UNITING AUTISTIC WOMEN TO SAVE AUTISTIC WOMEN.
Welcome to Autistic Women Emerging ("AWE"), a 501(c)(3) public charity and event organizer for AutisticaPalooza and AutisticaPalooza Teen!
AUTISTIC WOMEN EMERGING IS CELEBRATING APRIL AS
"WE ARE AUTISTIC WOMEN, HEAR US ROAR!" MONTH
T I C K E T S O N S A L E N O W !
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WHAT IS AUTISTICAPALOOZA?
AutisticaPalooza is a family reunion for Autistic women and non-binary people (of course, trans women ARE women) - a 2 1/2 day celebration of our community, strength and resilience through our art and shared lived experiences.
WHAT MAKES AUTISTICAPALOOZA DIFFERENT FROM OTHER AUTISM CONFERENCES?
All but one of our session speakers are actually Autistic women or non-binary people!
WHERE DID THE IDEA FOR AUTISTICAPALOOZA COME FROM?
In February 2023, our founder, Nigel Rising, Esq., was diagnosed Autistic with ADHD at age 52. Post-diagnosis, she attended an Autism conference hoping to hear other Autistics talk about how she could improve the quality of her life. To her dismay, no Autistic women or non-binary people spoke or were even empaneled. As bad, there were no Autistic people from the LGBTQ community! So she decided to organize her own conference - one that truly represented the female cultural and age diversity of our Autistic community!
HOW DID AUTISTICAPALOOZA COME TOGETHER?
In November 2023, Nigel began searching the web and her bookshelves for actually Autistic authors who wrote on topics she and her Autistic sisters discuss in their support group every week. Then, she spent the holidays calling them. She told them that she wanted her sisters to leave AutisticaPalooza with a strong sense of belonging and solid information they can actually use to make their lives better immediately. Every one of them said yes! As Nigel discovered more about her community, she has learned about the connection between the Autistic trans and non-binary community as well. So, she has updated this home page to ensure those folks know they are also part of the AutisticaPalooza love!
WHO WILL BE SPEAKING AT AUTISTICAPALOOZA?
Although subject to change, confirmed speakers and panelists as of April 23, 2024 are listed on our Sessions page along with their bios.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT AUTISTICAPALOOZA?
Although subject to change, the topics below are currently on the agenda for our 2 1/2 day conference! See the Sessions tab for session descriptions!
Sex
Unmasking in Relationships: Dating, Family and Friendships
Autistic Me/Allistic Boss (Panel)
Asking for and Getting the ADA Accommodations You Need at Work
Autism & Alexithymia
Unmasking & Uncoding: Empowering POC Autistic Women to Embrace Authenticity
Moms (of Pets & Humans) on the Spectrum (Panel)
Burnout: Energy Mastery
Flipping the Autistic Research Power Dynamic
Healthier Relationships: Friendship & Love
Autistic/Allistic Relationships (Panel)
Communication: Removing the Guesswork
Tech-tastic Tips to Make Our Autistic Life Easier
Post Diagnosis: Reprocessing the Past Through the Autistic Lens
Mastering Autistic Inertia
How PTSD and Anxiety Affect My Autistic Mind
Licensed Professionals vs Coaches
Creating Sensory Soothing Settings for Autistic Adults to Thrive
Suicide and Suicidal Ideation: Pulling Yourself Out of a Dark Place
Empathy: It’s A Two-Way Street
How to Identify Your Sensory Triggers
The Best Work for Your Brain
Unique Medical Issues Faced by Autistic Women
Community in Conference
Breaking Through: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome on the Autistic Career Journey
Autism in Arabic: The Mogawers Share Their Family's Autism Discovery Story
WILL AUTISTICAPALOOZA OFFER ANYTHING FOR TEEN AUTISTIC GIRLS?
Yes! Saturday, October 19th only, is AutisticaPalooza Teen Day for Autistic girls ages 13-18. See the Teens tab for descriptions of the following sessions:
Special Guest Speaker: Jennifer Cook
Healthy Relationships & Boundaries
Creating Your "ME" User Manual
How to Reframe Allistic Judgments as Autistic Strengths
Creating the Life YOU Want
Your Future is Your Decision (Panel)
WILL AUTISTICAPALOOZA OFFER ANY OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE IN THE EVENING?
Yes! Autistic women researchers are planning some silent social shenanigans on Saturday! On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy the AutisticaPalooza All-Autistic Women Art Exhibit, featuring works created entirely by Autistic women. This exhibit will also be open to the public as part of our mission to show the world the beauty and brilliance of the mind, heart and soul of Autistic women! Art Exhibit proudly presented in conjunction with Access Gallery and TACT, Teaching the Autism Community Trades.
WHERE WILL AUTISTICAPALOOZA BE HELD?
The event will be held at the Marriott Denver South in Lone Tree, CO.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT RATE FOR HOTEL ROOMS AT THE VENUE?
Yes! Click HERE to make a reservation at the venue hotel at the AutisticaPalooza discounted rate.
TELL ME MORE!
See the FAQs page to see more questions answered.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND AUTISTICAPALOOZA?
APRIL ONLY: USE PROMO CODE "ROAR" FOR $100 OFF THE $399 FEE!
$399 for tickets bought May 1 - June 30, 2024
LIMITED SEATING TO ENSURE SENSORY COMFORT!
AutisticaPalooza has brought together over 20 Autistic women to speak on 30 topics that are important to us! That's an average price of only $13.30 per session! On top of that, your ticket includes entry to our silent social happy hour and our public art exhibit featuring over 50 works created entirely by Autistic women - a $45.00 value!
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND AUTISTICAPALOOZA IF I WAIT UNTIL AFTER JUNE 30, 2024?
$449 for tickets bought July 1 - August 31, 2024
$499 for tickets bought September 1 - October 17, 2024
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND AUTISTICAPALOOZA TEEN ON OCTOBER 19, 2024?
$149/pp. Seating is very limited. Teens must be accompanied by an adult parent.
S I G N U P B E L O W TO R E C E I V E E M A I L U P D A T E S !
T I C K E T S O N S A L E N O W !
BUY TICKETS FOR AUTISTICAPALOOZA NOW!
BUY TICKETS FOR AUTISTICAPALOOZA TEEN NOW!
DON'T FORGET TO BUY YOUR LUNCH TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE AS WELL!
Listen to Nigel speaking about AUTISTICAPALOOZA on World Autism Day on THE SJ CHILDS SHOW!