Session 2A: Neurodiversity and Health
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
10:20 AM - 11:50 AM |
Auditorium |
Speaker
Professor Anthony Attwood
Adjunct Professor
Griffith University / Own Practice
How the health system’s understanding has changed over the years with regard to neurodiversity and how the health system and allied health professionals can best meet the current needs of neurodiverse adolescents and young adults (14-25 years)
10:20 AM - 11:00 AMBiography
Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He has his own private practice, is a director of Attwood & Garnet Events, and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. His book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 750,000 copies and has been translated into 27 languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, published in October 2006 has sold over 400,000 copies and has been translated into 19 languages, and is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome, otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1. He has several subsequent books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons Inc. and Guilford Press on anxiety and depression, relationships and sexuality, employment and general advice for autistic children and adults.
Simone Bursey
Founder
Bounce Back Co
Beyond the Diagnosis: adapting our responses to better provide care for Neurodivergent Young People
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBiography
Simone has 18 years of experience in the health and disability sectors, leading teams to support young people with significant intersectionality thrive in their own unique ways. As the founder of Bounce Back Co, she specialises in providing neurodiversity affirming therapies. She co-chairs key Queensland clinical networks, advancing inclusive healthcare for young people.
Miss Tori Clough
Youth Ambassador
Mater Hospital Brisbane
Accessing healthcare as a neurodiverse young person: tips for clinicians and health systems
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMBiography
Tori is a youth ambassador at the Mater Hospital Brisbane. She is neurodiverse and has Neuronal Intestinal Dysplasia aka Slow Transit Constipation. Tori is of First Nation descent of the Yorta Yorta mob. She brings her lived experience as a Young Adult with chronic illness being Indigenous and being neurodiverse.
Chair
Simon Denny
Director, Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane
Mater
Hannah Payne
AYA Consumer
Queensland Child and Youth Clinical Network, Qld Health