PUSHED, PULLED AND IGNORED: Exploring messages from research into children’s and young people’s experiences of Child Sexual Exploitation

17 May 2016-University of Birmingham, Birmingham

Speakers: Dr Elizabeth Ahern; Dr Jane Dodsworth; Dr Rosaleen McElvaney; Gary Ridgway and Bina Parmar 

This important event will consider the lessons learned in respect of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and how such knowledge must shape future responses to children and young people at risk.

This event will also enable delegates to examine a range of studies sponsored through BASPCAN’s annual research awards that have all explored crucial areas relating to CSE. As with all BASPCAN events the day will be relevant to a broad range of professionals working in both statutory and non statutory partner agencies.

Bookings at http://www.baspcan.org.uk/booking.php

BASPCAN is planning a series of seminars drawing on learning from the Department for Education Triennial Review of Serious Case Reviews, 2011-2014 

The seminar facilitators are Professor Marion Brandon, University of East Anglia and Dr Peter Sidebotham, University of Warwick.
The seminars will enable participants to learn key lessons rising from the recent triennial review of SCR, in order to inform opportunities for improving practice in interagency working to safeguard children.

The venues are most likely to be London, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin.

All dates will be confirmed shortly when the Review is released but please register your interest by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Down Syndrome NSW is delighted to announce that Dennis McGuire PhD, renowned behavioural expert in the field of developmental disability, especially Down syndrome, will visit Australia in May, 2016. Dennis is co-author of Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome and The Guide to Good Health for Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome.  

Dennis McGuire will present a series of seminars in Melbourne and Sydney for parents, carers and service providers.

There will also be separate professional development seminars for health professionals with an interest in intellectual disability.

Interactive webinars with Dennis McGuire will be announced shortly for people living outside the Melbourne and Sydney areas.

Dennis McGuire will be in Melbourne on May 6 (professionals) and 7 (family and carers), and Sydney on May 13 (professionals) and 14 (family and carers), 2016.

For further information call 02 9841 4444 or to register to attend online at Mental Wellness & Healthy Ageing 2016

Visit: https://secure.downsyndromensw.org.au/mental-wellness-2016

From Scope website: Drooling beyond infancy may occur in some medical conditions such as when there is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth or as a reaction to some medications, which cause an increase in the amount of saliva produced.

In some conditions including cerebral palsy, drooling is usually related to:

• abnormalities in swallowing - rather than to absence of swallowing
• difficulties moving saliva to the back of the throat
• poor mouth closure
• jaw instability
• tongue thrusting

Drooling is not usually caused by an excess of saliva as is sometimes thought. Instead it has been found that there is a tendency to swallow less frequently than normal.

Drooling can be made worse by a lack of head control and poor posture, lack of sensation around the mouth, breathing through the mouth, excitement and impaired concentration.

Read more: http://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/drooling