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Autism Explained Summit 2020 21-25 Sept

Aitch

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Autism Explained Summit 2020 21-25 Sept

This was good last year 75% autistic speakers etc. Tickets currently free.

I just thought it might be of interest to somebody beside myself. I'm not officially connected with it but will be attending some of the sessions.

Note free sessions expire after 48hrs so make sure to view before they expire.

Day 1 - Common Co-occurring Conditions
Dyspraxia and Anxiety, Tim Chan.
Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation, Prof. Tony Attwood.
ADHD - more than just attention, Jessica McCabe.
Auditory Processing Difficulties, Ebony Birch-Hanger.

Day 2 - Autistic Women and Gender Differences
Late Diagnosis: What I wish I knew, Samantha Stein
Empowering Your Aspergirl, Artemisia Xene
Busting Gender Myths About Autism, Lucas Harrington, PsyD
Identity and Mental Health, Christa Holmans
Mid-Life and Up: Planning for the future, Barb Cook M.Aut., Dip. HSc.

Day 3 - Education and Employment
Social Inclusion: It's all about MATES, Randa Habelrih
Informing Educational Practice with Autistic Experience, Jaquelyn Fede PhD & Amy Laurent PhD, OTR/L
Finding a Job as an Autistic Person, Chris Bonnello
Advocating for yourself at work, Michael John Carley
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed.

Day 4 Understanding Autism
The Double Empathy Problem, Dr. Damian Milton
What is Neurodiversity, Judy Singer
Reframing Autism with Polyvagal Theory, Holly Bridges.
Interoception and Body Awareness, Dr. Emma Goodall
Uniquely Human: There is no such thing as Autistic Behaviour, Dr. Barry Prizant

Day 5 Supportive Approaches
Therapeutic Chickens: Animal Assisted Learning, Summer Farrelly
Assisting Communication - Techniques and Technology, Dr Rosemary Crossley.
The Importance Connection, Zack Siddeek
Building Shame Resilience in Children, Paul Micallef and Shannan Lea.

Session previews on youtube.
 
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