Presents:
From Diagnosis to OAM – A Personal Autism Journey - Bendigo
This is our flagship extended presentation:-
From Diagnosis to OAM – A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective
Presented by:
Daniel Giles OAM - Autism Self-Advocate and Public Speaker & Daryl Giles - Providing a Parent’s Perspective.
Daniel and Daryl will discuss Daniel’s journey from diagnosis to present day giving an insight from Daniel’s personal perspective of living day-to-day as a person on the Autism Spectrum.
Topics explored include diagnosis, school journey, independent living, employment and strategies used to achieve the best outcomes.
There will also be an opportunity for questions.
From Diagnosis to OAM – A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective
Presented by:
Daniel Giles OAM - Autism Self-Advocate and Public Speaker & Daryl Giles - Providing a Parent’s Perspective.
Daniel and Daryl will discuss Daniel’s journey from diagnosis to present day giving an insight from Daniel’s personal perspective of living day-to-day as a person on the Autism Spectrum.
Topics explored include diagnosis, school journey, independent living, employment and strategies used to achieve the best outcomes.
There will also be an opportunity for questions.
THURSDAY 29th May 2025 - Two sessions to choose from: 11:00 am or 6:30pm (doors open 30 minutes earleir).
SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: LEASH PURCELL - Leash is Daniel’s sister who presents the valuable siblings insight into how they see their sibling who is Autistic from the aspects of home life, attending the same school and the challenges that presents for a sibling as well as from her perspective as a qualified educator (Masters Degree) who sees both the educators and the families understanding of the journey.
(*please note that the siblings perspective will be a prerecorded presentation)
Professional Development - Purchasers of 'Professional Tickets' will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance for 3 hours of Professional Development. For Educators, this CPD meets the Australian Professional Standard for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 6.4.2
Our Presentation runs for approx 3 hours including question time.
Meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase from the venue. Meals and can be delivered to your table during our presentation.
Special Guest Exhibitors:
- Different Journeys
- Others TBA
Invoicing for Ticket Purchases: If you require an invoice for your ticket purchase because of your school/workplace procedures or you are an NDIS Participant, please send us your ticketing order via email to admin@speakinginsights.com.au. We will then issue an invoice to you.
NDIS participants tickets may be payable from your NDIS Plan if you are self managed or plan managed. Speak to your plan manager or supprt coordinator to check if this is possible. The event may qualify as parent training or capacity building.
Location
The Bendigo Club
22 Park Street, Bendigo Vic 3550
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