Autism Association of WA 2026 Annual Report

Creating and Inspiring the Future Together

Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025

Quality of Life, Employment and Community Living; and Health, Wellbeing and Complex Needs, designed to offer delegates invaluable insights from a diverse lineup of international speakers, including those with lived experience. APAC 2025 brought together a community with a shared purpose:

During November 2025, the Autism Association hosted one of the largest Asia Pacific Autism Conferences (APAC 2025) held to date. The three-day event welcomed over 1,500 delegates from over 30 countries as well as remote regions of Australia; bringing together academics, medical professionals,

researchers, educators, community leaders, government policy makers, NGOs, Autistic individuals and their families. The program featured more than 200 presentations across four conference themes: Children, Adolescents and Education; Individual, Family and Community Leadership; Adults,

to work together to build a more connected, affirming, and equitable future for Autistic people, their families, and communities. The event created a space for diverse perspectives, sharing new research, challenging assumptions, and ensuring Autistic voices are heard.

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