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The theme for this year's Autscape is Owning Autism.
Autism Spectrum Conditions (including Aspergers Syndrome) can be officially diagnosed by clinicians. They are examined, thought about, and commented on by academic researchers, journalists and parents. These people contribute to defining what autism means in society. However, autism is experienced from the inside by autistic people.
We want to examine who currently "owns" autism and how ownership is expressed. We invite consideration of the ways autistic people own our condition.
Presentations which seek to develop this theme will be given priority however any suitable topics will be given consideration.
We wish to explore a broad range of perspectives on being autistic in many different ways. This can be through formal presentations or workshops, and may be theoretical or practical. Many different types of input are welcome:
traditional lectures, creative expression, physical activity, interactive workshops and more.