And Now for something Completely Different - A talk about Autism

 

Thursday 4th September 2014

6.00pm till 7.30pm

£5 entrance fee

 

Michael Barton, a physics graduate with high functioning autism, will give a talk describing how autism should be thought of as a difference rather than a disorder and how he has found ways to use his autistic attributes to his advantage.

Michael is the author and illustrator of “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” which demonstrates very clearly his logical and often literal way of thinking.

His second book “A Different Kettle of Fish” is a journey in which he describes in detail how he interprets his environment and shows people just how illogical the “normal” world appears to him.

In his talks Michael encourages autistic people to focus on their strengths, explains how to overcome their weaknesses and he helps neurotypical people gain a better understanding of the autistic world. He also talks about strategies that have helped him throughout school and university and shows parents that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

This is an ideal opportunity to gain an understanding into what it is like to be autistic, how differently they perceive the world and what can be done to make life easier for autistic individuals.

It promises to be an extremely informative event – not to be missed!

 

For further information about Michael you can visit www.michaelbarton.org.uk