CARDIFF, Wales:  Please find below the first instalments of Autism Training organised by Autism Cymru.  There will be more training coming up throughout the year and we will advise you on these when they arise.

Understanding and working with ASD

This training day focuses on the variety of issues that a person with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) may face, whatever their age or level of functioning. Unlike many Professional development courses in ASDs, this training begins with a focus on individuals with ASD and the impact of their differences in all aspects of their life. The training event will reinforce knowledge and concepts already held but use the underlying principle of understanding the individual and their disability of ASD as the key to moving forward in any situation.

Throughout the training, participants will be asked to examine issues from the perspective of the individual with ASD rather than adopt a traditional behavioural approach to the situation. Case studies of best practice and strategies suggested will be used as part of the participatory nature of the training event and are designed to be of practical help. Participants are also given the opportunity to reflect on their practice and enhance their professional development by using a variety of multi-media resources.

This one-day workshop has been developed primarily to meet the needs of practitioners new to working in the field of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

Autism Cymru has been instrumental in designing and delivering a bespoke two-day training programme to schools around Wales using this approach to evaluating best practice and also giving training participants the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and share their concerns about the young people in their care.

EVENT DATE:

March 18, 2009,  Glyndŵr University, Wrexham

COST:

Practitioner £55,    Parent of child with ASD £30

CONTACT DETAILS:

Jennie Thomas, Autism Cymru, 64 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DF, Tel: 02920 463263, Email:  Jennie@autismcymru.org

SPEAKER:

Maggie Bowen (Autism Cymru)

DURATION:

10.00am to 4.30pm

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course will be of interest to all professionals working with children with an autistic spectrum disorder including teachers, social care workers, speech and language therapists, psychologists, learning support staff, who are new to the field of autism.   This course is also suitable for parents

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The Changing Face of Autism

Synopsis to follow.

EVENT DATE:

20th April 2009,  Christchurch Centre, Newport

COST:

Practitioner £45,    Parent of child with ASD or Individual with ASD £10

CONTACT DETAILS:

Jennie Thomas, Autism Cymru, 64 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DF, Tel: 02920 463263, Email:  Jennie@autismcymru.org

SPEAKER:

Wendy Lawson

DURATION:

11.00am to 2.00pm

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course will be of interest to all professionals working with children with an autistic spectrum disorder including teachers, social care workers, speech and language therapists, psychologists, learning support staff and parents and indeed individuals with autism.

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Understanding and working with ASD

This training day focuses on the variety of issues that a person with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) may face, whatever their age or level of functioning. Unlike many Professional development courses in ASDs, this training begins with a focus on the individual with ASD and the impact of their differences in all aspects of their life. The training event will reinforce knowledge and concepts already held but use the underlying principle of understanding the individual and their disability of ASD as the key to moving forward in any situation.

Throughout the training, participants will be asked to examine issues from the perspective of the individual with ASD rather than adopt a traditional behavioural approach to the situation. Case studies of best practice and strategies suggested will be used as part of the participatory nature of the training event and are designed to be of practical help. Participants are also given the opportunity to reflect on their practice and enhance their professional development by using a variety of multi-media resources.

This one-day workshop has been developed primarily to meet the needs of practitioners new to working in the field of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

Autism Cymru has been instrumental in designing and delivering a bespoke two-day training programme to schools around Wales using this approach to evaluating best practice and also giving training participants the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and share their concerns about the young people in their care.

EVENT DATE:

19th May 2009,  High Tide, Porthcawl, South Wales

COST:

Practitioner £55,    Parent of child with ASD £30

CONTACT DETAILS:

Jennie Thomas, Autism Cymru, 64 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DF, Tel: 02920 463263, Email:  Jennie@autismcymru.org

SPEAKER:

Lynn Plimley (Autism Cymru)

DURATION:

10.00am to 4.30pm

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course will be of interest to all professionals working with children with an autistic spectrum disorder including teachers, social care workers, speech and language therapists, psychologists, learning support staff, who are new to the field of autism.   This course is also suitable for parents

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PROVIDER:

TEACCH - GWENT

EVENT DATE:

September 7-11, 2009, Newport, South Wales

DETAILS:

The 5 day TEACCH workshop will be led by Judy Pope of Division TEACCH - University of North Carolina USA.  The 5-day workshop will provide a challenging training experience which will give delegates an opportunity to work within an established and proven framework and provide a reference point for future practice.  This unique course will cover the core elements of TEACCH training including structured teaching, environmental considerations, schedules, communication and work systems. 

The workshop is designed for all professionals working with adults or children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder including teachers, social care workers, speech and language therapists, psychologists, and many others.  

The course, which is non-residential, includes am/pm tea-coffee and a light lunch costs.

COST:

The cost of the course is to be confirmed, including lunch and refreshments.   Teachers working in LEA-maintained schools in Wales may be eligible for funding from the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW) through their professional development funding programme. Please refer to the GTCW’s CPD Funding Programme Information Booklet 2009-2010 (this will be available online from March 1, 2009) or contact the Professional Development Team for further guidance Tel: 02920 550 350 E-mail: cpd@gtcw.org.uk   Website www.gtcw.org.uk/cpd

CONTACT DETAILS:

Jennie Thomas, Autism Cymru, 64 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DF, Tel: 02920 463263, Email:  Jennie@autismcymru.org

SPEAKER:

Judy Pope of Division TEACCH, North Carolina, USA

DURATION:

5 days, approx – 9.00a