Parents: 80% of the children referred with a borderline or abnormal condition, show a positive change.  This result is based on 10130 cases. 83% of the girls show a positive change compared to 78% of the boys.

Referrers: 77% of the children referred with a borderline or abnormal condition, show a positive change.  This result is based on 10840 cases, of which 31% were girls and 69% boys.  80% of the girls show a positive change compared to 75% of the boys.

This data show a very similar result comparing parents to referrers who are observing the children in different environments.  This suggests that play therapy is effective in enabling children to cope in many situations.

Find your local Play Therapists: www.playtherapyregister.org.uk

Further information about training to PTUK standards: http://www.playtherapy.org.uk/trainingcoursescontent.html

Join many others in making a new career working therapeutically with children

Find out more – attend a 1-day Introduction to Play Therapy Course - 10 venues throughout the UK.

See: www.playtherapy.org.uk

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Tel: 01825 761143

28 JANUARY 2016, THE OLD FIRE STATION, UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, FROM 5pm -7.30pm

Refreshments will be served - free to attend

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BASPCAN North West aims to offer practitioners in all agencies, opportunities to share information and good practice to improve our skills in preventing physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect of children.

Presentations commence at 5.45pm

SPEAKERS:

Professor David Shemmings, University of Kent

Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse

&

Steve Bore, Children’s Service Manager, Sexually Harmful Behaviour Team, Barnardos

“Still Everyone’s Business: The Re-introduction of CSA”

Around these presentations, the seminar hopes to capture some of the controversy and debate around the overshadowing of the wider issues of CSE.

Debate at 7.00pm and closure at 7.30pm

BASPCAN

17 PRIORY STREET

YORK

YO1 6ET

TEL: 01904 613605

www.baspcan.org.uk

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Autism and technology conference, 2 February, London

The National Autistic Society would like to invite you to their new and exciting conference on the subject of Autism and technology. The event will feature the latest research and developments in technology for autistic people and the professionals who support them.

Key speakers will present the latest research and developments in technology. Organisers are pleased to announce that Dr Matthew Goodwin, Interdisciplinary Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, Boston will be presenting on biometric readers, and how they can help alleviate anxiety.

Other key topics include: assistive technology, staying safe on the internet, and the power of online communities and social media.

With three different seminar streams to choose from, delegates can select the seminars which are most relevant to their work.

For more information and to register visit http://www.autism.org.uk/technology2016k 

The National Autistic Society’s Professional Conference, 1-2 March 2016, Telford International centre, Telford 

This annual two-day conference is a must for all professionals working with autism. Last year it was attended by nearly 700 delegates! The event provides a unique opportunity for professionals form education, health and social health sectors to network, discuss best practice and share learning.

Expert speakers will present an overview of the changing environment and the latest developments in the field of autism. There will also be a series of seminars dedicated to education.

Book your place now. http://www.autism.org.uk/professional2016D 

Masterclass with Tony Attwood
14 January, 2-4pm, London
Professor Tony Attwood has been a key figure in discussing the prevalence of autism in girls and women, and will share his expertise in adapting the diagnosis process for girls and women.

The Masterclass will include a theoretical overview of adapting the diagnostic process for girls and women and will be strategy-focused, to support delegates in their future practice.
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/training-and-consultancy/professionals/tonyattwoodmasterclass.aspx

CPD certified training courses:

Understanding autism and introduction to the SPELL framework, 28 January, Nottingham or 17 March, London

This one-day course, organised by The National Autistic Society, provides an overview of autism and how to support people with the condition using the SPELL framework. SPELL is a framework for responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum developed through evidence-based practice. It is useful in identifying underlying issues, reducing the disabling effects of the condition and providing a cornerstone for communication. This course is suitable for those wanting to increase their understanding of autism and strategies to support children or adults on the autism spectrum. Other dates and in house training available.
http://www.autism.org.uk/SPELL2015D 

Learning to wee and poo in the right place – continence problems in children with autism 

23 February, London 

The course, organised by The National Autistic Society, will focus on the common toileting difficulties in children with autism, toileting training, specific continence issues and autism-related continence issues. The day will be presented by Dr Eve Fleming (Community Paediatrician) and Lorraine MacAlister (NAS).  

www.autism.org.uk/ContinenceProblems2015D 

9 March 2016: Understanding stress and anxiety in autism, and their impact on behaviour. London
This new course, organised by The National Autistic Society, will help delegates understand the potential causes of stress and anxiety for people on the autism spectrum. It will examine the impact of anxiety on behaviour, and provide guidance on implementing changes to environments and practices to reduce stress.

http://www.autism.org.uk/behaviourcourse2015D