Autism Today: Summer Meeting 2012

10th National Autism Today: Summer Meeting will bring together leading experts from healthcare and education to discuss the central issues and practical management of autism and Asperger’s syndrome

Benefits of attending:

• Update your understanding of the genetics of autism

• Hear a comprehensive overview of which diagnostic criteria should be incorporated into DSM-V

• Evaluate the effectiveness of medication in the management of ASD

• Explore the management of toileting issues and eating difficulties through the presentation of practical case studies

• Listen to the account and experiences of a person with Asperger’s syndrome

• Gain insights into managing difficult behaviour and easing the transition into adulthood

• Evaluate therapies for autism including speech and language therapy, applied behaviour analysis and sensory intervention approaches

• Share and exchange ideas with the leading professionals in the field

Who should attend?

Autism Today is aimed at all professionals working with indivduals with ASD from both the healthcare and education sectors.

It will be of particular interest to:

• Paediatricians

• Psychiatrists

• Neurologists

• Clinical psychologists

• Specialists in learning disabilities

• General practitioners

• Speech therapists

• Occupational therapists

• Health visitors

• Researchers in the field of autism and learning disabilities

• Nurse specialists in autism/learning disabilities/psychiatry

• Education professionals working with children or adolescents with ASD

• Educational assistants working with children or adolescents with ASD