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The National Autistic Society’s Professional Conference Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March 2013 Harrogate International Centre Celebrating creativity and innovation Don’t miss the This two-day conference will be a unique opportunity for senior Early Booking professionals to discuss best practice and share learning. rate – ends 23 November Key speakers include: 2012! > Rudy Simone, Writer, Singer and Comedienne > Dean Beadle, Public Speaker and Writer > Dave Hewett, Intensive Interaction Institute > Dr Andy McDonnell, Studio III Clinical Services > Professor Patricia Howlin, King’s College London and University of Sydney > Professor Neil Humphrey, University of Manchester > Dr Peter Vermeulen, Autisme Centraal Gareth D Morewood, Priestnall School > Headline sponsor: > Charlie Henry, HMI for Ofsted Endorsed by: Sponsor: www.autism.org.uk/conferences/professional2013 The National Autistic Society’s Professional Conference 5-6 March 2013 – Harrogate International Centre Welcome Editorial board I’m delighted to announce the return of The National Autistic Society’s Professional Dr Julie Beadle-Brown Conference. Reader in Intellectual and Developmental Disability at the Tizard Centre, University of Kent and Professor in Disability Studies, La Trobe University, With yet another year of cutbacks in funding and Melbourne, Australia resources, we wanted to focus on the positive work Sandy Bering being done to improve the lives of people with autism. Lead Commissioner / Consultant – Health and That’s why the theme of this year’s conference is Well Being, NHS Greater Manchester Celebrating creativity and innovation. Virginia Bovell Parent of a 17 year old with autism Our Editorial Board has developed an outstanding programme which draws together examples of best Dr Juli Crocombe Consultant in Developmental Neuroscience practice by professionals who are working hard to and Learning Disability make a difference. St George’s Hospital Dr Judith Gould Keynote sessions given by top international speakers Director will present an overview of the changing autism The NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism environment, and a series of expert seminars will provide you with practical strategies to implement Dr Glenys Jones Lecturer and Researcher with your colleagues. Personal perspectives will be Autism Centre for Education and Research shared by world-famous author Rudy Simone and University of Birmingham renowned autism speaker Dean Beadle. Steve McGuinness NAS Trustee, Councillor and Autism Consultant An exciting new development this year is the introduction of our inaugural Autism Professionals Richard Mills Research Director Awards. They seek to acknowledge the outstanding Research Autism contributions and achievements of individuals, teams and organisations who have demonstrated Hugh Morgan CEO Autism Cymru & Expert Advisor for ASD excellence, dedication and commitment to improving to the Welsh Government the lives of people with autism. You can read more Autism Cymru about the Awards over the page. Charlene Tait Director of Development By celebrating the creative and innovative work being Scottish Autism done across the UK and worldwide, we can gain the Jane Vaughan inspiration and motivation to keep multiplying our Director of Education efforts and ensure that people with autism get to live The National Autistic Society the life they choose. “Fast paced and full of new, well Carol Povey researched ideas presented by excellent, Director of the Centre for Autism at The National Autistic Society and Chair of well educated speakers.” the Professional Conference editorial board About the organisers The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity Don’t delay - last year’s event was our most popular for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome), yet, so book now to avoid disappointment. their families and the professionals who work with them. Register now at: We provide information, support and pioneering services, www.autism.org.uk/conferences/professional2013 and campaign for a better world for people with autism. Celebrating creativity and innovation Evening debate and drinks reception At the end of day one of the conference, there will be a networking drinks reception allowing you to maximize networking opportunities with colleagues and peers. The drinks reception is kindly sponsored by Axcis Education. Breakfast seminars On day two of the conference, you can attend one of Who should attend our breakfast seminars. These facilitated networking and discussion forums will give delegates a fantastic > Education professionals from mainstream opportunity to debate current issues facing the schools, special schools and Local Authorities autism community. > Commissioners, directors and senior autism Places