Free Online Learning Series: Autism in Girls & Women – Session 2
Overview
In January 2026, the Neurodivergent Working Group, a collaboration of various organizations across British Columbia, hosted two free online learning sessions focused on neurodivergent-affirming care for autistic girls and women.
These sessions were designed to support educators, mental health professionals, and community members in deepening their understanding of autism as it presents in girls and women, and in fostering environments that affirm neurodivergent identities.
This page provides a brief overview of the workshops, along with access to the session recording and presentation slides.
This recorded session explores the lived experiences of Autistic girls and women, highlighting the diverse ways autism can present across genders.
Led by Kenzie Curby and Izabelle Stevens, Autistic self-advocates, this conversation centres on lived experience, neurodivergent voices, and practical insights to support more informed, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Viewers will gain insight into:
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Demand-avoidant profiles
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Co-occurring mental health needs
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How autism may present differently in girls and women
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The importance of neurodiversity-affirming approaches
This video is relevant for professionals, families, caregivers, and community members seeking to deepen their understanding of autism and better support Autistic girls and women.
Presenters
Kenzie Curby & Izabelle Stevens
Autistic self-advocates
About the Series
This session is part of the Free Online Learning Series: Autism in Girls & Women, hosted by the Neurodivergent Working Group. The series centres neurodivergent-affirming care and elevates lived experience to inform inclusive and respectful support practices.
Workshop Recording
📺 Session Recording
