Master's student, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Emily Coombs is a queer autistic researcher under Dr. Meredith Maroney, studying the intersection of autism and LGBTQ+ identity, the experiences of autistic women and lesbian mental health. EC also is affiliated with the University of Alberta and the University of Victoria, where they study autistic adults' experiences with higher education and autonomy.
Research Interests: Intersectionality of Autism & LGBTQ+ identities, Autistic gender expressions, Indigenous-autistic lived experiences, Autistic ventures with higher education, Femme & Queer Theory, Lesbian sense of community
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