30.07.2024
Autism in Schools Conference
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dear guests,
We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Autism in Schools Conference, proudly hosted by the Autism Teaching Institute in collaboration with Western Autistic School. Educators in Victorian schools are warmly welcomed to this opportunity to connect, learn, and share knowledge. Attendees will learn from insights of international experts, educators, academics, students, and the autistic community about current best practice in schools.
Join us as we work to further our knowledge of inclusive education, and create classrooms where all learners thrive
Adele Field and Sam Hindes
Agenda
Speakers
Dr. Damien Milton
British Sociologist and Social Psychologist
Tim Chan
Autism Advocate & Author
Dr. Vicki Bitsika
Professor in Biomedical Science, Brain Behaviour Research Group, School of Science & Technology, University of New England
Dr. Karen Glasby
Special and Inclusive Education Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
Julie Anne Grasso
Autism mum, Author, and Children’s Librarian.
Johanna McIntyre
Leading Teacher - Transitions, Western Autistic School
Fiona Whelan
Allied Health Team Leader/Speech Pathologist - Western Autistic School
Shadia Hancock
Founder of Autism Actually
Sam Hindes
ATI Director
Dr. Mandira Hiremath
Paediatrician - Western Health
Adele Field
Principal - Western Autistic School
James Barger
Principal - Seaholme Primary School
Jacinta Porter
Learning Specialist - Inclusive Practice - Western Autistic School
Leah McClelland
Assistant Principal - Seaholme Primary School
Dr. Matthew Harris
Chief Research Officer & Co-Founder of Next Level Collaboration
Jess Rowlings
CEO and Co-founder of Next Level Collaboration
Sophie Gibbon
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader - Western Autistic School
Blayne Wallis
Principal - Newport Gardens Primary School
Jodie Moore
Mental Health and Wellbeing - Newport Gardens Primary School
Venue
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Level 1