Thursday 10 February 2011 - Nationwide
Learning to see differently
Effective ‘whole-school’ strategies for pupils on the autism spectrum
The 2011 AET Training Events will be taking place around England, offering education, health and social care professionals and parents of pupils on the autism spectrum an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network.
York - Thursday 10th February
London - Wednesday 9th March
Manchester - Thursday 24th March
April (tbc)
May (tbc)
June (tbc)
Designed specifically as training days, the event programmes will be led by experts in their fields and will include a range of presentations, one-to-one advice ‘clinics’ and an interactive panel discussion to explore hypothetical situations with colleagues and an expert panel. Sessions will cover:
Setting up an autism-friendly classroom
- Developing peer-awareness programmes within education settings
- The effective use of autism specific teaching tools including the AET’s Tools for Teachers
- Successfully managing challenging behaviour
- Understanding the vital milestones in the educational journey of a child with autism. (Interactive panel discussion.)
“The most well organised and informative event I have attended in a long time, all speakers highly professional and expert.” Delegate at 2010 AET event
Places are limited so early booking is advised and group bookings are welcome. We have introduced a small booking fee this year:
- Professionals £75 +VAT
- Parents and people on the autism spectrum £25+VAT
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
For all event and booking enquiries, please email us or call 020 7903 3650
Thursday 10 February 2011 - Royal York Hotel, Central York
Learning to see differently
Effective ‘whole-school’ strategies for pupils on the autism spectrum
Venue: The Royal York Hotel, Station Parade, York YO24 1AA
Date: 10 February 2011
Time: 09.30 registration 16.30 close
Price: Professionals £75 (+VAT) Parents and people with autism £25 (+VAT)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This AET Training Event offers education, health and social care professionals and parents of pupils on the autism spectrum an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network.
The event programme will be led by a line-up of expert speakers, including Yorkshire based Jilly Davies (The Robert Ogden School) and Gill Capaldi (Rotherham Autism Communication Team), who will be delivering a number of inspirational sessions. One-to-one advice clinics will also be available and an interactive panel discussion will round the day off with some lively debate.
Event programme:
- Setting up an autism-friendly classroom (Jilly Davis, Robert Ogden School)
- Developing peer-awareness programmes within education settings (Gill Capaldi, Rotherham Autism Communication Team)
- Strategies to overcome bullying (Helen Bishton, Corley Centre)
- Successfully managing challenging behaviour (Ronnie Young, Specialist consultant and trainer)
- Understanding the vital milestones in the educational journey of a child with autism (Interactive panel discussion moderated by Jane Vaughan, Head of Education at the National Autistic Society)
Places are limited so early booking is advised and group bookings are welcome. We have introduced a small booking fee this year:
- Professionals £75 +VAT
- Parents and people on the autism spectrum £25+VAT
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
For all event and booking enquiries, please email us or call 020 7903 3650
Thursday 15 March 2012 - Saturday 17 March 2012 - NEC in Birmingham
The biggest annual education event with 400 exhibitors, as well as a programme of seminars, workshops and training sessions.
The AET will be exhibiting at the Education Show which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 15 – 17 March. If you are planning to visit the show, do stop by to see us – our stand number is H100.
The show is FREE to attend, but please register at: www.education-show.com
Thursday 17 March 2011 - Saturday 19 March 2011 - NEC Birmingham
The Autism Education Trust is exhibiting at The Education Show 2011, the UK’s largest educational resources event. All education professionals will benefit from seeing over 450 exhibitors with resources covering the breadth of education. From the exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations you will find great ideas to take back and use straight away in your classroom.
The 2011 show welcomes some exciting new additions to the line up including FREE seminars, exciting new feature areas and conferences.
For further information and to register visit www.education-show.com
Find the AET Team on stand SN53.
Wednesday 09 March 2011 - London (venue tbc)
Learning to see differently
Effective ‘whole-school’ strategies for pupils on the autism spectrum
Venue: TBC
Date: 9 March 2011
Time: 09.30 registration 16.30 close
Price: Professionals £75 (+VAT) Parents and people with autism £25 (+VAT)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This AET Training Event offers education, health and social care professionals and parents of pupils on the autism spectrum an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network.
The event programme will be led by a line-up of expert speakers who will be delivering a number of inspirational sessions. One-to-one advice clinics will also be available and an interactive panel discussion will round the day off with some lively debate.
Event programme:
- Setting up an autism-friendly classroom
- Developing peer-awareness programmes within education settings
- Strategies to overcome bullying
- Successfully managing challenging behaviour
- Understanding the vital milestones in the educational journey of a child with autism
Places are limited so early booking is advised and group bookings are welcome. We have introduced a small booking fee this year:
- Professionals £75 +VAT
- Parents and people on the autism spectrum £25+VAT
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
For all event and booking enquiries, please email us or call 020 7903 3650
Thursday 24 March 2011 - Manchester (venue tbc)
Learning to see differently
Effective ‘whole-school’ strategies for pupils on the autism spectrum
Venue: TBC
Date: 24 March 2011
Time: 09.30 registration 16.30 close
Price: Professionals £75 (+VAT) Parents and people with autism £25 (+VAT)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This AET Training Event offers education, health and social care professionals and parents of pupils on the autism spectrum an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network.
The event programme will be led by a line-up of expert speakers who will be delivering a number of inspirational sessions. One-to-one advice clinics will also be available and an interactive panel discussion will round the day off with some lively debate.
Event programme:
- Setting up an autism-friendly classroom
- Developing peer-awareness programmes within education settings
- Strategies to overcome bullying
- Successfully managing challenging behaviour
- Understanding the vital milestones in the educational journey of a child with autism
Places are limited so early booking is advised and group bookings are welcome. We have introduced a small booking fee this year:
- Professionals £75 +VAT
- Parents and people on the autism spectrum £25+VAT
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
For all event and booking enquiries, please email us or call 020 7903 3650
Tuesday 11 October 2011 - Liverpool
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment
Series of five events for teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
11 October 2011 - Liverpool
8 November 2011 - Newcastle
30 November 2011 - Birmingham
1 February 2012 - Exeter
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Wednesday 21 September 2011 - Thursday 22 September 2011 - Glasgow
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
21/22 September 2011 Glasgow
11/12 October 2011 London
9/10 November 2011 Bristol
7/8 December 2011 Nottingham
18/19 January 2012 London
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Thursday 08 December 2011 - London
This course is offered as a two-day programme. SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autistic spectrum. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course will place emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participants' skills, attitudes and communication style. It will make use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
Dates as follows:
8 December 2011 London
21 February 2012 Nottingham
12 March 2012 Bristol
For more information, contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team:
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/training-and-consultancy-services/spell-the-nas-framework-for-intervention.aspx
Thursday 08 March 2012 - Friday 09 March 2012 - The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA
Children and young people with autism can often demonstrate challenging behaviour. Whether it takes the form of aggression, tantrums, self-injury or property destruction it can be extremely distressing for the whole family and as a parent you will want to know how you can understand and help your child.
This two day course, specifically designed for parents and carers, is facilitated by specialists in the field of autism and behaviour analysis. You will benefit from a combination of training and workshop-based activities, as well as the chance to share experiences with other parents.
• To be more confident in understanding why challenging behaviours occur
• To be able to explore why your child is exhibiting challenging behaviour
• To prioritise which behaviours are most important to start working on with your child
• To be able to make a basic plan of action
• To know how to check whether your plan is working or not
• To have a range of practical tools to help you deal with challenging behaviour
• To understand the importance of working as a team with other key individuals and family members
This two-day course runs from 10am until 2.30pm each day, with coffee and registration at 9.30am.
Parent/carer £80 / £65 if booked by 1 September 2011
Parent/carer from low income family £30
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Tuesday 08 November 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
Evidence based intervention for teaching vital learning skills to children with autism
Participants will learn, through a combination of video observation and activities, how to implement effective evidence-based strategies to teach ‘learning to learn skills’ to children with autism.
• Explore strategies to develop pivotal learning skills for individuals with autism
• For both professionals and parents who want to understand what ‘learning to learn skills’ are and why these are critical skills to develop for children and young people with autism
Professionals £155/£130*
Parent/carer £55/£45*
Parent/carer from low income family £15
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Tuesday 31 January 2012 - Nottingham
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
This programme is for those wishing to increase knowledge or practice relating to autism. Some autism knowledge is required for this course.
Date: 31 January 2012 Nottingham
29 March 2012 London
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Wednesday 21 March 2012 - Bristol
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
Date: 21 March 2012 Bristol
27 March 2012 London
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Tuesday 08 November 2011 - Newcastle
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment Series of five events for teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
8 November 2011 - Newcastle
30 November 2011 - Birmingham
1 February 2012 - Exeter
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Tuesday 11 October 2011 - Wednesday 12 October 2011 - London
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
11/12 October 2011 London
9/10 November 2011 Bristol
7/8 December 2011 Nottingham
18/19 January 2012 London
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Tuesday 21 February 2012 - Nottingham
This course is offered as a two-day programme. SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autistic spectrum. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course will place emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participants' skills, attitudes and communication style. It will make use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
Dates as follows:
21 February 2012 Nottingham
12 March 2012 Bristol
For more information, contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team:
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/training-and-consultancy-services/spell-the-nas-framework-for-intervention.aspx
Thursday 29 March 2012 - London
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
This programme is for those wishing to increase knowledge or practice relating to autism. Some autism knowledge is required for this course.
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Tuesday 27 March 2012 - London
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Wednesday 30 November 2011 - Birmingham
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment Series of five events for teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
30 November 2011 - Birmingham
1 February 2012 - Exeter
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Wednesday 09 November 2011 - Thursday 10 November 2011 - Bristol
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
9/10 November 2011 Bristol
7/8 December 2011 Nottingham
18/19 January 2012 London
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Monday 12 March 2012 - Bristol
This course is offered as a two-day programme. SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autistic spectrum. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course will place emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participants' skills, attitudes and communication style. It will make use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
For more information, contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team:
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/training-and-consultancy-services/spell-the-nas-framework-for-intervention.aspx
Wednesday 01 February 2012 - Exeter
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment Series of five events for teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
1 February 2012 - Exeter
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Wednesday 07 December 2011 - Thursday 08 December 2011 - Nottingham
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
7/8 December 2011 Nottingham
18/19 January 2012 London
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Wednesday 28 March 2012 - London
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment
Aimed at teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Wednesday 28 March 2012 - London
NAS Event in association with Axcis Education Recruitment Series of five events for teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.
