A day with Professor Tony Attwood

15 May, Birmingham

Professor Tony Attwood will deliver a workshop covering two key topics: cognitive abilities, a different way of thinking and learning profile, and the profile and abilities in girls and women with Asperger syndrome.

www.autism.org.uk/Attwood2015C

1 June 2015

Supporting good transitions for people with autism

Manchester

Making the transition from early years up to higher education can be one of the biggest changes we make in our lives. This National Autistic Society's conference will help to develop a greater understanding of transitions and will provide various practical approaches for supporting children throughout the process.

http://www.autism.org.uk/transitions2015D

17 June

Understanding autism and introduction to the SPELL framework

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

25 June 2015

Understanding and managing challenging behaviour

London

This National Autistic Society's conference will present the latest research and best practice in understanding and responding to behaviour that challenges us in children and adults with autism. Key topics include: positive behavioural support, anxiety and its impact on behaviour, sensory understanding for classroom support, physical restraint – is it ever necessary?

www.autism.org.uk/behaviour2015D

22 to 24 June 2015

TEACCH three-day training – with Professor Gary Mesibov

Manchester

The primary aim of the TEACCH programme is to help to prepare people with autism to live or work more effectively at home, at school and in the community. Special emphasis is placed on helping children with autism and their families. This course is organised by the National Autistic Society.

www.autism.org.uk/TEACCH2015D

Autism and gender dysphoria

Dr Wenn Lawson

30 June, Nottingham, 9.30 – 12.30
Individuals with ASC are seven times more likely to live with conflicting gender and sexuality issues; 20% will experience gender dysphoria (compared to 1% of the typical population). This presentation aims to explore the gender dysphoria with reference to the latest research and personal story.
http://www.autism.org.uk/LawsonDysphoria2015A

3 July 2015

Autism in schools – workshop by Dr Wenn Lawson

Birmingham

This workshop is a must for education professionals. It will highlight varying learning styles, ways to build social awareness and understanding, whilst acknowledging different sensory issues and demonstrating ways to adapt school life to be truly inclusive. Dr. Wenn Lawson is a psychologist, lecturer and author.  Being on the autism spectrum, Dr Wenn is passionate about the rights of those who so often cannot speak for themselves. This workshop is organised by the National Autistic Society.

http://www.autism.org.uk/Lawsonschools2015D

There needs to be a fundamental shift away from the traditional social policy framework in which Indigenous affairs has been conducted, to a comprehensive Indigenous Empowerment agenda.

It is a long-term reform that requires a new partnership of Indigenous leaders, governments and corporate leaders in order to succeed, with all partners prepared to play their roles in a different way.

Read more: http://empoweredcommunities.org.au/

This project seeks to improve the living conditions of people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

There are many technological tools focused on the inclusion of people with disabilities, but most of them are not accessible to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 'Able to Include' will help to remedy this.

Go to: http://abletoinclude.eu/