As an experienced educator and public speaker, I have had the opportunity to facilitate many speaking engagements including lectures, panels, invited talks, and podcast appearances.
Here is some of my most recent work.
Guest Lectures & Courses I Have Taught
Guest Lectures:
Abdulle, S. (2025). WSTC40, Gender and Disability, University of Toronto, Scarborough, ON. Black Neurodivergence, Identity, and Community: In Research and In Practice.
Abdulle, S. (2025). SOWK 5912, Transformative Approaches in Mental Health, York University, Toronto, ON. Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches as Transformative Social Work Practice.
Abdulle, S. (2024). SOWK 7040, Doctoral Seminar, York University, Toronto, ON. PhD Student Experiences re: Comprehensive Examinations.
Abdulle, S. (2024). SOWK 5250, MSW Graduate Research Seminar, York University, Toronto, ON. The Doctoral Research Process.
Abdulle, S. (2023). SOWK 3070, Foundations of Social Work Research, York University, Toronto, ON. Understanding Research on Black Neurodivergence.
Abdulle, S. (2021). SWRK 3340, Social Work with Children, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON. Social Work in Children’s Bereavement.
Courses I Have Taught:
- Foundations of Social Work Research, School of Social Work, York University
- Group Dynamics, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Diversity Building, Resilience, Health and Well-Being, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Psychosocial Health, Mental Health Intervention Certification, Seneca College
- Health and Community Psychology, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Crisis Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Understanding Addictions, Mental Health Intervention Certification, Seneca College
- Social Justice and Health, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Introduction to Mental Health, Mental Health Intervention Certification, Seneca College
- Addiction I, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Hope, Resilience, and Recovery, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
Invited Talks & Workshop Facilitations
Abdulle, S. (2025). Keynote Address, Provincial Preschool Autism Service, Learning Days Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Understanding the Importance of Intersectionality in Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches.”
Abdulle, S. (2024). High School Mental Health Day, Workshop Facilitator, Scarborough Public Schools, Toronto, ON.
Abdulle, S. (2022). St. Michael’s Hospital, Pediatrics Unit, Community Talk during Pediatrics Rounds, Toronto, ON, Understanding the Experiences of Black Neurodivergent Youth.
Abdulle, S. (2022). NCCEEP Non-Profit Organization, Youth Justice Life Skills Program, Windsor, ON. Workshop Series: “Black Youth Mental Health & Career Guidance“
Abdulle, S. (2022). Black Law Students’ Association Canada, Event Facilitator, Virtual. “Get it off your chest: Black law students’ sharing space event.”
Abdulle, S. (2021). Greater Essex County District School Board, Black Staff Equity Alliance, Guest Speaker, Windsor, ON. Anti-Black Racism, Islamophobia, and Student Mental Health.
Abdulle, S. (2021). University of Windsor, Lancer Leadership Conference and Workshop Series, Windsor, ON. Workshop Series: “Racialization and Equitable Leadership Development for Students”
Abdulle, S. (2021). Black Muslim Initiative Non-Profit Organization, Toronto, ON. Workshop Series: “On Black Youth Mental Health”
Abdulle, S. (2021). Therapeutic Learning Centre Inc., Staff Training, Workshop Facilitator, Windsor, ON. Training Series: “Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Context of Neurodiversity”
Abdulle, S. (2019). Keynote Address, Sister-to-Sister Organization, Windsor, ON. Annual Black Futures Community Event for Black Graduates.
Invited Panels
Abdulle, S. (2025). Celebrating Black Social Workers, Panelist, York University, Toronto, ON. Black History Month Panel and Event.
Abdulle, S. (2023). Master of Social Work Research Conference, York University, Toronto, ON. MSW PRP Research Conference: Panel Moderator.
Abdulle, S. (2022). Social Justice Series, Community Panel on Homelessness, Assumption University, Windsor, ON. Panel Discussion: “Critical Perspectives on Homelessness”
Abdulle, S. (2022). Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Panel, University of Windsor Law, Windsor, ON. Panel Discussion: “Black Professionals’ Perspectives on Mental Health“
Abdulle, S. (2021). Afro-Fest, Faculty and Staff Panel, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON. Panel Discussion: “On Student Mental Health“
Podcast Appearances
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