28 March 2012 - London
Tickets cost £75 +VAT, (NAS Members £60+VAT)
Find out more.
Wednesday 18 January 2012 - Thursday 19 January 2012 - London
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
18/19 January 2012 London
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Monday 06 February 2012 - Tuesday 07 February 2012 - Glasgow
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
6/7 February 2012 Glasgow
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Wednesday 22 February 2012 - Thursday 23 February 2012 - London
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
Dates as follows:
22/23 February 2012 London
14/15 March 2012 London
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Wednesday 14 March 2012 - Thursday 15 March 2012 - London
Socialeyes is a new and innovative approach to learning social skills and developing social understanding for people on the autism spectrum and is primarily suitable for people with Asperger syndrome.
An interactive two-day course is available to help you learn how to facilitate Socialeyes and give people with autism the tools they need to participate more fully in the world.
Our intensive training covers:
- using role play to help people practice and explore social scenarios
- empowering people to learn independently
- using filmed scenarios to develop social understanding
- exercises to extend and reinforce the use of social strategies.
If you'd like find out more about Socialeyes, or hear more about the work we've been doing,
Tel: 0115 911 3363
email socialeyes.team@nas.org.uk
http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Services-for-professionals/Socialeyes.aspx
Monday 18 June 2012 - Town Hall, Reading
6.00pm registration for 6.45pm start
Delegate price £20 + VAT, NAS members: £18 + VAT
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear world-famous author Dr Temple Grandin, talk about her life and experiences. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask Dr Grandin questions about herself and to seek her advice and opinions.
“In the world of Autism, Temple Grandin is a legend. She has singularly contributed more to science's knowledge of autism than any other one individual.”
- Craig Evans,writer and web publisher.
About Temple Grandin
Dr. Grandin didn't talk until she was three and a half years old, communicating her frustration instead by screaming, peeping, and humming. In 1950, she was diagnosed with autism and her parents were told she should be institutionalised.
Temple Grandin is now one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. She is a prominent author and speaker on the subject of autism. Her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes has been brought to the screen. She has been featured in major television programs, such as the BBC special "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow", and has also been written about a great deal.
Dr Grandin presently works as a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She also speaks around the world on both autism and cattle handling and was recently named one of the Time Magazine 100 most Influential people in the world. She was recognised for her work as a world-famous animal scientist and autism self-advocate.
For more information about the event and to book your place, please go to www.autism.org.uk/conferences/grandin2012.
Tuesday 21 June 2011 - Novotel Birmingham Centre Hotel, Birmingham
** Book before 6 May 2011 and save £50**
Presenting the latest research and best practice in diagnosis and interventions for children and adolescents with an ASD.
This conference will give you the tools and strategies you need to identify and provide targeted support for children and adolescents with an ASD.
Keynote speaker, Professor Emily Simonoff, will be presenting the results of her latest SNAP study into prevalence rates. Other speakers will talk about adapting screening and diagnostic instruments for assessing children where there are complex needs. There will also be practical discussions focusing on how to adapt therapies and interventions to make them appropriate for children on the autism spectrum, and case studies illustrating best practice models for diagnosis and transition planning. With two different seminar streams to choose from, delegates can select the seminars that are most relevant to their work.
An opportunity to hear from and network with acknowledged experts in the field and to gain a wealth of knowledge, engage in debate and exchange new ideas.
Key speakers include:
- Professor Emily Simonoff, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
- Professor Ann Le Couteur, School of Clinical Medical Sciences (Child Health), Newcastle University
- Dr Ann Ozsivadjian, Newcomen Centre, Guy’s Hospital
- Dr Paramala J Santosh, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Attend to:
- hear about the latest research from experts in the field
- understand how to adapt your assessments to meet the needs of children with an ASD
- learn which interventions work and which don’t for children with an ASD
- gain practical tools to help communicate better with children with an ASD
- network with other professionals and experts in the field
Click here for booking details.
Thursday 24 May 2012 - Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Manchester
A one-day conference aimed at developing a greater understanding of sensory processing and how difficulties with sensory integration can impact on people with autism.
Sensory processing describes our ability to take in information through our senses, organise and interpret that information, and make a meaningful response. For most people, sensory integration develops in the course of ordinary childhood activities, but for some people with autism, sensory integration does not develop as efficiently as it should.
This conference will help to develop a greater understanding of sensory processing and how difficulties with sensory integration can impact on a person with autism. As well as an introduction to sensory processing and sensory integration, our expert speakers will also present an overview of the evidence base, examining the issues around the current research and looking at what research still needs to be done.Read more here.
Book online here
Tuesday 05 October 2010 - Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, London
This unique one-day conference from The National Autistic Society will provide practical guidance for criminal justice professionals to discuss best practice and learn key skills and techniques for working with people with autism.
Don't miss out on this chance to gather the latest information on legislative issues from the key experts and practitioners in the field.
For more information you can download the brochure.
Tuesday 20 March 2012 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
With autism affecting as many as 1 in 100 individuals, all professionals working in health, education or welfare services need to have a basic understanding of the condition and its impact on an individual. This course provides the autism awareness training local councils and local NHS bodies are required to provide for all staff, following statutory guidance (December 2010).
Attendees will benefit from increased awareness of the condition and will learn simple strategies for supporting individuals with autism they come into contact within their professional capacity.
Professionals £60
The course booking fee includes refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Monday 22 November 2010 - Tuesday 23 November 2010 - Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth
Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school. The conference is for educators, parents, speech/language pathologists, consultants, occupational therapists, psychologists, therapists, and others who live or work with children who are on the autism spectrum.
Monday 22 November
Kari Dunn Buron – When My Autism Gets Too Big!
Lynne Moxon – Autism, Sexuality and Relationships
Tuesday 23 November
Paula Aquilla – The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning Behaviour and Activities of Daily Life
For full details visit the Autism Awareness Centre website
Thursday 07 April 2011 - Harrogate and District NAS branch, Ashville College
NAS Harrogate and District Branch
Autism Awareness Conference
The Passionate Mind: How people with autism learn
This fifth annual conference will offer a day of presentations by world-renowned speaker Dr Wendy Lawson.
The research-based day will focus on building bridges between the neurologically typical (NT) and autism spectrum (AS) worlds; relationships – formal, informal, familiar or otherwise, all need to be negotiated. Dr Lawson will explore learning and social demand and how to bridge some of the gaps so that AS individuals can truly be involved with an inclusive society. Seminars are ‘hands on’, practical and ‘down to earth’, making a number of strategies available for delegates to take away and implement in their own daily encounters with AS. Dr Lawson also uses her own experiences to add a poignant personal perspective to her presentations
Dr. Wendy Lawson MAPS: BPS, an adult with high functioning autism, presents internationally and is well published, having written numerous papers and books. She is described as a psychologist, writer, poet and adult educator and is well known in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, having presented to the All Party Working Committee for Autism, in the UK and in Australia. Wendy currently works as a tutor for the University of Birmingham distance education Masters course in Autism. Wendy also lectures in Learning Disability at Melbourne University and around the world.
The conference will be relevant to parents, carers, managers and professionals from education, health, local authority services, mental health, learning disability, voluntary and other non-statutory services.
There is no charge for the event, however a donation of £15 for parents/carers and £40 for professionals will cover event, speaker and refreshment costs.
For further information, email Harrogate@nas.org.uk or call 07824 473871
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Saturday 02 July 2011 - The Mulberry Primary School, North London
The Mulberry Primary School
Speaker: John Clements - International clinical psychologist with 40 years experience in the field of developmental disabilities with a special interest in autism -particularly children and young people with significant behavioural challenges.
Who Should Attend?
All those who live, work with and provide services for children and young people with autism.
Do you....
....have children who do well in your setting but still have one or two children whose behaviour gets in the way of learning throughout the day?
....wonder whether your curriculum really meets the needs of your children?
....think about well being as a key factor in determining your child’s and therefore your family’s quality of life?
....want to use your child’s interests to inspire them to engage and learn?
....want to help your child be less anxious?
....want to help your child become more flexible?
....have a child who copes in one place but not another e.g. home / school?
Overview:
The conference will summarise the range of factors that influence negative behaviours. Including those that relate to control dynamics. Who’s in charge?
Outcomes:
An understanding of what works in supporting behaviour for children and young people with autism. A deepening understanding of anxiety and well-being and how to support children and young people with autism. New knowledge based upon what works - giving confidence to strive towards a more individualised and inspiring curriculum.
John Clements:
“Working with John changed the practice of the staff in so many ways.... The wellbeing of children became a central theme...At the heart of this the ability to understand what would make a perfect day for a child with ASD and build on this.
One of the greatest challenges is to prevent children from becoming bored. John made us think about what worked, not just what we wanted to do.
I worked in collaboration with John for over 30 years he was the most inspirational teacher. I learnt so much and believe this contributed to the success of the school and the increased confidence of parents in believing that we really cared and knew their child as well as they did. “
Stephanie Lord
- Professional in the fi eld of autism and complex needs for over 30 years in a number of roles
- Headteacher of several residential schools
- Principal of Children’s Services
- Director of Education
Download full flyer which includes programme, location and booking details. Please go to www.themulberryprimaryschool.co.uk for further information.
Tuesday 29 November 2011 - The Bar Convent, York
Autistic Intelligence are made up of a group of experts on autism, as it’s lived, and all of them have personal experience of autism, and want to make their expertise and the latest knowledge about autism easily accessible to as many people as possible. They're trying to make a difference to the way autism is viewed by everyone in the UK – and perhaps the world! You can find more details on their website (click on conferences, but feel free to look at the whole site).
Prices are from £40 for the day, and you can book on the site, or send them an email if you’d like an invoice or if you want to make a block booking.
The speakers at this conference, which runs from 8.30am to 5.15 are:
Dr Luke Beardon who has been working for many years in the fields of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He is now Senior Lecturer in autism at Sheffield Hallam University., and author and editor of many books on living with autism.
Dr Olga Bogdashina who is an author and academic. Since 1994, she has been the director of the first Day Centre for autistic children in Ukraine and the President of the Autism Society, Ukraine. She is a specialist in the sensory aspects of autism spectrum conditions and the mother of a young man on the autism spectrum.
