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| 09:15 | The presentation will review the nature of challenging behaviour in autism and the many specific factors that contribute to its occurrence. As well as these specific factors the role of two underlying issues – the breakdown in working relationships and the loss of well being – will be discussed. This will lead to an overview of support practices to help people move on, organized in terms of those impacting thinking, feeling and behaviour. Finally consideration will be given to the kinds of services needed by those directly involved with individuals, especially families, which would enable them to work through significant behavioural challenges. Professor Tony Charman, Chair in Autism Education
Centre for Research in Autism and Education, The Institute of Education, London |
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| 09:30 | Making sense of behavioural challenges: implications for support, prevention and service development John Clements, Clinical Psychologist |
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| 10:10 | The ASD strategic action plan for Wales: history, objectives and early outcomes Hugh will describe the history, objectives and early progress achieved through the implementation of the Welsh Assembly Government’s ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales Hugh Morgan OBE, Implementation Manager: ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales
Welsh Assembly Government |
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| 10:10 | Getting older with autism: views from research and a personal perspective Autism and ageing is an increasingly important area to explore. As more people with ASD get older, we need to plan for services and support. In this presentation, John Booker, a man with Asperger's Syndrome, will share his personal views about getting older. Action research carried out in the NAS will also be presented. Dr Gina Gòmez de le Cuesta, Action Research Leader
The National Autistic Society John Booker, Person with Asperger syndrome |
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| 10:10 | Commissioning from the viewpoint of a director of services This session will consider commissioning of services for people with Autism from an Executive Director’s point of view. It will highlight some areas of best practice as well as providing some practical examples of how to ensure services are personalised, outcome focused and value for money. Veronica Jackson, Executive Director People, Communities and Society
Oldham Council |
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| 10:10 | The use of psychotropic medication in people with autistic spectrum disorder This workshop will explore pharmacological approaches for treating people with autistic spectrum disorder who present with 'challenging behaviour'. It will consider the nature of challenging behaviour and review possible causes for this leading to a rational and considered use of medication. Dr Juli Crocombe, Consultant in Developmental Neuropsychiatry and Learning Disability
St George’s Hospital, South Staffordshire |
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| 11:20 | Brilliant beginnings, dazzling outcomes: social language learning and intervention in the early childhood years This presentation focuses on the development of social language in pre-school children, and is based upon the premise that effective outcomes stem from exemplary beginnings. It will address the crucial importance of joint attention and experiential learning, as well as outline a simple technique for promoting social language learning in young children. Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Editor-in-Chief
Autism Spectrum Quarterly |
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| 11:20 | The evidence base for autism treatment A diagnosis of autism will usually cause parents to urgently explore every possible source of help for their child. There are a bewildering and competing number of interventions but what is their rationale and how effective are they? The speaker will discuss the various approaches and the evidence base. Richard Mills, Research Director and Hon Secretary
Research Autism |
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| 11:20 | The Rotherham autism communication team: a good practice case study The Rotherham autism communication team has been working to develop innovative approaches to meet the needs of children and young people with ASD and their families. This seminar will give an overview of some of this work which involves the children, young people and their families. Gill Capaldi, Team Leader
Rotherham Autism Communication Team Emma Lambley
Rotherham Autism Communication Team |
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| 11:20 | Current Perspectives: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Professor Ann Le Couteur, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Newcastle University |
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| 12:05 | Sustaining excellence in a school for children with ASD Ronwen Smith, Head Teacher
Linden Bridge School |
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| 12:05 | Commissioning within a mental health structure Many mental health trusts have found it difficult in recent years to establish appropriate services for especially adults with Asperger’s Syndrome/High Functioning Autism. This presentation will provide an overview of how Northamptonshire has successfully established a diagnostic and treatment service for young people and adults with AS, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome within a mental health structure
Dr Kobus van Rensburg, Clinical Psychologist
Northamptonshire NHS Healthcare Trust Communication Team |
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| 12:05 | Offending and challenging behaviour and ASD Mr Greg O'Brien, Consultant Psychiatrist
Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust |
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| 12:45 | Lunch and an opportunity to view and discuss the posters |
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| 13:45 | Chairman’s welcome back Professor Tony Charman |
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| 14:00 | ABA – Danish evaluation and ethical concerns Between 2005 and 2006 the ABA method (Applied Behaviour Analysis) as a full time support system for children with ASD in Copenhagen was being evaluated. Kjeld Hogsbro presents some of the important ethical issues when choosing research design and methods and the responsibility you have for the political decisions that follow. Professor Kjeld Hogsbro, Professor of Social Work
Aalborg University, Denmark |
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| 15:10 | A personal perspective Within his keynote address, Dean will outline how he progressed from a child who was frequently suspended and branded a ‘monster’ to an A-Grade student. Through his poignant and humorous anecdotes, Dean will also discuss the impact that a variety of professionals have had on his life as a person with Asperger syndrome. Dean Beadle, Conference speaker and individual with Asperger syndrome |
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| 16:20 | Close of conference Professor Tony Charman |
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