Jessica Baraskewich is a PhD Candidate in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary where her research focuses on mental health in autistic youth. Under the supervision of Dr. Carly McMorris, her dissertation project is examining body image and eating concerns in teens with and without autism.
She has extensive clinical experience working with autistic children and youth, helping them to address a variety of needs (e.g., mental health, behavioural, social). Her interest in policy related to autism spectrum disorder stems from her clinical and research work with autistic children and their families.
“Through my interactions with individuals and families in assessment, intervention, and research settings, I have begun to understand the complexities and challenges of accessing services, navigating care, and how provincial and federal policies impact the day-to-day lives of families.”