Dr Barbara Jacobs is an author, academic, educationalist, conference speaker, and organiser of Autistic Intelligence.
Sara Lyons is a former primary school teacher, is the founder of Asteroids, holds an MA in SEN teaching, and is herself on the autism spectrum. She is a Community Champion for Talking about Autism, and a board member of the Autism Education Trust.
This promises to be an exciting and informative event for those on the spectrum, their parents, and all professionals who may come into contact with people on the autism spectrum.
Comments from delegates at a previous conference include: ‘An amazing educating and eye-opening experience', 'Thank you for a wonderfully inspiring day', "Different thinking, honourable to those with autism,' 'It made me realise how out-of-date I am!' 'The passion and enthusiasm of the speakers was inspiring.' 'A bringing together of experts', 'Passionate, realistic, refreshingly honest'. 'I feel armed with information', 'Variety and excellence', 'Very relevant to my profession', ‘The best autism conference of the 10 I’ve attended’, ‘How knowledgeable the speakers were, and straightforward in their language!’
Programme
8.30 - 9.00 Registration with tea, coffee and home-made biscuits
9.00 - 9.15 Barbara Jacobs- Welcome and introductions
9.15 - 10.45 Luke Beardon - What we need to know about autism
10.45 - 11.15 Break with tea and coffee
11.15 - 12.15 Sara Lyons - Autism and anxiety
12.15 - 1.45 Delegates are free to lunch and shop. Lunch is not provided but there is a cafe on site.
1.45 - 2.45 Barbara Jacobs introduces a film made at the Torquay conference of Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett - The Minds and Hearts clinic: diagnosis, development, and looking at autism in girls.
2.45 - 3.15 Break with tea and coffee
3.15 - 4.45 Olga Bogdashina - Autism - a different way of thinking
4.45 - 5.15 Panel - delegates ask questions of the speakers
Friday 09 September 2011 - Poynting Building, Large Lecture Theatre, Room S02, Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is pleased to be hosting a conference on autism and education. The conference will include experts from the UK and the USA who will present some of the latest developments in education research and practice. The particular theme of this conference will be to showcase and discuss some of the critical ways in which children with autism can be assessed in school settings and how these assessments of progress can be related to meaningful targets, particularly for adult life.
The conference programme has been designed to be of interest and value to a range of groups. We will have testimonials from adults with autism who have been schooled in the UK; some of the latest developments in research will be presented; descriptions of best practice in assessing children and young people with autism will be given; and a large group discussion will be held on how different stakeholder groups can work together to provide improvements in education for children and young people with autism so they can achieve their full potential.
The conference is open to all and we particularly encourage participation from people with autism, parents, professionals and researchers in the fields of education and/or early intervention.
Cost
Parents, people on the autism spectrum, staff and students - £20.00
Professionals - £35.00
Registration is available on-site on the day of the event for a £15.00 additional charge.
Programme
See the final programme (PDF - 432KB)
Keynote Speakers
Aubyn Stahmer, Ph.D., is a research scientist at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital. She serves as the research and clinical coordinator of the Autism Discovery Institute which provides comprehensive clinical services and integrated research programming for children with autism and their families. She has published many scholarly articles on inclusion, education and early intervention services in the area of autism. At UCSD she serves as associate director of the treatment core of the Autism Center for Excellence award. She is the principal investigator on a grant from the Department of Education designed to examine methods of translating Pivotal Response Training into classrooms. Her current interests include the study of early intervention systems for children with autism, and the translation of evidence-based practices into community settings.
Jude Ragan OBE is Headteacher at Queensmill School. Jude trained and qualified as a teacher of children with special needs in 1972, and from that point has worked in the field of autism, either as a teacher, a manager or as an inspector with Ofsted. She has been headteacher of four special schools, all of which catered for students with autism. Her present school, Queensmill in Hammersmith and Fulham, caters for children and young people with autism from the ages of 2 - 19. It has been judged to be outstanding in the last two Ofsted inspections. Additionally, Jude is helping set up autism units in local mainstream schools. Queensmill will move into a new purpose-built school in 2012, demonstrating the borough's commitment to the education of students with autism.
John Simpson was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 16, following a period of psychiatric illness, and an unhappy secondary school experience. He has since made a successful recovery, having found work as a part time support worker in a care home for autistic adults and also by presenting to groups about his life. He uses both his life experience and the understanding gained from his job to help parents and professionals better understand the individuals they work with. He is now a member of the National Autism Programme Board, which advises the government on delivery of the new Adult Autism Strategy and other autism matters.
Sir Christopher Ball is Vice-Chairman of Autistica and Patron of Research Autism. He was Warden of Keble College, Oxford, Director of Learning at the RSA and Chancellor of the University of Derby, and is now a patron of the National Campaign for Learning, chairman of Downsed International and author of ‘Start Right: The Importance of Early Learning’ (1995), among many other things. Following a long career in Oxford University, public life and consultancy, his current interests include ‘early learning’, core skills, disability, brain science, motivation and self-esteem. He is married, with six (adult) children (one on the autistic spectrum), and eight grandchildren.
Other speakers
Ms Emily Rubin, Director of Communication Crossroads
Dr Glenys Jones, University of Birmingham
Ms Julia Biere, Pyramid UK's Clinical Director
Dr Joe McCleery, University of Birmingham
Dr Kerstin Wittemeyer, University of Birmingham
Registration
To register for this event please visit the Autism Conference registration page.
Contact
In case of any queries, please contact Joseph McCleery
Email: j.p.mccleery@bham.ac.uk
Telephone: 0121 414 9775
Website: University of Birmingham events page.
Flyer, download PDF.
Monday 02 April 2012 - The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition which affects a person’s ability to relate to and communicate with others. The widespread public perception of autism as defined by these wholly negative attributes has been challenged by some members of the autism community in the light of the richness and value they claim as part of an autistic life. This conference explores the question of what a good life for those on the autism spectrum and their families would look like, and considers how accounts of autistic flourishing should inform education, service design and delivery and public policy. Contributions to this debate come from philosophers, scientists and educationists, many of whom are parents of people with autism. Importantly the discussion about what constitutes a good autistic life is informed here by the sometimes different and opposing views of those with autism and their families.
Convenors:
Pat Walsh, Centre of Medical Law and Ethics, King’s College London
Professor Francesca Happé, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London
Speakers include:
Professor Richard Ashcroft, Queen Mary, University of London
Sandy Starr, Progress Educational Trust
Virginia Bovell, ETHOX, University of Oxford
Professor Eva Feder Kittay, Stonybrook University, New York
Dr Jackie Leach Scully, Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences Research Centre, University of Newcastle
Professor Mike Parker, ETHOX, University of Oxford
Professor Stuart Murray, University of Leeds
Dr Liz Pellicano, Centre for Research in Autism and Education, Institute of Education, London
The conference programme is available here.
Places are strictly limited and registration is essential for this event. Register here.
There are subsidies of £100 per person for 5 persons with ASD and a support worker for each. Applications for these subsidies should be sent to:
Pat Walsh
Centre of Medical Law and Ethics
School of Law
King's College London
Strand
London
WC2R 2LS
Phone: 020 7848 1140
Arranged in association with The Centre of Medical Law and Ethics, part of The School of Law at King’s College London.
Friday 02 July 2010 - Horwood House, Nr Milton KeynesMursley Road, Little Horwood, Bucks, MK17 0PH
The Puzzle Centre is delighted to host this conference, near Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, which will bring together researchers, practitioners and parent/carers to discuss the subject of early intervention for young children with autism. It will examine leading research, national strategy and good practice within both mainstream and specialist provisions, for pre-school children with autism and their families.
Professor Tony Charman, from the Institute of Education, will provide an overview of conclusions from recent research into early intervention. There will be an opportunity for small group discussions and to put questions and comments from these discussions to a panel.
Please download a booking form.
Friday 06 May 2011 - Grand Hotel, Torquay, Devon
An International Conference on Autism
This is the first annual International conference presented by Autistic Intelligence, an affiliation of worldwide experts in autism spectrum conditions. It offers a rare opportunity to gain in depth understanding from world experts including:
Professor Tony Attwood, and colleague at the Minds and Hearts autism clinic, Brisbane, Australia, Dr Michelle Garnett. Professor Attwood is the acknowledged world expert in Asperger's syndrome and author of Complete Guide to Asperger’s syndrome.
Dr Olga Bogdashina, lecturer, author, researcher, Consultant Psychologist and founder of the first day centre for autism in the Ukraine. Now resident in the UK, Olga is an expert in sensory/perceptual processing in autism. She is the mother of a young man with autism.
Dr Wendy Lawson, from Victoria, Australia, is herself on the autism spectrum, and has researched many topics in the autism field. The most recent of these is on single attention in autism and its implications for learning.
This promises to be an exciting and informative event for those on the spectrum, their parents, and all professionals who may come into contact with people on the autism spectrum.
For full details and booking information, visit: www.autisticintelligence.org/1/conferences
Friday 16 September 2011 - Girton College, Cambridge
This is the Autumn conference presented by Autistic Intelligence. It promises to be an exciting and informative event for those on the spectrum, their parents, and all professionals who may come into contact with people on the autism spectrum.
Please note that tickets for this conference are strictly limited to 110 by the size of the venue and that therefore will sell out quickly.
Early bird ticket prices are available until the end of May.
For full details and to book, please visit: http://www.autisticintelligence.org/1/conferences
The Programme
8.30 - 9.00 Registration. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in The Stanley Library
9.00 - 9.15 Welcome. Barbara Jacobs, academic, author and co-ordinator of Autistic Intelligence.
9.15 - 10.05 Adam Feinstein - The Pioneers. What did Kanner and Asperger teach us?
10.05 – 10.15 Short break
10.15 - 11.00 Elaine Nicholson – Counselling and the autism spectrum – what works?
11.00 - 11.25 Break with tea, coffee and biscuits in The Stanley Library
11.25 – 12.55 Wendy Lawson - Attention in Autistic Spectrum Conditions
12.55 – 2.15 Buffet lunch in the Great Hall
2.15 – 3.45 Luke Beardon - Myths about autism
3.45 – 4.10 Break with tea, coffee and biscuits in The Stanley Library
4.10 – 4.55 Carole Rutherford - Issues for parents, home-schooling and advocacy
4.55 - 5.35 Panel The speakers will take questions from delegates.
