in Dublin Ireland for the Autism Europe Congress "Beacons in a Volatile World: How Research, Policy, and Practice Have Become Beacons". The official link will be posted by ASIAM Ireland soon. vimeo.com/user12426586...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Link to my keynote in Dublin Ireland for the Autism Europe Congress "Beacons in a Volatile World: How Research, Policy, and Practice Have Become Beacons". The official link will be posted by ASIAM Ireland soon. vimeo.com/user12426586...
Prequel article we published in February: Global Indigenous Perspectives on autism and autism research: Colonialism, cultural insights and ways forward. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
Global Indigenous perspectives on autism and autism research: Colonialism, cultural insights and ways forward - Grant Bruno, Anne Lindblom, Jon-Are Masternes, Jessica Tupou, TC Waisman, Samarra Toby, ...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Prequel article we published in February: Global Indigenous Perspectives on autism and autism research: Colonialism, cultural insights and ways forward. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
We just published "Decolonizing autism research: Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We just published "Decolonizing autism research: Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
See you in Dublin!
See you in Dublin! | Dr. TC (Teresia) Waisman EdD, M.A.
See you in Dublin!
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August 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM
See you in Dublin!
Excited to share that I just received my copy of Sandra Thom-Jones' latest book! A must-read for academics, individuals committed to academic-environments-for-all, and those in the Autistic community considering academia in their future. #NewBook #AcademicCommunity #AutisticAcademicCommunity
March 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Excited to share that I just received my copy of Sandra Thom-Jones' latest book! A must-read for academics, individuals committed to academic-environments-for-all, and those in the Autistic community considering academia in their future. #NewBook #AcademicCommunity #AutisticAcademicCommunity
Recently published...
Guidelines for the Creation of Accessible Consent Materials and Procedures: Lessons from Research with Autistic People and People with Intellectual Disability | Autism in Adulthood
Informed, voluntary, ongoing consent is a central tenet of ethical research. However, consent processes are prone to exclusionary practices and inaccessibility. Consent materials are often too long an...
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February 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Recently published...
Sensodyne’s Sensory Initiative is here! It starts with the documentary on Hulu called Sensory Overload & continues with full education & support for oral health providers in conjunction with the American Dental Association. I am 1 of 6 people on the AdvisoryCouncil. www.sensodyne.com/en-us/sensor...
Sensory Inclusion Initiative
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February 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sensodyne’s Sensory Initiative is here! It starts with the documentary on Hulu called Sensory Overload & continues with full education & support for oral health providers in conjunction with the American Dental Association. I am 1 of 6 people on the AdvisoryCouncil. www.sensodyne.com/en-us/sensor...
Wenn Lawson's latest book: Autism & being Monotropic: What medical & other practitioners need to know. link.springer.com/book/10.1007....
A culmination of years of research & listening to the experiences of autistic people.
A culmination of years of research & listening to the experiences of autistic people.
Autism and Being Monotropic
This book provides insights into the experiences of autistics with monotropic cognition, offering support and promoting neurodiversity awareness.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wenn Lawson's latest book: Autism & being Monotropic: What medical & other practitioners need to know. link.springer.com/book/10.1007....
A culmination of years of research & listening to the experiences of autistic people.
A culmination of years of research & listening to the experiences of autistic people.
One of the top downloaded research of 2024
“I Don't Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender | Autism in Adulthood
Background: The term “nonbinary” refers to all gender identities that are not exclusively male or female. Nonbinary identities are more common in autistic people than in nonautistic people. Yet resear...
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January 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
One of the top downloaded research of 2024
Our article is now part of an e-book called "Break the Stigma: Autism" by Frontiers in Psychiatry. Download it now or read the article on the link below.
Frontiers | Mindshift in autism: a call to professionals in research, clinical, and educational settings
Autistic people often have poor outcomes over the life course, including in health, education, employment, and community inclusion. Many professionals workin...
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December 17, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Our article is now part of an e-book called "Break the Stigma: Autism" by Frontiers in Psychiatry. Download it now or read the article on the link below.
Keynote in Seattle with Union board & leaders. Note interpreter boxes in the back. My slides were interpreted into Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish. Best participants and crew ever!
December 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Keynote in Seattle with Union board & leaders. Note interpreter boxes in the back. My slides were interpreted into Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish. Best participants and crew ever!
An awesome listen! Hear my friend and colleague Dr. Stephen Shore share his experiences being a non-speaking Autistic toddler to becoming a professor travelling the globe and inspiring others. You are amazing.
But the Trajectory Changed Again
Dr. Stephen Shore, an autistic advocate with decades of experience, shares his inspiring journey. From his childhood to adulthood, he discusses his challenges, triumphs, and the opportunities that aro...
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December 10, 2024 at 5:58 PM
An awesome listen! Hear my friend and colleague Dr. Stephen Shore share his experiences being a non-speaking Autistic toddler to becoming a professor travelling the globe and inspiring others. You are amazing.
An article from my keynote last month in Calgary Alberta.
UCalgary alum shares neuro-inclusive tips for success
Dr. TC Waisman revisits journey through graduate school and wisdom learned along the way
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December 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM
An article from my keynote last month in Calgary Alberta.
An excellent research article on Autistic perspectives of the neurodiversity movement and autism intervention.
Community views of neurodiversity, models of disability and autism intervention: Mixed methods reveal shared goals and key tensions - Patrick Dwyer, Ava N Gurba, Steven K Kapp, Elizabeth Kilgallon, Ly...
Controversies regarding the neurodiversity movement may be exacerbated by confusion over its meaning. For example, some suggest neurodiversity entails acceptanc...
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December 3, 2024 at 9:24 PM
An excellent research article on Autistic perspectives of the neurodiversity movement and autism intervention.
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All courses are free and shareable. The Introduction to Autism course is a free 20-minute asynchronous, interactive, micro-training. This course is for anyone who would like to learn more about aut…
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December 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Want to learn about autism? Here is a free online interactive 20 minute course you can take anytime.
Whistler is ready for Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Mawlid, New Year, Pride ski week etc. If you feel lost, go to Stinky’s and ask for Stinky. The locals will make sure you feel included.
November 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Whistler is ready for Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Mawlid, New Year, Pride ski week etc. If you feel lost, go to Stinky’s and ask for Stinky. The locals will make sure you feel included.
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How do autism charities prioritize support for the intimate lives of autistic people? Jay et al critically reviewed all publicly available local autism strategies in England and found a clear lack of of positive and proportionate representations of intimate lives. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
A Critical Analysis of How Local Autism Strategies Represent Autistic Adults’ Intimate Lives | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Intimate relationships are an important, yet ordinary, part of many people’s lives. However, autistic people experience greater challenges around sex and intimate relationships and more lo...
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November 23, 2024 at 12:16 AM
How do autism charities prioritize support for the intimate lives of autistic people? Jay et al critically reviewed all publicly available local autism strategies in England and found a clear lack of of positive and proportionate representations of intimate lives. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
My clack fan makes people happy…but don’t say you haven’t been warned. 😼
November 20, 2024 at 3:49 PM
My clack fan makes people happy…but don’t say you haven’t been warned. 😼
First post. I am an old #ActuallyAutistic autism researcher out here trying to keep up with my 87yo dad. 🤨
November 20, 2024 at 6:11 AM
First post. I am an old #ActuallyAutistic autism researcher out here trying to keep up with my 87yo dad. 🤨