Following on from the success of our International Conference, “Innovation in Autism Practice: The Future is Calling” Scottish Autism are pleased to announce a further, one day conference to take place in the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on
Thursday, 14 November 2019.
“Innovation in Autism Practice: The Future is Here” seeks to explore how our evolving understanding of autism can, and should, influence service provision. We will place autistic perspectives and experiences at the heart of these discussions.
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed keynote speakers including Dean Beadle, Dr Damian Milton, Dr James Barrett, Dr Yo Dunn and Dr Rebecca Wood.
This conference will be of interest to any professional who seeks to develop their practice in keeping with current thinking. Autistic people, parents and carers will find an event where they are welcome and their perspectives are valued.
Agony Autie (Sara Jane Harvey)
Author of the blog "Agony Autie" and is an openly autistic speaker, presenter and advocate
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Dr Damian Milton
Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Tizard Centre, University of Kent
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Dr James Barrett
Lead Clinician, Gender Identity Clinic
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Dean Beadle
Autistic Speaker
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Yo Dunn PhD
Consultant, National Autistic Taskforce
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Dr Rebecca Wood
ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow, King's College London
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| 08:00 | Registration and Refreshments |
| 09:00 | Welcome by the Chair Charlene Tait, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish Autism |
| 09:10 |
Keynote 1: Embracing Autistic Identity Agony Autie (Sara Jane Harvey), Autistic Speaker, Presenter and Advocate [more info] |
| 09:50 |
Keynote 2: The Double Empathy Problem: Practical Implications Dr Damian Milton, Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at Tizard Centre, University of Kent |
| 10:30 | Comfort Break and Transition |
| 10:55 |
Keynote 3: Gender Incongruence and Autistic Spectrum Conditions: Intersections and Interactions Dr James Barrett, Lead Clinician, Gender Identity Clinic |
| 11:35 | Transition to seminars |
| 11:40 | Seminar Stream 1 |
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1A
Under Our Wing: Evidencing the Value of Peer-Support and Mentoring for Autistic Women and Girls
Catriona Stewart, Scottish Women's Autism Network (SWAN)
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1B
Synergy
Richard Mills, AT-Autism London and Laskaridis Foundation Greece
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1C
The Role of Participatory Research in Asserting the Rights and Identity of Autistic Individuals and Community
Dr Damian Milton, Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC)
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1D
We’re Not So Complicated to Treat! Adapting Mental Health Services for Autistic People
Sonny Hallett, Chair, Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh (AMASE)
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| 12:25 | Lunch and Transition |
| 13:40 |
Keynote 4: Autistic Identity: My Path to Self-Acceptance Dean Beadle, Autistic Speaker |
| 14:20 | Transition to seminars |
| 14:25 | Seminar Stream 2 |
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2A
Value-Based and Relational Support at Scottish Autism: Re-thinking Autism Services
Joseph Long, Research Manager, Scottish Autism
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2B
Autism, Anxiety and Autistic Joy
Dean Beadle, Autistic Speaker
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2C
DW4U (Diversity Works 4 You): Modern Apprenticeships for People on the Autism Spectrum
Catherine Hurrell, Lead Consultant for Training and Consultancy, Values Into Action Scotland
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2D
Ten Rules for Ensuring Miscommunication when Working with Autistic People with Learning Disabilities
Dr Damian Milton, Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at Tizard Centre, University of Kenty
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| 15:10 | Comfort Break and Transition |
| 15:35 |
Keynote 5: Support, Enable and Develop Identity within Services Dr Yo Dunn, Consultant, National Autistic Taskforce |
| 16:15 |
Keynote 6: Time to Think Differently - and Better - about Autism, Education and Inclusion Dr Rebecca Wood, ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow, King’s College London |
| 16:55 | Interlocutor Dr Joseph Long, Research Manager, Scottish Autism |
| 17:10 | Closing Remarks Charlene Tait, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish Autism |
| 17:15 | Close of Conference |
For further information on the venue, travel and accommodation for the conference please refer to our Venue, Travel and Accommodation Information.
Our aim is to make the conference as accessible as possible for autistic delegates, please refer to our Autism Access Information for further details.
To find out how you can become a conference sponsor and to discover our range of sponsorship packages on offer please see our Sponsorship Opportunities.
If you are interested in sponsoring or partnering with us for our upcoming conference please do not hesitate to get in touch with Karen Scott, Corporate Fundraiser at karen.scott@scottishautism.org
Please direct any enquiries to the conference event team on 01259 720044 or e-mail events@scottishautism.org
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