Filmed at ACT’s 14th Annual Focus on Research Conference – April 4, 2018
This panel presentation and discussion provides a rare opportunity to better understand the perspective of autistic mothers who also have children with autism. These three mothers were each diagnosed as adults, after their children were diagnosed.
This presentation is introduced and moderated by Dr. Grace Iarocci, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab at Simon Fraser University. In addition, Julia Rose, a Child and Youth with Diverse Needs consultant, explains some of the resources available to families bringing up children with autism in British Columbia.
About the Panelists
Part 1: Introduction by Dr. Grace Iarocci
Part 2: Jennifer Branston
Part 3: Kristy Tremblay
Part 4: Pam Palmer
Part 5: Julia Rose
Part 6: Question & Answer period
- 01:30 – 03:39 : What can social and peer groups for children with autism do to help parents with autism enjoy those groups?
- 03:40 – 04:55: As a mother, have you felt like you were treated differently because of your autism?
- 04:57 – 08:35: Did you find that your autistic characteristics came out more after having a child?
- 08:35 – 11:50 : Where did you seek ASD diagnosis for yourself and what did that process look like?