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National Autistic Society Education Roadshow 2
08 Nov 2011
This event was held in Newcastle on 8 November. To view the presentations from the day, please click on the links to the right or scroll down to the bottom of the page.

 

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, an opportunity to learn new strategies, share good practice and network. With expert speakers, targeted seminars and a stimulating panel debate, this event provided a great opportunity 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
09:50
Welcome by the Chairs
Jean Wilson, Managing Director, Axcis Education Recruitment and Shona Pinkerton, Principal, Daldorch School

10:00
Dr Glenys Jones, Lecturer and Researcher, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Improving educational outcomes for children on the autism spectrum: priorities and strategies

10:35
Josh Muggleton, Student and Autism Speaker / Writer
Life on the inside: school challenges for people with autism

11:35
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:45
Refreshment break
12:15
Gill Capaldi, Head of Service, Rotherham Autism Communication Team
Workshop Stream A: Peer awareness and bullying prevention – the cascade approach

12:50
Lunch
13:45
Jane Green, Senior Consultant, NAS Education Support Service
Workshop Stream A: Making the best use of your teaching assistant

14:20
Refreshment break
14:50
Panel discussion
15:25
Lynne Moxon, Consultant Psychologist, ESPA (Education and Services for People with Autism)
Talking about sex and puberty with children with autism