Autism in Adolescence: Unlocking the Potential
Thursday 18th October ’18
Avisford Park, Arundel
Following on from the success of the last few years the Autism and Social Communication Team are hosting a conference exploring how young people with Autism experience adolescence; topics covered will include what makes a difference to successfully coming through adolescent challenges, similarities and differences
between neurotypicals and those with Autism, puberty, developing independence, developing social relationships, anxiety, social media and the internet and
more ….
The conference will include the experience of those with Autism and what helped them.
Speakers:
Travis Smith – actor from the BBC’s drama ‘The A word’
Dr Rita Jordan - Birmingham University
Robyn Steward – Centre for Research in Autism and Education
Christopher Woodward – Developing a Social life
Sarah Wild - Limpsfield Grange School
Worthing High School – Supporting Students
PC Keith Beckley and Jez Prior – WS Police service/ WSCC
Further details including how to book can be found at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-in-adolescence-unlocking-the-potential-tickets-46818815337
