Scottish Autism Service Network

Adult guardianship issues can be difficult, sensitive and challenging for those with the responsibility for a vulnerable person.

o  The person comes across as capable but you’re not sure they truly are. How do you know, is there a test?

o  What do you do in borderline capacity cases?  Do you err on the side of capacity or incapacity?

o How do you balance safety with restriction of liberty?

o How do you ensure the person’s safety when they are unwilling to comply?

These are just some of the dilemmas that face families and health and welfare professionals on a daily basis.

In Scotland the ‘Adults with Incapacity Act’ is designed to help safeguard the welfare and finances of people who lack the capacity to look after themselves.  For health and welfare professionals determining a person’s incapacity can involve extensive consultation with a wide range of professionals including local authority social work departments, the Office of the Public Guardian and the Mental Welfare Commission.

With contributions from the Public Guardian, senior healthcare and legal practitioners and patient representatives, each interactive half-day training seminar aims to provide participants with an outline of guardianship and ‘Power of Attorney’ issues and a thorough understanding of when and how to apply the ‘Adults with Incapacity Act’.

13th October 2011, Edinburgh (limited to 40 places) AM and PM

23rd November 2011, Aberdeen (limited to 25 places) AM and PM

9th February 2012, Glasgow (limited to 35 places) AM and PM

To book:

MacKay Hannah, Crichton House, 4 Crichton’s Close, Edinburgh, EH8 8DT

Fax: 0131 556 0005 Email: mail@mackayhannah.com  Book online: www.mackayhannah.com or Contact us on Tel: 0131 556 1500.    

You will receive confirmation of your booking by email

A look at various strategies for parents who are finding their child has a restricted diet and wish to expand it.

Dates are provisional and subject to demand. Please contact Tailor Ed if you wish to attend: 0131 624 8970 or contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk  Check Facebook for up to date information.

Adult guardianship issues can be difficult, sensitive and challenging for those charged with the responsibility for a vulnerable person.

o        The person comes across as capable but you’re not sure they truly are. How do you know, is there a test?

o        What do you do in borderline capacity cases?  Do you err on the side of capacity or incapacity?

o        How do you balance safety with restriction of liberty?

o        How do you ensure the person’s safety when they are unwilling to comply?

These are just some of the dilemmas that face families and health and welfare professionals on a daily basis.

In Scotland the ‘Adults with Incapacity Act’ is designed to help safeguard the welfare and finances of people who lack the capacity to look after themselves.  For health and welfare professionals determining a person’s incapacity can involve extensive consultation with a wide range of professionals including local authority social work departments, the Office of the Public Guardian and the Mental Welfare Commission.

With contributions from the Public Guardian, senior healthcare and legal practitioners and patient representatives, each interactive half-day training seminar aims to provide participants with an outline of guardianship and ‘Power of Attorney’ issues and a thorough understanding of when and how to apply the ‘Adults with Incapacity Act’.

Speakers include:

o  Sandra Macdonald, The Public Guardian, Office of the Public Guardian. The background to the need for guardianship

o George Kappler, Deputy Director, Mental Welfare Commission. Dignity and respect in healthcare – the needs of patients and relatives

o  Christine O’Neill, Partner, Brodies LLP. Capacity and non-compliance

If you are interested in attending one of these seminars, please indicate morning or afternoon preference by using the links below

I am interested in attending on 9 February in Glasgow – AM

I am interested in attending on 9 February in Glasgow - PM

Get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and enjoy an evening of great entertainment while supporting a great cause.

You have the option of reserving your tickets for the small sum of £5 each with the balance due ten days before the event in February.

For more information or to book please contact:

Charlotte Taylor

Community Fundraiser Scotland

Autism Initatives UK

24 Hill Street

Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ           Tel:0131 220 1075

This workshop is the basic accredited training in PECS and recommended for parents as well as professionals.

Benefits of PECS training:

• increases skills and independence with a functional communication system
• reduces inappropriate behaviours by reinforcing requests and positive communication
• teach your student/child to initiate communication and develop social communication skills
• see how it works with live demonstrations, video examples and opportunity for practice
• parents: become a leader in your child’s education
• professionals: gain valuable skills and learn how to implement PECS effectively in your environment
• learn the ‘whys’ behind the practice to enable problem-solving
• gain inspiration – learn practical tips and have questions answered from our specialist consultants

What you will learn:

• everything you need to know to begin successfully implementing PECS
• the theoretical background, including how to develop effective educational environments
• a review of visual strategies useful for communication
• the six phases of PECS, where to start and when to move on
• strategies for motivating your child/student to communicate
• how to move from a single picture exchange to sentences
• how to teach picture discrimination with two or more pictures
• the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities