The Autism Advantage

The Autism Advantage
Webinar Recordings - Recorded in October 2019
CPD Competency - Diversity and Inclusion

This session is on understanding and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum into meaningful employment.

This webinar presented by Specialisterne’s Steph Carayannis provides an in-depth understanding of autism as well as highlighting some of the unique strengths and talents that autistic individuals possess and how these skills can be transferred into employment. Additionally, this webinar also defines potential challenges that may arise when working with autistic individuals as well as strategies and tips for working together.

Also, find out more about Specialisterne and the employment and pre-employment programs and hear about the impact of the programs on each autistic individual’s lives.

Presenter Biography

Steph Carayannis joined Specialisterne Australia in February 2018. Her passion for working with individuals on the spectrum started in 2013 when she began volunteer work providing early intervention therapy to children recently diagnosed with autism. Following this, she went on to work with children in clinics, schools and homes by providing early intervention therapy as well as developing and implementing transition and behaviour support plans.

Steph holds a Bachelor of Psychology Studies from Victoria University, Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services-Counselling) from Swinburne University and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology from Monash University. In addition, Steph is trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis as well as the Early Start Denver Model.

Steph is committed to increasing employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum by working with employers to increase their understanding of autism as well as illustrating the amazing strengths and skills that each individual possesses. She is dedicated to create inclusive, transparent and accommodating workplace environments that are in line with the interests and needs of each individual.
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