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NAS Education - Exeter Roadshow
01 Feb 2012
This event was held in Exeter on 1 February. To view the presentations from the day, please click on the links to the right or scroll down to the bottom of the page. For Gina Davies presentation, use drop down menu to skip to next section of video.

 

  

Education is a fundamental part of every child's life, but far too many children with autism are not getting the education they need. With the right support, every child has the opportunity to succeed. Parents and young people agree that knowledge of autism, more than anything else, helps children's needs to be met. However, many teachers say that developing autism knowledge is their biggest challenge when teaching children with autism. In order to support pupils effectively, staff need to understand pupils' needs, their behaviour and the motivation behind it – which is often different to that of children who do not have autism.

That's why The National Autistic Society, in association with Axcis Education Recruitment, has developed this series of five regional roadshows, so that teachers and other autism professionals can learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.

Featuring a range of expert speakers, these roadshows provide education, health and social care professionals, as well as parents of pupils with autism, with an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network. With expert speakers, targeted seminars and a stimulating panel debate, these events provided great opportunities to gain crucial knowledge about how you can best support children with autism.

More details: www.autism.org.uk/conferences/roadshow2011

Why view?
• gain a full understanding of autism and the impact it can have on a child's educational needs;
• find out the latest strategies for supporting children with autism in the classroom;
• discover practical tools for supporting communication differences and challenges;
• hear first-hand insights into the unique difficulties experienced by children with autism;
• network with other professionals and experts in the field.


Who should view?
• education professionals from mainstream schools, special schools and local authorities, including SENCOs, advisory teachers, support teachers and teaching assistants;
• commissioners of services for people with autism;
• social workers and support workers;
• voluntary sector groups and not-for-profit organisations;
• people with autism and their parents, families and carers.

 

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Programme
10:15
Welcome by the Chairs
Jean Wilson, Managing Director, Axcis Education Recruitment and Jane Vaughan, Director of Education, The National Autistic Society

10:25
Gina Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Attention Autism
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Teaching functional core social skills through motivating shared experiences

11:00
Robyn Steward, Trainer, Speaker, Mentor and Autism Consultant
School from a person, not just a textbook

11:35
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:45
Refreshment break
12:15
Kath Smith, Director, The Sensory Integration Network
Workshop Stream A: Setting up an autism-friendly classroom and sensory diets

12:50
Lunch
13:45
Louise Albert, Positive Behavioural Support Team Manager, NAS Cymru
Workshop Stream A: Recognising early warning signals and responding effectively

14:20
Refreshment break
14:50
Panel Discussion
15:25
Colin Howarth, Development Manager, Beechwood College
Inspirational education through creative thinking and Closing Remarks