This is my Autism
The question “What is autism” has concerned everybody who has come across an autistic person. Researchers have been trying to answer this affirmatively, for many decades now. But these descriptions are based on external observations and many a time; do not completely match the lived experiences of Autistic people. Yet, we seldom have public discussions about autism from the point of view of an Autistic person. To celebrate autism awareness month in April 2021, we are organising: This is my autism: a one of its kind conference in India. It will feature only Autistic presenters, who will educate us about how autism looks like from the inside. We hope that these stories and ideas will lead us to better understand Autism and support our loved ones who are Autistic. This conference is available for free to all who want to participate. We will be advertising for businesses run by Autistic people. Through this, we hope to support and encourage Autistic people’s ideas, talents and livelihood without charging them for advertising. However, we are incurring expenses to organise this event. Therefore, we encourage you to donate as per your financial ability. The following topics may not be appropriate to the theme and vision of the conference, and therefore will not be encouraged.
1. Many of our presenters have no prior experience in giving presentations to the audience. All we want is to give them a platform to voice their opinions.
About the Conference
Prices
Profile of Presenter
SUBMISSIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CLOSED
Inappropriate Topics
Timelines
Date
Event
6th March 2021
Abstract submissions open
22nd March 2021
Last date to submit abstract
29th March 2021
Submitters informed of acceptance or non-acceptance of abstract
5th April 2021
Roster or schedule of presentations published
10th, 11th, 17th and 24th April 2021
Practice or mock for the presenters
18th April 2021 (4pm to 7pm)
Day 1 of conference
25th April 2021 (4pm to 7pm)
Day 2 of conference
Please note the following
2. We request you to accept our presenters if they are unable to follow the social norms of self presentation and encourage our presenters to not feel embarassed when they stim, forget and ask for help.Schedule for Day 1: 18th April 2021
Session number
Title
Time
Presenter
Type
Session 1
Introduction
4 PM – 4.05 PM
Rakshita
Session 2
I Was a Magic Candle Too
4.05 PM – 4.15 PM
Devrupa Rakshit
Poetry
Session 3
Autism and Romantic Relationships
4.15 PM – 4.25 PM
Pranav Sethi
Talk
Session 4
Invisible
4.35 PM – 4.45 PM
Sushmita Ganguly
Talk
Session 5
Autism and Addiction: A discussion
4.45 PM – 5 PM
David Gray-Hammond
Interview
Session 6
Q&A
5 PM – 5.15 PM
Session 7
Autism and the power of self reconciliation
5.15 PM – 5.25 PM
Anand Balasubramanian
Talk
Session 8
This is My Autism: My Autism through pictorial representations
5.25 PM – 5.35 PM
Janak Doctor-Gregory
Art Talk
Session 9
Making sense of autism: Monotropism and the mind as an interest system
5.35 PM – 5.50 PM
Fergus Murray
Talk
Session 10
Q&A
5.50 PM – 6.05 PM
Session 11
Music, Emotional Regulation, and Connection
6.05 PM – 6.15 PM
Spandna
Music
Session 12
Thinking through Art : A journey of my relationship with art
6.15 PM – 6.25 PM
Ritika Gupta
Art
Session 13
I am a self-advocate. How can I help you?
6.25 PM – 6.40 PM
Chris Beedt
Q&A
Session 14
Q&A
6.40 PM – 6.55 PM
Session 15
conclusion
6.55 PM – 7.00 PM
Schedule for Day 2: 25th April 2021
Session number
title
time
presenter
type
Session 16
introduction
4 PM – 4.05 PM
Session 17
Journey to the cosmos
4.05 PM – 4.15 PM
Aranya Chakrabarti
musical performance
Session 18
Prose on Life
4.15 PM – 4.25 PM
Laura Murray
prose
Session 19
I am not rude.
4.25 PM – 4.35 PM
Sofia Akbar
talk
Session 20
My Life in Photos
4.35 PM – 4.40 PM
Kabir Kumtha
photo display
Session 21
I and my Autism
4.40 PM – 4.45 PM
Tarun Verma
poster
Session 22
Hide and Seek
4.45 PM – 4.55 PM
Mel Duncan
talk
Session 23
Using avaz
4.55 PM – 5 PM
Varun
interview
Session 24
Q&A
5 PM – 5.15 PM
Session 25
How I learnt I was autistic at 28
5.15 PM – 5.25 PM
Rupalim Hazarika
talk
Session 26
MY AUTISM IS LIKE…..
5.25 PM – 5.35 PM
Drishaan Grover
talk
Session 27
Sense in rhythm
5.35 PM – 5.50 PM
Ashwin Shekhar
musical performance
Session 28
Q&A
5.50 PM – 6.05 PM
Session 29
The Hidden Autistic Workforce
6.05 PM – 6.15 PM
Laura McConnell
talk
Session 30
Healthy Autistic Boundaries
6.15 PM – 6.30 PM
Moriah Williams
talk
Session 31
The Sensory of Self Advocacy
6.30 PM – 6.45 PM
Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez
talk
Session 32
Q&A
6.45 PM – 7.05 PM
Session 33
conclusion
7.00 PM – 7.05 PM