The Speakers
Dr Wendy Lawson from Victoria, Australia is herself on the autism spectrum and has researched many topics in the autism field. The most recent of these is on single attention in autism and its implications for learning.
Dr Luke Beardon has been working for many years in the field of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He is now Senior Lecturer in autism at Sheffield Hallam University and author and editor of many books on living with autism.
Adam Feinstein is author of A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers published in 2010. This ground-breaking book which took him on a two-year tour of the world to interview many of the earliest researchers on autism, is essential reading for those who study autism or have a family member on the spectrum.
Elaine Nicholson is the founder of the not-for-profit Action for Asperger’s. She offers a counselling and emotional support service for those affected by Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). Her style is based on a cognitive-behavioural/solution-focused method.
Carole Rutherford is co-ordinator for the voluntary national autism support and campaign group Autism-in-Mind (AIM). She is an advisory member of the All Party Group for Autism and was an active member of the External Reference Group, who helped to inform the Department of Health while they were writing the Adult Autism Strategy.
Friday 16 September 2011 - Girton College, Cambridge
This is the Autumn conference presented by Autistic Intelligence. It promises to be an exciting and informative event for those on the spectrum, their parents, and all professionals who may come into contact with people on the autism spectrum.
Please note that tickets for this conference are strictly limited to 110 by the size of the venue and that therefore will sell out quickly.
Early bird ticket prices are available until the end of May.
For full details and to book, please visit: http://www.autisticintelligence.org/1/conferences
The Programme
8.30 - 9.00 Registration. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in The Stanley Library
9.00 - 9.15 Welcome. Barbara Jacobs, academic, author and co-ordinator of Autistic Intelligence.
9.15 - 10.05 Adam Feinstein - The Pioneers. What did Kanner and Asperger teach us?
10.05 – 10.15 Short break
10.15 - 11.00 Elaine Nicholson – Counselling and the autism spectrum – what works?
11.00 - 11.25 Break with tea, coffee and biscuits in The Stanley Library
11.25 – 12.55 Wendy Lawson - Attention in Autistic Spectrum Conditions
12.55 – 2.15 Buffet lunch in the Great Hall
2.15 – 3.45 Luke Beardon - Myths about autism
3.45 – 4.10 Break with tea, coffee and biscuits in The Stanley Library
4.10 – 4.55 Carole Rutherford - Issues for parents, home-schooling and advocacy
4.55 - 5.35 Panel The speakers will take questions from delegates.
The Speakers
Dr Wendy Lawson from Victoria, Australia is herself on the autism spectrum and has researched many topics in the autism field. The most recent of these is on single attention in autism and its implications for learning.
Dr Luke Beardon has been working for many years in the field of autism and Asperger Syndrome. He is now Senior Lecturer in autism at Sheffield Hallam University and author and editor of many books on living with autism.
Adam Feinstein is author of A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers published in 2010. This ground-breaking book which took him on a two-year tour of the world to interview many of the earliest researchers on autism, is essential reading for those who study autism or have a family member on the spectrum.
Elaine Nicholson is the founder of the not-for-profit Action for Asperger’s. She offers a counselling and emotional support service for those affected by Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). Her style is based on a cognitive-behavioural/solution-focused method.
Carole Rutherford is co-ordinator for the voluntary national autism support and campaign group Autism-in-Mind (AIM). She is an advisory member of the All Party Group for Autism and was an active member of the External Reference Group, who helped to inform the Department of Health while they were writing the Adult Autism Strategy.
Wednesday 11 January 2012 - Saturday 14 January 2012 - Olympia, London
The SEN Zone at BETT is the largest gathering of educational ICT providers for special needs in the UK, plus the Special Needs Seminar Theatre hosts a wide range of expert speakers and practitioners.
www.bettshow.com
Tuesday 15 November 2011 - The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA
Building cooperation and motivation is critical for the development of new skills and concepts for children and young people with autism. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the components required to teach learner cooperation and motivation - essential skills for anyone designing and implementing teaching and learning strategies for children and young people with autism.
• Understand motivation and identify motivated and unmotivated learners
• Understand what reinforcement is and why this is an effective strategy for children and young people with autism
• Explore assessment tools to identify motivators/reinforcers
• Explore problem solving strategies for decreased motivation and refusal to cooperate
• Understand how to develop and implement reinforcement systems to increase motivation
Course fees:
• Professionals: £155 (£130 if booked by 4 October 2011)
• Book this together with Evidence based teaching and learning strategies: severe autism and complex needs on 16 November for just £250
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Thursday 13 October 2011 - Friday 14 October 2011 - The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA
Children and young people with autism can often demonstrate challenging behaviour. Whether it takes the form of aggression, tantrums, self-injury or property destruction it can be extremely distressing for the whole family and as a parent you will want to know how you can understand and help your child.
This two day course, specifically designed for parents and carers, is facilitated by specialists in the field of autism and behaviour analysis. You will benefit from a combination of training and workshop-based activities, as well as the chance to share experiences with other parents.
• To be more confident in understanding why challenging behaviours occur
• To be able to explore why your child is exhibiting challenging behaviour
• To prioritise which behaviours are most important to start working on with your child
• To be able to make a basic plan of action
• To know how to check whether your plan is working or not
• To have a range of practical tools to help you deal with challenging behaviour
• To understand the importance of working as a team with other key individuals and family members
This two-day course runs from 10am until 2.30pm each day, with coffee and registration at 9.30am.
Parent/carer £80 / £65 if booked by 1 September 2011
Parent/carer from low income family £30
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Tuesday 28 February 2012 - Wednesday 29 February 2012 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
Evidence based teaching and learning strategies
Effectively implemented strategies for behaviour management are essential
within schools, residential homes, play schemes and other settings, to create an environment in which individuals can thrive. In this two-day course professionals will learn how to develop highly-individualised behaviour plans based on evidence-based assessment, and how to monitor interventions to ensure success.
• Understand what is meant by ‘challenging behaviour’
• Explore why children and young people with autism may exhibit challenging behaviour
• Introduce the concept of function based assessment and function-based intervention
• Explore evidence based assessment and intervention for challenging behaviour
Professionals £280/£220*
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Tuesday 12 April 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· Aimed at those starting to work within the field of ABA with children/young people with autism
· A general introduction to the field of ABA and its relevance to autism intervention/education
· An introduction to evidence based teaching strategies with a focus on discrete trial teaching
· Understand why we take data and how to make data driven decisions about teaching, learning and behaviour management
· Learn how to build a career in ABA, certification requirements, and the current status within the UK
Price: £150
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Tuesday 28 June 2011 - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), London
An afternoon seminar on the importance of designing environments specifically for children and adults on the autism spectrum, led by architects Christpher Beaver and Maria Assirelli, design consultant Dr Tamara brooks, and NAS Chief Executive Mark Lever.
Price: £90 (incl VAT) per adult / £35 (incl VAT) per student
[Prices cover the cost of organizing the seminar. Any surplus will be donated to a fund to pioneer research into designing for children and adults with autism.]
To register your interest, email Richard@ga-architects.com or call 020 8960 4418
Click here to download a booking form.
PROGRAMME:
14.00 Arrival, Registration and Coffee.
14.30 Design issues in residential and educational buildings
15.00 Evidence-based research and practice in the design of autism friendly environments
15.30 Discussion
16.15 Break
16.30 The value of consultation at the design stage
17.00 Recent legislative and policy developments in the provision of services for ASD
17.30 Discussion
18.15 Wine, canapés
19.15 Close of seminar
SPEAKERS:
CHRISTOPHER BEAVER: Design issues in residential and educational buildings
Architect and partner of GA Architects, Christopher has been specialising in designing environments for children and adults with ASD since 1996. He regularly contributes articles to specialist journals and speaks at conferences and seminars both in the UK and overseas. He has been a design advisor for the SEN provision under the Building Schools for the Future programme and is currently working with a team designing a residential development in Chicago. His presentation will touch on a number of design issues and consider the question ‘Do we do too much?’
Dr TAMARA BROOKS: Evidence-based research and practice in the design of autism-friendly learning environments
Tamara works for ‘Design for Autism’ as a freelance consultant advising schools and other organi- sations on best practice when designing environments for children and adults with autism. She has a PhD in the design of autism-friendly learning environments having spent 3 years undertaking evidence-based research at a residential special school for children with severe and complex learning needs. Tamara’s presentation will give an overview of current knowledge in designing for autism and will dis- cuss the findings of her doctoral research.
MARIA ASSIRELLI: The value of consultation at the design stage
Architect and partner of GA Architects, Maria’s focus is on designing autism-friendly environments. Having trained at La Sapienza University in Rome, Maria continues to work with colleagues there who are researching into aspects of design for autism. Maria is a regular speaker at seminars both in Italy and the UK and is committed to the concept that well designed environments have a significant influence on behaviour. Maria’s presentation will focus on the value of consultation during the design stage and will give examples from a recent encounter with a group of children at a school where she is building a Resource Base within a mainstream school.
MARK LEVER: Recent legislative and policy developments in the provision of services for ASD
Mark Lever was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Autistic Society in March 2008. He chairs the government’s External Reference Group for development of the national strategy for adults with autism and was very much involved in getting the Autism Act onto the statute in 2009. The Act is a major achievement in terms of championing the rights and interests of adults with autism and Mark’s presentation will focus on the impact on services and the positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families.
Tuesday 23 November 2010 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Reading. RG1 8BD
Target Audience
Health and social care, Education and Supported Living; PCT’s, commissioners and professionals involved in research and the care environment, Building Schools for the Future programme SEN.
Details
It is now widely accepted that people with ASD show signs of less challenging behaviour and enhanced well being if they live and learn in an environment that promotes a sense of inclusion and considers their specific needs. This seminar is one of a series organised by GA Architects that addresses specific design considerations in the educational and residential environment that influence not just the mood and behaviour of people with ASD but also their carers, teachers and support workers. At the questions and answers sessions and evening buffet you will have the chance to meet and share ideas with other professionals.
Topics:
1. Design from an autistic perspective. Dr. John Biddulph holds a master’s degree researching creativity using ICT for children with special educational needs and a PhD from Cambridge researching autism and learning technologies. A qualified teacher, John has worked for the European Commission in the Directorate for Special Educational Needs.
