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 Prof. Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London; Dr Stephen Tyler, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University; Prof. Jonathan Green, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Manchester; and IT Pioneer, Businesswoman and Philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley.
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 16th 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
Helping schools to address the social challenges facing young autistic pupils in order to build resilience and emotional wellbeing
Justin Price, Headteacher of Freemantles School
Celebrating 20 years of social investment
Dame Stephanie Shirley, IT Pioneer, Businesswoman and Philanthropist
Exploring models of education: What works for autistic children?
Dr Stephen Tyler, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA)
Lorraine Dormand, Principal of The NAS Robert Ogden School
Ofsted criteria for SEND provision in mainstream schools: How we inspect
Matthew Barnes, Specialist Advisor SEND at Ofsted
Girls on the autism spectrum
Prof. Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London
Saturday 17th 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
Employment and autism: What worked for me
Michael Barton, Autism Speaker and Author
The impact of parent-mediated intervention for autism on long-term outcomes: The PACT and iBASIS trials
Prof. Jonathan Green, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Manchester
Supporting autistic girls through puberty: body changes, safety and other considerations
Lana Grant, Autism Consultant
When is behaviour not behaviour: How sensory difficulties and anxiety can impact on behaviour and how to help
Dr Helga Abernethy, Special Occupational Therapist, and Naomi Yelland, Behaviour Programme Coordinator, at The NAS Radlett Lodge School
Inspiring attention and communication in young autistic children
Gina Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
A holistic approach to supporting challenging behaviour in autistic adults
Geoff Evans, Independent Autism Trainer and Consultant
