World Autism Acceptance Week 2024 talks recordings

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Thatcham, United Kingdom Prior's Court Foundation Full time

For World Autism Acceptance Week 2024, Prior’s Court hosted a series of compelling talks covering a range of topics around autism.

Tickets remain available for the talks on and . Recordings of these talks will be added to this page.

Looking at autism through a sensory lens

On Friday, 5 April, the talk topic was “Looking at autism through a sensory lens,” presented by Specialist Occupational Therapist Helen Cranstone. This event was a workshop-style presentation, encouraging discussion and exploration, of the challenges faced by autistic young people with additional needs.

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, Helen specialists in sensory integration. She has worked in the fields of autism, learning disabilities and mental health for more than 25 years.

See a recording of the talk below.

Published: 10th April, 2024

Author: Dan Whiteway

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