9 - Dr. Melanie Penner: She Sits and She Thinks

Melanie Penner, MD FRCP(C), joins us to discuss imposter syndrome, the importance of good mentorship, her research and policy work to improve access to Autism services, the value of having hobbies, and so much more!

Dr. Melanie Penner is a developmental paediatrician at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and a clinician investigator at the autism research centre in the Bloorview Research Institute. She is the Bloorview Children’s Hospital Foundation Chair in Developmental Paediatrics. Dr. Penner works as a developmental paediatrician performing developmental assessments, diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder, and managing psychopharmacological treatment in children with complex behavioural challenges. Her research interests are in expanding and enhancing the care provided to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in the community.

Follow Dr. Melanie Penner on Twitter. Find out more about ECHO Autism at Holland Bloorview and read more about Dr. Penner's policy work here. 

This episode of Accidental Intellectual is produced by Bronwyn Lamond, Rachael Lyon, Harrison McNaughtan, Stephanie Morris, Lee Propp, and Ariana Simone. Our theme music is by Alexandra Willet and our branding by Maxwell McNaughtan.

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