Autism Cayman

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals and organizations who helped make Autism Cayman’s second annual symposium such a success. We were honoured to welcome keynote speaker Dr Temple Grandin and could not have delivered such a professional and memorable event without your support.

🎥 Videography: Karl Nyyssonen, Nyyss One Productions
📸 Photography: David Goddard Photography
🎤 AV Support: Michael Muirhead – Intech Research Production Services

Your professionalism, talent, and dedication helped us create an impactful and inspiring experience for our community. Thank you for being part of this important event and for supporting Autism Cayman’s mission. Thankyou 🫶❤️

We know many of you have been asking when the photos and videos will be available—the answer is: soon come! Stay tuned; we can't wait to share them with you.

🙏A heartfelt thank you to the incredible NPOs and organisations who hosted booths at the Autism Cayman Symposium 2026 featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. Your presence, advocacy, and dedication helped make the event informative, inclusive, and impactful for our community. 💙

Special thanks to:

• Alex Panton Foundation
• Caymind
• Inclusion Cayman
• The Lighthouse School
• Sunrise Adult Training Centre

Together, we continue building greater awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families in the Cayman Islands. 🧠🌈🇰🇾

A heartfelt thank you to Aspire, KidsAbility, and Mesa Del Sol for their incredible support as exhibitors at Autism Cayman’s Symposium featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin.

Your participation helped make the event an engaging, informative, and impactful experience for our community. We are grateful for your commitment to supporting autistic individuals and their families, and for helping create meaningful connections throughout the day.

Thank you for being part of this important event! 💙

Autism Cayman extends our heartfelt thanks to 🚘Majestic Tours, 💎CIAA VIP Meet & Greet, and 🛎️ Hotel Indigo for your generous support during our recent symposium featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin.

Your partnership and hospitality helped make this event a meaningful and memorable experience for our attendees, speakers, and community. We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting autism awareness, inclusion, and education in the Cayman Islands.

Thank you for helping us create an inspiring and impactful event! 💙

Ally Olarou, one of the founding Directors of Autism Cayman, was honoured to commission Magpie Art to create a special artwork to commemorate the historic visit of Temple Grandin to the Cayman Islands.

🎓Dr. Grandin is internationally recognised for her groundbreaking work in humane livestock handling and for her powerful advocacy for neurodiversity. She was also named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

🎨This piece was created as a tribute to her inspiring visit and the impact she continues to have around the world. During her visit, Dr. Grandin personally signed the original artwork, along with a limited number of prints and photographs, making them truly special commemorative pieces.

At Autism Cayman, we remain proud to be the Cayman Islands’ longstanding autism charity — operating with transparency, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to supporting and advocating for individuals living with autism and their families. 💙

🏫We would like to extend our sincere thanks to The Lighthouse School for their generous support of our 2nd Annual Autism Cayman Symposium 💙

By kindly loaning all the tables used for our exhibitor and charity booths, you played an essential role in helping us create a welcoming and well-organised space for our partners, organisations, and attendees. Your support helped ensure that every exhibitor had the opportunity to share their work and connect meaningfully with the community. 🤝

We are deeply grateful for all the staff at the Lighthouse School including Principal Denise Williams and Deputy Principal Deniece Williams for your continued contribution and collaboration in supporting inclusive events that bring people together and make a real difference. 🍎

Thank you also for gifting our keynote speaker Dr Temple Grandin with one of your autism awareness shirts! 👚

🎓We would like to extend our sincere thanks to John Gray High School for hosting and supporting our 2nd Annual Autism Cayman Symposium 💙

Thank you to Principal Patricia Forbes, SENCO Jeniffer Gordon, and Gavin McDougall for supporting the AV team – we are so grateful for your support. 🍎

A special appreciation goes to Head Girl Ashley Miguel Diaz and Head Boy J-Mar Clark for delivering the student welcome. Your warm words, confidence, and leadership set a positive and respectful tone for the day, and we are grateful for the role you played in greeting our guests and opening the event so thoughtfully. 🎖️

It was wonderful to see students actively involved in such an important conversation around inclusion, awareness, and understanding. Your participation reflects the strength and promise of the next generation.

Behind this incredible event was a team of truly remarkable people who care 💙

We extend our deepest thanks to all the volunteers who helped bring the 2nd Annual Autism Cayman Symposium to life—their passion, dedication, and community spirit made this experience so meaningful. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Special mention goes to key volunteer Hollie Krell who reliably worked tirelessly in the run up to the event to make sure our speakers, panellists, and attendees had the best experience (and beautiful lanyards!)

Because of the commitment of these charitable individuals, our community continues to grow in awareness, understanding, and inclusion. We are deeply grateful for these remarkable people who lead, uplift, and create spaces that truly matter. 👏

🎨We extend our heartfelt thanks to Caymanian artist Gale Tibbetts for creating and generously donating a beautiful Caymanite bolo tie for Dr. Temple Grandin. 🐎

This unique piece was presented by Hon. André Ebanks as the official thank-you gift from the Cayman Islands in recognition of Dr. Grandin’s historic visit and her incredible contribution to our symposium. Crafted with care and meaning, it is a true reflection of Caymanian heritage and artistry. 🏝️

Caymanite is found only in the Cayman Islands, and no two pieces are ever the same—each one formed naturally with its own distinct patterns and character. In many ways, it beautifully reflects what we celebrate in autism: that every mind is unique, valuable, and deserving of understanding and appreciation. 🙏

We are deeply grateful for your generosity in sharing such a meaningful piece of our culture with a global advocate whose work continues to inspire so many.

💙 Many thanks Gale Tibbetts and Bee Line Designs Jewelry. 📿