AUTISM AWARENESS CONFERENCEAutism and obsessions There will also be various local guest speakers throughout the day Raising Awareness for Autism in the Western Isles Box No 1., 30

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: autism.eilean.siar@gmail.com

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: autism.eilean.siar@gmail.com

RSVP by 9th JuneT: 0744 442 5322

E: autism.eilean.siar@gmail.com

Autism Eileanan Siar