Following the success of previous years, we’re again inviting a host of autistic speakers to share their lived experience, knowledge and professional expertise as part of an all-day virtual conference following Autism Acceptance Month.

Taking place on Thursday 16th May, this year’s conference will see our Family Development Manager Kerrie Highcock host the conference alongside a whole new panel of speakers*.

The aims of the event are to:

• Educate people about the lives of autistic people (dispel some myths) 
• Contribute to changing the negative narrative of autism 
• Recognise and celebrate diversity and neurodiversity in all people 
• Discuss the barriers to acceptance and the reason for them
• Inspire professionals to change through constructive education

9.30 - 9.45	Introduction to the conference and ground rules
9.45 - 10.45	Ruth Jenks   Communication as autistic parents
10.45 - 11	Break
11 - 12	Pete Wharmby   Accepting difference: Understanding autistic experience
12 - 1	Lunch break
1 - 2	Dr Chloe Farahar   Autistic mental health: what works
2 - 2.10	Break
2.10 - 3.10	Quinn Dexter   Autism and work: accepting unacceptable acceptance
15.10 - 15.30	Q&A session with all speakers

If you would like to join us, please register for the event by purchasing a ticket below. Tickets cost £15 per person, with an early bird price of £12.

Once you register, you’ll be sent a Zoom link for the conference and to receive a recording of it afterwards. *Content for the conference is only suitable for adults aged 18+. 

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