Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, especially autism? If so, the timMy Autism Conference 2023 is the perfect opportunity for you to come together with other caregivers and learn from experts in a supportive and uplifting environment. This conference is designed to provide tools and strategies for caregivers to help their children develop and grow.
This year’s theme is “It’s Possible with Love and Care,” reflecting the belief that with the right support and resources, children with special needs can thrive. The conference features a diverse lineup of speakers, including renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Wee, music therapist Ms. Sherrene Teh, and Ms. Chow Mee Kim representing Malaysian CARE, an NGO committed to serving the poor and needy.
Join us at the timMy Autism Conference 2023 and make a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs.
Dr Diana Wee
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) in Psychology (UKM), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Australia)
Dr. Diana’s professional experience extend across Australia and Malaysia in the areas of Autism, special needs, mental health and positive behavior support. She provides clinical intervention, corporate training and also regularly speaks in national conferences.
“I‘m passionate about inspiring and supporting individuals to flourish in life. It can often be tough to walk alone, so I applaud individuals for taking courageous and forward-thinking steps to engage support and journey towards the life that they desire”.
Sherrene Teh
Music Therapist
Graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Music Therapy in 2012. During her time in Melbourne, she had the opportunity to work at a children’s hospital, a psychiatry facility, as well as a community school.
Sherrene has been practicing as a music therapist based in the Klang Valley and has worked with children and adolescents with special needs, as well as those struggling with mental health issues. She is passionate about advocating for music to be made accessible to everyone, including those with different abilities.
“I work with a family-centred approach whereby I invite parents to be part of the music therapy experience. This allows them to take back what they’ve observed during the session and practise it with their children at home.”
Chow Mee Kim
Job Coach
Malaysian CARE is a non-profit Christian NGO established in Malaysia in 1979, committed to serving the poor and needy irrespective of religion and ethnicity. We focus on empowering communities, aim for long-term sustainable development and see ourselves as partners to the local church and the people we are serving.
Their area of work focuses on people with learning difficulties e.g. those with autism, Down Syndrome and developmental delays. It involves a wide range of educational/training and support services for children and young adults with learning difficulties and their families towards meaningful participation in the society.
When is it happening?
It’s a one day conference that will be on the 20th May 2023 on a Saturday.
Registration starts from 9.30am. Don’t be late.
Conference Venue
We will be meeting at Legacy Studios @ Sanctuary Mall
Lot 02-01, Second Floor, Sanctuary Mall, Persiaran Eco Sanctuary, 8/3, Eco Santuari, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor (near Kota Kemuning)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePlease bring yourself and wear something comfortable. You can also bring along a notebook and pen to jot down any notes or inspirations quotes or ideas. A water bottle would be good as well, good to stay hydrated.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAnd maybe you can also bring a friend (But you need to get them to sign up for the conference as well u003ca href=u0022https://bit.ly/tac2023registeru0022u003ehereu003c/au003e.)u003c/spanu003e
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYou can see the conference schedule u003ca href=u0022http://timmy.org.my/schedule/u0022u003ehereu003c/au003e for a clearer picture of what we have in store for you. Be excited.u003c/spanu003e
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe are not providing lunch as we are trying to keep the conference as economical as possible. However, you can grab your lunch in the various eateries surrounding the Legacy Studio at u003ca href=u0022https://www.facebook.com/SanctuaryMall/u0022u003eSanctuary Mallu003c/au003e, Eco Sanctuari. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs you can see at the programme u003ca href=u0022http://timmy.org.my/schedule/u0022u003escheduleu003c/au003e, we have also allocated a generous amount of time for you to have lunch and also network with other participants at the conference.u003c/spanu003e
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u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs this is an Autism Awareness Conference and many people might still be unable to understand or know what this is, Dr Diana will be sharing with us more insights to help us understand this condition better as well as how we can altogether support our children and individuals with special needs.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e
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u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe have 3 wonderful workshops and speakers for this conference. You can read the workshop descriptions here and also get to know who are our workshop speakers. Please take note that you can only pick one as all the workshops are run at the same time.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e
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u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs we are running a conference and not a formal training session there would be no certificates prepared for our participants. However, we promise that you will be able to at least get a good experience and also our conference pack which includes some goodies. In anycase, you might make new connections and good friends along the way.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e
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u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf you’re a parent, a teacher, a therapist, a relative or maybe you’re even a student who is pursuing your studies in special education, we are organizing this conference for you. Come to receive and be encouraged by our conference and workshop speakers and be inspiredu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe understand that many of you are parents and you may be considering bringing your children along to the event. However, we kindly request your understanding in making arrangements for your children, as this event is specifically tailored for parents, caretakers, and teachers. We want to ensure that everyone can fully participate and enjoy the event. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and support!u003c/spanu003e
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eOur heart is for parents and caregivers of all individuals with special needs and although some of our workshop topics might be autism specific, we do also know that the challenges and problems faced by parents and caregivers of children or individuals with special needs are universal. So it’s open for everyone who has the privilege of raising these individuals with special powers.u003c/spanu003e
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u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eThis conference is not based on age. The topics are relevant to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs of all ages as it depends on their developmental milestones.u003c/spanu003e
Still have questions?
If you have any other enquiries please do email: events@timmy.org.my
