Proposal Form

If you are unable to complete this form at this time, please tell us why so we can try to help. Please note that in order to help you, we will need some means of contact (e-mail strongly preferred), which you can fill in above. You can tell us more about your reasons in the comments box at the bottom of the form.
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Name
E-mail (preferred)
Phone
Address
Postcode (required for UK)
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I am having difficulty filling in the form. I am not sure whether I will be available to present at Autscape in Norfolk, UK on 24 or 25 July 2012. I am anxious or unsure about attending the conference (on my own). I am afraid my proposal will not be accepted or that I may not be considered qualified to present. I am not sure how to put my idea into words.	I need more time to complete the form. I am concerned or unsure about some aspect of presenting, e.g. leading a discussion, answering questions, the length of the presentation, being recorded. (Please explain in the comments box at the bottom of the form.) Other (please explain in the comments box at the bottom of the form).
Information about your presentation
Title of your presentation/workshop/etc
Name/Alias (This is the name which will be used in the programme.)
Type of session
Lecture: A lecture has the presenter(s) talking for about 20 minutes with very little audience input. Time for questions and answers and more in-depth discussion are scheduled separately to give audience members an opportunity to process the content of the presentation first.
Workshop: Workshops involve the audience throughout the presentation. They would normally involve interactive exercises, perhaps worksheets, role plays, active feedback during the session, or other forms of participation. These sessions will be given longer time slots (1-1.5 hours) and will not have a separate discussion scheduled (although you or others are welcome to add one during a leisure period).	Hands-on workshop: Hands-on workshops are particularly encouraged. These also involve the audience throughout the presentation, but are less dependent on the spoken word than a typical workshop. Such sessions are, however, different from leisure sessions in that the presenter is expected to have some expertise on the subject, they should be structured and well-developed, relevant to autism and Autscape, and be informative or otherwise useful to participants as more than simply a means to relax.
Discussion: A session that is like a workshop but consists of only a little presenter input and not as much structure may be better described as a structured discussion. These have a facilitator who may introduce a topic, bring reading material, manage the time so everyone gets to speak, or otherwise make things run smoothly. A discussion facilitator may have special expertise on a topic or may just be interested in it.	Leisure session: A session that is like a hands-on workshop consists of only a little presenter input and not as much structure may be better described as a leisure session. These have a facilitator who may introduce or teach about a topic of interest or a skill, bring material, or otherwise organise an activity. A leisure session leader will normally have a special interest in the activity, but this is not necessary.
Note:While discussions and leisure sessions form a vital part of Autscape, sessions which are minimally structured, where the majority of the content comes from the audience, and/or which may be repeated year after year, do not demand the same level of preparation from presenters, thus are not currently included in the formal programme and do not attract a presenters' subsidy. All appropriate activities and topics are normally allowed, even if they have nothing to do with autism. You may fill in this form to propose a discussion or leisure session, although they will be asked for at a later time, or you may suggest it at any time between now and when the activity itself is due to begin (even after arriving at Autscape).
Other: Use this button for presentations which do not fit any of the above descriptions.
How does your presentation relate to this year's theme, "Similarities and diversities"?
Who is the primary audience for your presentation?	Autistic adults Autistic young people Autistic children Non-autistic people Not sure
If you believe your presentation will appeal to another group or a more specific sub-group (e.g. teachers, parents), please explain here.
Would you be willing to present an adapted version of your presentation for the alternative programme? This would be targeted at young people and others who may have difficulty attending a full presentation.	Yes No Not sure
Please describe your presentation in detail for the decision makers. (Formatting will not be preserved.)
Please describe your experience and qualifications for giving this presentation. (Formatting will not be preserved.)
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