International Conference 2008

Overview

Dates: 19-20 September 2008
Location: Novotel London West Hotel, London

This two-day conference brought together professionals, people living with autism and parents to discuss current research into autism and its role in supporting people with autism.

Presentations

• A gluten- and casein-free diet as an intervention for autism spectrum disorders
  Dr Paul Whitely, Autism Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Well-being, University of Sunderland
• Ageing and autism
  Richard Mills and Carol Povey, The National Autistic Society Director of Research; The National Autistic Society Head of Adult Services
• Brain donation and the BRAIN BANK for AUTISM, and related developmental research
  Dr Jenny Longmore, Autism Speaks
• Challenges faced by families
  Virginia Bovell, John Dickinson, Josh Muggleton and Steve McGuinness
• The ECLIPSE model: building global skills that improve social and behavioural functioning
  Sherry A Moyer, Regional Asperger Syndrome Consultant, NHS Human Services, USA
• The education of students with autism - lessons from research
  Prof Rita Jordan, Autism Centre for Education & Research, University of Birmingham
• The effectiveness of PECS study: findings and implications for future research
  Dr Greg Pasco and Dr Kate Gordon, Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge; Royal College of Psychiatrists, College Research and Training Unit
• Family support: issues affecting the family members of individuals on the autistic spectrum and considerations for supporting professionals
  Anna Neal, Assistant Psychologist, Helen Allison School, UK
• The help! programme: a message from 9,000 families
  Andrew Powell and Alan Carman, The National Autistic Society
• Historical perspectives - what have we learnt from research?
  Prof Sir Michael Rutter, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London
• I exist – the message from adults with autism in the UK
  Amanda Batten and Sarah Redman, Policy and Campaigns Team, National Autistic Society
• Issues within puberty and sexuality in people with autism spectrum disorders
  Lynne Moxon, Chartered Psychologist, ESPA and Northumbria University
• Matching best practice to the needs of people with autism: A autism spectrum viewpoint
  Dr Stephen Shore, President emeritus of the Asperger’s Association of New England, USA
• Mirror neurons and autism: time to be thinking about therapy?
  Justin Williams, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• Neuroimaging in disorders of social cognition
  Quinton Deeley, Section of Brain Maturation, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London; MIETS Unit, Bethlem Royal Hospital, SLAM Springs Unit, Cygnet Hospital Harrow
• Oxytocin and its effect on social cognition and repetitive behaviours
  Prof Evdokia Anagnostou, Assistant Professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
• Recent advances in research on restricted and repetitive behaviours
  Prof Helen McConachie, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University
• Research advances in neuro-psychopharmacology of autism
  Prof Evdokia Anagnostou, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
• Researching practice: Drama education and pupils with an autistic spectrum disorder (synopsis)
  Daisy Loyd, Institute of Education, University of London with a contribution from colleagues at Sybil Elgar School; supported by the Economic and Social Research Council and Research Autism
• Sleepless and sleepy children with autistic spectrum disorders
  Dr Paul Gringras, Director of Paediatric Sleep Disorder Unit, Evelina Children’s Hospital, London
• Social attention in autism: what can new methods add to our understanding?
  Susan Fletcher Watson and Dr Susan R Leekam, University of Newcastle
• Socialeyes: exploring the social world with people on the autism spectrum
  Heather Yeomans, David Richards and Joe Powell, The National Autistic Society Cymru
• The use of low arousal approaches to manage challenging behaviours in individuals with ASD: a conceptual framework
  Dr Andrew McDonnell, Director of Studio3 Training Systems
• Video as an educational tool in Autism, an under researched topic (External link)  
  Larry Arnold