Local community group, Express CIC, is inviting parents, carers and professionals to their World Autism Awareness event on Monday 27 March, 10.30am-2.30pm, at Kingston's Rose Theatre.
The event will feature several speakers who will focus on different aspects of autism. These include: Dean Beadle, an adult with Aspergers Syndrome and experienced journalist and speaker, will talk about how big a difference parents and professionals can make to children on the spectrum.
Fintan O'Regan will discuss the socialisation needs of children with autism and outline a range of strategies to create positive relationships and develop tools for resilience.
The Curly Hair Project will deliver a presentation on talking to teenage girls on the autism spectrum about puberty, relationships, friendships and keeping safe.
Local young people with autism will share their experiences, talk about what worked well and what would have made a difference to them.
Express CIC will talk about about their services from art therapy to parent support groups.
Express co-director Tracey Gaggiotti said: “We're hoping to attract a big audience and help to raise autism awareness and understanding in our community. We're also delighted that our local MPs, James Berry and Sarah Olney, will be coming along in the morning to hear some of our speakers.”
Tickets can be booked at: www.expresscic.org.uk
Submitted by Helen May
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