John is an external examiner for PhD studies in autism and provides regular input on courses run by the National Autistic Society. John is also a regular speaker at national and international conferences, a spokesperson to the media on autism and a member of the Autism Education Trust Advisory Council. John is a published composer and writer on autism. His professional expertise in autism has the added benefit of being focused through the prism of his own diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome.
John will talk from a personal perspective about autism and the built environment and how appropriate design and perhaps inappropriate design can impact on his own autism. He will also talk about the experiences he has had over many years working with children (2-18) in schools and other settings and adults in residential settings and how design has impacted on them.
2. Security and CCTV. Gerard Cooper is Chairman of Allcooper, a privately owned security company based in Gloucestershire. Gerard has over 22 years experience advising in this complex field.
With many facilities now requiring a level of sympathetic and appropriate security and surveillance not just to keep intruders out but to protect the public, this topic is now an integral part of any development whether refurbishment or new-build and is an essential ingredient in any planning application. Gerard Cooper will discuss the security options that are now available across all sectors and how these can be practically applied in a sensitive way to residential or educational facilities.
3. Sustainability. Neil Smith is a partner at Max Fordham and Partners consulting engineers and an expert in sustainable design. The practice specialises in energy-efficient systems for building services and the wider environment. Over forty years experience has led to a number of awards including The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Neil’s experience in sustainable design goes back to the 1980’s and has worked on a number school projects including Locking Castle combined School which has a provision for 67 pupils with severe learning difficulties. Neil will discuss sustainable practice in new builds and refurbishments equally applicable to care providers and managers of buildings for people with ASD. Neil Smith will give practical advice that will save on running costs and meet building regulation requirements.
4. Best practice in autism design. Maria Luigia Assirelli is a partner at GA Architects, specialists in designing new builds and refurbishments for people with ASD, and a regular speaker at conferences on autism in the UK and abroad. Maria has been involved in healthcare projects since the beginning of her working experience as researcher and architect working between Rome and London and after joining GA Architects has developed her interests in designing environments for people with ASD to include schools, residential buildings and respite centres. Maria will talk about research findings from a recent collaboration with Kingston University developing a colour palette appropriate for use in buildings for people with autism and how this can influence proxemics. Her presentation will include examples of good and bad design from experiences gained working in the built environment for ASD. She will discuss related best practice in design that meets the needs of residents and pupils and their carers and support staff.
Attendance fee
Tickets will cover the costs of the seminar with any surplus being donated to a charity. Cost: £88, £30 for students and carers.
Tuesday 23 November 2010 - Reading. Crowne Plaza RG1 8BD
GA Architects runs a series of half day seminars that aims to raise the awareness of the importance that a good design has on the mood and behaviour of people with autism and their support staff. The title of each seminar remains the same and has two common themes.
1. To address specific topics or issues related to autism and the built environment.
2. To engage the speakers with the audience in a general discussion on the topics presented.
Target Audience
Care providers of children and adults with autism and sever learning difficulties, educational and supported living; professionals involved in research in autism and the care environment; Special Education Needs provision of the Building Schools for the Future programme.
Programme
It is now widely accepted that people with ASD show signs of less challenging behaviour and enhanced well being if they live and learn in an environment that promotes a sense of inclusion and considers their specific needs. This seminar is one of a series organised by GA Architects that addresses specific design considerations in the educational and residential environment that influence not just the mood and behaviour of people with ASD but also their carers, teachers and support workers.
Speakers
- Sustainability
- Security and CCTV
- A perspective on good and bad design and discussion on the results to an academic research programme developing an appropriate colour palette for people with autism.
- A personal perspective on autism and the built environment by a speaker with Asperger's Syndrome.
Price
Tickets will cover the costs of the seminar with any surplus being donated to a charity. Cost £88 and £30 for students. Click here to view invitation or email richard@ga-architects.com to register your interest.
Thursday 15 March 2012 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
Determining what is an inclusive, broadly based and balanced curriculum, which includes the National Curriculum, for a child or young person with severe autism and complex needs, can be challenging. This course draws on the broad experience of the School Leadership Team at TreeHouse School.
• Planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum for pupils with severe autism and complex needs
• Determining curriculum entitlements and priorities for learning (in a school setting)
• Personalising the school curriculum (applying the Statutory Inclusion Statement)
• For ABA Professionals, SENCOs, Teachers, Curriculum Managers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and others with responsibility for curriculum development
Professionals £155/£130*
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Wednesday 16 November 2011 - The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA
Children and young people on the severe end of the autism spectrum, and with additional complex needs often struggle to learn and make progress from typical teaching strategies. But with the right evidence based strategies in place, they can learn and progress. In this course you will learn from senior ABA practitioners how to understand in detail the barriers to learning faced by these individuals, and how to put in place effective teaching and learning strategies to support them.
This course requires a basic understanding of autism and applied behaviour analysis and is aimed at professionals working with children and young people with severe autism and complex needs.
• Understand the barriers to learning faced by individuals with severe autism, learning disability and complex needs
• Learn about evidence based teaching strategies to help break down barriers to learning
Course fees:
• Professionals: £155 (£130 if booked by 4 October 2011)
• Book this together with Building cooperation and motivation to learn on 15 November for just £250
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Wednesday 20 July 2011 - Islington, London
About the help! First Steps parent seminar
help! First Steps is a one-day family support seminar delivered by trained and experienced
professionals. First Steps provides information and advice to families of children (aged 5 – 11) who
have received a recent diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.
How will the seminar support families?
The seminar will support families to:
• develop an understanding of autism
• share experiences of getting a diagnosis
• identify how autism can affect families
• explore practical ideas for developing communication strategies
• clarify the support that families may be entitled to and ways to access this.
How much will it cost?
The seminar costs a total of £30 for two family members. This includes a resource pack of useful
information, advice and support guidelines.
Contact us
To book a place on this seminar, and for details of other forthcoming seminars, contact The National Autistic
Society Family Support Programme:
07425 624 592 (normal call charges apply)
help@nas.org.uk
Or visit our website at: www.autism.org.uk/help!
Wednesday 17 August 2011 - Islington, London
About the help! Supporting Siblings parent seminar
help! Supporting Siblings is a one-day family support seminar delivered by trained and experienced
professionals. Supporting Siblings provides information and advice to families of children with autism,
focusing on the needs of the siblings of that child.
How will the seminar support families?
The seminar will support families to:
• share experiences of sibling relationships and the impact of these within families
• explore ways to communicate the autism diagnosis to children and the benefits of doing so
• look at ways to increase positive relationships amongst your children
• discuss ways to help siblings talk about their brother/sister with their friends/peers.
How much will it cost?
The seminar costs a total of £30 for two family members. This includes a resource pack of useful
information, advice and support guidelines.
Contact us
To book a place on this seminar, and for further details of other forthcoming seminars, contact
The National Autistic Society Family Support Programme:
07425 624 592 (normal call charges apply)
help@nas.org.uk.
Or visit our website at: www.autism.org.uk/help!
Thursday 24 March 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· Understand the challenges for a young person with autism in the mainstream secondary school setting
· Understand how to analyse and plan for these challenges based in individual pupil’s profiles
· Introduce some practical strategies to support the inclusion of young people with autism in your setting
Price: £150
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 14 July 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
For adolescents with autism, increasing independence is vital if they are to make the most of the opportunities available to them as they move towards adulthood. Developing leisure skills will allow them to access age-appropriate hobbies, sports and other activities to fill their spare time constructively.
• Explore evidence-based interventions for teaching independence and leisure skills.
• Learn to practically apply task analysis and independence based activity schedules to support teaching and learning.
For professionals working with secondary age young people or adults with autism in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, day centres, respite centres as well as for parents and carers.
Professionals £155
Parent/carer £55
Parent/carer from low income family £15
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Tuesday 18 January 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· Aimed at those starting to work within the field of ABA with children/young people with autism
· A general introduction to the field of ABA and its relevance to autism intervention/education
· An introduction to evidence based teaching strategies with a focus on discrete trial teaching
· Understand why we take data and how to make data driven decisions about teaching, learning and behaviour management
· Learn how to build a career in ABA, certification requirements, and the current status within the UK
Price: £150
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 07 April 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· Understand what makes a behaviour challenging
· Explore why children and young people with autism may exhibit behaviour that challenges
· Introduce the concept of function based assessment and function based intervention
· Learn to use basic assessment and intervention strategies
Price: £150
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 03 March 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· A general introduction to the field of ABA and its relevance to autism intervention/education
· Understand and practically apply the A-B-Cs of behaviour
· Explore some practical ABA strategies – the many ways you can ’do ABA’
· Understand the principles of evidence based teaching strategies and data driven learning
· Understand next steps with regard to ABA training
Professionals £150
Parents and Carers £15
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 22 September 2011 - Friday 23 September 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
This two day course provides a thorough introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and its relevance to autism education. Designed by senior ABA practitioners to give the essential background knowledge required to access our more advanced courses, it is aimed at anyone who
• Understand what autism is and how this may impact on an individual
• Understand what ABA is and how it is relevant to autism education and intervention
• Understand how and why ABA can support learning and development for individuals with autism
• Explore the basic principles of ABA and how these can be used for teaching and learning
Professionals £280
Parent/carer £80
Parent/carer from low income family £30
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Thursday 25 November 2010 - Reebok Stadium, Premier Suite, Middlebrook Exhibitions Centre, Burnden Way, Bolton BL6 6JW
One of 3 of the largest, FREE UK exhibitions totally dedicated to children with disabilities and special needs, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.
Information on mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports, leisure and much more...
Now in its tenth year, this exhibition promises once again to be a hive of activity and new for 2010 we have increased the exhibition space on the mezzanine level so we fully anticipate this event to be bigger and busier than ever!
Many of the companies that exhibit at the ‘Kidz’ events you see year on year, as they have chosen our exhibitions to launch new equipment and products, so make sure you visit all the stands. The company representatives are often experts in their field and usually have solutions to what may seem like unmanageable problems. So, do take the opportunity to pick their brains.
Once again we have some excellent speakers presenting our free seminars sessions who can provide you with information on best practice, new research and good practical advice. For our professional visitors, certificates of attendance are available to support your continued professional development. Children and parents are very welcome to attend.
Attending the ‘Kidz’ exhibitions is more crucial now than ever. The Government is investing £340million in equipment and wheelchair services, short breaks and palliative care for disabled children. In addition, the introduction of individual and personalised budgets may enable the children and/or parents to have a greater say in what equipment and services are most appropriate. The information you gather at the ‘Kidz’ events can ultimately improve the life of children, their parents and extended family.
