Autism: The Diagnosis, The History, and The Confusion, 16 October | Event in Parry Sound | AllEvents

Autism: The Diagnosis, The History, and The Confusion

Parry Sound Public Library

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Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

1 hour

29 Mary Street, Parry Sound, ON, Canada, Ontario P2A 1E3

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Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm (EDT)

29 Mary Street, Ontario P2A 1E3

29 Mary St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1E3, Canada

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Autism: The Diagnosis, The History, and The Confusion
Sound Youth Counselling Linda Rankin, Ed D. (Cand), MA, BSW, RSW, ECE

The history of Autism diagnosis has led to significant confusion and misunderstanding. Let’s bust some myths!
JOIN US online through Zoom in-person at the Parry Sound Public Library (29 Mary St.)
registration is required
please note the space is not wheelchair accessible

Autism: The diagnosis, the history, and the confusion
proudly presented in partnership with the Parry Sound Public Library
Understanding the history of Autism is a valuable tool for professionals, educators, parents and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this complex and evolving diagnosis. It can provide a foundation for better supporting autistic individuals.

We’ll talk about how we can foster a more inclusive and understanding society, to ensure that individuals with autism have the opportunity to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents to the world.

October 16, 7-8pm online (Zoom) or in-person at the Parry Sound Public Library
Register at https://www.soundyouthcounselling.ca/fall-registration-autism

Presented by Linda Rankin, Ed D. (Cand), MA, BSW, RSW, ECE
In her 40+ years of experience, Linda has held a variety of senior management roles, community development responsibilities, postsecondary teaching positions and mental health clinical leadership positions.

Highlights of her career include her time with the North Bay Regional Health Centre, where she was the Coordinator responsible for decentralization of children’s psychiatric beds for the four Northeastern Ontario hospitals. While there, she also developed a set of Core Competencies for training staff working in the Mental Health and Addiction programs.

Currently, Linda is working with Magnetawan First Nation, developing a Staff Wellness Strategy.


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Autism: The Diagnosis, The History, and The Confusion, 16 October | Event in Parry Sound | AllEvents
Autism: The Diagnosis, The History, and The Confusion
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm