ABOUT AU-SOME
Autism Canada is proud to present this year's annual Au-Some Conference on October 26, 2024 from 10 AM - 3 PM EDT, during Autism Acceptance Month. The Au-Some Conference is the only Canadian conference in which all of the presentations are created and delivered by neurodivergent individuals, sharing their lived experiences and enriching the lives of everyone in attendance.
It is a day for people to learn about the diversity of the Autism Spectrum and where, together, we will create an inclusive environment for sharing successes and for creating acceptance for those on the spectrum, caregivers
and communities.
Now in its 8th year, the Au-Some Conference is a free, national conference presented virtually to allow us to bring it to hundreds of people in every region of Canada.
Our Presenters
Paige Layle
Topic: Finding Community Through Late Diagnosis
Paige Layle is a autistic influencer, known for her authentic and engaging advocacy for inclusion. As a published author, her book, But Everyone Feels This Way: How An Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life, fosters empathy and understanding.
A charismatic public speaker and a dynamic presence online, Paige uses her YouTube and TikTok platforms to educate, entertain, and connect with followers, dispelling myths and sharing insights on her experiences on the Autism Spectrum.
Daniel Jones
Topic: Overcoming Autism and ADHD Inertia
Daniel M. Jones (The Aspie World) is an international best selling author of Autism For Adults / video influencer with an award winning YouTube channel called The Aspie World. The channel is dedicated to Autism awareness and understanding from an autistic person's point of view.
Daniel has a diagnosis of Autism, OCD, ADHD and Dyslexia and uses his influence to help educate people about autism using his skills of video and social media influence.
Rob Gorski
Topic: Hosting the Au-Some Conference and Speaking on Navigating Parenthood
Rob is the founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC, a platform devoted to educating, validating, and supporting parents of children on the Autism Spectrum and other disabilities.
Through his blog and podcast, Rob shares his family's story, offering real-life perspectives that resonate with other parents facing similar challenges. His mission is to educate the public about autism, support families, and foster a community where people feel understood and less isolated.
Gemma Gray
Topic: Raising Autistic Girls to Thrive
Gemma Gray is founder of Colouring Outside The Lines, a peer-to-peer network specifically created for parents and carers of autistic girls. Set up when awaiting her own daughter’s diagnosis, the group provides immediate support, understanding and advice from over 6,500 global members. The group is autism positive, welcoming of autistic input and run by a volunteer admin team of neurodivergent and neurotypical parents.
Gemma is late-diagnosed autistic and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Britini D'Angelo
Topic: Britini's Journey on Big Brother and Beyond
Britini D’Angelo (27) is a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher, Content Creator, 5th Degree Black Belt and 6-Time World Champion in the Chuck Norris System Karate, and previous houseguest on Big Brother Season 23 (CBS), where she was Juror #1 and cast a vote for the winner of the season.
During the historic season 23 finale of Big Brother, Britini revealed to her fellow houseguests and to America that she has Autism. By doing this, her goal was to bring about increased acceptance to the Autism community, and ultimately to stop multiple stigmas associated with Autism that are prevalent in society.
Our Sponsors
Interested in Sponsoring Au-Some?
Join us in empowering neurodivergent voices by sponsoring the Au-Some Conference. Your sponsorship will help us create an inclusive platform for individuals to share their unique experiences, foster understanding, and promote advocacy within the community.
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Explore our sponsorship opportunities today!