In this session, presented by a retired Consultant Nurse (and Autist), we will explore autism and how to improve care through improved understanding and openness to "different thinking".

• What is Autism and what is the autistic spectrum?
• How are Autists "different” and where do the differences come from?
• Common coping and self management strategies
• Making sense of sensory issues
• What areas of assessment, care planning and support can really make a difference for both the individual and the care team