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This is a Free event co-hosted by Melton Library and Living on the Spectrum

Event Description

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the strengths and talents of neurodivergent people.

In this special event, we’ll hear from guest speakers about their experiences with neurodiversity, and learn about some of the myths around neurological differences like Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions at the end of the session.

More about our guest speakers:

ANITA AHERNE
Anita is the neurodivergent Founder and CEO of Living on the Spectrum – Australia’s first national autism directory and neurodiversity hub. She is also the author of ‘Beyond Perspectives’. Anita specialises in providing support to neurodivergent families and their children.

PAUL MICALLEF
Since discovering his own autism in 2015, Paul has worked with countless autistic adults, parents, partners, and children as a mentor and coach. His online educational resources focus on teaching about autism ‘from the inside’, always relating information within the context of the personal experience of living with a neurological difference. His YouTube channel has over 385K subscribers globally.

DR SHAE WISSELL
Dr. Shae Wissell is an author, researcher, and internationally recognised advocate for adults with dyslexia and neurodivergence. A certified speech pathologist, she holds a Master of Public Health and Health Administration and a Doctor of Public Health. With extensive experience in health, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sectors, Shae directs re:think dyslexia and founded the chair of the Dear Dyslexic Foundation, leveraging her lived experience and diverse expertise to provide coaching, advocacy, and workforce solutions. She is also the host of the Dear Dyslexic and The Hobo CEO podcasts.

Our panel discussion will include guest speakers:

Facilitator – Anita Aherne from ‘Living on the Spectrum’
Paul Micallef from ‘Autism From The Inside’
Dr Shae Wissell, researcher, podcaster, author and founder of the Dear Dyslexic Foundation and James Loveday author and advocate