0925 – 0930 Welcome & Introduction from the Conference Chair
Jim Taylor, Director, Jim Taylor Knows Autism

0930 – 0945 Setting the Scene. What do we know about Trauma & Autism?
• What impact does Trauma have on an autistic person?
• What does trauma do to the brain?
• Recognising & difficulties in recognising
• Implications of trauma

Dr Brodie Paterson, Consultant Psychotherapist, Expert Advisor Crisis Prevention Intervention, Honorary Senior lecturer, Queen Mary’s University & Honorary Lecturer, University of Stirling.

0945 - 0950 Questions

0950 - 1040 Autism, Trauma & Sensory Processing - Practical Ways to Best Support

Geoff Evans, International Trainer & Consultant on Autism, and Neurodiversity

1040 - 1045 Questions

1045 - 1115 Refreshment Break

1115 - 1205 Tell me why? I don’t like Mondays…Tuesdays…Wed…
School “avoidance” or “refusal” is higher among autistic children. In his presentation, Jim will look into this use of language, as well as focus on the causes, bullying & loneliness, anxiety and how schools can create a sense of belonging and provide effective interventions.
Jim Taylor, Director Jim Taylor Knows Autism

1205 - 1215 Questions, discussions, and debate from the morning session

1215 - 1320 Lunch

1320 - 1325 Welcome Back from the Conference Chair
Jim Taylor (as before)

1325 - 1415 Autistic Safety
Autistic individuals have a higher risk of being hurt, victimised, or supressed. In this session Luke will discuss:
-Why autistic people feel unsafe and how this can lead to trauma.
-The concept of micro-aggressions and how they lead to trauma
-How we can reduce risk of autistic harm.
Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Hallum University

1415 -1430 Fruit Juice & Stretch Break

1430 - 1520 Challenging Behaviours in Autistic individuals
Challenging behaviours such as aggression, destructiveness, and self-injury take a tremendous toll on autistic individuals and those professionals that support. This session will look at the associations between trauma, challenging behaviours, and appropriate support.
Dr Brodie Paterson, as before

1520 - 1525 Questions

1525 - 1545 Ask Me Anything - Panel Discussion & Debate
An opportunity to discuss, debate and challenge our 4 leading experts in this field, share best practice and ask questions.
Jim Taylor, Geoff Evans, Dr Brodie Paterson, Dr Luke Beardon (As Before)

1545 Conference Closing Remarks