Café Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.
Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants or even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.
The first Cafés Scientifique in the UK were held in Leeds in 1998. From there, cafes gradually spread across the country. Currently, some 70 cafés meet regularly to hear scientists or writers talk about their work and discuss it with diverse audiences.
Café Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.
Our monthly meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7pm.
If you wish to be informed about future events, then please email one of the organisers and we will happily add you to our email list.
Meet the Organisers
Understanding Neurodiversity in Children & Young People
Speaker: Clare Brennan
1st September 7pm
Waterstones Glasgow, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
From Autism & ADH, to conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Tourette’s Syndrome, we hear a lot about these days about ‘Neurodiversity’ (ND) – but what does itreallymean, both in general terms and for those diagnosed as neurodivergent? What are its causes? And what options are available for effective ‘treatment’? Pharmacist Clare Brennan will take us through the science of neurodiversity and its social impacts - from the apparent steep rise in numbers of children and adults with ND to the fascinating array of medication & treatment options available.
Clare Brennan is the Lead Pharmacist at Renfrewshire’s Child & Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS), working with children and young people up to the age of 18 to help them understand and manage their mental health conditions and learning differences. Clare provides specialist pharmaceutical care at CAMHS, including prescribing support, medication counselling and medication reviews, and has a special interest in neurodiversity.
Note that to give our hosts some idea of how many people with be attending, they would appreciate it if you would fill in this online form https://www.waterstones.com/events/cafe-scientifique-understanding-neurodiversity-in-children-and-young-people/glasgow-sauchiehall-street
