The National Autistic Society, in association with Axcis Education Recruitment, has developed a series of five regional roadshows on education to help teachers and other autism professionals to learn the tools and strategies they need to support children with autism effectively.Featuring a range of expert speakers, the first NAS roadshow is in Liverpool on 11 October.
Dr Steve Huggett, Director, Autism Education Trust will be presenting on “Outcomes, standards and good practice with children and young people with autism in the context of the SEN Green Paper”.
Kay Ribbons, an adult with autism from Chester, will also be speaking at the event, providing a personal perspective of her experience of school whilst undiagnosed.
Kay said: “For me, growing up as a child with autism without a diagnosis was extremely challenging and emotional. Since receiving my diagnosis as an adult it has helped to provide clarity on my younger years and I am now able to come to terms with some of difficulties I faced. I now want raise awareness of growing up with a hidden disability and help other children with autism have a better experience at school and at home.”
With expert speakers, workshops, a stimulating panel debate and plenty of networking opportunities, this event is a great opportunity to gain crucial knowledge about how teachers can best support children with autism.
If you can't make it, don't worry! Axcis Education Recruitment are giving you the chance to watch the event live online completely free of charge - all you need is a computer and internet access. Go to http://www.axcis.co.uk/axcistv and register some basic contact details to get access.
The dates for the other 4 roadshows are:
