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April 19 @ 10:00 AM – April 20 @ 8:00 PM
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Welcome to the International Virtual Autism Summit!
The International Autism Summit, a significant event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of autism. Our summit brings together experts, professionals, and autistic individuals to share knowledge, discuss best practices, and explore innovative solutions.
About The International Autism Summit 2024:
The International Autism Summit is a premier event that provides a unique platform for autism service providers, investors, and key stakeholders to come together. The summit aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and drive positive change in the field of autism services. With a focus on clinical outcomes, service delivery, and investment opportunities, the summit offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the global autism community.
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Meet Your Co-Hosts!
Special Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Autistic Women Emerging
Our mission is to facilitate activities that will reduce the suicide rate of Autistic women.
Superpower Radio Shos
Having little success finding fun books for her son, Nehemiah (Neo to his friends and family), it was only natural for Mia Dawson to ask her friend and mentor, Brenda Major to consider writing stories that Neo would enjoy.
The O’Kelley Lab
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Be Me
BeMe empowers Autistic individuals, their families, and care teams with the tools they need to thrive.
Genie Love Coaching
Genie uses her diverse experience to provide strategic advisement and neurodiversity consulting services to businesses and organizations
AutisticaPalooza
Welcome to Autistic Women Emerging (“AWE”), a 501(c)(3) public charity and event organizer for AutisticaPalooza and AutisticaPalooza Teen!
Meet Your Speakers and View Their Sessions!
April 19, 2024 – Day 1
10:15 AM EST – APril 19, 2024
“Bringing Autism To Center Stage with Love On The Spectrum Cast Member Devin Morrissey”
Devin Morrissey
USA
11:00 AM EST – APril 19, 2024
Light of Autism Kenya 2019/2020-YALI PWD CHAMPION, Nairobi Kenya Chapter Community influencer Enable Me Kenya
Sarah BosiBori
Kenya
11:40 AM EST – APril 19, 2024
TBA
Maria Anayat
Pakistan
12:10-12:20 AM EST – APril 19, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a snack and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
12:20 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Hope and Courage-Two Wonderful, But Difficult Friends
Presented by Florin Muller
Translator: Hanne Kloth
Germany
1:30 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Looking at Autism Like a Fruit Salad
Paul Isaacs
United Kingdom
2:10-2:40 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a quick meal and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
2:40 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Ableism experiences of a tenured professor
Dr. Adam Hazlett
USA
3:20 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Intersectional Autism and Suicide
Bridgette Hamstead
USA
4:00 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
The Power of Partnerships: Where do you sit?
Julia Pearce
USA
4:40 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
My Diagnosis at Age 61 and How it changed my Life
Leonard Cravens
USA
5:10-5:20 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a snack and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
5:20 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Hermits Have No Peer Pressure
Andrew Bennett
USA
6:00 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Specialized health insurance and care for people with extra challenges
Jimmy Clare
USA
6:30 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Becoming the Phoenix: building a thriving life after AuDHD burnout
Jennifer Alumbaugh
USA
7:00 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Inclusion
Michelle Vinokurov
USA
7:30 PM EST – APril 19, 2024
Becoming an Autistic Entrepreneur: Marketing & Building Connections to Build Your Own Business
Ron Sandison
USA
April 20, 2024 – Day 2
10:00 AM EST – APril 20, 2024
Long Covid in Neurodivergent, Autism Community
Nicole Le Blanc
USA
10:40 AM EST – APril 20, 2024
Autism and Intersectionality
Dr. Anila Khan
Pakistan
11:20 AM EST – APril 20, 2024
TBA
Ugnė Mikalajūnaitė
Lithuania
12:00 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Empowering Autism: The Crucial Role of Parents in Child Development
Dr. Alok Arora
India
12:50-1:20 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a snack and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
1:20 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
RiPE iDEAS™ An Intentional Framework for learner centric collaboration
Lisa J Richer
USA
1:50 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Driving & Traveling With Autism/Mike’s Mission
Mike DiMauro
USA
2:40 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Knowledge Can Turn Fear Into Understanding
Sara Bradford aka SJ Childs
USA
3:10 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a snack and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
3:20 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
A Canadian Autistic Playwright Using Theatre To Teach Other People About Autism
Matteo Esposito
Canada
4:00 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Preventing Autistic Burnout by Creating Neuro-affirming Environments
Larissa Minner
USA
4:40 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Planting SEEDS: Supporting Mental Health Outside of Therapy
Dr. Matt Zakreski
USA
5:20 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Transition and employment…
Maria Jacobo
Dominican Republic
5:50 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
Scheduled Break! Get up and stretch, grab a snack and we’ll see you back in 10 minutes
6:00 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
My Journey with Autism from Nonverbal to Raising a Family
Daniel Durany
USA
6:40 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
TBA
Christian Armstrong
USA
7:20 PM EST – APril 20, 2024
An Autistic Redemption
Sam Mitchell
USA