DAFT DAY CONFERENCE
Systemic and Intergenerational Approaches and Practice
relating to Autistic Spectrum and Attention Deficit Disorders
Respect and Regard
“Remember that the person sitting
opposite you is seeking happiness just
like you are, and deserves to be cared
for and respected, just like you do.”
Timetable
09.30
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.30
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.15
14.45
15.15
16.00
Welcome and Opening: Lesley and Gary
Effects of Autism on the Family: Laura
Autism Spectrum Research and Practice: Lucia
Coffee Break
Autism Spectrum Research and Practice continued: Lucia
Lunch Break
Butterflies: Dave and Anne
Frantic Families: Leigh and Tracey
Lisa: ADHD and Family Life
Gary: Top 10 Tips relating to ADHD
Tea Break
Steve and Gary: Neurodevelopment Service Developments
Home Time
Laura Hatton
What effects can Autism have on the whole family
“When I am feeling unwell, perhaps with a cold and my
voice sounds different, my sister can tell when I am ill. If I
am lying on the settee feeling low I will suddenly see a
cuddly toy whizzing round the door and usually hitting me
in the face. This is usually followed by my sister clutching
a blanket which she throws over my head. She often
accompanies these actions with the words ‘All better
now’.”
Leigh Morton & Tracey Goodrum
Frantic
Families
Gary Robinson
ADHD: Top Ten Tips
For young people, parents/carers
and for helpers
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Step back
Never try to cuddle a hedgehog
(Without permission)
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Strengths and abilities
“It is easy to focus on what is wrong and to ignore
what is right. To complain that roses have thorns
instead of appreciating that thorns have roses!” Tish
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You can only change yourself
“The only way to endure an earthquake is
to adjust your position! You cannot
avoid daily tremors, but you can find a
different place to stand!” Tish
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Success Stories
“When everything looks hopeless, it is
the chance to grow into something
better. What the caterpillar calls the
‘end of the world’ we call …a butterfly”
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Look after yourself
“You can long for where you could be or
relax into where you are. You can live in
a state of constant stress or breathe into
every moment as it arises.” Tish
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Acceptance
“Life is about letting go, ceasing to insist on
having your own way, or always having to be
right. It’s about acceptance and being with
what is! Anger, hurt & bitterness are like
thieves in the night who steal your ability to
love and care. Let go of past pain so you can
find your peace!” ” Tish
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Take a breath
“Getting angry is like casting a stone
into a wasps nest, you will not only
cause an outraged buzz, but you are
the one most likely to get stung.” Tish
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Avoid premature knowing
“Maintain a beginners mind, curious,
questioning and inquisitive, so that you
never stop growing.” Tish
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Banging heads on closed
doors
“If you are looking at a closed
door, you will never see the
open one. The way ahead may
take many diversions, so be
prepared for surprises...” Tish
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Detail and Slow down!
“Remember, the tortoise beat the hare!
Don’t rush so fast that you miss the
details, it’s the small things that make
life worth living.” Tish
Steve Edgeley & Gary Robinson
What Families have told us they want
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Joined up thinking, communication and services
Reduced waiting times and Quicker (Expert) Assessment
Family focused services, including siblings and wider family
Assessment and medication is not enough
Range and choice of services
Not to be passed on or passed about = consistency
Greater understanding and training = stop parent blaming
Steve Edgeley & Gary Robinson
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Neurodevelopment and Family Focused Initiatives
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Thinking Families
Safeguarding
Multi Systemic Therapy
Developing Systemic Training & Posts
Steve Edgeley & Gary Robinson
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Neurodevelopment and Family Focused Initiatives
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Neurodevelopmental Approach and Pathway
Piloting ADHD Services for Adults in Chesterfield
Supporting Butterflies and Service User Involvement
Rapid Group work for young people
Parent Support Groups
Family Focused assessment and support
Multi-agency, multi-professional working
Discussion, Questions and Feedback
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In groups of three
Complete and discuss feedback forms
What have you liked and disliked?
What will you take away from today?
Feedback/suggestions for DAFT/Trust/Parents?
Please contact us
Gary Robinson
Principal Family Therapist
Rivermead
Goods Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1UU
Tel: 01773 880554
Fax: 01773 880921
gary.robinson@derbyshcft.nhs.uk
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