Challenging behaviour conference and other autism conferences and training courses
Understanding and supporting challenging behaviour in people with autism, 14 October 2014, Birmingham.
This conference, organised by The National Autistic Society, will discuss the causes of anxiety for people with autism and the types of behaviour which can be used to express this anxiety. International expert, Dr Wenn Lawson (formerly Wendy Lawson), will speak on the impact of sensory overload and what you can do to help. Renowned author, Phoebe Caldwell, will be talking about intensive interaction and how it can be used to help more challenging individuals.
Interactive seminars will focus on positive approaches to supporting people with autism and practical solutions around good design, as well as key issues such as getting positive behaviour support plans right and self-injurious behaviour.
Early booking rate ends 29 August 2014
Key topics:
- positive behaviour support plans
- improving care provision for children who self injure
- sleep difficulties
- risk assessment and management
- good design for children and adults with autism.
Go to www.autism.org.uk/conferences/behaviourB2014
Other conferences:
Pathological Demand Avoidance
4 November, Cardiff
Autism and communication
25 November, Reading
Go towww.autism.org.uk/conferences
Training:
Understanding people on the autism spectrum
7 October, Newcastle, 2 December, London
Sensory considerations
19 November, London
Learning to wee & poo in the right place – continence problems in children with autism
October, London • 3 December, Leeds
Social Stories 10.2 workshop with Carol Gray
26 November, Manchester
For details of these and other courses visit www.autism.org.uk/training
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