The Gathering
This year the Gathering, hosted by SCVO is back at the EICC in Edinburgh on 10th and 11th February 2026. We’re proud to be a Gathering exhibitor and we’d like to invite you to come along too!
You’ll find us at stand number 61 located in Cromdale Hall, where we’ll be sharing information around what we do at Scottish Autism. The exhibition, like all events at the Gathering, is free to attend.
Book nowAutism, Ageing and Care: Beginning the Conversation
Join Scottish Autism at the Gathering for our event, Autism, Ageing and Care: Beginning the Conversation, taking place on Tuesday 10th February from 1:30pm–2:30pm.
Drawing on creative methods, this session considers how we begin conversations between autistic people and those that support them about getting older and navigating changing support needs. We will also continue a wider conversation with care providers, health professionals, and policy-makers about autism, ageing, and care.
In the workshop we will share two documentary films and series of artworks that were co-produced as part of a creative research project. The project was a partnership between Heriot-Watt University, Scottish Autism, and Iceberg Productions – a group of autistic co-researchers and filmmakers.
We will reflect on the value of film and artwork as methods for iterative, inclusive conversations; share the key themes that emerged in our discussions; and share our recommendations for planning future service provision.
- Who is the event aimed at?
- Frontline service delivery, Managers, Public
Speakers
Mary, Professor of Psychology, Northumbria University
Joe, Director of Practice and Innovation, Scottish Autism
Emma Stanley (1975–2024) was an autistic co-researcher and filmmaker with Iceberg Productions. She contributed to Scottish Autism’s Autism, Ageing and Care project with Heriot-Watt University. Emma’s contribution will be seen and heard in the project’s documentary films.
Find out moreThe Gathering is a fantastic opportunity for Scotland’s voluntary sector to come together to network and connect and to enjoy a packed programme of over 80 free workshops, seminars, and training sessions, as well as the exhibition.
If you’ve any questions about our involvement, please get in touch at events@scottishautism.org. If you’d like to know more about the Gathering, please contact the Gathering team at SCVO.
We hope to see you there.
