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The UN’s 2023 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) observance explores the contributions autistic people make to their families and communities, and – beyond that – globally. The third part of this year’s virtual WAAD event focuses on “Autistic perspectives on Neurodiversity at Work“. It features an all-autistic lineup of speakers and contributors and includes: a keynote address by Sir Nick Hine, a panel discussion and brief video contributions from around the world. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Work Charlotte VALEUR: Event moderator Video contributions from around the world Ed DUPREE (USA): Business, Data Analyst and Modeler Jaimi LEE (UK): Designer, Sir Robert McAlpine Anshar SERAPHIM (USA): High Stakes Negotiation Trainer Silvan RUTHENBERG (Germany): Institute of Neurodiversity Global; Exec Consultant and Coach Keynote Sir Nick HINE (UK): Retired Naval Officer Panel discussion: Neurodiversity at Work Moderator: André SKEPPLE (UK): Founder, FullSkektrum Ltd. Aniket KADAM (India): Engineer; Co-founder, Maureen TRAN (Canada): Social Media Manager Minna ABASSI (USA-Afghanistan): Co-founder, All Things Autie Athishaya BHIKSHU (South Africa): Therapist, Centre Of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE) Marie DJELA (UK): Speaker, trainer, social innovator ----------- With four moderated panel discussions, this year’s World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) observance explores the contributions autistic people from around the world make in their communities. Each panel discussion will specifically focus on the contributions autistic people make at home, at work, in the arts and in policymaking. The narrative around autism is gradually moving away from misconceptions of curing and converting autistic people to an inclusive approach focusing on accepting, supporting and involving autistic people, and embracing the concept of neurodiversity – the idea that people experience and interact with the world in many different ways and that there is no one “right“ way. These discussions shed light on how the transformation in the narrative around neurodiversity can continue to be furthered in order to overcome barriers, improve the lives of autistic people everywhere and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Full programme: Learn more: This virtual event was organized in close collaboration with the Institute of Neurodiversity (ION), an organization established and run by neurodivergent people for neurodivergent people and allies. ION is based in Switzerland and currently has a presence in 14 countries. ION is working to help create a world where neurodivergent individuals feel accepted, represented, included, empowered and heard. Together, let's transform the narrative around neurodiversity! #worldautismawarenessday Watch All Segments -------------------------------- Home: Autistic perspectives of Home, Life and Education (Part 1): Arts: Autistic talent in Music, Dance, Visual arts, Poetry (Part 2): Work: Autistic perspectives on Neurodiversity at Work (Part 3): Policy: Autistic perspectives on Policy and Advocacy (Part 4):
