Welcome to The Autism Show
Exhibitor’s includes:
ActiVise Software
A2ndVoice
Advance UK
Ambitious About
Autism
ART
AssistiveWare
Aughty Not Naughty
Autism Eye
Autism Hampshire
Autism Partnership
Autism Progress
Autism Research
Centre
Autism Spectrum
Partners
Autism West
Midlands
Autismlinks
Autistic UK
B Squared
Beyond Autism
Brain in Hand
Brookdale Care
Cambian Group
Celebrity Cruises
Choice Care Group
Consensus
Creative Support
Crick Software
Diagnostic
Dynamics
Eagle House Group
Explore Your Senses
Gretton School
Help with Autism
Hesley Group
Home from Home
Care
Insane Logic
IPSEA
Jelly James
Learning Materials
Limpsfield Grange
School
Livability
LVS Hassocks
MG Law
Mike Ayres Design
Moore Blatch
Solicitors
OM Interactive
Open University
Options Group
Priors Court
Foundation
Priory Group
Real Group
Research Autism
RIS Products
Rompa
Ruskin Mill Trust
Safespaces
Sahara Homes
SEN Books
SenseToys
Sensory Direct
Sensory Plus
Sensory Spectacle
Skybound Autism
Therapies
South London &
Maudseley NHS
Foundation Trust
SpaceKraft
Special Help for
Special Needs
St Johns School &
College
St Joseph's
Specialist School &
College
St Mary's School &
College, The Talking
Trust
Swalcliffe Park
School
School of ABI
TC Education
Services
The Holmewood
School, London
The Makaton
Charity
The National
Autistic Society
The Play Doctors
The Royal School for
Deaf Children
Margate
The Safety Sleeper
The Thomas Centre
TLTP
Toby Churchill
Total Sensory
Tough Furniture
Treezy
TTS Group
Uber Magic Two
UEL
United Response
West Heath School
Widgit Software
Witherslack Group
Yoga4Autism
The Autism Show offers more information, advice,
products and services on autism (including Asperger
syndrome) than can be found anywhere else in the UK.
This year don’t miss the return of the world-renowned autism
researcher Prof Simon Baron-Cohen, the personal experiences of
being a mother of an autistic child from the broadcaster Melanie
Sykes and the new Lego® Therapy, Sensory Classroom and Get
Cycling features. Once inside the event, all content is free to access.
The Autism Matters Theatre
Hear the UK’s leading autism professionals, researchers and campaigners
discussing the latest news and views on the condition in the Autism
Matters Theatre in partnership with Research Autism.
Fri 12 June Title
Fri 12 June Title
Speaker
10.15 – 10.45
Growing Into autism: diagnosis as a transformative journey
Brian Bird
11.35 – 12.25
The development of a mentoring scheme informed by
young people on the autism spectrum
Dr Nicola Martin, Principal Lecturer, Head of Research and
Postgraduate Courses at London South Bank University
10.50 – 11.20
Autism in the classroom: the advantages of an autistic perspective
when teaching autistic children
Amanda Hind
12.35 – 13.25
The way people with autism understand language
Viktoriya Yaneva, Autism Advisor at Autism West Midlands
11.25 – 11.55
The challenges of difference in education and the value of diversity
in the workplace
Michael Barton
ChairmanDirector
of Autistic
UKat LVS Hassocks/LVS Oxford
Sarah Sherwood,
of SEN
Cos Michael, Autism and Aging Consultant at The National
Dr Clodagh
Murphy,
BSc (Hons), MSc, MBChB, MRCPsych,
Autistic
Society
Consultant Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental
Foundation Trust
Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and
Angela Stanton-Greenwood,
TCIResearch
Consultant
to Cornell
Director of the Autism
Centre
University, USA
12.00 – 12.30
A model of good practice? - West Sussex and engaging autistic
people in the implementation of the Autism Strategy
Julian Morgan & Mike Smith
13.45 – 14.15
Whose diagnosis is it anyway? – a female perspective on autism,
identity and mental health
Nat Goldthorpe
14.20 – 14.50
Autism equality in the workplace: removing barriers and
challenging discrimination
Janine Booth
14.55 – 15.25
Communicating with non-autistics: bridging the divide
Rolo Muir
15.30 – 16.00
Spergy: A social enterprise to connect autistic people online and offline
Callum Brazzo
Fri 12 June Title
15.35 – 16.25
11.10 – 11.30
Mental health services for adults with autism
ASD vs ASC: is one small letter important?
