Tuesday 05 October 2010 - 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.
Friday 02 July 2010 - 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.
Tuesday 23 November 2010 - 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.
Thursday 25 November 2010 - 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.
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
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.
Thursday 15 July 2010 - 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.
Tuesday 15 June 2010 - 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 - 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.