INTRODUCTION | INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021
Middletown Centre for Autism will present its fourth international conference online on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2021.
The theme for this year's conference will be Evolving Perspectives: Autistic Thinking in Changed Times.
There is no charge to attend.
The conference will address the post-COVID world with a panel of speakers who will facilitate a reflection on growth, adaptation and resilience in a changing and changed world. These are:
Barry Prizant
With 50 years' experience, Barry is among the world’s leading authorities on autism, and is recognized as an innovator of respectful, person and family-centered approaches for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Richard Grinker
Author of the highly acclaimed book "Nobody's Normal', Richard is Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at the George Washington University in Washington.
Maja Toudal
An autistic psychologist, speaker, self-advocate and author, Maja has worked in autism communication for more than a decade.
Stephen Shore
A professor at Adelphi University, Stephen's research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism. He shares examples from his own life, as an academic on the autism spectrum.
Jed Baker
Jed Baker the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organisation serving individuals with autism and social communication problems.
Jody O'Neill
Jody is an award-winning autistic writer and performer with over 20 years’ experience working in the theatre, film and TV sector in Ireland and internationally.
Middletown Centre for Autism was established in 2007 by the Department of Education, Northern Ireland and the Department of Education, Ireland. The aim of the Centre is to promote best practice in the education of children and young people with autism throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Centre provides training, research, learning support and assessment and advice to parents, family members and educational professionals.