To find out more information and for updates on the timetable of free seminars etc running alongside the event visit
www.kidzupnorth.co.uk or
download a flyer.
We do welcome feedback as year on year we want to improve our events. Please take the time to complete a questionnaire at the event, or email your comments and suggestions to Carmel Hourigan.
Dates for your diary:-
- Kidz Up North – Thursday, 25th November 2010, Reebok Stadium, Bolton
- Kidz in the Middle – Thursday, 10th March 2011, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
- Kidz South – Thursday, 9th June 2010, Rivermead Leisure Complex, Reading
For more information on any of our Kidz events, or to order your visitors FREE entry tickets visit
www.kidzupnorth.co.uk or contact the Exhibition Team at Disabled Living on 0161 214 5962/5959.
Thursday 10 February 2011 -
Learning how to learn: teaching vital learning skills to children with autism – for parents and professionals
· Understand how typically developing children learn from their environment
· Explore which of these pivotal skills are often lacking in individuals with autism
· Understand what ‘learning to learn skills’ are and why these are critical target teaching skills for children with autism
· Learn some practical strategies to try
Professionals £150
Parents and Carers £15
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Friday 15 October 2010 - Saturday 16 October 2010 - The Business Design Centre in Islington, Stand 83
The Autism Education Trust team is heading back out on the road this autumn and the next stop is
Special Needs London. The show is being held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, North London, on 15 and 16 October. It is an event dedicated to sharing information, advice and resources for those working with pupils with SEN. Come and see us on Stand 83 and find out more about the work of the AET and our range of resources to suit your needs.
Tuesday 29 November 2011 - London
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
This programme is for those wishing to increase knowledge or practice relating to autism. Some autism knowledge is required for this course.
Date: 29 November 2011 London
31 January 2012 Nottingham
29 March 2012 London
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Thursday 03 November 2011 - London
SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, developed through evidence-based practice. You will use the framework as part of this training to reflect on your practice and plan how you will use the knowledge gained to influence the support you provide to people with autism.
This course is offered as a one-day programme. Participants will be helped to make the link between theoretical knowledge and practice. The course places emphasis on reflective practice and examination of the participant's skills, attitudes and communication style with tools to enable your continued development. It makes use of presentation, group discussion and tasking, self-directed learning and video.
Date: 3 November 2011 London
21 March 2012 Bristol
27 March 2012 London
Price: £120 (inclusive of VAT)
For further information contact the NAS Training and Consultancy Team
Tel: 0115 911 3363
Email: training@nas.org.uk
Tuesday 30 November 2010 - Saturday 30 October 2010 - Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, London
The Undiscovered Workforce: Employing people on the autism spectrum
A unique one-day conference offering employers practical guidance as well as an opportunity to discuss best practice and learn key skills and techniques for recruiting and managing people with autism (including Asperger syndrome).
For full details visit the NAS website
Wednesday 26 January 2011 - Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London
Information on Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is extremely limited and there are very few forums for learning about the disorder. This conference is an extremely rare opportunity to hear from experts in the field and will provide professionals and parents with a clearer understanding of the diagnostic criteria and essential strategies for education, behaviour management and communication.
The conference is being held in association with NORSACA and The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP).
For full details and booking information.
Tuesday 01 March 2011 - Wednesday 02 March 2011 - Manchester Central Convention Complex
Delivering Excellence in a Time of Austerity
The government’s autism agenda and the introduction of the new statutory guidance have highlighted the need for a different approach to multi-agency delivery of services. This high-profile conference will provide a unique opportunity for senior education, clinical and service professionals to share learning, debate best practice and discuss the implementation of the new strategy in challenging financial times.
Over two days expert speakers will provide a balanced perspective on the current challenges facing all professionals in the autism community.
Key speakers include:
• Steve Broach, a Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers who will be discussing key developments in education law for children with autism.
• Gina Davis, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist from Attention Autism, who will discuss a practical, cost-effective approach to the teaching of attention and communication skills for children with autism.
In addition, streamed seminars will provide you with practical strategies to implement with your colleagues on your return to work. Delegates will also have the valuable opportunity to network and share ideas at the additional facilitated Breakfast Briefings, Evening Debate and Drinks Reception.
Download the booking form. For more information contact the NAS, e-mail them, phone on 0115 911 3367 or by mail to:
NAS Conference and Events
6th Floor, Castle Heights
72 Maid Marian Way,
Nottingham, NG1 6BJ
Wednesday 02 February 2011 - Bristol
Join us in Bristol on 2 February where we'll be presenting the latest research and best practice in understanding and responding to challenging behaviour in children and adults with autism. At this conference, we'll have key speakers including John Clements, behavioural consultant, author and Clinical Psychologist and Jackie Edwards, a family carer with the Challenging Behaviour Foundation, amongst many others. Other speakers:
Dr Juli Crocombe, Consultant in Developmental Neuropsychiatry and Learning Disability
St George's Hospital
Dr Andrew McDonnell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director
Studio III
Professor Richard Hastings, School of Psychology
Bangor University
Sally Meadows, A person with autism
Louise Albert, Positive Behavioural Support Team Manager
NAS Cymru
See the full programme and speakers.
Every day, people with autism are expected to cope with the challenges of a world which can often seem bewildering and irrational. This can cause high levels of anxiety and stress, resulting in behaviour that can be difficult for other people to deal with, and creating challenges for professionals involved in education, health and welfare services.
This conference features key speakers who will discuss the causes of challenging behaviour for people with autism. Hear the latest research from experts in the field and learn from case studies illustrating best practice. With two different seminar streams to choose from (either clinical or practical strategies), you can select the seminars which are most relevant to your work.
Wednesday 25 May 2011 - Thursday 26 May 2011 - Reebok Stadium, Bolton
nasen Live offers educationalists, school leaders and local authority staff the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest SEN policy developments and the most targeted resources for pupils with special or additional educational needs.
The event is a rich source of information for education professionals and has been designed to provide school leaders, teachers, SENCOs, NQTs, teaching assistants and local authority staff with the information, guidance, techniques and research to meet the needs of learners with SEN.
Nasen Live offers a dedicated SEN seminar programme, workshops, exhibition and free CPD opportunities.
For full details and booking information, visit: www.nasenlive.org.uk
Wednesday 26 May 2010 - Thursday 27 May 2010 - Reebok Stadium, Bolton
26th - 27th May 2010 - Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Visit the AET on stand B28
This dedicated SEN show aims to meet the professional development needs of all those working within the special and additional educational field.
Visitors to this new two day event can obtain inspiration and motivation from the wide range of products and resources on display and the comprehensive CPD programme provided by nasen’s seminar programme.
The free to enter exhibition a host of relevant resource and service suppliers will offer a wide range of classroom, ICT and software resources to support children and young people who are encountering difficulties in accessing education.
Who should attend?
This event is for anyone working within the field of special and additional educational needs and disability. Head Teachers, SENCOs, class teachers, support staff, Local Authority Officers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and other Health professionals. All are welcome.
The dedicated nasen Live 2010 website can be found here
Thursday 01 December 2011 - Friday 02 December 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
Helping your child to master pivotal skills will have a positive effect on many important areas of family life, such as sleeping, playing, eating and toileting. This two day workshop for parents is facilitated by behavioural experts who have a wealth of experience working with children with autism and their families across home and school settings.
• Understand the pivotal learning skills that are essential for your child to master
• Learn how to support and develop these as part of your day to day family life
• Understand how these ’pivotal skills’ can be used to support the development of further life skills
Parent/carer £80/£65*
Parent/carer from low income family £30
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Thursday 19 May 2011 - AFC Bournemouth
Join the Wessex Autistic Society for its annual conference in Bournemouth on the 19th May.
Pat Howlin, Professor of Clinical Child Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, London will address the recent trends in intervention research for children with autism and highlight the range of different treatment approaches that are demonstrating encouraging improvements.
John Clements, a British Clinical Psychologist, specializing for nearly 40 years in the field of developmental disabilities in general and autism in particular, will discuss later intervention - arguing for the general importance of intensive intervention with adults and will focus specifically on how to promote personal well being and self regulation.
The conference will introduce the latest research and positive interventions in the care of people with autism focusing on practical examples through the afternoon workshops.
Afternoon workshops covering:
Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour
Promoting communication development
Understanding and responding to sensory needs
Prices:
£95 – professionals
£50 – parents, TWAS members, person with autism
Group discount of 10% for groups of 3 or more people
Book at http://www.twas.org.uk/index.php?pIDref=337-Annual-Conference-2011
Friday 08 July 2011 - Brunei Gallery, SOAS. Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square London WC1H 0XG
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Hear about the latest research on good practice in autism education provision in the UK
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Engage with expert panel discussions on the impact of the SEN Green Paper and the role of school leadership in supporting pupils with autism
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Gain insight as young people with autism and parents share their experiences
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Improve your practice with expert workshop sessions on key areas
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Update your knowledge with evidence of effective strategies to support pupils
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Meet renowned experts in the field of autism and education, and network with other professionals
Programme
Conference Chair: Jolanta Lasota, Chief Executive Officer, Ambitious about Autism
Keynote Speakers:
What is Good Practice in Autism Education?
Professor Tony Charman, the Centre for Research into Autism and Education, Institute of Education
A consultation-based study on outcomes in autism
Dr. Kerstin Wittemeyer, The Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham
Joining our panel discussions:
Virginia Bovell OBE, Parent, NAS Councillor and Abitious about Autism Advisor
Lesley Gannon, Head of Campaigns at the National Association of Head Teachers
Lorraine Petersen OBE, CEO of Nasen
Jude Ragan OBE, Headteacher of Queensmill School, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Leading workshop sessions:
Belinda Blank, Transition Liaison Officer at TreeHouse School
Lisa Hopkins, Director for Specialist Development at Dimensions
Becky Jones, Deputy Headteacher, TreeHouse School
Dr Julie O’Sullivan, Headteacher, TreeHouse School
Dr. Kerstin Wittemeyer, The Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham
www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/conference2011
Email:
training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 815 5148
Thursday 09 December 2010 - TreeHouse, North London
· Understand the difficulties faced by children with autism in understanding and using language and communication
· Understand common augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems e.g. PECS, Sign, Voice output
· Explore a range of strategies that promote communication development in children with autism
· Look at a range of suggestions to ensure that communication skills are functional and meaningful for the child
Professionals £150
Parents and Carers £15
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Wednesday 26 May 2010 - Park Hall, Autism Resource Centre, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8TQ
26th May 2010 - Park Hall, Autism Resource Centre, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8TQ
Alongside new initiatives to promote self-advocacy and emotional well-being, is an increased emphasis on children and young people participating in decision making and planning for their futures. Across educational settings, this area of work is referred to as ‘Pupil Voice’.
