Another Planet Autism and Neurodiversity Conference
Event Information
About this Event
This conference is for all who are interested in autistic perspectives on local and global issues.
Speakers are 100% Autistic or Neuro-Divergent.
There will be a mixture of speakers and workshops.
Themes include:
Gender, Sexuality and Equality
· Autism and Women - gendered imbalance of autism diagnosis and justice for autistic women and girls
· Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and gay conversion therapy - a comparison
· Neuro-discrimination, racism, homophobia and intersectional barriers to equality
Addressing Systemic Discrimination
· The Workplace - changing the game for autistic people through social enterprise and innovation
· Autism, injustice and criminalisation
Autism, Global Campaigns and Leadership
· Climate Change - learning from Greta Thunberg and #AspiePower
· Politics, social media and neuro-diverse community building
Conference details
WHEN: (Day 1) Friday 3rd April 2020, 9am-4pm
(Day 2) Saturday 4th April 2020, 9am - 4pm
WHERE: Guildford Town Hall, 97 - 99 James Street, Guildford, Western Australia
COST: $35 Early Bird, $70 Standard.
Note: 20 free tickets are available for autistic people
Please email kat.johns13@gmail.com to request a free ticket.
Proceeds go to local projects for social justice via Transition Town Guildford