The ADHD and Autistic minds conference

Yellow Ladybugs present the ADHD and Autistic Minds Conference, featuring autistic girls, women, gender diverse individuals and allies. 

Presenters will share stories, insights and information regarding how to best support neurodivergent students. Topics will cover understanding the brain, executive functioning and how best to support a positive self-image for neurodivergent young people. The following themes will be discussed:

• Understanding the ADHD/Autistic mind, how different parts of the brain work - impulse control/working memory
• Neuro affirming ways to support students with executive functioning differences
• Supporting a positive identity and improving self-esteem
• What your students and children want you to know - from a neurodivergent individuals’ perspective
• Supporting authentic social connections
• 13 robust panel discussions featuring a diverse range of neurodivergent individuals and professionals
• Over 12 individual presentations which will captivate, challenge and inspire
• And much much more…

This is an autistic-led conference – with the majority of the speakers being neurodivergent/autistic. It will feature a hybrid mix of live-streamed and pre-recorded presentations you can watch in the comfort of your own home, with an option to also attend day 3 in Melbourne. 

Note:  A number of AAPi members will be speaking at this conference.