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AUT to Know: A Parent’s Perspective on Profound Autism

If you’re raising or supporting someone with profound autism, you know how often these families are left out of the conversation.

September’s AUT to Know webinar is a rare opportunity to hear directly from parents who live it every day. With honesty and compassion, they’ll share the realities of profound autism, and why it’s time for this community to be seen, heard, and supported.

You’ll hear about:

• Daily life in families caring for someone with profound autism
  
  
• Why recognising profound autism as distinct autism cohort matters
  
  
• Misunderstandings in media and public debate
  
  
• The supports that make the biggest difference

Webinar Details

When: Wednesday 24 September 2025, 11:00 AM AEST (Sydney time)
Where: Zoom
Cost: FREE
Q&A: Yes, live session included - so have your questions ready!
Recording: Available to all registered attendees

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Meet our Speakers

‍Kathrine Peereboom is a mother to three profoundly autistic sons and a national disability advocate. She has spent over a decade training frontline police officers across Australia to better understand and support the disability community. Kathrine is also the driving force behind iSafe Connect, a groundbreaking initiative bridging communication between people with disabilities and emergency services. In addition, she runs a disability based dance school that provides inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities. With lived experience and professional expertise, Kathrine brings a unique and compassionate voice to conversations on profound autism.

Tim Pryde is a devoted father to an inspiring young man with profound autism. His son’s extraordinary challenges and experiences have fuelled Tim’s advocacy, driving him to speak out for this neglected cohort. Together with his wife Emily, Tim brings a no-nonsense approach to raising awareness for individuals with profound autism, with a drive to ensure that people like his son are seen, heard, and valued. Balancing the demands of his professional life with the responsibilities of family life, Tim’s journey is one of resilience, stubborn determination, and unwavering faith.

Nicole Rogerson (host) is CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, with decades of experience advocating for autistic people and their families.

About AUT to Know

The AUT to Know webinar series is designed to connect parents, carers, educators and professionals with valuable insights and expertise to support autistic individuals in their early years, school years, and throughout adulthood.

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