Upcoming NAS training courses and conferences:
Autism and relationships, puberty, sex and sexuality conference
13 October, Birmingham
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.
www.autism.org.uk/Relationships2015D
Autism and sport: one-day theory and practical combined one-day course
31 October, Sheffield (more dates available)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to autism, focusing on the delivery of sport. It will help delegates to recognise and understand the key areas of difference in autism, as well as looking at supportive strategies in practical situations in order to reduce the difficulties experienced by participants and session leaders.
www.autism.org.uk/Sport2015D
Learning to wee and poo in the right place − continence problems in children with autism course
4 November, Barnsley.
This course will focus on understanding toileting difficulties, toilet training and autism-related continence issues. The day will be presented by Dr Eve Fleming (Community Paediatrician) and Lorraine MacAlister (NAS). 4 November, Barnsley.
http://www.autism.org.uk/ContinenceProblems2015D
Understanding and supporting challenging behaviour conference
10 November, Exeter
This conference features key speakers who will discuss factors which can trigger behaviours for children and adults with autism which can be difficult for other people to deal with. Key topics include: strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, reducing restrictive practices, toileting issues, managing aggression at school and risk assessment and management.
http://www.autism.org.uk/behaviour2015d
Sensory considerations course
11 November, Manchester
This course will explore the sensory differences that may be experienced by children and adults on the autism spectrum and strategies to support these differences. This course will help you in identifying and making changes to your practice which will positively support the sensory needs of children with autism.
http://www.autism.org.uk/SensoryconsiderationsD
Autism and communication conference
17 November, Leeds
This conference will discuss the types of communication difficulties that people on the autism spectrum can experience, as well as the various tools and strategies to help support verbal and non-verbal communication. Key topics include: atypical language development, intensive interaction, using IT, enabling people with severe difficulties to communicate.
www.autism.org.uk/communication2015d
Understanding and supporting children with PDA - one-day course
18 November, London
Delivered by Phil Christie from the Elizabeth Newson Centre, the course aims to develop a clearer understanding of PDA and its relationship to autism spectrum disorder. The session will focus on developing an understanding of developmental pathways and educational management of some of the more complex children within the autism spectrum, particularly those who fit the profile of PDA.
http://www.autism.org.uk/PDAtraining2015D
Understanding autism and introduction to the SPELL framework - one-day course
3 December 2015 – London
This course will provide an overview of the autism spectrum. SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum developed through evidence based practice, useful in identifying underlying issues, reducing the disabling effects of the condition and providing a cornerstone for communication. This course is organised by the National Autistic Society.
www.autism.org.uk/SPELL2015D
The National Autistic Society’s Professional Conference
1-2 March 2016, Telford
This annual two-day conference is a unique opportunity for professionals to 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. Delegates can choose seminars from four streams. Register before 20 November to benefit from the early booking rate.
http://www.autism.org.uk/professional2016d
Join us for a day of presentations and expert panel discussion with scientists, medical doctors, and researchers on the implications of wireless technologies and electro-pollution - and steps you can take to protect your family. The event is open to all.