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Shadia presented this topic at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) in Singapore in 2019. In this talk, they discuss how art, animals, and music have had a positive impact on their life, and how they can be beneficial supports and interests for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals.

In this talk, Shadia discusses the benefits and challenging aspects of being self-employed and engaging in entrepreneurship, skills learned through entrepreneurship, strategies for being a successful entrepreneur, and how others can support Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals in starting their own business.

In light of Autism Acceptance Month fast approaching, we have uploaded the talk that Shadia ran on Horses and Meditation at the I CAN Network AWEtism Expo in 2018. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/autismactually Website: https://www.autismactually.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismactuallyau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismActually Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autism_actually/ Tumblr: https://autism-actually.tumblr.com/ DISCLAIMER: We do not claim to be experts in Autism or related fields. All advice we give is based on our personal experiences. Not all the advice we present in these videos will work for all individuals, and we do not take responsibility for this.

Join us for the YouTube Premiere of Shadia Hancock’s webinar on Embracing a Positive Autistic Identity. Shadia (pronouns they/them) is the proud owner and founder of Autism Actually, a thriving mentoring and advocacy business. In this webinar, Shadia will explore what a positive Autistic identity looks like, and how parents can facilitate such a positive identity by acknowledging challenges and embracing strengths.

Excerpt from the Symposium on good mental health for autistic girls and women thanks to Yellow Ladybugs and the Victorian Government. Shadia was diagnosed at the age of 3 with autism and Anxiety at 14 years of age. Having recently completed year 12, Shadia's greatest passions are working with horses, spending time in nature, art, music, and writing. Shadia is one passionate ladybug!

On June 12 2018, Shadia spoke about Autism from a personal perspective and how to help students articulate themselves emotionally and socially to allow them to gain independence later on in life. To support us in making more videos like this, become a Patron at: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/autismactually More information at: Website: https://www.autismactually.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismactuallyau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismActually Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismactuallyau/ Tumblr: https://autism-actually.tumblr.com/ DISCLAIMER: We do not claim to be experts in Autism or related fields. All advice we give is based on our personal experiences. Not all the advice we present in these videos will work for all individuals, and we do not take responsibility for this.

Shadia spoke at a conference starring advocates Dr. Temple Grandin, Tim Sharp, and Judy Sharp. They emphasised the importance of Autistic advocates and a positive rethink on Autism and Neurodiversity. We hope you enjoy watching!