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Dear colleague,
Autech 2015, on 1 October in Manchester, will explore how people with autism can be better understood and supported through the use of assistive technology. We'll also focus on sensory issues, with expert Olga Bogdashina briefing us on the 'intense world' interpretation of autism.
Book now to guarantee your place at this essential conference. Plus, if you book by 18 September you can take advantage of our bring a colleague for half price offer* and save over £100. Book here now!.
Yours faithfully
Robin Bush, CEO, Wirral Autistic Society
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A new conference from multi-award-winning charity Wirral Autistic Society, designed to inform and inspire anyone interested in assistive technology in the field of autism. The conference will also explore sensory issues. |
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Autism professionals, educators, carers, community health teams, therapists, clinicians, social workers, GPs and commissioners. |
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Learn about assistive technologies available now. Gain an insight into what’s coming in the future. Be the first in the UK to hear US scientist Matthew Goodwin speak about biometric technology. |
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Book now for 5 hours of learning, 2 hours plus of networking, a market place, a group interactive experience and even the opportunity for a guided tour of Old Trafford.
Rosie King, young autism ambassador, will speak about her life with autism.
Book now to guarantee your place at this essential conference. Book here!
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Speakers
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Dr Matthew S Goodwin
Developing innovative technology to enhance both research and practice in individuals.
Interdisciplinary assistant professor at Northeastern University, Boston, with joint appointments in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and College of Computer & Information Science.
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David Fry
Introducing Brain in Hand, a cutting edge assistive technology designed to reduce anxieties and help increase independence.
Brain in Hand helps individuals with conditions such as autism, anxiety, mild or moderate mental illness, or recovering from brain injury.
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Dr Ben Robins
Our research investigates the potential use of robots as tools to encourage communication and social interaction skills in children with autism.
Senior Research Fellow in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
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Dame Stephanie Shirley
My journey through IT and autism.
IT entrepreneur turned ardent philanthropist and workplace revolutionary.
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Olga Bogdashina
Exploring autism and sensory issues.
Co-founder and programme leader and lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU.
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Wirral Autistic Society
Our iPad project: how technology is giving a voice to the non-verbal.
Yvonne Crowhurst and Yvonne Smith head the society’s Autism In Practice team.
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When and where will it be held?
Thursday 1st October 2015 at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United FC.
Registration begins at 8.15am
Interested in booking a paid for stadium tour of Old Trafford after the conference?
Email us at event@autech2015.co.uk
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*Offer terms: For every full price ticket you purchase (full price is £195
plus VAT) you are entitled to a second ticket at half price (£97.50 plus
VAT). This offer is valid whilst tickets are available or until midnight on
18 September. |
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For the full conference programme and booking information visit:
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Wirral Autistic Society
Wirral Centre for Autism
Oak House (Unit C)
6 Tebay Road
Bromborough
Wirral CH62 3PA
Email T: 0151 334 7510 |
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