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.

 

EVENT PROGRAMME

 

DAY ONE |  Friday 23 April 2021

 

09.15  Check in 

09.30  Welcome and introduction - Gary Cooper, CEO, Middletown Centre for Autism

09.40  Keynote: Neurodiversity in Action - Barry Prizant

10.40  Break

11.00  Seminars 

           ONE - Barry Prizant leads a workshop entitled Uniquely Human

           TWO - The Middletown team will discuss the Centre’s recently published book on Autism and Anxiety Management

12.00  Break for Lunch

12.45  Keynote: Nobody's Normal - Richard Grinker

13.45  Middletown Centre for Autism's work and resources: this session focuses on The Centre's work in schools

14.15  Comfort break

14.30  Keynote: Being Autistic in a Time of Uncertainty - Stephen Shore

15.30  Question and answer session 

16.00  Close

 

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DAY TWO |  Saturday 24 April 2021

 

09.00  Check in 

09.30  Welcome and introduction - Gary Cooper, CEO, Middletown Centre for Autism

09.40  Keynote: Quality of Life and Stress Management in Autism - Maja Toudal

10.40  Break

11.00  Seminars 

           ONE - Maja Toudal provides further detail on stress management strategies

           TWO - Autistic writer and performer Jody O’Neill discusses her recent production ‘What I (Don’t) know About Autism'

12.00  Break for Lunch

12.45  Keynote: What I (don’t) Know About Autism - Jody O'Neill

13.45  Middletown Centre for Autism's work and resources: this session focuses on The Centre's work with families

14.15  Comfort break

14.30  Keynote: Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety  - Jed Baker

15.30  Question and answer session

16.00  Closing remarks

 

 

Please note all timings are approximate.

 

 

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