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AUTISM AWARENESS CONFERENCE
Wednesday 21st June
9am - 4.30pm at the
Stornoway Sea Angling Club
with Special Guest Speaker Alex Lowery
Raising Awareness for Autism in the Western Isles
AUTISM EILEANAN SIARBox No 1., 30 Francis Street, Stornoway,
Isle of Lewis HS1 2NDT: 0744 442 5322 E: [email protected]
Autism Eileanan Siar
Alex Lowery is a 23 year old autistic man who who is a professional trainer and speaker on autism. He is also a Youth Patron for campaigns with Ambitious About Autism. Alex has written a book about his life and travels the UK to share his story and understanding of autism. Alex’sconfidence comes from his passion to move society from awareness to acceptance. He is driven to make a difference, to this end he has with support started a Neurodiverse social group called ‘Geeks United’. Alex is a riveting speaker who uses humour to engage with the audience, his motto is ‘Changing attitudes towards ASC one person at a time.’
Wednesday 21st June 9am - 4.30pm
at the Stornoway Sea Angling Club
Topics covered by Alex will include Autism and sensory issues
Autism and adulthood Autism Awareness training
Autism and obsessions
There will also be various local guest speakers throughout the day
Raising Awareness for Autism in the Western IslesBox No 1., 30 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2NDT: 0744 442 5322 E: [email protected]
RSVP by 9th JuneT: 0744 442 5322
Autism Eileanan Siar