Resources will be available for demonstration and discussion.
The day will cover:
- a context and overview of current initiatives
- case studies and practical examples
- whole school approaches which promote and prioritise pupil voice
- examples of using a range of review systems which include the views of children and young people
- an opportunity for participants to raise issues reflecting their own circumstances
The day is aimed at professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum, across the full age and ability range. It will also be appropriate for parents.
Download a booking form and further information.
Monday 01 January 0001 - Nationwide
Bookings now being taken for 2011
Re:create come to you
Re:create offers multidisciplinary creative workshops using music, drama and visual arts. The workshops help children explore and develop their own unique talents, helping to boost their confidence while having lots of fun in a supportive environment.
Create a Superhero workshops help participants find the superhero in them through music, art and drama.
Re:create come to you to carry out the workshops.
Bookings are now being taken for 2011.
For further information and to make a booking, please contact: recreateoffice@gmail.com
Wednesday 04 July 2012 - Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
Providing you with tools and strategies to help you talk confidently and competently about relationships and sexuality with children and adults with autism.
Relationships and sexuality are difficult subjects for most people to talk about and many parents and professionals feel they lack the confidence and skills to offer information and advice. This conference will give you the skills you need to teach people with autism about relationships and sexuality. It will increase your confidence and competence in discussing relationships and sexuality. It will also help you to support people with autism to develop their relationship and social skills.
We will give you tools and strategies to use at home, in the classroom or in other learning environments so that you can offer information and support, and help people with autism to make the right choices for them.
Book online here.
Wednesday 05 September 2012 - Thursday 06 September 2012 - Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
The Puzzle Centre is delighted to host a two day SCERTS course, delivered by Emily Rubin, to be held at the Friends House, Euston, London on 5th and 6th September 2012.
SCERTS (Prizant, Wetherby, Rubin & Laurent, 2007) is an innovative model for working with children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. It provides specific guidelines for helping a child become a competent and confident social communicator, while preventing problem behaviours that interfere with learning and the development of relationships. It is also designed to help families, educators and therapists work cooperatively as a team, in a carefully coordinated manner, to maximize progress in supporting a child.
www.scerts.com
Please find attached a flyer with further details and a booking form. Delegates may book one or both days and early booking is encouraged to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
To book your place please complete the attached booking form and email or post it to Mandy Lawer at the Puzzle Centre. Please send your payment or invoice details with your booking form.
We very much look forward to seeing you in September.
Tuesday 24 May 2011 - DeVere Whites Bolton, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL6 6SF (Reebok Stadium)
Changes in the education landscape resulting from the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Green Paper will demand an even greater responsibility on school leaders to ensure that the SEND provision in their school is meeting the needs of all children and young people.
This important nasen conference will give school leaders an opportunity to learn more about the future direction of SEND and how this will impact on their responsibilities both legally and strategically, and offer support and advice on how to move the SEND agenda forward in their schools.
Principle Keynote:
Sarah Teather, Minister of State for Children and Families
Keynote 1: New Directions: the national agenda for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Janet Thompson, HMI - National Advisor for special educational needs and disabilities
Keynote 2: Legal Implications of the Green Paper for School Leaders
Mark Blois, Partner, Browne Jacobson Solicitors
Keynote 3: High quality professional development for all - Improving outcomes for children and young people
Lorraine Petersen OBE, Chief Executive of nasen
Workshop A: Promoting positive attitudes to disabled people at school
Richard Rieser, International Consultant and Trainer, Disability Equality and Inclusion
Workshop B: SEN Strategy for 21st Century Schools: ICT Infrastructure
Terry Waller, Independent Education, ICT and Inclusion Consultant
Closing Presentation: The Difference you can make
Dean Beadle, Speaker and Journalist
Please use the link to the conference flyer below for full details and descriptions of each presentation.
Booking Form:
http://www.nasen.org.uk/uploads/publications/180.pdf
Conference Flyer:
http://www.nasen.org.uk/uploads/publications/183.swf
Contact Details: Sarah Cann 01827 311 500 sarahc@nasen.org.uk
Thursday 15 July 2010 - Institute of Education, Main Building, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1 HOAL
New findings from research on how common autism is, and how children and young people with autism process the world around them, have led to a re-think of our approaches to early intervention and education. Alongside this, there have been major autism policy initiatives in the education and health sectors.
This one-day conference will bring together a panel of experts drawn from the research, practice and policy fields to update the audience on these new findings and developments.
Contributors include: Professor Tony Charman, IOE; Dr Glenys Jones, University of Birmingham, author of the National Strategies IDP materials on autism; Annie Etherington, LB Barnet; Dr Liz Pellicano, IOE; the National Autistic Society on their recent development work; Mariana Ware, TreeHouse, on their work with parents and carers; Dr Nicola Grove, speech and language therapist and storyteller of OpenStorytellers Ltd with young adults from Friends Meetup.
Download booking form now.
Wednesday 16 November 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
Evidence based teaching and learning strategies
Children and young people on the severe end of the autism spectrum, and with additional complex needs often struggle to learn and make progress from typical teaching strategies. But with the right evidence based strategies in place, they can learn and progress. In this course you will learn from senior ABA practitioners how to understand in detail the barriers to learning faced by these individuals, and how to put in place effective teaching and learning strategies to support them.
• Learn how to use evidence based teaching strategies to help break down barriers to learning
• For professionals working with children and young people with severe autism and complex needs
Professionals £155/£130*
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Monday 29 November 2010 - Tuesday 30 November 2010 - Leicester Marriott Hotel
Balancing Act: ensuring equality for disabled students in austere times
This annual event updates UK staff in higher education on policy and practice in relation to planning and delivering services for disabled students.
Issues to be covered in the conference will include the Equality Act, Lord Browne's Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance, and how to ensure quality and equality in these challenging times.
As well as a range of expert speakers, delegates will participate in two sessions of workshops which will cover a diverse range of topics relevant to staff in the higher education sector.
Speakers include:
* Professor Denise Kirkpatrick, Pro Vice Chancellor, Learning, Teaching and Quality, The Open University
* Eleanor Girt, Head of Disability, Dyslexia and Access centre, University of East London
* Anne Grant, Manager - Disability and Dyslexia Support, London South Bank University
* Mary Curnock Cook, Chief Executive, UCAS
* Update on Lord Browne's Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
* A panel of experts discussing The Equality Act: how can you maintain the disability equality impetus and deliver the Equality Act within the current institutional structures?
Booking – don’t miss the early bird rates
Defy the credit crunch and take advantage of Skill's early bird rates if you book before 12 November.
Download a booking form or contact sally@skill.org.uk for a plain Word booking form.
Friday 14 October 2011 - Saturday 15 October 2011 - Business Design Centre, London
The AET will be exhibiting at the world’s largest gathering of SEN professionals. The exhibition features hundreds of exhibitors, a packed programme of seminar sessions and first international TES SEN conference.
Read more here.
Thursday 17 March 2011 -
· Understand the use of independence based activity schedules
· Explore practical evidence based strategies including task-analysis, shaping and chaining
· Understand and practically apply these tools to the teaching of independence and daily living skills
Professionals £150
Parents and Carers £15
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Tuesday 29 March 2011 - TreeHouse, North London
· Identify typical stages of play
· Understand how play development can be affected by autism
· Break down play skills into small, achievable steps
· Explore some practical tools for teaching play skills
· Have an activity that you want to go home and try
Price: £15
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 02 December 2010 - TreeHouse, North London
· Identify typical stages of play
· Understand how play development can be affected by autism
· Break down play skills into small, achievable steps
· Explore some practical tools for teaching play skills
This course is for professionals working with children with autism in early years and primary.
Price: £150
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Thursday 29 September 2011 - Ambitious about Autism, The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, London
This course will provide insights into the barriers and obstacles that may prevent children with high functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome from understanding and using social skills. Strategies and activities which can aid social skills development will be demonstrated, with an emphasis on partnership working between professionals and parents/carers to ensure social skills are functional and used across settings.
• Understand the impact of high functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome on an individual
• Learn some practical evidence-based strategies to teach social skills
Professionals £155/£130*
Parent/carer £55/£45*
Parent/carer from low income family £15
*Price if booked 6 weeks in advance
The course booking fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.
To book:
Telephone 020 8815 5148
Email training@AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk
Website www.AmbitiousAboutAutism.org.uk/training
Download training schedule and booking form.
Thursday 27 October 2011 - Victoria Park Plaza, London SW1V 1EQ
Chair: Tim Mungeam, Chief Executive, Springboard for Children
Keynote: The National Network of Parent Carer Forums
You are invited to a free day where The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust will be launching a new project aimed at supporting parents and carers in the community with children with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.
Topics for discussion
• How do we communicate effectively with parents in the community?
• Where would you like to meet, what issues would you like to discuss, how should we present the information?
• Bridging the gap between home, school and specialist help; how to get the best out of parent champions.
• What is working already that you would like more of, for example, models of good practice?
How to Book
To book a free place, please email: sarah.bamford@thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk
Once your booking has been processed, we will contact you via email to confirm receipt.
http://www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk/10/stakeholders/66/opportunities/
Friday 10 February 2012 - The Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London
'Myths, methods and making a difference'
The field of special educational needs has so much to learn from recent developments in neuroscience.
With a new generation of children entering our schools with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLOD), teachers need new insights
that can illuminate the learning pathways of these children.
This conference is the first event for the new neuroscience and special education forum being launched by The Schools Network (formerly The Special Schools and Academies Trust).
The conference programme has been designed in collaboration with neuroscientists and special needs teachers/headteachers. Download conference programme pdf.
The inaugural lecture will be given by:
Professor Uta Frith
Other confirmed speakers are:
Professor Francesca Happe
Professor Tony Charman
Dr Rona Tutt
Professor Barry Carpenter
Professor Amanda Kirby
Cost
£155.00 non-affiliated delegates
£135.00 affiliated delegates
£120.00 members 'early bird' offer (Before Friday 16 December)
PhD students - apply as below.
