Autism, puberty and relationships conference, 9 July, Nottingham, UK - plus other events and courses for professionals
Autism, puberty and relationships conference. 9 July 2014, Nottingham
We are delighted to announce that Dr Stephen Shore, Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University and author of Beyond the wall: personal experiences with autism and Asperger syndrome will be giving a keynote presentation at our upcoming conference.
Dr Shore's presentation will cover: Relationships and sexuality for people with autism: a lifespan approach to reaching a greater understanding.
This event will help you learn tools and strategies to help you talk confidently about relationships with children and adults with autism. Also featuring interactive seminars on keeping safe, sexual health, puberty and the legal framework for teachers and support workers.
Additional speakers include:
- Sarah Hendrickx, Hendrickx Associates
as seen on BBC TV's Horizon - Living with Autism - Dr Catherine Tissot, University of Reading and Institute of Education
- Zaffy Simone, Autistic Trainer, Consultant and Advocate
- Lynne Moxon, ESPA (Education and Services for People with Autism).
Book today www.autism.org.uk/conferences/relationships2014
NAS conference: Autism and mental health, 17 June 2014, Manchester
Learn tools and strategies to support young people in school environments with mental health difficulties, to avoid issues reaching a crisis point; includes combating bullying in schools. More www.autism.org.uk/conferences/mentalhealth2014
NAS training: Understanding behaviour, 1 July 2014, Manchester
We will look at potential challenging behaviours, reasons behind these behaviours and how to design and implement interventions. More http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/core-autism-training/understanding-behaviour.aspx
NAS training: Sensory considerations, 8 July 2014, Cardiff
Increase your understanding of the potential sensory differences experienced by children with autism. More http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/core-autism-training/sensory-considerations.aspx
NAS training: Understanding people on the autism spectrum, 5 August 2014, Bristol
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the autism spectrum. Recognising and understanding the key areas of difficulty is vital to providing effective support.
More http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/core-autism-training/understanding-and-supporting-people-on-the-autism-spectrum.aspx
