NAS Autism Education Roadshow

autism news - 28 September 2011

The National Autistic Society have organised a series of five regional roadshows to help teachers and other professionals learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.

Dates for the Autism Education Roadshow

• 11 October 2011 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool
• 8 November 2011 - Life Centre, Newcastle
• 30 November 2011 - Novotel Hotel, Birmingham
• 1 February 2012 - Rougemount Hotel, Exeter
• 28 March 2012 - Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, London

 

Why are the NAS running the Education Roadshow?

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 will 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, workshops, a stimulating panel debate and plenty of networking opportunities, this event is a great opportunity to gain crucial knowledge about how teachers can best support children with autism.

Key topics covered in the roadshow

• improving education outcomes for children with autism
• practical classroom ideas for children with autism
• understanding and supporting communication differences and challenges
• peer awareness and bullying prevention
• supporting transitions
• successful inclusion – working together to achieve success
• using sensory understanding for early intervention and support.

Please download the Autism Education Roadshow brochure to get a full schedule of the programme. 

 

Why attend?

• 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 attend?

• 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.

 

Costs to attend the Education Roadshow

Standard rate £75 + VAT
 
NAS members £60 + VAT
 

All registration fees include:

• attendance at all plenary and targeted streaming sessions, plus interactive workshops
• full conference documentation, including delegate list
• lunch and refreshments.

For more information and how to register please visit the National Autistic Society website:
http://www.autism.org.uk/en-GB/News-and-events/NAS-conferences/Our-forthcoming-conferences/Education-Roadshow/About-the-event.aspx