Friday 10th September 2010
Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, 10 West Road, Cambridge

Following the success of the Royal Society meeting in September 2008, we are delighted to announce the next Autism Neuroscience Conference, to be held in Cambridge in September 2010. This is an opportunity for autism scientists to communicate their latest research to each other, and to the wider autism community. Abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations on any aspect of the developmental cognitive neuroscience of autism are welcome. Conference themes Autism Perception and Cognition Autism Screening and Diagnosis Autism Genetics Autism Neuroscience Autism and Hormones

Keynote Speakers

• Dr Bhismadev Chakrabarti (Universities of Cambridge and Reading)
  The Genetics of Asperger Syndrome
• Dr Bonnie Auyeung (University of Cambridge)
  Foetal testosterone and Autistic Traits
• Dr Mike Lombardo (University of Cambridge)
  fMRI and the Self in Autism

Information on the format of Abstracts is available here. Abstracts should be submitted by email to Gaenor Moore and will be accepted until registration closes on 28th August 2010. To qualify for the Early Bird booking scheme please ensure they are submitted by 15th July 2010.

A draft programme is available here. Please note this is subject to change, and will be updated nearer the conference date.

Registration Costs (including buffet lunch and refreshments)

• Full conference: £175 - registration closes 28th August 2010
• Early Bird/Students: £150
  Early bird bookings to be received by 15th July 2010
• Reduced rates for members of the autism/AS community: £75 per family

Accommodation

We are unable to provide help with booking accommodation but please consult these websites for a wide range of hotels:

• Bed and breakfast accommodation in Cambridge University colleges
• Visit Cambridge (also includes lots of tourist information about the city)

Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, 10 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DZ
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