So what is positive behaviour support?
Speaker
Russell Stronach, Vice Secretary and Steve Barker,
Sat 13 June TheTitle
importance of having language specialists
11.35 – 11.55
10.45 – 11.25
12.00 – 12.20
11.35 – 12.25
12.25 – 12.45
12.35 – 13.25
12.50 – 13.10
13.35 – 14.25
13.15 – 13.35
LEARN NEW
STRATEGIES &
APPROACHES
Speaker
Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism at The
National Autistic Society
10.45 – 11.05
LISTEN TO
ADULTS ON THE
AUTISM SPECTRUM
Hear individuals on the autism spectrum talk about their life experiences
in The Hub: Theatre 1 in partnership with Autistic UK. Gain unique insights
into how to approach the past, present and future.
Updates and initiatives: a round up of current issues in
autism research, policy and practice
outcomes
Supporting autistic adults into older age
14.35 – 15.25
DISCOVER 100s
OF PRODUCTS &
SERVICES
Naoimh Speaker
Todd, Speech and Language Therapist & Head of
working with youngsters with ASD
Therapy at Pontville School, Witherslack Group
Updates and initiatives: a round up of current issues in
Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman of Research Autism
Supporting
non-verbal
learners
across the
autism research,
policy
and practice
Jordan Butel, Senior Education Consultant at Crick Software
curriculum with Clicker Communicator
Employment from a practical perspective
David Perkins, Director of AS Mentoring
Autism in the mainstream classroom – practical
Jo Bridson,
Teacher
at Help With
Autismfor Autism at the
General
Practice:
how
it
should
support
people
with
Dr Consultant
Carole Buckley,
GP Clinical
Champion
solutions for the challenges faced
autism, their family and carers
Royal College of General Practitioners
Amie Dobinson, North West Development Coordinator and Diane
LostMyinJourney
transition
to X Factor and Miss Universe: an
Lightfoot,Lauren
Director
of Communications
at United
Response
Lovejoy,
Singer-Songrwriter,
X Factor
Contestant
inspirational talk and performance from the X Factor
and Miss
Universe
UK Finalist
Communication
beyond
requesting
Anne
Verhulp,
Training
&
Support
Manager
at
AssistiveWare
star and autism campaigner with Asperger syndrome
TheTeaching
role of the
Intermediary
newRegistered
skills to people
whose in
behaviour can
Erica Craig,
Consultant
Speech
Language
Therapist
and
Nick
Barratt, Head
of and
Behaviour
Support
at Dimensions
14.35– –14.00
15.25 supporting individuals with ASD through the
13.40
challenge: the importance of a constructional approach
Clinical Lead at Options Group
Criminal Justice System
An exclusive personal perspective on living with autism
Melanie Sykes, television and radio presenter, and mother
15.35– –14.50
16.20 Applied behavioural analysis – the child and you
Tawa Akib,
ABAautistic
Specialist
14.30
from Melanie Sykes
of an
son at School of ABA
14.55 – 15.15
How sensory integration impacts on behaviour
and anxiety
Independence with Brain in Hand: person-centred
case studies in school, university and employment
David Fry, Chief Executive of Brain in Hand
work in schools supporting
Sue Sheppard,
Senior Educational Psychologist & Siobhan
■ ExploreInnovative
the Sensory
Room, created by MikeDr.
