Anne (St.Louis) Gingras was diagnosed with Autism at age 41. Until then, she struggled with anxiety and organizational and sensory issues. Even as she progressed through her career as a special education teacher and Autism resource teacher, Anne wondered why she felt so different from her peers. Since her diagnosis, Anne has published two books in a series entitled The Old Man on the Bench (or What I learned from our Conversations when I Decided to Listen) and A Beautiful Day – and is also working on several writing projects. She currently works as a teacher in North Bay, Ontario. She was instrumental in developing and implementing the Snoezelen rooms in her area. Her qualifications include an Honours Bachelor in Arts from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Education from Laurentian University, a specialist qualification in Special Education, and numerous supplemental qualifications in the autism field. Anne is also a Holding Space practitioner, facilitator, and coach. In June 2019, she was conveyed an Honorary Doctorate of Education (honoris causa ) by Nipissing University, North Bay, ON. She has also been a member of the part-time faculty Instructor of Special Education courses at Nipissing University’s Schulich School of Education where she also mentors teacher candidates. Anne is currently a language and arts high school teacher and public speaker on various subjects. She can be contacted at annegingras@me.com.
Anne Danielle (St.Louis) Gingras est originaire de Sturgeon Falls, ON. Elle détient un Baccalauréat spécialisé en Arts – spécialisation Musique – de l’Université d’Ottawa ainsi qu’un Baccalauréat en Éducation de l’université Laurentienne. Anne enseigne les langues après avoir oeuvré comme enseignante-ressource au sein de la classe distincte de l’école secondaire catholique Algonquin. Elle est auteure, compositeure, et coach en croissance personnelle. En juin 2019, Nipissing University lui a conféré un doctorat honorifique en raison de son apport au domaine de l’éducation et de l’autisme dans la région et en province. Anne a fait partie du corps professoral à temps partiel de l’école des sciences de l’éducation de l’Université Nipissing où elle a pu axer ses expertises vers le domaine de l’enfance en difficulté. Elle agit aussi comme mentor auprès des futurs enseignants. Présentement, elle se concentre sur la rédaction de son premier livre en français. Elle est certifiée du programme de certification ‘Holding Space’ du Centre for Holding Space, Manitoba. Aussi autiste, elle revendique les droits de la communauté et offre des formations liées aux TSA.
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