Edmonton Autism Research - EAR

Congrats to Kal Clintberg for being awarded a Canadian Graduate Student Scholarship for their research exploring the recognition of autism features in children!!

Congrats Kal! We are so proud of you!

Dr. Sacrey is presenting at Today!

*** Practical Tips Video: Amanda Montey ***

Presented at the 8th annual Practical Tips Event, Amanda will provide an overview of how the features of autism and ADHD intersect as well as some tips on how to thrive as an AuDHD’er!

Amanda Montey (they/them) is a Registered Psychologist who works with kids, teens, and adults who are, or suspect they are ADHD and/or Autistic. Within these populations, Amanda works extensively with folks from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, often helping clients to navigate the unique circumstances presented by the ways that sexuality, gender identity, and neurotype can interact.

Lori Sacrey Amanda Montey - Thriving with ADHD and Autism

*** Practical Tips Video: Madison and Jordan Fankhanel ***

Jordan is a 25 year old autistic young adult living in the Edmonton area, the place he has called home since he was born. Jordan is a speaker, an athlete, a dog lover, a movie lover, and he could name any dinosaur ever known to man. His favourite dinosaur is a Stegosaurus! Jordan lives with his parents, and his dog, Pearl!

Jordan grew up with a younger sister, who is not autistic. This created a very unique dynamic, one that is not talked about very often.

Madison is a 23-year old young adult living in Edmonton, Alberta. She is a research coordinator at the Autism Research Centre in Edmonton and is Jordan’s younger sister! In her free time, Maddie loves to knit, make art, read, and above all else, hang out with her dog, George Fruit Bat Jones. Maddie is also an avid mental health advocate, as someone who struggles with her own mental illnesses. And if anyone was wondering, yes Pearl and George are best friends.

Lori Sacrey Sibling Experience - Madison and Jordan Fankhanel

*** Practical Tips Video: Dr. Brea Chouinard ***

Dr. Brea Chouinard is a dedicated researcher and licensed speech-language pathologist committed to advancing autism research through a neurodiversity-affirming and social justice framework. With over two decades of clinical and academic experience, she has championed a shift from a traditional deficit model to a strengths-based, equitable approach.

Lori Sacrey Neuroaffirming Research - Dr. Brea Chouinard

*** Practical Tips Video: Dr. Martin Munz ***

Dr. Martin Munz presents on his lab's research at the 8th Annual Practical Tips day

The research goal of the Munz lab is to address questions of how neuronal circuits form, how they function, and how neurodevelopmental conditions impact the development and function of brain circuits.

Martin has been interested in the development and function of neuronal circuits since he has been a PhD student.

Lori Sacrey Genes in Autism linked to Brain Development - Dr. Martin Munz

*** Practical Tips Video: Dr. Sandeep Gupta ***

Dr. Sandeep Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Alberta and a member of the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI).

He leads the Gupta Lab, which models human neural development and neuro-developmental conditions, including autism, using stem cell–derived spinal cord and brain organoids.

Lori Sacrey Early Neural Development in Autism - Dr. Sandeep Gupta

**Practical Tips Video - Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum ***

Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum provides an update on activities taking place at the Autism Research Centre at the 8th Annual Practical Tips Event

Lonnie Zwaigenbaum is a developmental pediatrician and clinician-scientist. He is the director of the Autism Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Alberta

Lori Sacrey ARC Update 2026 - Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum

*** Our Practical Tips Videos are Here ***

Dr. Sacrey presents on the multilayered reality of autism at the 8th annual practical tips event
This presentation will describe the multi-layered experience of autistic individuals, exploring the differences between the diagnostic criteria and the lived experience

Lori Sacrey has a PhD in Neuroscience and is a Research Associate at the University of Alberta, where she works with autistic individuals and their families. Lori is also a registered psychologist in the province of Alberta, where she provides counselling to neurodivergent teens and adults.

Lori Sacrey 1 like. "Autism : Multilayered Reality by Dr. Lori Sacrey"

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