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The Autism Show, the national event for autism, in partnership with the National Autistic Society?

Shadweller

I see that the above events will be coming to 3 big cities in the UK soon.

I'm kind of half thinking about going. It might be a good opportunity to meet people and to find things out. On the other hand, this kind of event freaks me out, with the whole 'social networking' thing and busy, crowded, hectic places really stress me out and make me anxious.

So the whole thing is kind of appealing and off-putting at the same time, and leaves me pretty conflicted just thinking about it!

Has anybody been and what did you think if so? Is anyone planning on going to any of the events this year?

Parents

  • Not been but got my ticket for the NEC on June 24th.

    They do have a queue fast track if you're nervous and a quiet room, if anything becomes overwhelming.

    I got a programme in the post today, some of the lectures look fab.

    You of course don't have to 'social network's with anyone if you don't want. Attend whatever lectures you want, chill when you want, speak or not speak as you choose. Hey, at the end of the day, we'll all be autistic there. We'll all 'get' it.

    I'm looking forward to it.

  • in reply to Dawn

    Hi, the show looks very interesting, I’ve had a look at the ticket section. I’m not a parent or carer and not eligible for concessions. There doesn’t  seem to be a section for a standard adult ticket. I will email later and put the answer on here in case anyone else comes across this. Same ticket handler for all three sites.

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  • in reply to Deleted User

    I was thinking exactly the same, maybe autistic people don’t ‘read between the lines’ if your aiming a show  at autistic people then the instructions need to be clear. I can see what you mean about it being aimed towards parents and children, don’t know if it for me now, I will have to have a proper read tonight.

  • in reply to Roy

    We need to tell Geoff that that makes no sense. I thought that ticket was for a professional in the autism field. They need to make it clear what a standard adult ticket is. I find this ironic given the whole show is about autism, they can't get the detail right about ticket prices which im sure will confuse a lot of people. Why are parents and carers eligible for a discounted ticket but not a autistic child free adult? When I read on the website it does seem like a lot of it is geared toward parents and autistic children. 

  • in reply to Deleted User

    Hi Roy

    Thanks for your email.

    The professional ticket is equivalent to a standard adult ticket and so you should purchase that ticket. The parent/carer tickets are in essence discounted and then concessions additionally discounted.

    Best regards,

    Geoff