The Hub: Theatre 1
Listen to the experiences of adults on the autism spectrum to gain direct insights into your past, present and future.
Just some of the topics covered include strategies for regulating emotion; how social media positively affects autistic communication; autistic girls; diagnosis in adulthood; and understanding severe self-stimulation.
The Hub: Theatre 1 has a seating capacity of 80 and sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce sound 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.
Friday 23rd June 2017
How social media positively affects autistic communication
Connor Ward
Autism, music and mathematics: How being autistic helped me to become an accomplished musician
Michael Barton, Author of It's Raining Cats and Dogs and A Different Kettle of Fish
Autistic girls: Strategies for success
Lana Grant, Author of From Here to Maternity
The importance of a trusting, empathetic relationship and the challenges involved
Tessa Morton
Understanding severe self-stimulation and self-injury through sensory needs assessment
Sara Heath, CEO of Autonomy and Autonomy Plus
Identifying the barriers to employment and how they might be overcome
Dr Ross Cooper, Chair of Achievability
Making employment law work for you
Becca Lamont Jiggins, Just Reasonable
The benefits of late diagnosis: Self-awareness and self-acceptance
Brian Bird, Autistic blogger at Asperger’s, A Lighter Shade of Blue
Why autistic girls hide their true selves and how you can help
Amanda Hind
The different obstacles autistic people face when accessing healthcare and the steps needed for change
Craig Kennady, Member of the Westminster Commission on Autism
Saturday 24th June 2017
Autistic girls: Strategies for success
Lana Grant, Author of From Here to Maternity
How to be successful and achieve your goals: From being unemployed and in residential care to working full-time and living independently
Edward Manning
Diagnosis in adulthood: The advantages and disadvantages
Ronnie Pinder
Problems with imagination?: Executive functioning explained
Tom Bowes, Autistic Genius
Strategies for regulating emotion: Dealing with anxiety and anger
Katherine Uher
How an autistic person can learn social skills and develop self awareness
Dee McAlinden, Author of Downloading Grey Thinking
Autistic people using social media: How to make best use of them and how to avoid the pitfalls
Victoria Honeybourne, Senior Advisory Teacher, Trainer and Author
Raising autism awareness: How to make a real difference
Chris Bonnello, Autistic Blogger at Autistic Not Weird
How the NHS and Local Authorities can better serve the autistic community
Peter Baimbridge, Salford Autism
Improving relationships, learning and communication
Asia Dimitrova
