The pros, cons and process of seeking an ASC diagnosis in adulthood
By ShARL: Sheffield Autism Research Lab
Date and time
Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:00 - 20:30 GMT
Location
The Council Room (aka The Tapestry Room)
Firth Court University of Sheffield Sheffield S10 2TN United KingdomDescription
This is the first of two public forum events associated with the "Understading ASC in adulthood" project.
http://www.1in68.net/the-project/
The topic to be discussed is "Obtaining a diagnosis of ASC in adulthood". Speakers will be Annie Ryan and Lynne Gill who will talk about their personal experience, Dr Richard Smith, senior clinial psychologist at Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service who will speak about the process of obtaining an ASC diagnosis in adulthood, and Dr Elizabeth Milne from Sheffield University who will chair the session.
Following their brief (10 - 15 minute) talks, the panel will take questions from the audience.