We had a fantastic time at the Curtin University and Telethon Kids Institute Open Day. The Autism West Youth Advisory Council did us proud presenting on their experiences to date with their projects! 😊

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Is Challenging the Way People Think About Autism 16 Year old Greta Thunberg is leading the way in global strikes on climate change and views here diagnosis of Autism as a gift rather than a hindrance. Full Article: buff.ly/2Fox5QP #autism

State Disability Plan Consultation Workshop The WA Government is developing a 10-year State Disability Plan, to build an inclusive community that supports and empowers people with disability. Follow the link for more information and registration: buff.ly/2U1AvCH

First Facebook community reporter hired in UK 'never thought' he would become journalist due to Asperger's “I cried when I was offered the job because it was my life’s ambition to become a journalist" Read the full article here: buff.ly/2FA7x4K #autism

Street Smart, Life Smart Workshop Series April 13th, 10am-2pm Join us for our next workshop session on moving towards independence! This event is for ages 16 and up, and is completely free! Want more info? Check out our flyer!

*********** Happening this Saturday, around Midday *********** The lovely Melinda DiSilvio and Gemma Davies are descending the QV1 to raise funds for Autism West this April. We commend their bravery, lack of vertigo and commitment. mycause.com.au/page/198445/au…

Telling My High School Class That I'm Autistic Is the Best Thing I've Ever Done "I was nine years old when I first learned about my autism diagnosis, and being unique like this was, for me, akin to being Harry Potter in the ordinary Muggle world" Article: buff.ly/2GqINLq

20 profoundly important things we learned from Winnie the Pooh "Almost everyone knows who the Winnie the Pooh is. But not everyone appreciates that this delightful bear is so much more than one of our children’s favourite characters. " Full Article: buff.ly/2UOb74g

My Autistic Friend Explains Autism: "Ryan is proud to be autistic and would choose to remain so if given the option. He just wishes others would be more accepting of his differences." Check out this video by Special Books by Special Kids on YouTube! 🎞️: buff.ly/2UNAHBx

Autism: 'We are extraordinary people capable of extraordinary things' "I remember my first day of nursery. It was terrifying and chaotic. Children screeching during playtime, toys flying everywhere. I was baffled, lost and confused." Read the Article: buff.ly/2VxVY6F

Autism in the workplace: A spectrum of hiring choices "With an estimated global population of 70 million on the autism spectrum - 80 percent of whom are unemployed or severely underemployed - the neurodiverse community is a huge pool to tap." Article: buff.ly/2WogeoF

Why People with Autism Die at a Much Younger Age "A study out of Sweden completed late last year revealed that people with autism died an average of 16 years earlier than those without the condition." Read the full article here: buff.ly/2PUbtRf

In search of truce in the autism wars "The fight between those who define autism as a medical condition and those who see it as a mere difference has reached vitriolic levels. Can the two sides come together to support all autistic people?" Article: buff.ly/2HbWHkN

Autism Research Priorities Consultation: Australian Autism Research Council Now is the time to have your say! Autism CRC Facebook: buff.ly/2QOBVw1

Three golden rules for supporting autistic pupils “Being autistic is not necessarily disabling,”...“Instead, it is a disadvantage. And is that disadvantage a result of being autistic, or is it a result of being in a certain environment?” buff.ly/2XY4Ocd

We are excited to welcome Andrew Whitehouse as a speaker at this year's Autism West Symposium! Andrew is the Professor at the Telethon Kids Institute, Professor at UWA and Chief Research Officer of the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism!

There are only two weeks left to jump in and join the conversation! Early bird ticketing prices for the annual Autism West Symposium close on the 7th of September. Tickets are available here: buff.ly/2TVpcsW #autismwestsymposium #autismwest

There are only 8 days left to jump in and join the conversation! Early bird ticketing prices for the annual Autism West Symposium close on the 7th of September and time is running out fast! Tickets are available here: buff.ly/2TVpcsW #autismwestsymposium #autismwest

There are 3 days left and time is running out fast! Early bird ticketing prices for the annual Autism West Symposium close on the 7th of September. Now is your last chance to secure your discounted Tickets! Tickets: buff.ly/2TVpcsW #autismwestsymposium #autismwest

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