Cut-price parent and carer rates for Autech 2015, the conference on using technology to help individuals with autism, are now available.
Families, carers, students and OAPs wishing to attend the event, taking place on 1 October at the Old Trafford football stadium, will be able to attend for £75. This is a considerable reduction on the full price of £199.
However, qualifying visitors will need to book quickly to take advantage of the offer, as it is due to end on 18 September.
Autech 2015 will gather world-leading experts in robotics, biometrics and cloud-based technology to explore how people with autism can be better understood, supported and encouraged to live the fullest lives possible.
The conference is intended for social care professionals, educators and autism practitioners, as well as the families and carers of those with autism who want to ensure they are briefed on the latest technological developments.
Speakers will include:
• Dr Matthew Goodwin from Northeastern University, Boston, on biometric readers and how they are being used to help understand anxiety triggers for people with autism
• Dr Ben Robins from the University of Hertfordshire, with Kaspar, a child-sized humanoid robot designed to help teachers and parents support children with autism
• David Fry, chief executive of Brain in Hand, a cutting-edge assistive technology designed to reduce anxieties for people and help increase their independence
• Yvonne Crowhurst and Yvonne Smith, experts at supporting non-verbal people with autism to find their voices through the use of iPad based communications apps.
Also speaking will be autism champion Dame Stephanie Shirley and sensory expert Olga Bogdashina.
Autism Eye is the event’s media partner.
Autech 2015 will feature a market place for delegates. For further information and to book places, please visit www.autech2015.co.uk or call 0151 334 7510.