Talk: Autism - From Misconceptions to Understanding, Tuesday April 21 at 7.30pm BST

As part of Autism Acceptance Month, join this talk to find out more about autism from a professional speaker and tour guide who was diagnosed at the age of 40.

You can expect to learn what autism is (and isn’t), what causes it (and doesn’t) and get a better insight into how autistic people experience the world.

We’ll be addressing some common myths and misconceptions about autism, and clearing up some of the confusing information that can be found, especially online.

We'll also take a closer look at issues such as autistic burnout, meltdowns and sensory overload – what these things are, what helps reduce their impact and what you can do to be kinder to autistic people in your life.

Whether you have family members and friends who are autistic, you work with autistic people, or you just want to discover more about the subject, this talk will hopefully leave you more knowledgeable, more aware and most of all more accepting.