Business directed and led on the autism spectrum!!

Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM UTC

JOIN US IN OUR FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PATRICIA FALCETTA, THE FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL LIVING SOLUTIONS, WE WILL EXPLORE AUTISM IN BUSINESS; RECRUITING AND INCLUDING EMPLOYEES WITH AUTISM, CULTIVATING A SUPPORTING WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND HOW ENTREPRENEURS WITH AUTISM CAN ESTABLISH AND LEAD THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 28TH OF APRIL NOW!!!

Fireside Chat

About this event

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. It is believed to have affected more than 70 million people around the world as of 2017.

In the past years, persons with Autism have managed to break all stereotypes regarding their disability and currently we have all over the world numerous success stories about employees and entrepreneurs with Autism.

Moreover, many studies have proved that the inclusion of persons with Autism, whether in the workplace or the marketplace, widely benefits businesses and societies.

In our FireSide Chat Event with Patricia Falcetta, the founder and director of Social Living Solutions, and creator of the Family Joy Model, we will explore Autism awareness in business; including: how to recruit and include employees with Autism, how to cultivate a supporting working environment, and how Entrepreneurs with Autism can establish and lead their own businesses.

So, mark your calendars for the 28th of April and get to explore with us the magnificent world of Autism in Business.

About the Speaker:

Patricia Falcetta is the founder and director of Social Living Solutions, and creator of the Family Joy Model. Through every aspect of her work, Patricia hopes to see fulfilment of her vision for a world where people with Autism and other neurodiversity are accepted, integrated, and recognised as valued members of society. Her aspiration is to remove prejudices and misconceptions around neurodiversity and replace ignorance with compassionate understanding.

Patricia is seen as the leading authority in Family Joy training. She has created a wholistic Family Joy Program to support families with neurodiverse children to relieve stress and anxiety, and create happiness, better family balance, and joy. The Family Joy Program will be published and available to families as a resource on the 19th of April 2021.

As a passionate advocate for neurodiverse people, Patricia helps families with neurodiverse children to live a joyful life free of discrimination and judgement.

Patricia is an active volunteer not only in her local community, but also internationally through the Global Goodwill Ambassadors network which serves others through humanitarian and charitable work.

Additionally, Patricia is an Ongoing Business Enablement Support (OBES) Consultant with Specialisterne.

Event Objectives:

Raise awareness about Autism in general, and Autism in Business specifically.

Remove prejudices and stereotypes regarding persons with Autism.

Learn how to integrate, include, and deal with persons with Autism in both: the workplace and the marketplace.

Learn how to recruit employees with Autism.

Learn how as Entrepreneurs with Autism, you can establish and lead your own business.

So, mark your calendars for the 28th of April and get to explore with us the magnificent world of Autism in Business. 

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Organizers

  • Soha El Baklawy

    Businessita

    Chapter Director

  • Mai Osman

    Zigzag events

    Event manager

  • Ahmed Wael

    Operation specialist

  • Mahmoud El Faramawy

    Roaa Tech

    Business Developer