Free Seminar Autism: Assessing and Managing Risks & Offending Behaviour - 14th September
To help raise awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), as stated in the Autism Strategy, we are hosting a free autism conference on Autism: Assessing and Managing Risks and Offending Behaviour. The conference is being held in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
We are delighted to include keynote presentations by Dr Karen Guldberg, University of Birmingham, Olly Hibble, Peterborough Youth Offending Team and Shauneen Lambe, Solicitor, Just for Kids Law.
The conference will also include presentations and insights from Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Speech & Language Therapists who will describe the treatments and therapies they use to work holistically with adults with autism to identify and manage risks in the community and hospital environment.
The seminar, on Wednesday 14th September, is aimed at care professionals involved in the care and support of adults on the autistic spectrum.
| Timings for the Day |
Schedule |
| 9.30 - 10.00 |
Registration: Tea & Coffee
|
| 10.00 - 10.05 |
Welcome from Lesa Walton, Care & Development Director |
| 10.05 - 10.45 |
Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Dr Karen Guldberg, Director of Autism Centre, University of Birmingham
|
| 10.45 - 11.25 |
Identifying and Managing risk in the community
- to self
- to others
- from others
Matt Capener, Head of Residential Care
|
| 11.25 - 11.45 |
Tea Break
|
| 11.45 - 12.15 |
Experiences of working with young people with ASC within a Youth Offending Team
Olly Hibble, Team Manager, Peterborough Youth Offending Team
|
| 12.15 - 1.00 |
Asperger syndrome and the Criminal Justice System
Shauneen Lambe, Solicitor, Just For Kids Law |
| 1.00 - 2.00 |
Lunch
|
| 2.00 - 2.40 |
Identifying and Managing Risk in a care environment
- to self
- to others
- from others
Dr Tim Knowlson, Counselling Psychologist and Rosie Hodge, Assistant Psychologist |
| 2.40 - 3.00 |
Managing Risks Vs Personal Choice
Sue Hahn, Head of Nursing, Brookdale Care
|
| 3.00 - 3.30 |
Use of Mental Health Act with people with ASC
Dr Walter Owino, Medical Director, Brookdale Care
|
| 3.30 - 3.45 |
Question and Answer Session
|
| 3.45 |
Close of Conference |
Please click here for a printable version of the programme. The conference is being held in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Full Location details will be provided when booking has been confirmed.
Many people on the autistic spectrum have difficulty with verbal and non verbal communication, social relationships and understanding the unspoken ‘rules’ of society. This can create numerous issues for the individual and the people they meet, with consequences ranging from minor misunderstandings to major criminal offences.
We are seeking to raise awareness of the specific needs of adults with autism and identify therapeutic interventions that help reduce risk factors and the likelihood of the individual becoming involved with the Criminal Justice System and so enable the individual to integrate and become an active member of society.
Please use the form below to register for the free autism conference. Unfortunately, due to limited spaces we can only offer free delegate places to care professionals working in Local Authorities, PCTs and charities, if you work for a private company and are interested in attending the free seminar than please register as we may be able to distribute any spare spaces after allocation.
You can also contact Louise Barua for more information on info@brookdalecare.co.uk or 01707 387868.
PLEASE NOTE: The conference is now fully booked. Please feel free to register your details to be included on the waiting list, to be sent the program presentations and to be contacted for the next free autism conference.