RESOURCES
You can preview our series of seven webinars with accompanying tip sheets produced by Autistic young adults in our team – covering topics such as navigating young adult life; Autism and common co-occuring conditions like ADHD, anxiety and dyslexia; identifying as Autistic and LGBTIQA+; developing advocacy skills and more. We are so grateful to the Department of Health and Human Services (Vic) for valuing Autistic voices and helping us deliver these insights to Autistic young people. We value your feedback. Click on this link to fill out a short EVALUATION FORM. Thank you for feedback and support.
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I CAN EDUCATION RESOURCES
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THE NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS’ GUIDE TO STARTING HIGH SCHOOL
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NEURODIVERGENT STUDENT SCRIPT BOOK
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BECOMING A CHAMPION FOR YOUR NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS
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UNDERSTANDING THE EXPERIENCES OF NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ON INCLUSION IN YOUR SCHOOL
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WORK AVOIDANCE COGNITIVE OVERLOAD
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WORK AVOIDANCE PRIMARY STUDENTS
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WORK AVOIDANCE SECONDARY STUDENTS
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WORK AVOIDANCE WHEN WRITING
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TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL WEBINAR
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Explore these collections when you’re looking for a more focused resource destination, rather than individual resources.
Talking about autism
Autistic-led guidance for respectful, strengths-based conversations about Autism, identity and language.
View Talking About Autism CollectionAutistic LGBTQIA+
Resources and lived-experience insights for Autistic people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and the adults in their lives.
View Autistic LGBTQIA+ CollectionI CAN Education resources
School resources for neurodivergent students, teachers, inclusion leaders and education communities.
Visit I CAN EducationWebinars and tip sheets
Seven webinars with accompanying tip sheets produced by Autistic young adults in our team.
Browse Webinars and Tip SheetsI CAN® REPORTS
I CAN turns Autistic-led employment, mentoring and training insights into evidence-based reports and policy advice.
View I CAN ReportsI CAN POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Our Policy Review Schedule is monitored by the Board who review policies drafted by the Senior Management team.
View I CAN Policies and ProceduresINDIVIDUAL RESOURCES
How to Access I CAN Programs
We are very proud to be a national leader in providing Autistic-led mentoring (school-based and online) to Autistic young people in Australia, providing meaningful insights through our speakers and Autistic-informed professional development workshops. Here is a brief overview of our cornerstone programs and how families and schools can access them.
WEBINAR – I CAN CEO/Founder Chris Varney and three I CAN Mentors; Sam Rose, Caitlin Downie Kempson & James Cifuentes – provide details about four key Autistic-led services which we provide and how families and schools can access these programs in Australia.
Navigating High School #1: Tips for Parents and Carers of Autistic Students
Starting high school and navigating that journey is a major milestone which can be challenging for both the Autistic student and their family. The below tips (not exhaustive) reflect input from a team of Autistic young adults, along with Autistic and non-Autistic parents and teachers of Autistic high school students.
WEBINAR – Featuring I CAN Network CEO Chris Varney and his Mum Lisa Anderson. This webinar is the first of a series of seven videos to deliver insights for Autistic young people navigating high school.
Navigating High School #2: Tips for Autistic Students from Autistic Adults
Starting high school and navigating that journey is a major milestone which can be challenging for both the Autistic student and their family. These below tips reflect input from a team of Autistic young adults, along with Autistic and non-Autistic parents and teachers of Autistic high school students.
WEBINAR – Navigating high school. Authentic, heartfelt advice from four I CAN mentors – Patrick, Kyal, Caitlin and Jarod, who all graduated within the past few years.
LGBTIQA+ & Autistic Tips From Young Adults
It is not uncommon for Autistics to also identify as LGBTIQA+. Young adult members of our I CAN team who have this lived experience offer their support and resources for young people who are forming their own identities and advice for the adults in their lives. Read our Tip Sheet or watch the Webinar discussion below.
WEBINAR – Hear from I CAN Autistic and LGBTIQA+ team members; Sam, Christian and Shadia who offer authentic advice for like minded teens and young adults.
Staying Connected with Passions & People
Tip sheet support for staying connected with passions and people, drawn from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Managing Overwhelm
Tip sheet support for managing overwhelm, drawn from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Getting Things Done: Tips for Our Younger Autistic Peers
Tips for our younger Autistic peers about getting things done, from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Executive Functioning & Anxiety: Insights & Tips for Adults Who Support Autistic Young People
Insights and tips for adults who support Autistic young people with executive functioning and anxiety, from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Autism & Co-occurring Conditions: Insights & Tips from Autistic Young Adults
Insights and tips from Autistic young adults about Autism and common co-occurring conditions like ADHD, anxiety and dyslexia.
Navigating Young Adult Life: Tips & Insights from Autistic Young Adults
Tips and insights from Autistic young adults about navigating young adult life.
Nurturing Self-Esteem & Pride in Autistic Young People
Support for nurturing self-esteem and pride in Autistic young people, from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Always Remember / Important Reminders & Resources for Our Younger Autistic Peers
Important reminders and resources for our younger Autistic peers, from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Enabling Autistic Students Online: Tips for Teachers
Tips for teachers supporting Autistic students online, from the existing online resources tip sheet collection.
Talking About Autism collection
Autistic-led resources for talking about Autism, identity, strengths and language.
Autistic LGBTQIA+ collection
Collection of support and resources for Autistic people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and the adults in their lives.
THANK YOU
We are so grateful to the Department of Health and Human Services (Vic) for valuing Autistic voices and helping us deliver these insights to Autistic young people. We value your feedback. Click on this link to fill out a short EVALUATION FORM. Thank you for feedback and support.
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