The Academy for Adults with Autism has put together a series of online talks and discussions under the theme of 'Navigating Autism and its Barriers'. Held during during World Autism Awareness Month 2021, they are aimed at parents, guardians and care givers of adults on the autism spectrum. The talks are free, though registration is required below. Details of the talks and registration are detailed below.

Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 18:00 (20-minute talk 10-minute Q & A) Communication, Reaching Through Autism and looking at the world through their perspective, How You Can Help with Deborah Stodel: Speech and Language Therapist BSc Log. (UCT) MS (Columbia University, USA) Speech and Language Therapist. HPCSA Reg. Specialising in autism

Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 18:00 (20-minute talk 10-minute Q & A) Behavioural Challenges in People with Autism and the Role of Medication with Dr Judy Bentley: Psychiatrist MMed(psych)(UCT), FCPsych(SA), MBChB(UCT), BSc(med)(UCT) HPCSA Reg. Specialising in autism.

Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 18:00 (20-minute talk 10-minute Q & A) Occupation, Structure, Routine and Environment with Rosemary Luger: Occupational Therapist BSc OT (UCT) M Human Rehab Studies (SU) HPCSA Reg.

Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 18:00 (30-minute Panel Discussion) Panel discussion answering submitted questions and concerns Submit questions here: https://forms.gle/5BnQFR8E5zJ78LHK8 with Deborah Stodel, Dr Judy Bentley, and Rosemary Luger

Talks are free of charge, but registration is necessary. Please register at the link provided by the 2nd of April. https://forms.gle/bCxBiTgHfbgKwXq39