The Autism Matters Theatre
Hear the UK’s leading autism professionals, researchers and campaigners discussing the latest news and views on the condition in The Autism Matters Theatre in partnership with Research Autism.
Just some of this year’s highlights include talks from Dr Stephen Tyler, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University; Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University; Dr Caroline Bond, Fieldwork Director for the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at The University of Manchester; and best selling author Kathy Lette and her son, actor Jules Robertson.
Sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis so please arrive at the theatre as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
Friday 30th June 2017
Updates and initiatives: A round up of current issues in autism research, policy and practice
Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism at The National Autistic Society
Positive behaviour support in the home
Linda Hume, National Lead for PBS at The National Autistic Society
Exploring models of education: What works for autistic children?
Dr Stephen Tyler, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University
Creating positive educational experiences for autistic girls
Victoria Honeybourne, Senior Advisory Teacher, Trainer and Author
Autism diagnosis and education - Does a label help? The personalised approach
Dr Caroline Bond, Fieldwork Director for the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at The University of Manchester
How can unhappy autistic children be supported to become happy autistic adults?
Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
Saturday 1st July 2017
Updates and initiatives: A round up of current issues in autism research, policy and practice
Jude Brown, Head of Autism Knowledge and Expertise at The National Autistic Society
Catastrophising - Why we do it and how can we deal with it?
Lorraine MacAlister, Autism Training Consultant and Rachel Townson, Online Training Development Manager at The National Autistic Society
Early interventions for autism - Paediatric Autism Communication Trials, progress and future developments
Dr Catherine Aldred, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Stockport NHS Trust
Supporting siblings in schools: Improving wellbeing and engagement with learning for pupils who have a brother or sister with autism
Monica McCaffrey, Chief Executive of Sibs
Autistic employment: Finding my niche
Jamie + Lion, Senior Accessibility Specialist at the BBC
Exceeding expectations - Our journey with autism
Kathy Lette, best selling author, and her son, actor Jules Robertson
