AsIAm National Autism Conference 2018: “Building Inclusive Communities”- Dublin, Ireland

The 3rd Annual AsIAm National Autism Conference  will explore the theme of Building Inclusive Communities.  Since its inception, the AsIAm Conference has been a place to highlight and discuss issues that are important to the autistic community in Ireland; from school to the world of work right through to growing up, making friends and sexuality.

This year’s #AsIAmConf18 will not only build on this work but also look at practical ways in which we can really create a more inclusive Ireland right through all stages of life.

AsIAm is always delighted with the huge interest in the event and work hard to ensure that it is as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of the autism community.

Conference Agenda

8.00 Registration including Sensory Friendly Registration Area

9.30 Conference Opening Address

9.45 Keynote: Autism: How My Unstoppable Mother proved the Professionals Wrong (Chris Varney ICAN Network Australia)

10.30 Refreshments and Exhibition

11.15 Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Building Inclusive Primary Education (Maja Toudal, Danish Self-Advocate)

Breakout 2: Building Inclusive Work Opportunities (Cat Hughes – DCU Autism Friendly University Coordinator)

Breakout 3: Building Inclusive Clubs (Zarah Doyle – Special Education Tutor)

Breakout 4: Building Inclusive Communities (Robin Bush – Chief Executive, Autism Together)

12.00 Main Stage: Building an Inclusive Ireland (Conference Sponsor – SuperValu)

12.15 Lunch and Exhibition

1.30 Keynote: Energy Accounting – Managing everyday life activities to avoid overloading (Maja Toudal, Danish Self-Advocate)

2.45 Breakout Sessions

Breakout A: Building Inclusive Secondary Education (Shaun Greville – NCSE)

Breakout B: Building Inclusive workplaces  (Chris Varney, ICAN Network Australia)

Breakout C: Building Inclusive Early Years Learning (Fiona Ferris – AsIAm Early Years Training Programme)

Breakout D: Building Inclusive Communities (Robin Bush – Chief Executive, Autism Together)

3.45 Speaker Panel Discussion

4.30 AsIAm Projects Update

5.30 Conference Close

(Please note: agenda is subject to change)

Any ticketing related queries should be directed to ticketing@asiam.ie.