Autism & Christianity | A Discussion of Religion on the Spectrum

Name: Autism & Christianity | A Discussion of Religion on the Spectrum
Start: 2025-10-07T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-07T20:00:00-04:00
Location: University of Ottawa Faculty of Law

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

University of Ottawa Faculty of Law | Ottawa, ON

Join us for a discussion at uOttawa, facilitated by student leaders and guided by neurodivergency researcher Jon Machnee.
Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM
Arrival & Dinner

Info: Drop in and grab some dinner—and stay for discussion as we share a meal!

🕑: 05:45 PM
Jon's Personal Story
Host: Jon Machnee

Info: Jon shares his personal story of Christianity on the spectrum, followed by an encouragement of other neurodivergent Christians, and an opportunity for group discussion.

🕑: 07:00 PM
What Should Neurotypicals Know?
Host: Jon Machnee

Info: Jon shares about what neurotypical Christians should know about neurodivergence and autism, especially related to faith. First he will share about his research before answering in a panel interview with a Chaplain and an autistic student leader.

🕑: 08:00 PM
Farewell!

Info: This event will finish at 8:00 PM, but you are welcome to leave whenever you need to.