WENN LAWSON, PHD

Dr. Wenn is an autistic researcher (PDAer), has 3 autistic offspring and 3 autistic granddaughters.  Wenn is also a lecturer, psychologist, advocate, and poet, sharing his experiences for almost 3 decades.  Wenn is published internationally, is an Associate Researcher with Curtin University (WA), and Macquarie University, NSW; Tutor Practitioner with Birmingham University (UK), a Board member for Autism in Adulthood, and the Australian Research Council, Ambassador for I CAN (Autistic Youth Advocacy) has a YouTube channel and home page.  In 2008 he won 4tth place as Victorian Australian of the Year, in 2017 he presented to the United Nations on matters of Autism and ageing & in 2021 he won the Lesley Hall, disability leadership lifetime achievement award.  Wenn is passionate about all things LGBTQIA+ and autism.  www.wennlawson.com.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Wenn Lawson maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Wenn Lawson is a member of the Australian Autism Research Council (ACRC). Although a registered certified psychologist with the British Psychological Society since 2012, Wenn is not registered to practice as a psychologist in Australia