For the First time in Western Professor Tony Attwood Internationally renowned for his work & publications in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder will be returning to Perth to present two workshops: Succeeding with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1 (Asperger’s Syndrome) - Guidelines for Families and Professionals

Professor Tony Attwood Day 1 - Thursday 8th August - For Families Friends and Colleagues If you have a family member, friend or colleague who has Asperger’s Tony is a clinical psychologist who Syndrome this one-day workshop will provide valuable information has specialised in autism spectrum about who these people are and how best to relate to them. disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in in 1975. He The challenges associated with achieving a diagnosis of ASD Level 1 currently works in his own private (formally known as Asperger’s syndrome) from an individual and family practice, and is also adjunct professor perspective. at , Queensland and Issues associated with achieving a diagnosis in the adult years and the senior consultant at the Minds and value of having a diagnosis. Hearts clinic in . His book Strategies for guidance and support in daily living skills, emotion Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for management, employment, and relationships within the family. Parents and Professionals has sold over ASD and the criminal justice system. 400,000 copies and has been translated into 27 languages. His subsequent Ageing and autism. book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, published in October 2006 Day 2 - Friday 9th August - For Human Service Personnel has sold over 300,000 copies and has If you are a psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker been translated into 18 languages, or work in any of the other human service professions this one-day and is one of the primary textbooks on workshop will offer you resources and insight into working with people Asperger’s syndrome. He has several who have Aspergers Syndrome. subsequent books published by Jessica The defining characteristics of ASD Level 1 (formally known as Asperger’s Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons syndrome) in adults and how the pattern of abilities and adaptations Inc. and Guilford Press. can be different for women.

Tony has been invited to be a keynote Recommended screening instruments, diagnostic tools and additional speaker at many Australasian and activities to include in a diagnostic assessment. International Conferences. He presents Challenges for adults with ASD Level 1 in conversation, daily living and workshops and runs training courses for emotion management skills. parents, professionals and individuals Constructive application of talents and abilities. with Asperger’s syndrome all over the world and is a prolific author of scientific Potential issues regarding addiction and criminal activity. papers and books on the subject. Strategies to achieve and maintain employment and relationships.

He has worked with many thousands of individuals of all ages with Asperger’s syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Day 1 - Thursday 8th August For Families Friends and Colleagues Timetable

Time Activity Duration

9am The Challenges Associated with achieving a diagnosis of 90 mins ASD Level 1 ( formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome) From and individual and family Perspective

Issues associated with achieving a diagnosis in the adult years and the value of having a diagnosis 10.30 Morning Break 20 mins

10.50 Strategies for guidance and support in daily living skills, emotion management, 100 mins employment and relationships within the family. 12.30 Lunchbreak 60 mins

13.30 ASD and the criminal justice System 90 mins

15.00 Afternoon Break 20 mins

15.20 Ageing and Autism 70 mins

16.30 Conclusion

Day 2 - Friday 9th August For Human Service Personnel Timetable

Time Activity Duration

9am The Defining characteristics of ASD Level 1 ( formerly known as Asperger’s 90 mins syndrome) in adults and how the pattern of abilities and adaptations can be different for women.

Recommended screening instruments, diagnostic tools and additional activities to include in a diagnostic assessment. 10.30 Morning Break 20 mins

10.50 Challenges for adults with ASD Level 1 in conversation, daily living and emotion 100 mins management skills 12.30 Lunchbreak 60 mins

13.30 Constructive application of talents and abilities 90 mins

15.00 Afternoon Break 20 mins

15.20 Potential issues regarding addiction and criminal activity 70 mins

Strategies to achieve and maintain employment and relationships 16.30 Conclusion Professor Tony Attwood Internationally renowned for his work & publications in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder will be returning to Perth to present two workshops: Succeeding with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1 (Asperger’s Syndrome) - Guidelines for Families and Professionals

Dates: Thursday 8th August 2019 For Families, Friends and Colleagues Friday 9th August 2019 For Professionals Venue: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat W.A. 6014 Investment: Family Day: Thursday 8th August 2019 Super Early Bird: Before 8th April $195.00 (incl GST) Early Bird: Before 8th June $245.00 (incl GST) Standard: $295.00 (incl GST) Professional Day: Friday 9th August 2019 Super Early Bird: Before 9th April $225.00 (incl GST) Early Bird: Before 9th June $275.00 (incl GST) Standard: $325.00 (incl GST) Both Days 8th and 9th August 2019 Super Early Bird: Before 8th April $385.00 (incl GST) Early Bird: Before 8th June $435.00 (incl GST) Standard: $485.00 (incl GST)

No cancellations or refunds after July 31st. Includes: Arrival beverages, lunch and morning and afternoon teas. Map: CPD - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whereis.comEach of these workshops will provide 6.5 hours for CPD points. Page 1 of 1 Booking: To book and pay please go to “Try Booking” at https://www.trybooking.com/BBESH Convenor: Jonathan Kester Parking: Mobile: 0438 929 899 Please ensure to allow 15 minutes to collect your reserved Email: [email protected] parking ticket for the day from the Boulevard Centre to be placed in your parked car.

99Parking: The Boulevard, Please allow Floreat, an additional WA 156014 minutes to collect your reserved parking ticket from The Boulevard Centre to be placed in your parked car.

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