How to book
For further information and to register for a place, please access the Special Education Events List (Event reference LAN 1 0151 08). Download conference flyer pdf.
Alternatively, contact Natalie Eccles, project officer at The Schools Network 01902 796067.
Event online:
www.ssatrust.org.uk/ssat/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=LAN1015108
Wednesday 16 May 2012 - AFC Bournemouth
The Wessex Autistic Society Annual Conference
This year’s conference is on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and features experts Phil Christie and Ruth Fidler.
Topics include:
· Understanding PDA
· Learn how to manage behaviour at home
· Strategies for teaching children with PDA in the classroom
· Developing a county-wide response to PDA
· Hear a personal perspective on living with PDA
The conference is on 16th May at AFC Bournemouth with prices starting at £50 for parents and TWAS members.
For more information go to the website and download the conference flyer.
Monday 01 November 2010 - Tuesday 02 November 2010 - TreeHouse
TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, has launched a new programme of one-day courses for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with autism. The extensive programme includes an Introduction to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), play skills, communication, learning to learn, independence skills, behaviour that challenges and inclusion in mainstream.
For further information, please visit TreeHouse Training
TreeHouse’s multi-disciplinary team also undertake bespoke training and consultancy on autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with the aim of supporting skills development in the children’s workforce by providing outreach and support for pupils and staff in both specialist and mainstream settings. Please contact Jenny Phillips, 020 8815 5148 for further information. Download the flyer.
Wednesday 11 July 2012 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool
Presenting the latest research and best practice in understanding and responding to challenging behaviour in children and adults with autism.
Every day, people with autism are expected to cope with the challenges of a world which can often seem bewildering and irrational. This can cause high levels of anxiety and stress, resulting in behaviours that can be difficult for other people to deal with and offer significant challenges to professionals involved in the provision of educational, health and welfare services.
This conference features key speakers who will discuss the causes of challenging behaviour for people with autism. Hear the latest information from experts in the field and learn from case studies illustrating best practice. With two different seminar streams to choose from, delegates can select the seminars which are most relevant to their work.
Book online here
Wednesday 06 July 2011 - Kensington Town Hall, London
** Book before 6 May 2011 and save £50**
This conference features speakers who will discuss the causes of challenging behaviour for people with autism. Delegates will hear the latest research from experts in the field and learn from case studies that illustrate best practice. With two different seminar streams to choose from, delegates will be able to select the seminars that are most relevant to their work.
The first seminar stream features expert clinical psychologists and psychiatrists renowned in this field. They will be discussing the latest thinking around challenging behaviour where people have complex diagnoses, high risk and self-injurious behaviour, as well as how effective care pathways can be established.
Responding effectively to challenging behaviour remains a concern for professionals working in the care or education sectors. It is important for early intervention and planning to make sure that situations don't escalate to a point when physical intervention seems the only option. The second seminar stream will discuss proactive and practical strategies to help reduce confrontation by reducing potential triggers, and how to develop an organisational approach to managing challenging behaviours.
Click here for booking details.
Wednesday 07 March 2012 - http://davidbehan.dh.gov.uk/
On Wednesday 7 March between 2 pm and 3 pm, David Behan the Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, will host a webchat with Mark Lever the Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society. This presents a unique opportunity for you to join them and discuss issues around the implementation of Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives - the Adult Autism Strategy for England.
Link: http://davidbehan.dh.gov.uk/
Action: NHS and Local Authority Chief Executives are encouraged to subscribe to receive a reminder once the webchat begins. They can also send in questions in advance to webchat@dh.gsi.gov.uk or post them as a comment at http://davidbehan.dh.gov.uk/
Thursday 14 July 2011 - Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London
Presenting the latest research and practice in diagnosis and support for women and girls with autism.
This conference aims to further the discussion around the possible under-diagnosis of women and girls with autism. Keynote speaker, Dr Juli Crocombe, will present her latest research on this topic and the programme of international experts will discuss the implications for future research and practice, including prevalence rates, adaptation of diagnostic criteria and differences in presentation.
Speakers will examine the unique challenges facing women and girls with autism and give insights into a wide range of issues. The programme will also feature first-hand accounts from women on the autism spectrum about the issues surrounding day-to-day living, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.
An opportunity to hear from and network with experts in the field, to gain a wealth of knowledge, engage in debate and exchange new ideas.
Key topics include:
- Latest research on possible under-diagnosis of women and girls with autism
- Adapting screening and diagnostic instruments for women and girls
- Education of girls – teaching social skills and communication
- Puberty, relationships and sexuality
- Self-harm and eating disorders
- Working with women offenders
- DSM V – implications for diagnosis of women and girls
- Advocacy and self-advocacy for women and girls
Attend to:
- hear about the latest research from experts in the field
- participate in the debate on diagnosis and screening
- learn practical strategies for teaching social and communication skills to girls
- hear first-hand insights on the unique issues affecting women and girls
- network with other professionals and experts in the field.
Featuring:
- Dr Juli Crocombe, St George's Hospital
- Professor Janet Treasure, Institute of Psychiatry
- Sarah Hendrickx, Hendrickx Associates
- Dr Judith Gould, NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism
- Sue Mulcahy, University of Liverpool
Tuesday 15 June 2010 - University of Leicester: David Wilson Lecture Theatre and other venues within the University.
Provider
www.jelibean.com an organisation providing help, advice and advocacy services to those on the autism spectrum, and those with AD/HD. It is run by Debi Evans, a former Ward Sister, mother of five children on the autism spectrum, who has a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism (children) from the University of Birmingham, and Barbara Jacobs, author of Loving Mr Spock, who is currently completing her PhD on 'Recognising and accommodating Autism Spectrum Conditions in Inclusive education'. The patron of Jelibean is Tony Attwood.
15th June 2010 -University of Leicester: David Wilson Lecture Theatre and other venues within the University.
Details
This is Jelibean’s first International Conference. The speakers are as listed below and represent some of the world’s top professionals in their field. Jelibean is a nascent charity/Social Enterprise providing a bridge between professionals, parents and children on the autism spectrum, aiming to provide stakeholders with professional advice and help which will save hours of work and time in assisting those with Autism Spectrum Conditions to find appropriate interventions. We are advocates for parents and children on the autism spectrum. We want to give professionals and parents involved with autism, together with those on the spectrum, a unique opportunity to come together, discuss best practice and share each other's learning, following the understandings of some of the world’s leading clinical and academic professionals. This is the purpose of the current conference. We aim to provide a balanced perspective on Autism Spectrum Conditions, drawing strongly on the recommendations now being considered in DSM-V involving, for instance, the putative criterion of sensory difficulties. Speakers will present an overview of current thinking in the entire spectrum of ASCs from experts in the field of education and clinical and chartered psychology. This conference has been developed by an educational research group and leading professionals who work with people on the autism spectrum in a daily capacity, together with parents who have a unique expertise in understanding and supporting their children.
Cost
The cost of the one-day conference is £200, but this can be offset by a number of discounts. No member of the NAS should have to pay more than £160. To view these discounts and to register interest log on to www.leicester.ac.uk/conference and click on ‘Delegate sign up’ which you will see on the lower right hand side of the page.
Speakers
Professor Paul Cooper of the School of Education, University of Leicester who will speak about AD/HD and autism, author of Understanding and Supporting Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
Professor Olga Bogdashina of the Ukraine who will speak about sensory issues in autism, author of Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism.
Emeritus Professor Rita Jordan of the University of Birmingham, whose subject is severe and profound autism, author of Autism with Severe Learning Difficulties.
Professor Tony Attwood, on his first ever visit to Leicester, who will speak on cognition in Asperger's Syndrome. He is a clinical psychologist and world expert on Asperger's Syndrome and the author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome.
This is the first time these speakers have appeared together at any conference.
Duration
9am until 4.30pm. Registration from 8.30
Lunch will be provided. There will be two refreshment breaks, when delegates will be free to buy their own drinks from University cafés, if they wish. Bottles of water will be provided for each delegate. There will also be a bookstall.
Target Audience
Professionals in education, health and social care, clinicians and commissioners, students, local government workers, parents, and those on the autism spectrum.
Download the poster here.
Wednesday 09 June 2010 - Venue TBA but likely to be near Birmingham, England.
9th June 2010 - Venue TBA but likely to be near Birmingham, England.
Target audience
Care providers of children and adults with autism and sever learning difficulties, educational and supported living; professionals involved in research in autism and the care environment; Special Education Needs provision of the Building Schools for The Future programme.
Programme and speakers
It is now widely accepted that people with ASD show signs of less challenging behaviour and enhanced well being if they live and learn in an environment that promotes a sense of inclusion and considers their specific needs. This seminar is one of a series organised by GA Architects that addresses specific design considerations in the educational and residential environment and how they can be addressed. Topics will include elements of design that should be considered by care providers specifically for people with ASD and severe learning difficulties that influence not just the mood and behaviour of people with ASD but also their carers and support workers.
Key speaker will be Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Kings College and author of a number of scientific articles and books on autism. Francesca will talk about current cognitive theories and their educational implications - some of the issues students with ASD face in the classroom and why.
Other topics may include:
Design and planning - Christopher Beaver, partner GA Architects
Wet rooms
Acoustics
CCTV and security or
Proxemics (the role of space and your surrounding)
Price
Tickets will cover the costs of the seminar with any surplus being donated to a charity. Cost £75 plus VAT and £30 plus VAT for students. To register your interest and to be notified of the topics and venue please email richard@ga-architects.com. Or download an initation and booking form.
Friday 02 July 2010 - Horwood House, Nr Milton Keynes, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, Bucks, MK17 0PH
Friday 2nd July 2010 - Horwood House, Nr Milton Keynes, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, Bucks, MK17 0PH
The Puzzle Centre is delighted to host this conference, near Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, which will bring together researchers, practitions and parent/carers to discuss the subject of early intervention or young children with autism. It will xamine leading research, national trategy and good practice within both maintream and specialist provisions, for pre-school children with autism and their amilies. Professor Tony Charman, from the Institue of Education, will povide an overview of conclusions from recent research into early intervention. There will be an opportunity for small group discussions and to put questions and omments from these discussions to a panel.