Autism Symposium: Thriving Together...Community, Supports, and Stories
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Date: September 27, 2025
In-Person Location: Capital Hotel, St. John’s
Video recordings now available below!
Presented by Mindful Solutions in partnership with Kim French & Associates and ASNL
About:
Mindful Solutions Non Profit Corporation along with the NL Autism Society and Kim French & Associates are happy to bring an Autism Symposium to Newfoundland and Labrador September 27th. Our organizations share a collective goal to improve access to programs, services, and treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders in our province. In keeping with this goal, the symposium will provide information to autistic individuals and their families about supports and services available in our province. This event will be available both in-person and online with continued access to the recordings after the event.
Registration
Registration is closed as this event has already taken place, but check out the recorded sessions below and be sure to stay tuned for next year!
Contact Us
Questions? Email mindfulsolutionsnonprofit@gmail.com
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2025 Recorded Presentations:
Demystifying Autistic Language Development: What you need to know about Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
Kim French, R.S-LP, Katelyn Mayo, R.S-LP, and Carolyn, Rideout, R.S-LP
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Avalon Employment Program and Services Overview
Megan Marshall, Employment Facilitator, and Ashley Harris, Employment Facilitator
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Special Olympics NL
The Disability Tax Credit and Beyond
Independent Living For Autistic Adults
ASNL Programs and Supports
Easter Seals NL: What Easter Seals Offers
Communication is More Than Requesting: How AAC Devices Support Connection
Carolyn, Rideout, R.S-LP, Kim French, R.S-LP, and Katelyn Mayo, R.S-LP
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NLHS Supports and Services
Bright Haven: Play, Explore, Belong
Planning with Purpose: Estate Strategies which Respect Individual Support Needs
Nicole Green-Mitchell​, McInnes Cooper Law Firm
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Panel Discussion: Autistic adults speak of their lived experiences
Lauda Choir Performance
Panel Moderator: Lisa Pinhorn
Panelists: Bree Rossiter, Adam Davit, Stephanie Kennedy, and Katelyn Mayo
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Choir: Lauda, Neurodiverse Youth Choir
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Thank you to all our sponsors!
Audio/Visual sponsored in part by Eastern Audio Ltd.
