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2021 Speakers

Our speakers are highly acclaimed in their field of knowledge and bring research-driven, evidence-based approaches to treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders. International speakers will present virutally while most Austalian-based speakers will be presenting in-person.

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Speakers

Professor Russell A. Barkley, PhD
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Professor Russell A. Barkley

Treatments for ADHD
Professor Fred Volkmar, M.D.
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Professor Fred Volkmar

The future of diagnostics in autism
Karen Young
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Karen Young

Anxiety disorders
Professor Amanda Richdale
Amanda Richdale

Professor Amanda Richdale

Sleep problems in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Robyn Papworth
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Robyn Papworth

Fundamental motor skills for school readiness
Nichole Conolly
Nichole Conolly

Nichole Conolly

Lived Experience
Steve Biddulph, AM
Steve Biddulph

Steve Biddulph

Opening address
Dr Judith Hudson, C.Psychol. AFBPsS. IAAPS. PhD. MEd.BA. Adv.Dip Ed (SEN). RSA Dip SpLD/Dyslexia
Dr Judith Hudson

Dr Judith Hudson

Living with dyslexia: nurturing strengths and developing capabilities
Jocelyn Seamer
Jocelyn Seamer

Jocelyn Seamer

Supporting struggling readers in the mainstream classroom/engaging children in literacy learning
Dr Vanessa Spiller & Sophie Harrington
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Dr Vanessa Spiller & Sophie Harrington

The Hidden Nature of FASD; supporting young people and families impacted
Alison Venter, B.Ed, M.Ed, M.C
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Alison Venter

Lived Experience - ADHD
Julia Ebert, BSpPath
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Julia Ebert

The interface between social communication and mental health
Dr Temple Grandin, BPsych. MVSC. PhD.
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Dr Temple Grandin

Conference Close - A message of hope