Topics of the conference included

• Are sensory issues in autism actually sensory - Peter Vermeulen

• Autism in context - From neurodiversity to neuroharmony - Peter Vermeulen

• Breaking the mould – Will Mandy 

• Exclusions: Causes, Impact, Prevention and Reintegration - Sarah-Jane Critchley

• Positive strategies for supporting self-regulation - Ruth Aspy

• Research update, driving practice forward - Dr James Cusack

• Sleep Tight Trafford, developments and outcomes - Dr R M Nawaz and Chris Hoyle 

• Systemic Transition Programme in Education for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-A) - Will Mandy

• Under our wing mentoring programme - Dr Catriona Stewart

• Unlocking creative potential - Charlotte Cunningham

• Vocational education and employability for students with autism - Diane Wilson