Ayres
and OM
16.35 – 16.55
autism
Mellor,
Director
and Educational Psychologist at Real Group (UK)
Interactive, learners with
to discover
the latest in sensory design
and
technology
■ Experience how it may feel to have a sensory processing
Book tickets today at www.autismshow.co.uk
Satdifficulty
13 June atTitle
Speaker
school, in the thought provoking Sensory Classroom
Sleep – parents
need sleep too
10.20
– 10.40 by Sensory
created
Spectacle
Speaker
10.15 – 10.45
Reducing stress and anxiety
Damian Milton
10.50 – 11.20
Equality and diversity: a green vision of an autistic-friendly society
Alan Borgars
11.25 – 11.55
Beyond disability: releasing autistic excellence
Aileen Quinton
12.00 – 12.30
The miracle mineral solution “cure for the symptoms known as autism”:
Kerri Rivera, the Genesis II Church and the bleach enema scandal
Emma Dalmayne
13.45 – 14.15
Performance poetry
Alain English
14.20 – 14.50
Social dynamics and autism: strategies for social success
Christopher Woodward
14.55 – 15.25
Film: supporting artists with a learning disability
A film from Beacon Hill Arts
Heather Ling, UK Sales Agent at The Safety Sleeper
10.45 – 11.05
Developing intrinsic motivation with youngsters
on the autistic spectrum
Luica Santi, Head Teacher and Maaike Engelen, Child and
Adolescent Psychotherapist at The Holmewood School, London
11.10 – 11.30
Across the mealtime – supporting enjoyable,
meaningful and safe eating
Alice Gooding and Victoria Wilkinson, Occupational Therapist &
Senior Speech and Language Therapist at Hesley Group
In partnership with
Theatre content may be subject to change
Wendy Usher, Author and Director of The Play Doctors
Supporting learners
with the most
complex maths
■ Access specialist
clinicians,
therapists
and solicitors offering
Karima Esmail, Curriculum Director at JellyJames Publishing
15.45 – 16.05
difficultieson
andsubjects
meeting theranging
SEND Codefrom
of Practice
one to one clinics
challenging behaviour to
legal
adviceIntroducing
on special
educational
Boardmaker
Online! needs
Tina Voizay, Product Advisor at Toby Churchill
16.10
– 16.30
INTERACT WITH
SENSORY FEATURES
Sat 13 June Title
Theatre content may be subject to change
Plus Much Much More
15.20 – 15.40
ACCESS ONE TO ONE
SPECIALIST ADVICE
The Hub: Theatre 1
10.45 – 11.20
What
is Autism?:
an autistic
13.35 – 14.25 How
therapists
support
staff toresponse
achieve better
10.20 – 10.40
HEAR THE UK’S
LEADING AUTISM
PROFESSIONALS
In partnership with
■ Visit the new Lego® Therapy Workshop, in association with St
Mary’s Special School & College Bexhill, to find out more about this
increasingly popular therapy for children and young adults with
autism spectrum disorders
■ Try out a range of adapted bikes, from recumbent tricycles to
wheelchair cycles, and see just how accessible and fun cycling can be
in the new Get Cycling feature in association with Cycling For All
Book tickets today at www.autismshow.co.uk
The Hub: Theatre 2
Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in The Hub: Theatre 2.
10.45 – 11.05
Across the mealtime – supporting enjoyable,
meaningful and safe eating
Alice Gooding and Victoria Wilkinson, Occupational Therapist &
Senior Speech and Language Therapist at Hesley Group
11.35 – 11.55
Transition into adult services from a parents
perspective
Paul de Savary, Managing Director at Home From Home Care
Practical strategies to manage behaviour that
challenges
Allison Hope-West, Autism Director at Priory Education Services
12.00 – 12.20
The
Hub: Theatre 2 continued
Sat 13 June Title
Speaker
Speaker
12.25 – 12.45
Creating a calmer child
Linda Scotson, Director of Advance
How therapists support staff to achieve better
outcomes
Sarah Sherwood, Director of SEN at LVS Hassocks/LVS Oxford
12.50 – 13.10
Holiday solutions with Celebrity Cruises
Fiona McKenzie, Representative from Celebrity Cruises
13.15 – 13.35
Introduction to Autism Life Dog Therapy
Mental health services for adults with autism
Dr Clodagh Murphy, BSc (Hons), MSc, MBChB, MRCPsych,
Consultant Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS
Foundation Trust
Danielle Brook, Founder of Autism Life Dog Therapy at Diagnostic
Dynamics
13.40 – 14.00
Connect to autism – building autism-friendly
communities
Jonathan Shephard, CEO of Autism West Midlands and Trustee of
the Autism Alliance UK
14.05 – 14.25
Improving sensory processing
Steven Michaëlis, CEO of Sensory Activation Solutions
14.30 – 14.50
Identifying and managing risk in the community
Matt Capener, Head of Residential Services at Brookdale Care
14.55 – 15.15
How do teachers enable children with ASC to
achieve?
Julie Gariazzo and Nicole Whitelaw, Senior Lecturers in ITT, SEN
and Professional Development at the University of East London
15.20 – 15.40
Practical skills therapeutic education
Dan Alipaz, Principal at Ruskin Mill College
15.45 – 16.05
Using Makaton to communicate
Julie Ford, Training and Communication Consultant at The
Makaton Charity
Fri 12 June Title
10.20 – 10.40
11.10 – 11.30
11.10 – 11.30
So what is positive behaviour support?
