Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference Australia (NATCA) 2025 - ON DEMAND REGISTRATION

Understanding Neurodivergence in All Forms - Bridging Theory, Research, and Practice

ON DEMAND ACCESS FOR RECORDINGS AND ACCESS TO LOAPAC VIRTUAL EXPO FOR 6 MONTHS.

The Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference Australia was held on July 10th and 11th. This two day conference event expanded attendees understanding of Neurodivergence in all its forms, beyond just Autism and ADHD. The conference brought you world leading experts in the field of Neurodivergence and beyond, and included keynote and invited speaker sessions from International and National speakers, a research symposium, expert panel discussions on a range of different topics and a exhibition segment of the conference hosted by LOAPAC (The League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues).

The conference is organised and run by a dedicated team of neurodivergent professionals, academics and event organisers with a passion for learning, connection, and inclusion.

Keynote and Invited Speakers included:

Associative Professor Josephine Barbaro - Importance of Early Identification and Neuroaffirming Care
Sonny Jane Wise - Neurodiversity Movement - We’re all Neurodiverse
Dr Jamie Marich (USA) - Dissociation & Plurality as Neurodivergence
Katy Higgins Lee (US) - Understanding Giftedness and Twice Exceptionality: From Everyday Experiences to the therapy room
Yael Clark - Clinicians as Changemakers: Social Justice and the NDA Movement
Marie Camin - Barriers to Autistic Identification: Masking, Internalised Presentations and Clinician Related Factors
Sandhya Menon - Lateral Inclusion: Why Representation and Culture is Important
Monique Mitchelson - Understanding the Interplay of Neurodivergence and Physical Health Conditions:

There was also expert panel discussions on a range of topics including:

Complex Trauma, Identity and Intersectionality
Neurodiversity and Leadership
Eating, Body Image, and Society: Unpacking Assumptions and Affirming Practice
Paediatric Practice, Disability, & Learning Differences

There was also a research symposium as apart of the conference with recent research developments and projects that will be shared in line with the theme of understanding all forms of Neurodivergence.

Excitedly, LOAPAC also ran an in person and online LOAPAC exhibition where various different professionals and organisations had stalls showcasing their work, handouts, materials, resources, and opportunities for further learning in different areas. You will gain access to this with the recording.

ON DEMAND TICKET INCLUDES:

6 MONTHS ACCESS TO ALL CONTENT
Access to the LOAPAC exhibition VIRTUALLY ON OUR APP which showcases different resources, organisations, practices and more!

Contact us
Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at connect@ndaffirmingtherapyaus.org