Personal experiences

It feels like I’ve come full circle

Nichole Conolly (She/They) Nichole is a writer and educator, originally from Caloundra, QLD. She has a Masters in Autism from the University of Wollongong and a Certificate IV in Education

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Sensory Bliss – Poem by Gowan Daisy Ditchburn

Gowan Daisy Ditchburn (they/them) shared the poem below for International Autistics Speaking Day. Gowan wrote "While often we discuss sensory overload, for very good reasons, I wanted to do something

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International Autisics Speaking Day 2021

If you have ever wondered about where this day began, blogger Fierce Autie has written a post describing the history of International Autistics Speaking Day. Read their blog post here:

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International Day of People With Disability 2021

In 2021, the theme for International Day of People With Disability is Fighting for Rights in the Post-COVID Era. ASAN-AUNZ Project Officer Tammy McGowan shares her thoughts on leadership in

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Personal Experiences – Cécile

Hello, i'm Cécile, 56 yers old. After a very big burnout, i had next year a diag, i'm autist and i didn't know before. I worked with autistic persons and

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Autistics Speaking Day 2021: A challenge for Academics

Leeanne Marshall Well, it is the 1st of November 2021. Hence, Autistics Speaking Day 2021. A day in which autistic people (and some allies) all over the world will be

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International Autistics Speaking Day

November 1st 2021 It is time to listen to Autistics Autism has had many 'awareness' days invented to try to draw attention to the needs of Autistic people. Some of

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