Shropshire Conference - Coping with Change - January 2013

5th Annual Shropshire Autism Conference

Coping with Change Wednesday 30th January 2013

Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm

Venue: The Trinity Centre Church Road Meole Brace Shrewsbury SY3 9HF

Cost: £10 parents/carers £30 professionals

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Conference information Throughout the day there will be opportunities to hear key note speakers, participate in informal workshops and chat with other parents/carers in the refreshment breaks. There will be a display area with organisations and services in attendance and Autism West Midlands staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

Autism West Midlands is funded by Shropshire Council and Shropshire PCT so priority will be given to families living in Shropshire. Families from outside the area (including Telford) please phone/email before booking to check availability.

Outline of the day 9.30

Registration and coffee

10.00

Introductions and housekeeping

10.10 A personal experience of autism John Simpson 10.40

The Shropshire Adult Autism Strategy Carol Lucas, Autism Strategy Lead, Shropshire Council

11.00 Refreshments

11.30 - 12.30 Workshop 1 See overleaf for workshop list 12.30

Lunch

1.30 - 2.30 Workshop 2 See overleaf for workshop list 2.30

Feedback and thank you

Booking Form I would like to book

place(s) for the Shropshire Conference on 30 May 2012

£10 Parent/Carer/Family member

Person on the autism spectrum £30 Professional supporting families (limited places available) Name Organisation (if applicable) Address

Postcode Phone Email Special requirements (e.g. dietary, access etc.)

Please choose TWO workshops

Using special interests to manage change - John Simpson A personal account of how special interests can be used positively

Living with a diagnosis - Sarah Thomas, Parent and Carers Council Helping parents to make positive adjustments to the news of their child’s autism.

Using visuals to support change - Shropshire team, Autism West Midlands A practical session, sharing skills and resources.

Our journey through secondary school - Gill Evans and Anne Lanham Two parents present and discuss their experiences

Moving on to adulthood - Aspire,Autism West Midlands Helping young adults engage with the outside world

Benefit Facts and Myths - Shropshire Benefits Options Team How things could change for you in 2013

Payment Options

I enclose a cheque for (made payable to Autism West Midlands)

I require a receipt

(we will not issue confirmation letters unless you require a receipt)

Please invoice my organisation for

Organisation name Address

Postcode Signature Date Price includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Cancellations Cancellations must be made in writing. If cancellations are made within 7 days of the event, you will be charged the full fee. Alternatively, we are happy to accept substitute delegates. At the time of going to press this programme was deemed to be correct.

However, we reserve the right to alter or cancel any part of the programme due to unforeseen circumstances.

Questions If you have any questions about the day please contact the conference coordinator, Hilary McGlynn on 01939 236 181/07971 261334 or email mcglynn.h@shropshirelg.net Please return completed booking forms to: Autism West Midlands Conference Bookings Woodlands Outreach Tilley Green Wem SY4 5PJ