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CURRENT EVENTS www.jelibean.com is pleased to announce that on June 15th, 2010, it will host an international conference on autism, at the University of Leicester. See www.jelibean.com for details of cost and further information. It is hoped that this will be the first of a series of proposed annual conferences to be held in Leicester. The event will be held in the new David Wilson Lecture Theatre, at the University of Leicester, which can seat up to 500 delegates. There will be four speakers. This is the first time these speakers have appeared together at any conference. They are: 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. And we are delighted to welcome Professor Tony Attwood, from Australia (although originally from Birmingham), 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.
NAS - Seminars for Parents/Carers
NAS have organised several Parent/Carer Seminars as part of their help! and help!2 Programmes. See below for those in the Central Area. For details of ALL seminars and training on offer from NAS see their website www.nas.org.uk and follow the link on the left hand side menu to NEWS AND EVENTS. On this page select COURSES AND CONFERENCES ORGANISED BY THE NAS. The help! and help!2 seminars are linked towards the end. Event Date
14th January 2010
Venue
TORC Campus, Silver Link Road , Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 2HJ
Details
Managing anger in young people with Asperger syndrome is a practical seminar focusing on communication strategies and dealing with difficult behaviours. Looking also at dealing with your son/daughter's anger and some coping strategies. In this particular seminar we will not be covering physical interventions. The seminar is specifically aimed at those parents/carers with children aged 8-16 years of age with a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within mainstream schools. To enquire about this seminar please email: help2@nas.org.uk giving 1) your name, 2) your full postal address, 3) the date of birth of the child concerned, 4)their diagnosis and 5) the date and 6) venue of the seminar you are interested in. You will be sent a confirmation of your enquiry and details of all seminars coming up in the future. The help! 2 seminars aim to provide parents and full-time carers with information and advice, to support them in the care of their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Please note light refreshments only are available on these programmes; please feel free to bring your own lunch if required. For enquiries and bookings please contact Michaela Krupinski on 0115 847 3530.
Cost
Free.
Speakers
Lorraine MacAlister, help! Programme Officer.
Duration
10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Target Audience
Parents/carers. help! One day programme Birmingham Event Date 18th January 2010 Venue The Hub Hazelwell, 318, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7NH Details This free seminar is aimed at parents/carers of children aged 3-12 who have had a fairly recent diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The programme provides basic information on ASD, tips for communication and education, services and benefits in relation to parents/carers' rights. A sandwich lunch is provided with tea and coffee served during the day at no cost to parents. Two members per family may attend (or one family member and a friend). Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If your child receives DLA you may be entitled to unpaid leave in order to attend this programme. Parents must have worked for their employer for at least one year prior to taking leave and give 21 days notice of leave. To book a place on this programme please phone Michaela Krupinski on 0115 847 3530.
Cost
Free.
Contact Address
help! Administrator Michaela Krupinski , The National Autistic Society, Castle Heights, 72, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 6BJ, tel: 0115 8473530, fax: 0115 9112259
Speakers
Lorraine MacAlister & Andrew Powell.
Duration
9.30 am – 3.00 pm
Target Audience
Parents/carers of children aged 3-12 with a recent ASD diagnosis. help! Programme Telford Event Dates 20th January 2010, 27th January 2010, 3rd February 2010 Venue Progress House, Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford , Shropshire TF3 1FA Details The programme, which runs for 3 sessions starting on the 20th of January, is for parents/carers of children aged between 5 and 11 years and who have received a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the last 18 months.The programme sessions will cover: an overview of ASDs; tips for communication; practical strategies for education and educational rights/law; accessing support services and benefits. A sandwich lunch is provided with tea and coffee served during the day at no cost to parents. Two members per family may attend (or one family member and a friend). Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place on this programme please phone Michaela Krupinski on 0115 847 3530. Cost Free. Contact Address help! Programme Administrator Michaela Krupinski, Castle Heights, 72, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG9 6BJ, tel: 0115 847 3530 Speakers Anne Lewis. Duration 9.45am - 2.45pm Target Audience Parents/carers of children aged between 5 and 11 years with recent ASD diagnosis. help! 2 - Supporting the siblings of your child with an ASD Event Date 22nd January 2010 Venue TORC Campus , Silver Link Road, Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 2HJ Details A seminar focussing on the needs of the siblings of your child with an autism spectrum disorder and strategies to teach the siblings about their brother/sister and ASDs. This seminar is aimed at parents/carers who have a child with an ASD and additional siblings (aged up to 18). Please note that light refreshments only are available on these programmes; please feel free to bring your own lunch if required. For enquiries and bookings please contact Michaela Krupinski on 0115 847 3530.
