awetism expo

Australia’s Biggest Autistic Youth Event

AWETISM 2020, our first virtual expo was a free event targeted at Autistic students both primary and secondary, who are aware of their Autism diagnosis. The Expo showcased the awe-inspiring talents of Autistic students (aged 9-20-years-old) by giving them a platform to present on their unique passions, theories and skills.

“I WOULDN’T OF BEEN ABLE TO DO MY SPEECH AT THE EXPO IF I HADN’T JOINED THIS PROGRAM”

– I CAN Mentee who thanked I CAN for being able to present at the Expo.

awetism 2020

50 I CAN TALKS – Presentations by Autistic students from all over Australia. 4 PANEL DISCUSSIONS with Featured Guests. 20 EXHIBITION BOOTHS from our supporters and partners. I CAN SHOWCASES of our regions to build our I CAN communities. INTEREST GROUP SESSIONS, QUIZZES, A SCAVENGER HUNT with PRIZES! ALL DAY live discussions and take-home resources.

GUEST SPEAKERS

THE HON JAMES MErLINO MP

VICTORIAN MINISTER FOR EDUCATION

STEVE SILBERMAN

AWARD WINNING WRITER – U.S.A

DR WENN LAWSON

PSYCHOLOGIST AND EXPERT ON AUTISM

YENN PURKIS

ADVOCATE, AUTHOR AND PRESENTER

DR EMMA GOODALL

AUTISTIC EDUCATION EXPERT

ANDREW BAIRD

ANZ – SPECTRUM PROGRAM

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS

FOR WORK PLACE PROFESSIONALS:

12:30pm – 1:30pm

I CAN WORKPLACE FORUM

Facilitator – I CAN Melbourne Regional Manager – Jenni Montgomery. I CAN Deputy CEO – Tiffany Mumford. I CAN Regional Manager Queensland – Bree Huggins. ANZ Spectrum Program – Andrew Baird. Live Q&A to follow

FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS:

3:40pm – 4:30pm

I CAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Facilitator – I CAN Founder and Chief Enabling Officer (CEO) Chris Varney. Autism Education Expert – Dr Emma Goodall. I CAN Regional Manager Goulburn Murray – Kate Andrews. I CAN Mentor – Lana Wheatfill. Live Q&A to follow

FOR PARENTS, CARERS & FAMILY MEMBERS:

6:10pm – 7:00pm

PARENT FORUM – FRESH START FOR 2021

I CAN Trainee Mentor – Jake Holland. I CAN Regional Manager South West – Kate Meade. I CAN Mentor – Kristie Murden. Autism Education Expert – Dr Emma Goodall. Live Q&A to follow.

FOR EVERYONE:

7:00PM – 7:50PM

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FORUM

I CAN Ambassador, Author & Autism Advocate – Tim Chan. Advocate, Author and Presenter – Yenn Purkis. Psychologist & Expert on Autism – Dr Wenn Lawson. Award Winning Writer – Steve Silberman (U.S.A) I CAN Founder and Chief Enabling Officer (CEO) Chris Varney. Live Q&A to follow.