0900 – 0930
Registration & refreshments

0930 – 0935
Welcome & introduction from the conference chair

Jim Taylor, Director, Knows Autism

0935 – 1035
What we know about autism, hot topics & contemporary thinking.
Luke will increase your understanding on autism as well as covering some of the latest hot topics, cutting edge thinking & controversies in autism.

Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University

1035 – 1045
Questions & discussion

1045 – 1115
Refreshment break

1115 – 1145
“Stop the World I Want to Get Off”
Understanding & practical strategies to manage meltdowns & autistic burn out.

Jodie Clarke, Children’s Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist

1145 – 1150
Questions & discussion

1150 – 1250
Reasonable adjustments for autistic children & young people to make a difference
Luke will discuss & provide examples of what he see’s as essential adjustments to our homes, education, health, social care settings & the wider world in order for autistic CYP to reach their full potential & thrive
Luke Beardon, (as before)

1300 – 1355
Lunch

1355 – 1400
Introduction & welcome back from conference chair

Jim Taylor, (as before)

1400 – 1500
How to help autistic children and young people with day to day life
Geoff will share his 30 plus years experience working in the field, interesting case studies, practical advice and tips on what he has found helpful covering communication, anxiety, eating, sleeping, relationships and staying healthy.

Geoff Evans, International Trainer & Consultant on Neurodiversity

1500 – 1510
Questions & discussion

1510 – 1530
“Understanding You, Understanding Me” – A personal perspective
After years of struggling and not understanding himself and anyone else, Ross will delve into the unique challenges and insights that come with being an autistic individual, his highs and lows, and what has helped him.

Ross Mattinson, Youth Activity Worker, Lead Autism Representative, Public Speaker & Football Referee

1530 – 1540
Refreshment break

1540 – 1610
Ability Counts: How the Celtic Foundation addresses inequality and promotes a fully inclusive community…
Donna-Marie Henry, Head of Outcomes, Celtic FC Foundation

1610-1615
Questions & closing remarks

1615
Approx close