Cost
Free.
Speakers
Lorraine MacAlister, help! Programme Officer.
Duration
10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Target Audience
Parents/carers.
PAST EVENTS ONE DAY SEMINAR ON PDA, HELD FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2007:- The Distinctive Clinical and Educational Needs of Children with PDA Syndrome : Guidelines to Good practice A seminar led by
Phil Christie (Consultant Child Psychologist, The Elizabeth Newson Centre)
Ruth Fidler (Senior Teacher, Sutherland House School) and Margot Day (Parent)
Venue- Park Hall Autism Resource Centre
Park Road
Bestwood Village
Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Seminar Synopsis:- Pathological Demand Avoidance : Approaches to Education, Handling and Therapy
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Good Practice Guidance (published by the Department for Education and Skills and Department of Health in 2002) points to ‘a number of sub-groups within the autistic spectrum. There are differences between the sub-groups and further work is required on defining the criteria …. It may be necessary to adopt specific strategies in relation to particular areas of difficulty in order to assist a child to maximise their potential and preserve their dignity’.
A group of children increasingly recognised are those with Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome (PDA). Parents, teachers and other professionals consistently report the need for different approaches with this complex group of children.
The day was aimed at those working with children with this profile, willing to develop their understanding and share their experiences. It was also for parents.
The day covered:
• An overview of the current understanding of PDA
• Issues in educational provision and support
• Discussion of constructive approaches to management
• Communication needs and support
• A Parental Perspective
• Case studies and examples
• An opportunity for participants to raise issues from their own circumstances.
Please click on each of the following documents for further information and contact/booking details:-
PAST CONFERENCES
International Online Autism Conference - 4-11 October 2006 See www.autism2006.org. This stays online indefinitely post conference. You can also see the 2005 online conference papers and discussions.
A number of extremely prominent names joined the list of more than fifty world experts taking part in www.autism2006.org, Autism Cymru's second free international online autism conference. Among the new names are four of the world's leading autism authorities: Professor Jill Boucher (UK), Professor Isabelle Rapin (USA), Professor Robert DeLong (USA) and Professor Colwyn Trevarthen (UK). Other important newcomers include: Dr Dinah Murray (UK), a worker, researcher, writer, campaigner and teacher in the field of autism; Merry Barua (India), director of Action for Autism, the primary organisation in South Asia specialising in autistic spectrum disorders and related pervasive developmental disabilities; Dr Ulla Holck (Denmark) and Dorita Berger (USA), two of the world's major specialists in music therapy for autism, and Chantal Sicile-Kira (USA), one of the leading experts on adolescence, who in her paper provides invaluable practical tips for teenagers with autism. Everyone is invited to view the outcomes; people with autism, parents and professionals. No prior knowledge is necessary. Autism2006.org is the largest such conference of its kind ever to be held. To register for free, go to www.autism2006.org. Topics include brain research, biomedical approaches, education, Aspergers syndrome, autism and relationships, autism and computers, communication methods, first-hand experiences - voices from the spectrum, genetics, autism and the environment, the immunology of autism, diagnosis, music therapy, language and autism, autism in adolescents and adults with autism.
Hearts and Minds Conference - held 20 May 2006 in Leicester
A very successful event sponsored by JIGSAW with a focus on Diagnosis, Education and Support.
[The TOPIC is clickable if the paper has been attached.]
Session 1: Dr Tamhne - Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Child Development and Behaviour.
Topic: Recognising Autism and Aspergers Syndrome.
Session 3: Discussion Groups and Questions to Speakers.
Session 4: Anne Lewis - Family Support Worker.
Session 7: George Thomas - Leicestershire Autism Outreach.
Session 8: Keith Haywood - former Residential School Headteacher.
Session 9: Discussion Groups and Questions to Speakers.
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