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 the National Autistic Society.
Just some of this year’s highlights include talks from Georgia Harper and Sam Ahern, Presenters of Channel 4’s Are You Autistic?; Dr Dido Green, Specialist Research Occupational Therapist at Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dr Jo Bromley, Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the Clinical Service for Children with Disabilities, CAMHS at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Dr Khalid Karim, Clinical Teaching Fellow at University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Leicestershire Partnership Trust; and Connor Ward, Autism Vlogger and Consultant.
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 as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 - 11.05 | Updates and initiatives: a round-up of current issues in autism research, policy and practice | Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism at National Autistic Society |
| 11.15 - 11.55 | Reducing anxiety and improving mental health in autistic children and young adults | Dr Sue Granger, Autism Practice Facilitator (Schools) at National Autistic Society |
| 12.05 - 12.45 | Effective support for autistic children in mainstream schools | Sharonne Horlock, Strategic Leader at SEND |
| 12.55 - 13.35 | Social and communication difficulties and interventions in a classroom setting | Simone Leese and Emma-Kay Belcher, Specialist ASC Teachers at the Salford Learning Support Service |
| 13.45 - 14.25 | Supporting pupils with sensory difficulties | Dr Dido Green, Specialist Research Occupational Therapist at Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| 14.35 - 15.15 | Supporting autistic pupils with ADHD | Dr Khalid Karim, Clinical Teaching Fellow at University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Leicestershire Partnership Trust |
| 15.25 - 16.00 | Restoring positivity to the stressed classroom – an analytical approach to addressing challenging behaviours | Sue Stephens, Trainer and Consultant |
| 16.10 - 16.50 | Transdisciplinary working within a specialist school | Danielle Sloan, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at NAS Daldorch House School |
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 - 11.05 | Updates and initiatives: a round-up of current issues in autism research, policy and practice | Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism at National Autistic Society |
| 11.15 - 11.50 | How I turned my autism into a career | Connor Ward, Autism Vlogger and Consultant |
| 12.00 - 12.40 | Supporting your autistic child through school | Jessie Hewitson, Author, and Journalist at The Times |
| 12.50 - 13.30 | Small changes - making adjustments to deal with challenging behaviours | Sue Stephens, Trainer and Consultant |
| 13.40 - 14.20 | Mental health strategies - positive effects of stimming, embracing special interests and removing the mask | Georgia Harper and Sam Ahern, Presenters of Channel 4's Are You Autistic? |
| 14.30 - 15.05 | Alec and Bobby are in the building: creating a positive perspective to influence your parenting style | Debby Elley, Author and Co-Editor of AuKids magazine |
| 15.15 - 15.50 | Understanding your child's behaviour and reducing stress at home | Dr Jo Bromley, Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the Clinical Service for Children with Disabilities, CAMHS at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
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