NMCN Presents: Autism Is Not One Profile: Understanding Visible and Hidden Support Needs in Healthcare
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:30 PM ET | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
The Northern Maternal Child Network (NMCN) is pleased to welcome Dr. Sean Bryan for the first session of our two-part Neurodivergent Pediatric Education Webinar Series. Intended for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers, this webinar will explore practical, neuroaffirming approaches to caring for autistic and other neurodivergent children across Northern Ontario healthcare settings.
Autism presents differently in every child, and support needs are not always immediately visible. This session will explore how healthcare providers can better recognize diverse support needs, understand behaviour as communication, and adapt their approaches to provide individualized, compassionate care.
Participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen partnerships with children and caregivers while reducing the risk of routine healthcare experiences becoming distressing or traumatic.
About the Speaker
Dr. Sean Bryan is a developmental paediatrician based in Sioux Lookout and an assistant professor at NOSM University. His practice serves children and families in remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. He brings experience helping clinicians adapt everyday care to better support neurodivergent children and their families.