September 2023 eQuality Learning Session:
Intersecting Identities: Neuro and Gender Diversity
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
12:00 - 1:30 PM PST
Cost to Attend: $10*
*If registration cost is a barrier to participation, anyone is welcome to submit a fee waiver form, linked below.
CCYJ's eQuality Project is excited to announce the next installment of its 2023 eQuality Learning Sessions!
These virtual sessions are intended to be a deeper dive into issues and/or considerations facing LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. All youth-serving professionals/care providers are welcome to attend.
Intersecting Identities: Neuro and Gender Diversity
Amy Cannava (she/her/hers)
Neurodiverse persons, particularly those on the autism spectrum, are more likely to be gender diverse than their neurotypical peers. While science has yet to discover why these intersections occur so frequently, it is surmised that neurodiverse persons are less cognizant of or susceptible to societal pressures and gender norms (National LGBT Health Education Center, 2020). This workshop will provide an overview of the intersection between gender and neurodiversity as well as findings of current research, with a focus on actionable steps attendees can take to support this population.
About Amy:
Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSP, is in her 22nd year of practice as a school psychologist and the recipient of the 2019 and 2023National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) Presidential Award. For the last decade she has specialized in LGBTQIA+ youth, and is a recognized and frequently requested speaker at local and national conferences. She has authored book chapters for NASP on LGBTQIA+ youth, and worked with The Trevor Project, GLSEN, Gender Spectrum, HRC, PBS Frontline, HBO, and Project Thrive. A former Crisis Counselor for The Trevor Project, Amy remains inspired by the youth she serves who motivate her to continue bettering the world.
Learn More about the eQuality Project
For information regarding registration, please contact
Karyssa Gonzalez at kgonzalez@ccyj.org