Terry Arnold Memorial Lecture 2025
Date: Thursday 17th July
Time: 19:30
Location: Northampton High School
"A chance to explore interoception from an autistic person’s perspective"
Join us for an insightful talk exploring interoception – the often overlooked sense that helps us understand the internal state of our bodies – through the lens of an autistic person’s experience.
While there is growing awareness that autistic people perceive the world around them differently, much of the focus has been on external senses like sight and hearing. This talk shifts the spotlight to interoception and highlights its importance in understanding the autistic experience.
About the speaker
Jo Minchin brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to the conversation, combining lived experience as an autistic person and parent, with professional expertise as an autism advocate and NHS professional.
With over 15 years of experience in advocacy and activism, Jo’s work spans from local community initiatives to national roles, including a Vice Chair of the Advisory Group for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism (APPGA) and a Director of the National Autistic Taskforce (NAT). Jo’s work has focused on improving services and highlighting best practices to ensure that autistic individuals receive the support they need.
Who should attend?
This event is open to anyone with an interest in autism, including individuals on the spectrum, families, carers, teachers, health and social care professionals, and community members.
The atmosphere will be relaxed and inclusive, providing a space where people can come together to learn, share experiences, and gain a better understanding of the autistic perspective.
The trustees would be delighted if you could stay for light refreshments after the talk finishes. Order your tickets early (by midnight on 5th June) to take advantage of the early bird discount!
We look forward to seeing you there!
