Autism - How My Unstoppable Mother Proved the Experts Wrong: Chris Varney at TEDxMelbourne

Chris Varney is an advocate for children’s rights. His advocacy began as a 16-year-old Youth Ambassador for World Vision during which he became active in anti-poverty campaigning. He went on to become National Co-Director of World Vision’s youth movement and later, the 2009 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations. As Youth Representative he put together a book Dear Kevin which helped catalyse many practical outcomes for vulnerable children and youth. For his efforts he has received the 2011 Monash University Student Alumni Award, the 2012 National Award for Youth in Advancing the Legal Rights and Interests of Children and Young People and the 2012 Future Justice Medal. Visit Chris’ website: Connect with Chris on Twitter: Join I CAN Network TEDxMelbourne brings a diverse group of people together to share ideas, knowledge and inspiration through a series of events throughout the year. Visit our site: / Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Pinterest: Follow us on Instagram: View photos on Flickr: @N06/ About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)