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.
The following is a selection of some of my recent work.
Guest Lectures & Courses I Have Taught
Recent 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 5250, MSW Graduate Research Seminar, York University, Toronto, ON. Social Work Doctoral Research on Race and Disability.
Recent Courses I Have Taught:
- Foundations of Social Work Research, School of Social Work, York University
- Diversity Building, Resilience, Health and Well-Being, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, 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
- 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
- Hope, Resilience, and Recovery, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Ethics in Community Mental Health, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Health Psychology, Bachelor of Mental Health and Addictions, Seneca College
- Psychosocial Health, Mental Health Intervention Certification, Seneca College
Invited Talks & Workshop Facilitations
Abdulle, S. (2026, February). “Neurodivergence” – Amplifying Black Youths’ Perspectives. Invited talk: EveryMIND Mental Health Services, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Abdulle, S. (2026, February). “Celebrating Black Neurodivergent Minds”. Invited Talk: Black History Month Lunch & Learn, Surrey Place, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Abdulle, S. (2025, November). Keynote Address, Provincial Preschool Autism Service, Learning Days Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Understanding the Importance of Intersectionality in Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches.”
Abdulle, S. (2025, November). Workshop, Provincial Preschool Autism Service, Learning Days Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Diagnostic Disparities for Racialized and/or Minoritized Neurodivergent Children.”
Abdulle, S. (2025, October). Race, Disability, and Community: Neurodivergent Peer Networks. Invited talk: UTSC Neurodivergent Faculty, Staff, and Librarian Peer Network, University of
Toronto.
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.
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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My Contact Info:
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