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Strengths-based approaches leveraging the strengths and interests of autistic students are increasingly recognised as important to meeting their school-related needs. A scoping review exploring elements contributing to strengths-based approaches for autistic students in schools was undertaken. Eighteen articles were identified, with results conceptualised according to the Bioecological Model of Development. One personal (strengths and interests), six microsystem (specialised instructions, curriculum integration, curriculum differentiation, common interests with peers, reciprocal roles and adult involvement), three mesosystem (matching resources and activities, real-life learning experiences and benefiting all students), and three exosystem (cost-effective and timesaving, collaboration with colleagues and parents and teachers’ attitude and knowledge) elements were identified. Findings highlight the interrelatedness of the elements contributing to strengths-based approaches for autistic students, which can be used to aid in the development of more inclusive school environments.

Welcome to Vancouver!It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the beautiful city of Vancouver and to this special meeting. For the first time two of the leading international technical conferences for research, development, and applications of frequency control and precision timekeeping are joining together to bring to you an excellent program.This joint conference between the Frequency Control Symposium and the Precise Time and Time Interval Systems Applications Meeting will afford both attendees and exhibitors associated with each group a unique opportunity to interrelate both technically and socially. Meeting highlights will include plenary talks encompassing both FCS and PTTI areas of interest, presentation of awards, an exhibit area staffed by representatives of leading manufacturers of Frequency Control and Precision Timekeeping Equipment, a reception and banquet, and of course, the technical and poster sessions themselves.This meeting location at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver will provide a wonderful venue: Vancouver attractions include Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island. The Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of the city, walking distance to many fine restaurants, shops, etc. It is also the departure city for many Alaskan Cruise Lines for those interested. We strongly recommend attendees plan to spend a few extra days in Vancouver to allow time to enjoy the many attractions that the city has to offer.We sincerely hope you enjoy this unique conference in this beautiful setting.