AT-Autism Conference 2025
Autism: The Art of the Possible
It’s what I do that counts
When and where
Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025
Registration from 08.45
Conference start time 09.30
Conference end time 16.30
Venue: Church House, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ
The venue has been assessed as accessible.
Ticket Options:
Early bird (until 30/06/2025):
- In person £155.00 + VAT (price includes lunch and refreshments)
- Live stream £65.00 + VAT
- On demand £45.00 + VAT
Standard:
- In person £205.00 + VAT (price includes lunch and refreshments)
- Live stream £85.00 + VAT
- On demand £45.00 + VAT
Concessionary places: A limited number of concessionary tickets will be available for those on low income. Please email info@atautism.org
Multiple bookings: If you require more than one booking, please email: info@atautism.org
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Summary
This important conference explores the subject of ‘Autism: The Art of the Possible’, focusing on the agency of individuals to effect positive outcomes with autistic people: ‘It’s what I do that counts’.
The day invites delegates to engage with the themes of: Changing Minds; Homes not Hospitals; and Embracing Change. Listening to and learning from the work and experiences of autistic and non-autistic people, with and from each other, our aim is to explore challenges and novel opportunities in support of the rights and wellbeing of autistic people.
Trios of speakers will present on each theme, before taking questions from the audience. Delegates will then deepen the discussion in table groups, facilitated by a cabaret-style layout, working together to share views, good practice and consider what action might mean for them as individuals. Our aim is for this to be a collective experience where everyone’s voice is valued and there is opportunity to reflect on our own practice. The day ends with a presentation on Participatory Action Research, a summary of the day and a call to action.
The conference will be chaired by Prof Nicola Martin, Professor of Social Justice and Inclusive Education at LSBU, and Dr Ruth Moyse, Head of Training and Co-Production at AT-Autism.
The event will be of interest to all with a connection to autism. This includes autistic people and their families, health care professionals, education professionals, legal professionals and family justice workers, social workers and academics.
Confirmed presenters include Andrew Reece, from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) England; Lucy Dunstan, Deputy CEO of Changing our Lives; Linda Woodcock, Director and Head of Families & Support at AT-Autism. They will be presenting on the theme of Homes not Hospitals: The Art of the Possible.
We will be confirming the names of speakers for the other themes over the coming weeks. Follow us on Blue Sky and LinkedIn for conference updates or visit our website.
We look forward to returning to the impressive Church House Conference Centre which has been rated as accessible, inclusive and comfortable by all previous conference delegates.