Dr. Margaret Gibson

Biography

Margaret F. (Meg) Gibson is an Associate Professor in Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Toronto, where she also completed her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.). Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, majoring in History and Science. Dr. Gibson's research interests are diverse, focusing on 2SLGBTQ communities, sexuality studies, disability studies, parenting, critical social work practice, and feminist research methods. She has a particular interest in the experiences of people with neurodiversity and how these intersect with various social services and healthcare frameworks. Dr. Gibson is currently involved in several research projects, including investigations into the perspectives of autistic individuals and the experiences of female students with ADHD-related accommodations in Ontario universities. She teaches courses on diversity, social work with families, disability societies, and queer/trans studies. Her recent publications include numerous journal articles and contributions to books that explore these critical topics. Dr. Gibson is also actively engaged in collaboration with various institutions and organizations to further her research and advocacy work.

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