Scottish Autism

Day

Tuesday 10 February

Time slot

13:30-14:30

Room

Ochil room
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Kerry-Ann MacDonald
01259 720 044

Topic

Health & social care

Description

Drawing on creative methods , this session considers how we begin conversations between autistic people and those that support them about getting older and navigating changing support needs. We will also continue a wider conversation with care providers, health professionals, and policy-makers about autism, ageing, and care.

In the workshop we will share two documentary films and series of artworks that were co-produced as part of a creative research project. The project was a partnership between Heriot-Watt University, Scottish Autism, and Iceberg Productions - a group of autistic co-researchers and filmmakers.

We will reflect on the value of film and artwork as methods for iterative, inclusive conversations; share the key themes that emerged in our discussions; and share our recommendations for planning future service provision.

After viewing the films and artwork participants will be invited to provide their own responses and reflections as we take the conversation to the voluntary sector across Scotland to consider what learning and approaches, we might share.

Who is the event aimed at?

Frontline service delivery, Managers, Public

Who is speaking at this event?

Mary - Professor of Psychology, Northumbria University
Joe - Director of Practice and Innovation, Scottish Autism
Emma Stanley (1975–2024) was an autistic co-researcher and filmmaker with Iceberg Productions. She contributed to Scottish Autism’s Autism, Ageing and Care project with Heriot-Watt University. Emma’s contribution will be seen and heard in the project’s documentary films.