Please find details of the NAS conference on 'Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour' where a Challenging Behaviour Foundation family carer, Jackie Edwards, will be speaking.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Location: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX
visit www.autism.org.uk/conferences/behaviour2011 for more information.
Presenting the latest research and best practice in understanding and responding to challenging behaviour in children and adults with autism Featuring:
John Clements, Behavioural Consultant, Author and Clinical Psychologist
Dr Juli Crocombe, St George?s Hospital
Dr Helen Pearce, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Jim Mansell, The Tizard Centre
Jackie Edwards, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
Every day, people with autism are expected to cope with the challenges of a world which can often seem bewildering and irrational. This can cause high levels of anxiety and stress, resulting in behaviour that can be difficult for other people to deal with, and creating challenges for professionals involved in education, health and welfare services.
At this conference, key speakers will discuss the causes of challenging behaviour for people with autism. Hear the latest research from experts in the field and learn from case studies illustrating best practice. With two different seminar streams to choose from, you can select the seminars which are most relevant to your work.
The first seminar stream features expert clinical psychologists and psychiatrists renowned in this field. They will be discussing the latest thinking around challenging behaviour where people have complex diagnoses, high risk and self-injurious behaviour, as well as how effective care pathways can be established.
Responding effectively to challenging behaviour remains a concern for professionals working in the care or education sectors. It is important for early intervention and planning to make sure that situations don't escalate to a point when physical intervention seems the only option. The second seminar stream will discuss proactive and practical strategies to help reduce confrontation by reducing potential triggers, and how to develop an organisational approach to managing challenging behaviours.
Register your place today