International symposium of autism spectrum disorder
Recent advance of research on autism has progressed, which includes the biological studies aimed to use in medical purpose. On the other hand, medical methods alone cannot solve all of the issues in social life of autism, and themes such as social models and neurodiversity point to the need for a society in which autistic people can live better. In 2020, the U21 Autism Research Network, consisting of research teams from six countries, was established and started a research project targeting autistic people who have very different cultural and social backgrounds. Waseda University is a part of this network. In this symposium, we exchange information about autism in UK and Japan. In this symposium, we will discuss about (1) the clinical practice of developmental disabilities in Japan from pediatrician, (2) the sensory and motor differences that contribute to communication from psychologists and neuroscientists, and (3) sociology and international comparative research from sociologist and psychologists. In addition, we will discuss (4) how scientific findings can be used for autistic people, and their hopes for research in the future.
Date:
February 27, 2022 (Sunday), 10:30-17:30
Venue:
Ono Auditorium or online via Zoom
- The decision on whether to hold this event in front of an audience will be made approximately one week in advance in light of the spread of the COVID-19.
- The deadline for online registration
- Zoom: Friday, February 25, 2022, 12:00
- Ono Auditorium: Friday, Friday 18, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
- Participation at Ono Auditorium is in order of application, and you will be notified on February 21, 2022 whether or not you will be allowed to visit the site.
- The details of the on-site viewing will be sent to the application e-mail address on February 21, 2022.
- The online viewing link will be sent to the registration email address a day before the event.
Application:
Registration required: Click here to register
Audience:
University faculty members, undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, members of psychological institutions, general public
Language:
Japanese (some English) *Simultaneous translation from Japanese to English and from English to Japanese available
Organizers
Yuko Okamoto (Waseda University, Waseda Institute of Advanced Studies, Assistant professor)
Toru Takahashi (Waseda University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Assistant Professor)
Rieko Osu (Waseda University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Professor)
Host Institution
Waseda University, Waseda Institute of Advanced Studies
Co-Host Institution and Project
Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences, Waseda University
Top Global University Project, Waseda University
Program
10:30 – 10:40 Opening Remarks
10:40 – 11:20 Educational lecture 1: clinical practice of developmental disabilities in Japan
-Koeda tatsuya （National Center for Child Health and Development）
11:20 – 12:50 Panel 1: The continuum of sensory-motor and social interactions
Moderator and Panelists
-Yuko Okamoto
Panelists
-Ryo Kitada (Kobe University)
-Yuto Kurihara（Waseda University）
-Makoto Wada（National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities）
12:50 – 14:10 Break
14:10 – 14:50 Educational lecture 2: Action and social cognition in autism spectrum conditions
-Jennifer L. Cook（University of Birmingham）
14:50 – 16:20 Panel 2: Autism and Society
In recent years, the term “social model of disability” has been gradually spreading, and academic research on stigma against disability has begun. On the other hand, it is difficult to understand main autistic characteristics such as communication from the perspective of a society, therefore responsibility between autistic and non-autistic people often becomes the center of discussion. In this panel, Sophie Sowden introduces the challenge of international comparative research on autism spectrum disorder, Hitoshi Takenaka introduces sociological considerations of neurodevelopmental disorders within the group of family members, and Fumiyo Oshima introduces about relationship between social camouflage and mental health of autistic people, and Siqing Guan introduces about the quality of life of people with higher autistic trait. Then, they discuss about autism and society from a slightly broader perspective, including the form and function of people as a group and culture such as values and beliefs, from experimental psychologist, sociologist, and clinical psychologist.
Moderator
-Toru Takahashi
Panelists
-Fumiyo Oshima（Chiba University）
-Siqing Guan（Waseda University）
-Hitoshi Takenaka（Waseda University）
-Sophie Sowden（University of Birmingham）
16:20 – 16:35 Break
16:35 – 17:20 Panel 3: What is understanding of autism?
The term “understanding autism” is often used in support and awareness-raising, and various academic disciplines on the autism also have understanding as one of their goals. However, what comes to mind when we say “understanding” differs greatly depending on the field and occupation. This session will introduce the “understanding of autism ” from each standpoint, and discuss how scientific findings can be linked to support and daily life of autistic people.
Moderator
-Rieko Osu
Panelists
-Naoto Muranaka（Children and Youth Support & rearing association）
-Naoki Takada（Alumni of Waseda University）
-Bianca Schuster（Waseda University）
17:20 – 17:30 Closing Remarks
