Scottish Autism Service Network

There is new scientific understanding of the intelligence of infants and young children for learning cultural meanings in stable, affectionate and playful relationships. Brain science confirms that the early years establish a foundation for all knowledge, and for maturation of healthy and productive members of society. Early years education has built on the tradition of collaborating with children’s gifts of creativity and companionship to form communities of learners. Scottish nursery schools have had a proud place in this tradition. Research proves that children are born motivated to live in playful attachment with parents, other adults and other children. Sensitivity to these motives promotes social, cognitive, linguistic, and sensorimotor growth, establishing confidence and imagination.

Anyone interested in the future of children and of Scotland should attend this meeting to hear a wide range of experience and the best information available regarding the importance of the early years.

You can register and pay online with a credit or debit card, or you can download and print a hard copy of this registration form by visiting the website, which has further information on the Conference and Book: www.childscurriculum.org.uk

To attend this event, you must register with the conference secretary by Friday 27 August 2010.

Karen M. Ludke

University of Edinburgh

IMHSD,

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

12 Nicolson Square, Alison House

Edinburgh

EH8 9DF

This Conference will explore the values, attitudes and the service provision needed to minimise the risk of harm and abuse to children and young people living in families with neglect issues.

Staff working in secondary mainstream or specialist provision, on outreach or FE college  

WHAT ?

Existing  network for outreach staff always has a very full day –  networking to share ideas, resources, training and good practice. Some topics discussed this session; ‘ASD and active learning’, ‘Working with parents’, ‘Secondary 1-3’, Transitions

We hope this network will run in a similar way. With time to network wiwth others working in similar situations

AGENDA  30TH SEPTEMBER

Morning session 

Introductions

Alan Haughey        ASN Transition team, Scottish Government

Summarising the findings of a project looking at transition arrangements for school leavers with Additional Suppport Needs and leading discussion on how good practice from these general settings might by adapted / adopted for pupils with an ASD.

What’s happening in your area?

Afternoon

Curriculum planning for pupils with autism and learning difficulties

Current issues affecting pupils with an ASD in secondary

Another meeting date??

Dr Bogdashina has worked extensively in the field of autism as teacher, lecturer, author and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual and communication problems in autism. Since 1994, she has been the director of the first Day Centre for autistic children in Ukraine and the President of the Autism Society, Ukraine. Olga teaches and lectures around the world. She is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University and Consultant Psychologist for Services for Adults with Autism, Doncaster, UK.

WHO SHOULD COME? Those who live, care and work with people with autism: parents, foster carers, educationalists, social workers, health workers, managers and key workers

  Contact Jean Ferries, Murtle House, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9EP Tel 01224 866156 j.ferries@crss.org.uk  

The University of Glasgow is pleased to bring you this training course on Asperger syndrome. The course will demystify the issue of Asperger syndrome and outline a range of practical suggestions and strategies to assist educational, behavioural and socialisation outcomes. Considering some of key principles and practices of AS and co-morbid conditions including ADHD and ODD the course will provide options to address the following:

• Being Flexible about Managing Inflexibility

• Proactive Communication and Interpretation

• Behaviour and Learning Systems and Strategies

• Making Sense of Socialisation.

All delegates will receive a Certificate of attendance from the University of Glasgow.

BOOK NOW! Telephone: 0141-201 9353/0825/9264

Fax: 0141-201 0674

By Post:  Carolyn Fraser, CPD Manager,

Queen Mother’s Hospital, Glasgow, G3 8SJ

Tel 0141 201 9353/9264 Fax 0141 201 0674

Online: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/developmental/cpd/newcourses