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Join us for Autism Ontario’s next Signature Series webinar, designed for parents, caregivers, and family members of autistic people.  

In celebration of International Women's Day 2025, Stephanie Moeser will join Matt Ley to discuss how parents can help build self-advocacy skills in their daughters to make informed decisions. We will also have the opportunity to hear stories of success, challenges, and advice from two autistic women. 

This presentation will highlight building self-advocacy skills in girls and women; however, the messaging and strategies are applicable to all genders. 

Learning objectives: 

1. What self-advocacy is, and why it is an important skill to teach to our children.  
2. What parents need to think about when teaching self-advocacy skills to autistic people.  
3. The importance of context when building self-advocacy skills, with examples.  
4. Strategies for how parents and family members can support advocacy skills with their autistic loved one

This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical advice for supporting autistic individuals with complex needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and gain insights for your loved ones! 

Register here to watch this discussion On-Demand.

This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical advice for autistic individuals and their families. Professionals working with this population are welcome to attend. 

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Stephanie Moeser, (she/her), MSW, RSW 

Stephanie has a small private practice which primarily focuses on supporting autistic folks through a neurodivergent affirming lens. She specializes in supporting autistic students attending post-secondary education and autistic girls, women, trans and non-binary people providing mental health supports addressing areas of relationships, wellness, and issues related to managing mental health challenges such as anxiety and mood disorders.  

Over the years Stephanie has presented on the topic of wellness and self-care to parents/caregivers, people living with disabilities, mental health professionals and allied health professionals. She is passionate about the need to talk about feelings and to integrate active compassion into one life. 

Meet Our Moderator: Matt Ley  

 Matt Ley is the current President and co-founder of The Streaming Network. Starting his career in virtual events in 2007, Matt is an industry veteran who is passionate about helping customers stand out in their industry with compelling virtual events that people want to attend. The driving ambition for Matt is that virtual events are not a utility for information distribution but an opportunity for firms to create a competitive advantage. Matt is an accomplished moderator, dedicated to creating engaging, accessible virtual experiences that resonate with audiences and provide meaningful value.  

 

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