 I think it's essential that we start rethinking family, that we start rethinking our connections to each other.” 

"Twin Studies" won the Alberta Book of the Year Award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta.In an interview with Quentin Mills-Fenn of "Prairie books Now", Maillard explained that his book explores ”the impact of traumatic experiences,” and that he firmly believes that “[p]hysicians and therapists who work with children and adolescents are telling us that a gender-affirming point of view from parents and, if possible, from the surrounding culture, makes for healthy and happy kids.