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Addressing the challenges together

Provider
The National Autistic Society

Event Date
16th March 2010 - 17th March 2010

Venue
The Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 2EQ

Details
This is The National Autistic Society's first ever professional conference. We want to give professionals working in the field of autism a unique opportunity to come together, discuss best practice and share each other's learning. Over two days, we aim to provide a balanced perspective on the current challenges facing professionals. Keynote sessions will present an overview of the changing autism environment and a series of expert seminars will give you practical strategies to share with your colleagues. At our informal breakfast briefings and evening panel debate you will get the chance to meet and share ideas with other professionals. This conference has been developed by an editorial board which includes experts in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research and education and leading professionals who work with people on the spectrum. Recent changes in the ASD environment, including new legislation and better understanding of the condition, means that, now more than ever, it is crucial for professionals to be addressing the challenges together. Seminars include topics of interest to education professionals, staff in adult services, clinicians and commissioners. Subjects covered include Dilemmas in the diagnosis of ASD and The evidence base for autism treatment. Register online at www.autism.org.uk/March2010

Cost
Earlybird booking before 04/12/2009 £310 + VAT; NAS members £324 + VAT, non-mewmbers £360 + VAT

Contact Address
NAS Conferences and Events, 6th floor, Castle Heights, 72, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6BJ, tel: 0115 911 3367, fax: 0115 911 3362

Speakers
Dean Beadle, Professor Tony Charman, John Clements, Professor Chris Cullen , Professor Kjeld Hogsbro, Dr Glenys Jones, Mark Lever, Professor Chris Oliver, Baroness Barbara Young.

Duration
2 days

Target Audience
Professionals in education, health and social care, clinicians and commissioners

Keywords
Autism Spectrum Disorders

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New thinking in autism: implications for policy and practice

Provider
The National Autistic Society

Event Date
24th March 2010 - 26th March 2010

Venue
St Julian's

Details
This international conference on New thinking in autism is an opportunity to bring together leading experts from around the world to present new ideas and thoughts on autism. The conference aims to make specific reference to research, innovation and new schools of thought at a policy and practical level. The conference will include workshops on a range of related topics as well as the delivery from the leading minds on autism. More information on the conference will be uploaded shortly. A short biography of our leading international panel is online as well as the conference schedule. Please contact us for more information on the conference. To make use of our Early Bird discounts please register quickly. The name of the websites for further information are http://autismmalta.org and www.inspire.org.mt. The names of the provider is Inspire, supported by The National Autistic Society.

Cost
€225.00 local delegate; €200.00 parents and students; €350.00 both parents (couple). Please contact the provider for full details

Contact Address
Clint Mercieca, fax: +356 21 492423

Speakers
Nathan Farrugia, Richard Mills, Mark Lever, Joe Powell, Declan Murphy, Maurizio Brighenti, STEP and STYLE teams TBC, Joseph Saliba, Rita Micallef, Joseph Agius, Paul Bartolo, Patricia Howlin, Digby Tantam, Bent Sorensson, Inspire students TBC, Simon Baron Cohen

Duration
3 days; contact the provider for full details

Target Audience
All those involved in service provision, policy-making and practical application of autism-related activities

Keywords
International Conferences

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World Autism Awareness Day Conference

Provider
The National Autistic Society

Event Date
31st March 2010

Venue
Daisy Chain, Calf Fallow Farm, Calf Fallow Lane, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees TS20 1PF

Details
World Autism Awareness Day Conference, with speakers Joshua Muggleton, a young person with Asperger syndrome, Sarah Best, Local Campaigns Officer at The National Autistic Society and Marian Bateson, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Joshua is currently studying for a degree in Psychology. As a conference speaker, Joshua interacts with his audience and draws on his experience and insights from his life in an often humorous and engaging style. Some of the topics Joshua talks about include his family, life in mainstream secondary school and strategies and concepts that help people understand autism. Sarah supports groups and individuals across the country to campaign for a better deal for people affected by autism in their area. Sarah will talk about the implications of the ground-breaking Autism Act 2009, as well as recent policy developments relating to education and children's services. Marian has specialised in the assessment and diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and is an integral member of Stockton's multi-agency assessment teams for children with social communication difficulties. Her talk at this conference will focus on communication issues in ASDs.

Cost
Professionals £60; Person with autism/parent/carer £20, or Two places per family £30

Contact Address
Daisy Chain, tel: 01642 531248

Speakers
Joshua Muggleton, a young person with Asperger syndrome, Sarah Best, Campaigns Officer at The National Autistic Society and Marian Bateson, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Duration
9.30am to 4pm

Target Audience


Keywords
Autism Spectrum Disorders

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