Understanding Autism

What is it?

This free event provides an opportunity for adults with Asperger’s and Autism in West
Sussex to find out more about what it means to be autistic and about the resources
available locally.

What will be there?

• Workshops on Autism & camouflaging, Autism & identity, Autism & memory and Work & reasonable adjustments.
• Information stands and leaflets about a variety of services and social groups available in West Sussex for people with Asperger’s and Autism. Available from 12:45pm, some stands may close from 3:30pm, leaflets available until 5pm
• One-to-one advocacy sessions. These can be booked in advance or on the day
• A quiet room

Event timings

11.30: Event opens

12.45: Information stands open

12:00 - 1:00: Autism and camouflaging

1:15 - 2:15: Work and reasonable adjustments

2:15 - 3:15: Lunch break

3:15 - 4:14: Autism and identity

4:30 - 5:30: Autism and memory

5:40 - Event closes

Workshop details

• Autism & camouflaging - Many autistic people try, consciously or unconsciously, to cover up the difficulties that they experience in daily life. This workshop talks about the issue of masking / camouflaging and the latest research on this.
• Work & reasonable adjustments - Whether you are already in work or wanting to find work now or in the future, this workshop looks at reasonable adjustments you may be able to request, your rights as an autistic person and any services that may be able to provide assistance.
• Autism & identity - This workshop discusses what it means to be an autistic person, the different ways people experience it, the difficulties there are, things that can help to create your own story and identity and to feel more confident in yourself.
• Autism & memory - This workshop looks at issues relating to memory and how this can differ for people with autism.