Conference Presentations
This section contains presentations from our conferences and other events.
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Stress and autism: Combating stress, lightening the load
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars presents
Stress and autism: Combating stress, lightening the load
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2013, 9.00 am – 4.30 pm. Venue: Friends House, London NW1
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Disorder or difference? Autistic experiences of school and beyond
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars present
Disorder or difference? Autistic experiences of school and beyond
Date: Wednesday 14 November 2012, 9.00 am – 4.30 pm. Venue: Friends House, London NW1
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Autism and challenging behaviour – it doesn’t have to be like this
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars present
Autism and challenging behaviour – it doesn’t have to be like this
Date: Wednesday 27th June 2012, 8.45am – 4.30pm | Venue: Ambassadors Hotel, London, W1
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Computers and Autism – A Blessing or a Curse
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars present
Computers and Autism – A Blessing or a Curse
Date: Thursday 24 November 2011 | Venue: Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London | Chair: Dr Lorna Wing.
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The ‘autisms’: important perspectives on autism
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars present
The ‘autisms’: important perspectives on autism: The significance of medical and other co-occuring conditions in autism: Implications for diagnosis, intervention and services
Date: Thursday 19th May 2011 | Venue: Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London | Chairs: Dr Lorna Wing and Professor Chris Cullen.
Seeing the light ….. or ticking the box?
The Research Autism Lorna Wing series of conferences and seminars present
Current developments in thinking around the concept of autism: diagnosis and implications for intervention
‘We still do not know what autism is, or to be more precise what the ‘autisms’ are.’ The Lancet June 19-25, 2010
Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2010 | Venue: Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London | Chair: Chair Dr Lorna Wing
Autism in women and girls: implications for diagnosis, education, services, support and quality of life.
A conference chaired by Dr Lorna Wing, with special guest/keynote speaker Professor Christopher Gillberg
Date and time: Thursday 25th February 2010 – from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch, 134 George Street, London W1H 5DN
This event was the first in the series of Research Autism-Lorna Wing conferences and seminars and examined the timely issue of autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) in women and girls.
We were delighted to bring together some of the foremost experts in the world to explore this topic. Following Professor Gillberg’s findings regarding possible “under diagnosis”, this issue has attracted great interest from clinicians, academics, the third sector, the national press and from women with ASC.
Falling Through the Cracks
A national conference organised by Research Autism
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Keynote Speaker: Rt. Hon David Cameron, MP, Leader of the Opposition
Date and time: Thursday 16th July – from 11.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Church House Conference Centre, Assembly Hall, Dean’s Yard, Westminster SW1P 3NZ
The aims of the conference were to explore why the outcomes are so poor for adults with autism in the UK and to identify appropriate solutions to this problem.
The conference took place following the release of The National Audit Office (NAO) report which was commissioned to explore the problems and challenges of supporting adults with autism.The aim of that report was to assess current service provision in areas including: health, social care, education, benefits and employment support. It identified how these areas could be made more effective, efficient and appropriate to the needs of adults with autism and their carers.
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Medical Issues in Autism
A Collaborative Forum Organised by Research Autism on 28th October 2008
Held at the Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University, Keyworth Street, London SE1 0AA
Tuesday 21 October 2008 from 9-30 am – 4-30 pm
(Photo by Mark Kobayashi-Hillary)
As part of an ongoing programme of research topics that are of interest to individuals with autism and their families and professionals, Research Autism held its Collaborative Autism Research Forum on ‘Medical Issues in Autism’
Mental Health and Autism
A Collaborative Forum Organised by Research Autism on 11th July 2007
Held at the Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University, Keyworth Street, London SE1 0AA
Wednesday 11 July from 9-30 am – 4-30 pm
Key Note presentation by Professor Digby Tantam, University of Sheffield.
The 2005 study of the membership of the National Autistic Society by Richard Mills and Lorna Wing highlighted the importance of informed psychiatric support for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders and the high prevalence of anxiety related problems.
This latest forum brought together individuals on the spectrum, families, researchers and professionals to explore topics of concern in order to scope and commission future research in this area. Our invited speakers represented the various perspectives of mental health issues in autism.
Successful Futures for Adults with Autism
A Collaborative Forum Organised by Research Autism on 28th November 2006
Our second collaborative autism research forum, on the topic of ‘Successful futures for adults with autism’, was held on 28th November 2006 at the London South Bank University, chaired by Professor Patricia Howlin and Professor Chris Cullen.
Topics that emerged prominently as priorities for research when groups re-gathered for the plenary session included: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); support at the transitional stage from school to adulthood; ways of building awareness of autism; and possibility of identification of early symptoms as indicators of later acute problems with a view to remediation. Many other issues, including diagnosis in adults and the long term costs of not providing effective interventions also featured prominently.
Sleep Issues in Autism.
A Collaborative Forum Organised by Research Autism on 25th April 2006
The forum took place on at the London South Bank University and was chaired by Professor Patricia Howlin and Professor Chris Cullen.
Speakers included: Ms. Jacqui Jackson, Dr. Luci Wiggs and Dr. Jeremy Turk
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