Invitation from the Chair On behalf of the Autism Association of Western Australia, I extend a warm invitation to you to take part in the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2011 (APAC 2011), from the 8th to the 10th September.   This important international conference is co-hosted by the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders Preparation for the Asia Pacific Autism Conference is well underway with registrations  to date from every State in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Belgium, Japan, Germany, New Zealand and Vietnam.   Eminent leading international Speakers have been confirmed for the Conference (click on Conference Speakers), promising an exciting and stimulating program that will offer insight from current research into future directions in the field of Autism;   as well as give practical guidance for the “here and now” to practitioners from professions such as teaching, psychology, speech pathology, health professionals, disability support services, and service management.

Come and be inspired.  Join us for an exciting three days of learning from leaders in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Network with colleagues from across the globe.  Learn and share how we can all make a difference to ‘create and inspire the future’ for people with Autism.

We look forward to seeing you at APAC 2011 for what will be a memorable and rewarding experience.

Joan McKenna Kerr
Conference Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc); and Director, Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Why You Should Attend

• Hear from leading experts presenting the latest international research and developments in the field of Autism.
• Learn practical approaches to supporting people with ASD.
• Network with professional colleagues from across the globe.
• Learn and share how we can make a difference to “create and inspire the future” for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Who Should Attend

• Education and teaching professionals,
• Psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other allied occupations
• Academics and students.
• Health Professionals, including paediatricians, psychiatrists and general practitioners
• Chief Executive Officers, directors and senior managers who provide services to children and adults with Autism.
• Family and carers of people with Autism.