Ami Tint

Dr. Ami Tint

PhD
Pronouns: she/her

Positions

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

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Background

Educational Background

B.A. Honours Psychology , McGill University ,

M.A. Clinical Developmental Psychology , York University ,

Ph.D. Clinical Developmental Psychology , York University ,

Post Doctoral Fellowship Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ,

Biography

Dr. Ami Tint is an Azrieli Accelerator Assistant Professor in Neurodiversity & Intersectionality in the Department of  Psychology. She completed her graduate training at York University, her pre-doctoral residency at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She then worked as a clinician scientist at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at CAMH.

Research

Areas of Research

Autism; Neurodevelopmental Conditions; Mental Health; Patient Engagement; Psychology

My research uses multiple methods to understand how to improve supports and services for and with people with neurodevelopmental conditions, with a particular focus on the mental health needs of Autistic girls and women. I study program development and evaluation with the aim of improving equitable access to care for neurodivergent people. I strive to achieve meaningful community partnerships and engage in coproduced research to inform clinical practice. 

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