AsIAm National Autism Conference 2019

The National Autism Conference will be held on 20 and 21st September 2019 in the Grand Hotel, Malahide. This is a two day conference. Day 1 is aimed at a professional audience – teachers, healthcare, policy markers, and will be CPD accredited from the CPD Standards Office. Attending this day will afford delegates with 7 CPD points, a certificate of attendance and access to recordings of the sessions. Day 2 is a Community Conference aimed at autistic individuals, parents, carers, families, etc. We are delighted to have some big fantastics speakers as Keynotes this year, include Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes, a New York Times bestseller and Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction.

Programme

Friday 20th September – Professional Development Seminar

First Keynote – Professionals as Respectful Facilitators – Professor Andy McDonnell and Joan McDonald

Morning Workshops – 

1. “What I Wish My Teacher Knew”
2. Accessible Healthcare Services
3. Creating Supportive Environments
4. Effective Communication For All

Second Keynote – The Importance of ‘Autism-Proofing’ your Service – Sarah Hendrickx

Afternoon Workshops –

1. Autism-Friendly Toolkit for Schools
2. Supporting Positive Mental Health Throughout the Life Cycle
3. Fostering Independence and Self-Esteem in Adult Life
4. Autism-Friendly Hospital Experiences

Third Keynote – Steve Silberman – The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

Voices of Our Community – Adopting a Strengths-Based Approach

Saturday 21st September – Community Conference

First Keynote – Partnership Through Respect – Professor Andy McDonnell and Joan McDonald

Morning Workshops –

1. Schools as Supportive Partners for Learning
2. Inclusive Employment Partnerships
3. Working Together to Promote Independence
4. Managing Stress and Anxiety in Everyday Life

Second Keynote – The Environment as a Partner – Dr. Magda Mostafa

Afternoon Workshops –

1. Supportive Workplace Environments
2. Autism-Friendly School Experiences
3. The Journey to Building Self-Esteem and Confidence
4. Well-Being and Self-Care Survival Guide

Third Keynote – Georgia Harper and Sam Ahern – As seen on Channel 4’s ‘Are You Autistic?’

Voices of Our Community – Reaching Me Through My Interests