The Research Autism/Lorna Wing Series

The Research Autism/Lorna Wing series of conferences & seminars presents:

Autism and Learning Disabilities: Lessons from Research, Policy and Practice

Tuesday 1 July 2014 9am – 4.30pm Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD

Chaired by Richard Mills and Linda Woodcock

Supported by

In recent times attention has been focused on the needs of children and adults seen as more able or those with Asperger syndrome. This has been important in identifying their difficulties and in promoting approaches that are helpful to them. With this conference we respond to requests to focus on children and adults who have a learning disability in addition to autism. We will be presenting practical and research-based experience relating to education, care and support, bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field and hearing family perspectives of needs and aspirations. Specific themes to be covered include:

 The health needs of children and adults with autism and learning disabilities  Implications of the sensory world  Approaches to autism and severe communication difficulties.  Sleep issues.  Family perspectives.  The special educational needs of children with autism and learning disabilities.  Models of social care and support for adults.

Book online | Email [email protected] | Phone 020 3490 3091

Speakers:

 Nicci Paine, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Leap Childrens Therapy  Dr Juli Crocombe, Clinical Director for Autism and Consultant Psychiatrist, St Andrew’s  Marion Cornick, Founder of The Loddon School and Director of Liaise Loddon Ltd  Dr Gemma Griffith, Lecturer & Research Tutor, School of Psychology, Bangor University  Keith Wyncoll, Father and Challenging Behaviour Trainer  Dr Julie Beadle-Brown, Reader in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Tizard Centre, University of Kent  Dr Luci Wiggs, Reader in Psychology, Oxford Brookes University  Wendy Bellis, Assistant Clinical Director and Specialist Paediatric Senior Dental Officer for Camden and Islington Community Dental Services (Whittington Health)

Programme

9 am Registration and refreshments

9.30 am Welcome from the chairs 9.45 am Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Current Nicci Paine Thinking: Identifying and Responding to Common Sensory Triggers 10.15 am Autism and Challenging Presentations: What to Dr Juli Crocombe Assess and How 10.45 am Morning plenary one 11 am Break

11.15 am Beyond the Sacred Classroom - Autism, Severe Marion Cornick Learning Difficulties and a Real Curriculum 11.45 am "He's hard work, but he's worth it." What do Dr Gemma Griffith parents say about caring for individuals with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities?: A meta-synthesis of 17 studies. 12.15 pm Morning plenary two

12.30 pm Lunch

1.30 pm David - the Extra-Ordinary Life of a Child with Keith Wyncoll Severe Autism & ADHD 2 pm Putting Policy into Practice and Values into Action Dr Julie Beadle-Brown

2.30 pm Afternoon plenary one

2.45 pm Break

3 pm Sleep Disturbance in Children with ASD Dr Luci Wiggs

3.30 pm Autistic Spectrum Disorder is Unlike Other Wendy Bellis Disabilities – Oral Care of Autistic Children 4 pm Afternoon plenary two

4.15 pm Chairs’ closing

4.30 pm Finish

 Standard rate: £165  Standard rate for Friends of Research Autism : £148.50  Parents/Carers/individuals with ASD rate: £115  Parents/Carers/individuals with ASD rate for Friends of Research Autism : £105 Book online| Email [email protected] | Phone 020 3490 3091

Location

Hamilton House is located just off Euston Road within walking distance of Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston stations.

The building is fully accessible.

Hamilton House is the national headquarters building of the National Union of Teachers.

Additional notes:

The term autism is used to describe a range of complex neurodevelopmental conditions present from birth or early life. The characteristics of autism vary considerably but essentially affect instinctive social behaviour and communication.

Although individuals with autism may have many strengths, they may also fail to achieve their academic and other potential and may experience severe stress, bullying, and social isolation.

The causes of autism are not known although genetic factors are important. There are a host of treatments and other interventions but very few have been systematically evaluated. Over half a million children and adults in the UK are known to have autism.

Research Autism:

Research Autism’s sole focus is on interventions in autism. We were established as an independent charity with the support of the National Autistic Society to address concerns of members about the dearth of high quality scientific research in this area. Working with individuals with ASC and with Cambridge University as our research sponsor, we have the active support of the most eminent figures from the world of autism. Our web-based information service, through which we disseminate research findings, attracts around 15,000 visitors a month.

Research projects:

Research Autism is committed to a programme of research that is important to the autism community to improve their quality of life and support their social inclusion.

Please note:

Every effort will be made to adhere to the programme as advertised. However the organisers reserve the right to make changes due to unforeseen circumstances. We regret there can be no refunds due to such changes.

Research Autism, Adam House, 1 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 5HE. Registered Charity No. 1096508 Tel: 020 3490 3091 Email: [email protected] Website www.researchautism.net