at these seminars are limited, so don’t forget leads with responsibility for local authority autism to pre-register to secure your place. service provision Directors and senior managers of adult services About our Headline Sponsor > > Clinicians across the professional field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and GPs. Axcis Education is the foremost supplier of quality SEN teaching and support staff in the UK. We believe in our Exhibiting opportunities duty of care to the young people with SEND whose education we support. As part of our commitment, Axcis In the current tough economic climate, this conference is delighted to continue sponsoring the ground-breaking will give you a cost-effective way to promote your work of the NAS. products and services and enhance your company’s profile amongst your target audience. “An inspiring conference with To find out more about our exhibition packages, passionate, knowledgeable speakers call Kate Laird on 020 7923 5734 or visit dedicated to striving for better www.autism.org.uk/conferences/professional2013. outcomes for people with autism.” Attend to: “A rare opportunity to learn what > hear keynote presentations from expert you were not looking for.” speakers discussing the latest developments in the field “I found the whole event inspiring > choose the seminar stream most relevant to you and very professional.” > learn practical strategies to implement with your colleagues Accommodation network with professional colleagues to We have reserved a limited number of rooms at discounted > rates. For more details, please visit our website: benchmark your performance and learn from www.autism.org.uk/conferences/professional2013 your peers. Please note that fees do not include accommodation and the NAS is not responsible for organising this. “A really useful and informative About the venue conference with a wide variety of Harrogate International Centre people from different professions and Located in the heart of the cosmopolitan town of Harrogate, Harrogate International Centre (HIC) is one of backgrounds.” the most impressively integrated conference, exhibition and events venues in Europe. Harrogate is easily Register today to get your early accessible by rail, car and air. For more details on how to get there, please visit their website: booking discount. www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk Special early booking rates apply before 23 November 2012. Conference Programme Day One – Tuesday 5 March 2013 Plenary sessions 11.00 Refreshment break 08.00 Registration and refreshments 11.30 Understanding autism from within: autistic thinking 09.30 Welcome by the Chairs Dr Peter Vermeulen, Lecturer and Consultant, Jean Wilson, Managing Director, Axcis Education Autisme Centraal, Ghent, Belgium Recruitment and Josh Muggleton, Student and Autism Speaker / Writer 12.10 Outcomes for people with autism Professor Patricia Howlin, Emeritus Professor of 09.40 Welcome Address Clinical Child Psychology, King’s College London and Professor of Developmental Disorders, University of Sydney Mark Lever, Chief Executive, The National Autistic Society 12.50 Lunch 10.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Fully formed - creativity and fl uid intelligence 12.50 Drum workshop with Biant Singh Suwali on the autism spectrum Kindly sponsored by Options Group Rudy Simone, Writer, Singer and Comedienne Stream sessions Choose your individual sessions from the four streams listed below 14:00 A – Education B – Adults C – Clinical D – Supporting families Community based education Providing a socially inclusive Overlap is the rule rather Technology-based and support advice service for people than the exception - education, intervention and Brenda Mullen with autism – the Bristol understanding the evidence support for people with Autism Advice Service of specifi c learning Director or Children’s and autism and their families diffi culties Young People’s Services, Ian Ensum Dr Sue Fletcher-Watson MacIntyre Education Consultant Psychologist, Bristol Professor Amanda Kirkby Nuffi eld Research Fellow, Moray Asperger Syndrome Service and Medical Director, Dyscovery House School of Education, Matthew Trerise Centre University of Edinburgh Training and Liaison Worker, Bristol Asperger Syndrome 1 Service 14:40 Transition between seminars 14:50 Autism and the internet: Autism and ageing - planning Cognitive behavioural Play - let’s enjoy some! history, culture and for the future: research, therapy for people with A practical and joyful safeguarding welfare rights and fi nancial autism approach for very young Brendan Walsh planning Dr Ann Ozsivadjian children with ASD and those that need to enjoy the early Educational ICT Advisor, Richard Mills Principal Clinical Child play stages in the long-term The National
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