Free Webinar | Calmer visits to the doctor and dentist: a framework for all ages, stages and needs

You don't have to wait for a crisis to make the next doctor or dentist visit easier for your autistic child or adult.

• When: Thursday 20 August 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST
• Where: Online via Zoom
• Cost: Free (Includes Live Q&A)
• Includes: Full recording and takeaway toolkit sent to all registrants after the webinar

We anticipate high demand for this session. Live capacity is capped to ensure an interactive Q&A. Register now to secure your place, receive the full webinar recording and toolkit.

Why attend

For many autistic people, a routine visit to the doctor or dentist is anything but routine. Sensory load, long waits, invasive touch, and unpredictable demands can trigger overwhelming anxiety and distress. No family wants to rely on sedation or general anaesthesia simply to access basic healthcare - or avoid appointments altogether until a health issue becomes an emergency.

Calmer appointments can begin well before the day.  In this free 60-minute session, board-certified behaviour analyst Brandon Franklin shares a practical framework that breaks healthcare visits into manageable, step-by-step skills. 

You’ll learn how to start where your autistic family member is today - building confidence, safety, and predictability before your next visit.

What you’ll learn

• Find your starting point: Identify essential healthcare skills vs. nice-to-haves for your autistic child, teen, or adult.
• Step-by-step prep: How to practice for blood draws, physical exams, and dental care safely at home.
• Real video demonstrations: Watch real-life case studies showing how this works across different support needs.
• Clinic adjustments: Exactly what reasonable accommodations to request from your doctor or dentist.
• Takeaway toolkit: Receive the supporting materials and the full recording after the webinar.

Who this is for

This webinar is built for anyone supporting an autistic person, no matter their age or support needs:

• All ages: yes, really! From toddlers to tweens, teens to adults, this webinar covers all ages and stages.
• All communication styles: speaking, non-speaking, minimally speaking, and alternative communication users.
• All support needs: whether your autistic person is only anxious about some procedure types, or has significant support needs.
• High-distress situations: anyone who has experienced appointment refusal, distress, or forced intervention.

Meet our speakers

Brandon M. Franklin MS, BCBA, LBA | International guest clinician hosted by Super Kids Behavioural Consulting and Brave Steps Health

Brandon specialises in building essential daily living and healthcare participation skills for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout his career, he has served in key roles across a variety of settings, including education, healthcare, and private clinical practice, and has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and leadership.

Nicole Rogerson | CEO, Autism Association of Australia 

Nicole is one of Australia’s leading voices in autism advocacy and disability policy. For more than 18 years, she has worked alongside families, governments and service providers to improve inclusion, early intervention and lifelong outcomes for autistic people. Nicole is a passionate advocate for person-centred planning and practical support for families navigating complex systems.

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Proudly sponsored by Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4)

A national, volunteer-led organisation representing autistic people, their families, carers, and associates.

‍Reserve your place

We anticipate this will be an enormously popular event. Places are limited to ensure an interactive live Q&A session.

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Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we'll email you the recording and takeaway toolkit.