Angela Stanton-Greenwood, TCI Consultant to Cornell
University, USA
11.35 – 11.55
The importance of having language specialists
working with youngsters with ASD
Naoimh Todd, Speech and Language Therapist & Head of
Therapy at Pontville School, Witherslack Group
12.00 – 12.20
Supporting non-verbal learners across the
curriculum with Clicker Communicator
Jordan Butel, Senior Education Consultant at Crick Software
12.25 – 12.45
Autism in the mainstream classroom – practical
solutions for the challenges faced
Jo Bridson, Consultant Teacher at Help With Autism
12.50 – 13.10
Lost in transition
Amie Dobinson, North West Development Coordinator and Diane
Lightfoot, Director of Communications at United Response
13.15 – 13.35
Communication beyond requesting
Anne Verhulp, Training & Support Manager at AssistiveWare
13.40 – 14.00
The role of the Registered Intermediary in
supporting individuals with ASD through the
Criminal Justice System
Erica Craig, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist and
Clinical Lead at Options Group
14.30 – 14.50
Applied behavioural analysis – the child and you
Tawa Akib, ABA Specialist at School of ABA
14.55 – 15.15
How sensory integration impacts on behaviour
and anxiety
Wendy Usher, Author and Director of The Play Doctors
15.20 – 15.40
Independence with Brain in Hand: person-centred
case studies in school, university and employment
David Fry, Chief Executive of Brain in Hand
15.45 – 16.05
Supporting learners with the most complex maths
difficulties and meeting the SEND Code of Practice
Karima Esmail, Curriculum Director at JellyJames Publishing
16.10 – 16.30
Introducing Boardmaker Online!
Tina Voizay, Product Advisor at Toby Churchill
16.35 – 16.55
Innovative work in schools supporting
learners with autism
Dr. Sue Sheppard, Senior Educational Psychologist & Siobhan
Mellor, Director and Educational Psychologist at Real Group (UK)
Sat 13 June Title
Speaker
When and Where
Opening times
Friday 12 June
10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 13 June 10.00am - 4.30pm
How to get there
ExCeL London is located 10 minutes from Canary Wharf,
in the centre of London’s Royal Docks.
There is easy access to the venue – with three onsite DLR
(Docklands Light Railway) stations, easy access to London
Underground (Jubilee Line – two stops away on the DLR from
Canning Town for ExCeL west entrance), parking for 3,700 cars
and an international airport 5-minutes away.
Sleep – parents need sleep too
Heather Ling, UK Sales Agent at The Safety Sleeper
10.45 – 11.05
Developing intrinsic motivation with youngsters
on the autistic spectrum
Luica Santi, Head Teacher and Maaike Engelen, Child and
Adolescent Psychotherapist at The Holmewood School, London
11.10 – 11.30
Across the mealtime – supporting enjoyable,
meaningful and safe eating
Alice Gooding and Victoria Wilkinson, Occupational Therapist &
Senior Speech and Language Therapist at Hesley Group
11.35 – 11.55
Transition into adult services from a parents
perspective
Paul de Savary, Managing Director at Home From Home Care
12.00 – 12.20
Practical strategies to manage behaviour that
challenges
Allison Hope-West, Autism Director at Priory Education Services
Theatre content may be subject to change
Sat 13 June Title
Speaker
12.25 – 12.45
Creating a calmer child
Linda Scotson, Director of Advance
12.50 – 13.10
Holiday solutions with Celebrity Cruises
Fiona McKenzie, Representative from Celebrity Cruises
If you are planning to travel to the event by car please park
in Zone 3 in the Orange Car Park or Zone 14 of the Purple Car
Park which is located immediately under The Autism Show.
This is the closest parking area to the entrance into the venue.
When you get to the top of the stairs leading from the car
park into the atrium of the venue, turn left and walk towards
the Custom House Station/West entrance of the venue. The
entrance into The Autism Show is on your right hand side
signed Entrance N2.
sponsored by
in association with
12-13 June 2015 | ExCeL, London
For parents, carers,
professionals and individuals
on the autism spectrum
Speakers include:
ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
If you are planning to travel to the event by train we
recommend taking the Jubilee Line from central London to
Canning Town, then transfer onto the Docklands Light
Railway (DLR) alighting at Custom House for ExCeL station.
When you enter the venue, the entrance into The Autism
Show will be on your left hand side and is signed Entrance N2.
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10.20 – 10.40
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Dr Carole Buckley
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the Royal College of General Practitioners
Carol Povey
Director of the Centre for Autism at
The National Autistic Society
Geoffrey Maddrell
Chairman of Research Autism
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