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Local Government IntelligenceAdolescence to Adulthood with Autism
14 Oct 2010
Making the transition in education, employment and independence. Held at the Bloomsbury Hotel, London
Delegates heard from senior representatives from the health, social care, education, housing and employment sectors sharing good practice models in delivering and commissioning services to ensure successful transitions into adulthood.
Programme
10:00
Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman, Research Autism
Welcome and introduction by chair
Biography: Geoffrey Maddrell
10:10
Carol Povey, Director for the Centre for Autism, The National Autistic Society
Improving access to services to ensure successful transition
Biography: Carol Povey
10:30
Joe Powell Living with Autism - Video Presentation
Biography: Joe Powell
10:50
Helen Wheatley, Programme Director, National Transition Support Team, Council for Disabled Children
Supporting transitions to adulthood through local partnerships
Biography: Helen Wheatley
What's on now:
11:20
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:35
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:05
Seminar A1: Supporting and facilitating person centred thinking and planning with people with Autism
Lesley Waugh, Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator, The National Autistic Society
Dr Craig Small, formerly Chief Psychologist, Nottinghamshire County Council
Biography: Dr Craig Small
Biography: Lesley Waugh
12:05
Seminar B1: Delivering personalised accommodation and housing support
Alicia Wood, Partnership and Development Manager, Housing Options
Biography: Alicia Wood
12:05
Seminar C1: Complex Needs: Transitions, issues, and challenges across the spectrum
Belinda Blank, Transitions Lead, TreeHouse
Jacqui Ghigi, Coordinator, Complex and severe learning difficulties services, Blackpool Council
Biography: Belinda Blank
Biography: Jacqui Ghigi
13:00
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Richard Mills, Research Director, Research Autism
Barriers and opportunities in social care
Biography: Richard Mills
14:15
Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons
Afternoon Keynote Address
Biography: Rt Hon John Bercow
14:30
Question and answer session: Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons
14:35
Annie Hedges, Fellow, The Office for Public Management
Findings from a local authority: Meeting the needs and aspirations of young people and their families
Biography: Annie Hedges
14:55
Biography: Andrew Stamp
15:15
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:50
Seminar A2: Supporting employment and training needs
Andrew Chiffers, Principal, Farleigh Further Education College
Amy O’Leary, Transitions Coordinator, Farleigh Further Education College
Emma Bailey, Occupational Therapist, Farleigh Further Education College
Biography: Emma Bailey
Biography: Andrew Chiffers
Biography: Amy O'Leary
15:50
Seminar B2: Lost to Learning: Re-engaging high functioning young people with Autism
Brian Smith, Specialist Autism Teacher, Nottinghamshire County Council
Biography: Brian Smith
15:50
Seminar C2: Personalisation: Self Directed Support, Support Planning and Brokerage
Sara Crookdake, Service Broker, The National Autistic Society
Andrew Ellis, a person using an individual budget
Biography: Sara Crookdake
Biography: Andrew Ellis
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