The Aspergers Victoria event on #LateDiagnosis is starting now. Volunteer Lucy will be tweeting from the AV account. The event hashtag is: #AVLateDiagnosis The speakers are: Jennifer Lowe Matthew Heale Raelene Dundon Steve Biddulph

Despite there being a lot of support, there is a long way to go to overcome stigma associated with Autism - Jennifer Lowe (Women's & Non-Binary Group Leader) #AVLateDiagnosis

Jennifer Lowe (Women's & Non-Binary Group Leader) recommends pre-ordering the book 'Growing in to Autism' by Sandra Thom-Jones as a resource for late diagnosis. #AVLateDiagnosis

"Self diagnosis and self-identification is absolutely valid." - Raelene Dundon (psychologist and author) #AVLateDiagnosis

Raelene Dundon (psychologist and author) described how the more they learned about autistic individuals the more they began to understand about themself. #AVLateDiagnosis

Adults who think they are neurodivergent should embrace their differences and explore their neurology. - Raelene Dundon (psychologist and author) #AVLateDiagnosis

"My diagnosis was empowering eventually, no doubt about it." @matty_heale - Young Adults Group Leader #AVLateDiagnosis

“A diagnosis of autism is not a handing down to someone that they have the plague for life. It’s the beginning of a journey.” @matty_heale - Young Adults Group Leader #AVLateDiagnosis

"A whole lot of things just suddenly made sense, ... suddenly the lights turned on" - Steve Biddulph (psychologist and author) on describing his late diagnosis in adulthood. #AVLateDiagnosis

Steve Biddulph (psychologist and author) discussed how self-acceptance and self-compassion came from having a diagnosis. #AVLateDiagnosis

Support needs to be individualised and tailored to your needs. It is important to seek a therapist who you feel safe with and who takes the time to understand you. - Raelene Dundon and Steve Biddulph on autistic people seeking support for trauma. #AVLateDiagnosis

Steve Biddulph (psychologist and author) recommends 'The Shaking Solution' as a relaxation strategy. treaustralia.com #AVLateDiagnosis

A great support is finding your tribe and people who understand you. #AVLateDiagnosis

*** THIS WEEK!! *** NeuroEmploy 2022: Neurodiversity in Employment Virtual 2 Day Conference Tickets from $35.00 Day 1 – Business & Entrepreneurship Day 2 – Individuals & Employees #NeuroEmploy2022 Yenn Purkis Xceptional Specialisterne_Aus neuroemploy.com/product/neuroe…

Day 2 of NeuroEmploy 2022 is kicking off with today's theme 'Individuals and Employees' featuring 𝗧 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲 🏳️‍🌈✊🧙‍♀️🖤 , Yenn Purkis, Will Wheeler, Berinda Karp & Tasmin Jowett from Aspergers Victoria. Join in the discussion via #NeuroEmploy2022 lnkd.in/gRxHRsix #neurodiversity

linkedin.com/posts/activity…

See you tonight!

Tips for a Calm Festive Season; Supporting Your Stress Donate here to support others struggling to find access to supports here: aspergersvic.org.au/donate

D&D for Home Schoolers & Distant Ed: this new Thursday lunchtime D&D group is due to start this Thursday and will run for the rest of Term 1, 12pm to 3pm online via Zoom. #schoolcant #schoolrefusal #homeschool #homeschooling

🌟 Calling Autistic Professionals!🌟 Are you a neurodivergent-autistic identifying adult who's in, seeking or been in the world of work? The AV Career Network is YOUR community. 🌐 Connect with like-minded ND professionals, share stories, and create a safe peerspace