0915 - 1000
Registration & Refreshments on arrival

1000 – 1005
Welcome and Introduction from the morning Conference Chair,
Neil Ayling, Chief Officer Social Services at Flintshire County Council

1005 – 1100
Lightbulb Moments and Lessons: What I’ve learned from Autistic People
This talk will highlight Brenda Smith Myles’ experiences in the field of autism over the past quarter decade (plus!). Emphasis will be placed on how autistic individuals have influenced her research, practice, and teaching. Practical solutions and tips based on lightbulb moments will be discussed as Brenda reflects on what she has learned from autistic people.
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. USA

1100 - 1110 Questions

1110 - 1140 Refreshment Break

1140 - 1210
Quality of Life & Autistic PeopleThe skills required to improve quality of life of autistic people need to be systematically taught. Anxiety is often a fundamental barrier to quality of life for autistic people. Jim will discuss development of individualised
programmes and a methodology that can be implemented to improve the health and wellbeing and, subsequently, the quality of life for autistic people in school, home and employment situations.
Jim Taylor, Knows Autism – Director

1210- 1215 Questions

1215 – 1245
Post-diagnostic & Coping Groups for Autistic AdultsSimon will provide you with insights into the components, processes and co-production of a post-diagnostic group, and an Autism Coping group.
Dr Simon Gwyn Moseley, Principal Clinical Psychologist, North Wales Integrated Autism Service

1245 – 1300 Questions and discussion

1300 – 1400 Lunch

1400 – 1405
Welcome and Introduction from the Afternoon Chair
Jim Taylor (As Before)

1405 – 1500
Practical Strategies and Big Ideas For Supporting Autistic Individuals
This talk provides you with increased understanding and knowledge of autism as well as simple and effective practical strategies for helping individuals with ASD feel safe, accepted and competent. Covering a variety of areas including anxiety and stress, challenging behaviours, stretching comfort zones, social competence, and learning.
Brenda Smith Myles (As Before)

1500 – 1510 Questions

1510 – 1540
ADHD And Autism - The Conflict & The Crossover
According to the scientific literature, 50 to 70% of autistic individuals also present with comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Arron will provide you with a better understanding in this area and will explore how some traits of both can be in conflict with each other, while others look very similar.
Arron Hutchinson, Education Training Director, & Therapeutic Practitioner, ADHD Foundation

1540 – 1545 Questions

1545 – 1605
What Are You Going to do Differently Tomorrow?
Takeaway messages from today’s conference, questions, discussion & closing remarks with Willow C Holloway, Founder of The Autistic Women’s Empowerment Project & ***Jim Taylor ***(as before)

1605
Approximate Conference Close