The Research Autism/Lorna Wing series of conferences & seminars
presents:
Autism and Learning Disabilities:
Lessons from Research, Policy and Practice
Tuesday 1 July 2014
9am – 4.30pm
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
Chaired by Richard Mills and Linda Woodcock
Supported by
In recent times attention has been focused on the needs of children and adults seen as
more able or those with Asperger syndrome. This has been important in identifying their
difficulties and in promoting approaches that are helpful to them.
With this conference we respond to requests to
focus on children and adults who have a learning
disability in addition to autism. We will be presenting
practical and research-based experience relating
to education, care and support, bringing together
researchers and practitioners in the field and
hearing family perspectives of needs and
aspirations.
Specific themes to be covered include:
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The health needs of children and adults with autism and learning disabilities
Implications of the sensory world
Approaches to autism and severe communication difficulties.
Sleep issues.
Family perspectives.
The special educational needs of children with autism and learning disabilities.
Models of social care and support for adults.
Book online | Email events@researchautism.net | Phone 020 3490 3091
Speakers:
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Nicci Paine, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Leap Childrens Therapy
Dr Juli Crocombe, Clinical Director for Autism and Consultant Psychiatrist, St Andrew’s
Marion Cornick, Founder of The Loddon School and Director of Liaise Loddon Ltd
Dr Gemma Griffith, Lecturer & Research Tutor, School of Psychology, Bangor University
Keith Wyncoll, Father and Challenging Behaviour Trainer
Dr Julie Beadle-Brown, Reader in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Tizard Centre,
University of Kent
Dr Luci Wiggs, Reader in Psychology, Oxford Brookes University
Wendy Bellis, Assistant Clinical Director and Specialist Paediatric Senior Dental Officer for
Camden and Islington Community Dental Services (Whittington Health)
Programme
9 am
Registration and refreshments
9.30 am
Welcome from the chairs
9.45 am
10.45 am
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Current
Thinking: Identifying and Responding to
Common Sensory Triggers
Autism and Challenging Presentations: What
to Assess and How
Morning plenary one
11 am
Break
11.15 am
12.15 pm
Beyond the Sacred Classroom - Autism, Severe
Learning Difficulties and a Real Curriculum
"He's hard work, but he's worth it." What do
parents say about caring for individuals
with challenging behaviour and learning
disabilities?: A meta-synthesis of 17 studies.
Morning plenary two
12.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 pm
2.30 pm
David - the Extra-Ordinary Life of a Child with
Severe Autism & ADHD
Putting Policy into Practice and Values into
Action
Afternoon plenary one
2.45 pm
Break
3 pm
Sleep Disturbance in Children with ASD
Dr Luci Wiggs
3.30 pm
Wendy Bellis
4 pm
Autistic Spectrum Disorder is Unlike Other
Disabilities – Oral Care of Autistic Children
Afternoon plenary two
4.15 pm
Chairs’ closing
4.30 pm
Finish
10.15 am
11.45 am
2 pm
Nicci Paine
Dr Juli Crocombe
Marion Cornick
Dr Gemma Griffith
Keith Wyncoll
Dr Julie Beadle-Brown
Price
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Standard rate: £165
Standard rate for Friends of Research Autism : £148.50
Parents/Carers/individuals with ASD rate: £115
Parents/Carers/individuals with ASD rate for Friends of Research Autism : £105
Book online| Email events@researchautism.net | Phone 020 3490 3091
Location
Hamilton House is located just off Euston Road within
walking distance of Kings Cross, St Pancras and
Euston stations.
The building is fully accessible.
Hamilton House is the national headquarters
building of the National Union of Teachers.
Additional notes:
The term autism is used to describe a range of complex neurodevelopmental conditions present
from birth or early life. The characteristics of autism vary considerably but essentially affect
instinctive social behaviour and communication.
Although individuals with autism may have many strengths, they may also fail to achieve their
academic and other potential and may experience severe stress, bullying, and social isolation.
The causes of autism are not known although genetic factors are important. There are a host of
treatments and other interventions but very few have been systematically evaluated. Over half a
million children and adults in the UK are known to have autism.
Research Autism:
Research Autism’s sole focus is on interventions in autism. We were established as an independent
charity with the support of the National Autistic Society to address concerns of members about
the dearth of high quality scientific research in this area. Working with individuals with ASC and
with Cambridge University as our research sponsor, we have the active support of the most
eminent figures from the world of autism. Our web-based information service, through which we
disseminate research findings, attracts around 15,000 visitors a month.
Research projects:
Research Autism is committed to a programme of research that is important to the autism
community to improve their quality of life and support their social inclusion.
Please note:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the programme as advertised. However the organisers
reserve the right to make changes due to unforeseen circumstances. We regret there can be no
refunds due to such changes.
Research Autism, Adam House, 1 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 5HE. Registered Charity No. 1096508
Tel: 020 3490 3091 Email: events@researchautism.net Website www.researchautism.net