Kirstin Kot
Positions
Neurodiversity Support Advisor
Student Experience and Support, Student Accessibility Services
Contact information
Web presence
Phone number
office: 403-210-6019
Location
Office: MSC452
Background
Credentials
Registered Social Worker, Alberta College of Social Workers, 2015
Inclusion & Accessibility Training, Rick Hansen Foundation, 2025
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, University of Calgary, 2018
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Centre for Suicide Prevention , 2023
Educational Background
BSW Social Work , University of Calgary, 2012
MSW Social Work, University of Calgary, 2013
Biography
Kirstin holds an MSW from the University of Calgary and is a Neurodiversity Support Advisor at Student Accessibility Services.
Kirstin identifies as neurodivergent, and is passionate about supporting communities and students through a social lens of neurodiversity. In 2021, she developed and implemented the University's first neurodiversity programming in Student Wellness Services. This led to the creation of the University's Sensory-friendly Lounge (MSC 450), one-on-one mental health support for self-identifying neurodivergent students, student peer support, and community outreach and education. Since then programming has evolved and the Neurodiversity Support Office was created.
The Neurodiversity Support Office offers neuro-affirming educational supports to students. Neurodiversity Student Advising sessions are guided learning opportunities for students to: understand neurodivergence, increase self-awareness, improve wellbeing, and skills building.
In her spare time you may find Kirstin attending local festivals or attempting to start a new hobby.
Awards
- Team Award - Most Effective Team in Student Services, Alberta Services for Student Conference (ASSC). 2024
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