Overview

You're Invited:  APS Brisbane Networking Event – June 17, 2025 - Implicit Bias in Working with Autistic People
Feature talk by Monique Mitchelson, Clinical Psychologist (M.Clin.Psych, MAPS)

Join your APS Brisbane Committee for a 2025 Networking Event, designed to spark conversation, connection, and community among  psychology professionals.

We're delighted to welcome Monique Mitchelson, Clinical Psychologist and passionate advocate in the field of neurodiversity, who will kick off the evening with a short talk titled “Implicit Bias in Working with Autistic People”. Monique’s insights will set the tone for meaningful peer discussion as we reflect on inclusive evidence based clinical practice.

Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Venue:  Winterford Room, Regatta Hotel - The Grand Old Lady of Toowong
Time: Doors open 6:00pm | Talk: 6:30pm–7:00pm | Networking until 8:00pm (and beyond!)

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with drinks on arrival and nourishing hors d’oeuvre served throughout the evening. After Monique's talk, connect with members and friends and network within our vibrant and knowledgeable APS community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and be part of building a stronger,  inclusive professional psychology community.

Come along, bring a colleague, let your psychology network know they are invited and be part of the conversation—your community is waiting to meet with you.

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Monique Mitchelson - Clinical Psychologist (M.Clin.Psych, MAPS)

Monique Mitchelson (she/her) is an Autistic and ADHD Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor based in Brisbane, Australia:

• Co-founded Divergent Futures, providing neurodiversity-affirming education and consultation.  
• Co-hosts "The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast," blending clinical expertise with lived experience to highlight neurodivergent women's voices with over 2 million downloads.
• Co-authored an Amozon's 'best selling' book, "The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD".
• Monique specialises in Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Chronic Illness and Pain, and neurodivergent clinician well-being, utilising therapies like Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR.
• Monique consulted on the National Autism Strategy and the APS Neuroinclusive Events Guideline.
• Holds fellowships with the Australian Psychological Society's Clinical College. ​
  
  Please click here -https://www.divergentfutures.com/monique-mitchelson
  
  Website - https://www.ndwomanpod.com/

Notes

Some parking and street parking available around the venue.

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Target Audience

This activity is aimed at psychologists and health professionals.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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