The University of Manchester and Stockport Postgraduate Medical Education Centre invite you to attend

The 4thnational annual conference organised by professionals and parents in partnership. Hear them discussing key concerns, practical issues and sharing evidence based approaches. Take this opportunity to update yourself on:

Chair: Charlotte Moore, Author & Parent

Neurological Developments
Mainstream Education –Key Issues
Genetics - what does it offer?
What is Successful Inclusion?
Sensory Issues
Sleep Problems!
Adolescence– sexuality
Support in adult life
Breaking Difficult News
Person Centred Planning
Parent Speakers
Family Support Project - issues revealed
Diverse society – making services accessible?
Workshops - explore your particular area of interest! / Confirmed speakers include:
Dr.Catherine Aldred
Ms. Julie Bray
Dr. Peter Berchtold
Dr. Olga Bogdashina
Ms. Leah Burman
Ms.Suzie Franklin

Prof.Christopher Gillberg

Dr. Alison Jobling

Prof. Ann Le Couteur

Ms. Cheryl Salt
Dr. Robina Shah
Ms.Sally Trowse
Dr. Steve Tyler

CONFERENCE to be held on Wednesday31stOctober2007from 8.50 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

(Registration from 8.30am)

at the Pinewood Medical Education Centre, Stepping HillHospital, Stockport.

It will be of interest to Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, GPs, Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Health Visitors, Teaching Staff and Sencos,Early Years Educators, Portage Workers.

Parents please let us know if you require child care facilities. CPD approval has been applied for.

The conference fee is £100 for professionals and £30 for parents. This includes refreshments, delegate pack and certificate.

No refund will be given for cancellations after Friday 21thSeptember 2007.

Confirmation of your booking will be sent on receipt of the application form and payment. Provisional bookings cannot be taken.

Please complete the booking form overleaf in BLOCK CAPITALS

Morning Workshops / Afternoon Workshops
A: Breaking Difficult News
Dr. Alison Jobling / E :Family Support Project (8-14yrs) – Key Issues Revealed?
Ms..Cheryl Salt
B : What is successful inclusion for children with ASD? The challenges ahead.
Dr.Catherine Aldred, Ms.Leah Burman / F: Person Centered Planning – Making it Work!
Ms. Suzie Franklin Ms. Julie Bray
C: Adolescence – Sexuality Issues? Ms.Sally Trowse / G : Facilitating supported living for Adults with Autism .
D: Dealing with Sleep Problems
Inscape Team / H: Making Services Accessible in a Diverse Society. Dr.Robina Shah

Please tick one workshop you wish to attend in morning and one in the afternoon.

I would like to attend the Autism –A Hands on Approach Conference on Wednesday31stOctober 2007

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For multiple applications please photocopy and submit a separate form for each applicant.

Please return this completed slip and the cheque to: Mrs. Julie Havern, Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health, Room 2.908,Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT.

If you have any queries, please telephone 0161275 7718 or fax 0161 275 7712 .