Ava Gurba (she/her)

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MS in Neuroscience, autism research | Autistic, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy | Anime lover, casual gamer | Part of Disabled in Higher Education | Social Media Editor for Autism In Adulthood | Twitter: @ava_nicole23

Unity in strength: cultivating harmony and camaraderie in partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues to enhance research. Visit the link in the tweet to register for our three sessions.
A flyer from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute offering free expert assistance for first-time applicants of Social Security Income (SSI) and Disability Insurance (SSDI), specifically targeting transitioned and late-diagnosed adults. The flyer advertises an online training session on June 17, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM US Eastern led by expert Dena Gassner, PhD, MSW. It outlines that attendees will learn strategies to improve approval chances, receive clarity on reporting forms and processes, build confidence in managing the application process, and gain insights from real-life experiences. Registration is available at bit.ly.SSI-Training, with a Zoom link provided upon signing up. Questions or need help with registration, Call (215) 571-3401 or email at sctl@drexel.edu. The bottom of the flyer features illustrations of diverse individuals seated in a row.
Flyer for the Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA) training program. The ISLEA training program is now enrolling. ISLEA is a training program designed to debunk common myths, explore recent scientific findings, and gain insight into the autistic lived experiences. ISLEA provides professionals and family members the skills they need to more effectively support autistic individuals. ISLEA participants will: 1) develop a deeper, more reflective and empathetic way of caring for autistic individuals; 2) learn ways to work more effectively with people across the autism spectrum; and 3) reduce stress and burnout through their enhanced understanding of autism. The program consists of 30 hours of online learning over 15 weeks, consisting of: a) 15 asynchronous (or learn on your own time) 60-to-90-minute sessions; b) 15 synchronous (or learn with the instructors and up to 15 other learners) 30-minute sessions; and c) a microcredential granted upon completion. Registration is now open until Monday February 24th at 5 pm with live-sessions starting Friday February 28th. Sessions run through June 13th, 2025. Registration into the course costs $975 per person. Group contract rates are also available. You can register for ISLEA at bit.ly/ISLEARegistration. You can learn about ISLEA and other training programs in detail at bit.ly/AJDAITrainingPrograms or email sctl@drexel.edu (sctl at drexel dot edu).
Multicolor dark blue, yellow, and white event flyer for the AJ Drexel Autism Institute’s 11th Annual Autism Public Health Lecture Series featuring Dora M. Raymaker, PhD. The lecture is titled "Leveraging the Power of Autistic Expertise and Systems Thinking in Employment Services Research. The lecture will be hosted virtually on Zoom on March 19th, 2024 at 3 to 5 pm Eastern. You can register at bit.ly/APHL24.
Photo of the Ben Franklin Statue at Drexel University