Overview
Date: Thursday 13 January 2011
Location: Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
This conference gave public sector professionals the tools they need to implement the adult autism strategy cost-effectively and efficiently.
Presentations
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An overview of the adult autism strategy
Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism, The National Autistic Society
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Assessing need in Manchester
Sharon Marsden, Autism Coordinator, and Caitlin Chapman, Transition Coordinator, Salford Learning Difficulty Services
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Building specialist teams
Christopher Mitchell, Team Manager, Nottinghamshire Adults with Asperger's Team, Nottinghamshire County Council
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Effective diagnosis pathways
Dr Ian Ensum, Consultant Psychologist, Bristol Asperger Syndrome Service
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Housing
Maurice Harker and Steve Harris, Lead Housing Advisors, Housing Options
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Improving employment opportunities
Glynis Beck, Centre Manager, Autism Centre for Supported Employment
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Local leadership - taking responsibility for adults with autism
Zandrea Stewart, Service Manager, Learning Disabilities Community Services, Coventry City Council
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Meeting your obligations in today's financially restrictive environment
Christine Austin, Team Manager, Liverpool Asperger Team
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Personalisation of services
Sarah Crookdale, Service Broker, The National Autistic Society
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Providing necessary training
Robert Pasterfield, Autism Trainer, Wokingham Mencap
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Transition planning
Lyn Frith, Transition Support Programme Consultant, The National Strategies