Autism Positive Events
Here we showcase autism-positive events in the community. If you'd like to add something to the calendar, please contact us.
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Recognising Autism
Recognising Autism
Autism is a common, but invisible, condition. Myths and misunderstandings abound and often get in the way of autism being understood. About this Event Recognising Autism The talk is provided by AutAngel, which is a community interest company run by and for autistic adults to grow autistic community. Autism is a common, but invisible, condition […]
AutAngel Reading LGBTQ+ support group
AutAngel Reading LGBTQ+ support group
Currently running online on the first Tuesday of the month. To join this or any of our online peer support groups in Reading, please contact us.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sexual Offending Behaviour
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sexual Offending Behaviour
There is a growing recognition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the criminal justice system. There is increased recognition that the ability to negotiate the criminal justice process may be particularly complex and difficult for individuals with ASD. This can be exacerbated by the hidden nature of their impairments in that their relatively good verbal […]
An exploration into autism and criminal justice
An exploration into autism and criminal justice
Led by Dr. Lewis Owens with: Dr Sally Halsall, Mum to autistic son Alex Henry: Guilty by Association BBC1 (2014), JENGbA warrior, writer injustice articles (Times, Independent, Guardian, The Justice Gap)Charlotte May Henry, Crime Lawyer - LL.B | FCILEx | LL.M QMUL | JENGbA Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association | Proud sister of ASD […]
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AUsome Autism Conference 2020
AUsome Autism Conference 2020
Following on from the huge success of our very first all-autistic Irish conference in Feb 2019 we will be holding our second AUsome Conference and what an amazing line-up we have! Autistic voices matter and AUsome Conference gives them a chance to be heard. The conference will now be online. Agenda: 9.00-9.10: Opening Address with […]
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Neurodiversity and the Creative Arts
November 16th (2pm-7.30pm GMT)2pm-3.30pm GMT Panel 1: Neurodiversity and Performance Chair: Bozhena Zoritch, Birkeck and NHS Prithvi Perepa, Birmingham, 'Representation of Autism in Recent Cinema'Avi Mendelson, Dramaturg, Brandeis, ‘An Apology for Neurosingularity in The Comedy of Errors'Alex Leggett, Birkbeck, 'Quirky Audience Practices: Challenging Theory of Mind through Autism Self-Advocacy and Audience Participation in Oily Cart’s Unwrapped' […]
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From pathology to neurodiversity
From pathology to neurodiversity
The Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN) at the School of Education presents 'From pathology to neurodiversity: a conversation about autism with Dr. Wenn Lawson and Annie Etherington.' This event will pursue two themes: how framing of autism influences the way professionals think about and respond to autism and how it impacts the identity, self-esteem […]
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Autism and Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace
Autism and Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace
Join Dr Catriona Stewart OBE , the founder of SWAN: Scottish Women’s Autism Network and Dr Fiona Kumari Campbell , Professor of Disability and Ableism Studies, School of Education and Social Work, University of Dundee for this workshop that raise as many questions as answers, such as: The Equalities Act stipulates the requirement for employers […]
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AutAngel Reading LGBTQ+ support group
AutAngel Reading LGBTQ+ support group
Currently running online on the first Tuesday of the month. To join this or any of our online peer support groups in Reading, please contact us.
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2020 CRAE Annual Lecture
2020 CRAE Annual Lecture
Luke Beardon's talk for the CRAE Annual Lecture provides a celebratory vision for what a future autistic utopia might look like! About this Event The Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) is delighted to announce that the 2020 CRAE Annual Lecture (previously postponed due to Covid-19) will now take place online! The lecture […]