At Contact a Family North East we are aware of the following events taking place in the region. If your group or organisation is arranging an event, please let us know on Tel: 0191 213 6300 or e-mail: northeast.office@cafamily.org.uk
Events from May 2012
Daslne Conference
Date: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Time: 10.00am-2.45pm
Location: Great North Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne
Description: Daslne (Database of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Living in the North East) are holding this conference which will include details of recent research results and a range of workshops on issues including Sleep, Feeding, Decision Making and Anxiety, Helping Children to Overcome Anxiety, Managing Repetitive Behaviours, Early Communication Intervention and Families Opinions on Genetic Testing
Cost: Free for parent/carers; £15 for professionals
Booking Information: Places need to be booked in advance through Daslne
Tel: 0191 2821400
e-mail: daslne@ncl.ac.uk
The Main Project - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders Course
Date: Thursday 24th May 2012
Time: 9.00am-3.00pm
Location: The Beverley School, Middlesbrough
Description: This 10 hours course (5 hours guided, 5 hours self learn) is accredited by The Open College Network (OCN). There is an open book assessment to complete at the end of the course. It is recommended that learners attend the awareness training before embarking on this programme of study or have some background experience living or working with individuals on the autism spectrum. By the end of this course you will:Know the meaning of the term autism spectrum; Know the effects this has on the individual on the autism spectrum; Be able to support an individual on the autism spectrum using a variety of strategies and interventions; Have the skills to be both proactive and reactive when dealing with some of the challenging behaviours which individuals on the autism spectrum have
Cost: £45.00 parents/unpaid carers/students; £105 professionals (Lunch, refreshments and course materials are included)
Booking Information: Places should be booked in advance
Tel: 01642 277450
e-mail: events@themainproject.co.uk
Parents Autism Workshop and Support (PAWS)
Date: Workshop 1: Thursday 31st May; Workshop 2: Thursday 28th June and Workshop 3: Thursday 26th July 2012
Time: 10.00am-3.00pm (approx)
Location: Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, Hill House Farm, Sadberge, County Durham
Description: Dogs for the Disabled, a dynamic charity specialising in the training of assistance dogs to help a range of people including those on the spectrum, recognise the huge value that a dog can bring to children and their families. The PAWS project is open to parents of children aged between 3-16 years, with a clinical diagnosis on autism spectrum. Workshops are open to those with and without pet dogs currently in the home. Workshops are designed to provide parents with the information and long-term support for sourcing, choosing, handling and training a pet dog specifically to benefit a child with an autism spectrum condition and the family as a whole. Parents will need to be able to attend all three, one day workshops. These workshops cover a variety of topics, from gaining ideas as to how the dog can help your family, to selecting the right dog, the most effective training methods, and so much more, through practical demonstrations as well as discussion
Cost: £30 (taken upon booking) is required. All workshops, refreshments, lunch, resources and PAWS membership aftercare support is included in this fee
Booking Information: Places must be booked in advance
Tel: 01295 759836
e-mail: PAWS@dogsforthedisabled.org
Web: http://paws.dogsforthedisabled.org
Disability North Direct Payments Employer’s Training
Date: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Time: 10.00am-2.30pm
Location: Dene Centre, Newcastle
Description: An informal workshop for parent/carers to meet other Direct Payment users and share information. The workshop will look at Employment Law; Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay; Advertising and recruiting Personal Assistants; Supervising and managing staff and Giving good feedback. Priority for the workshops will be given to Newcastle parent/carers but if there are spaces available, they will be offered to parent/carers from other areas
Cost: Free. Lunch is also provided
Booking Information: Places need to be booked in advance through Disability North’s Direct Payments Team
Tel: 0191 2840480
e-mail: directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk
Dyslexia North East – Dyslexia Matters Conference
Date: Saturday 16th June 2012
Time: 9.15am-4.30pm
Location: Life Conference and Banqueting Centre, Newcastle
Description: The Conference will offer topics of interest from excellent speakers concerning dyslexia and related learning difficulties, so hopefully parents/carers as well as professionals will benefit from the stimulating talks and interactive activities that will be delivered
Cost: Parent / Professional £95; Dyslexia North East Members £85 and concession rate (unemployed, student or low income) £25
Booking Information: Places should be booked in advance through Dyslexia North East (can be done on line through the website)
e-mail: info@dyslexianortheast.org
Web: http://tinyurl.com/y8bpf4n
All Together Better North Tyneside 6th Parent Carer Conference
Date: Monday 18th June 2012
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Location: Wallsend Town Hall
Description: The keynote speaker will be Brian Lamb, OBE, Chair of Achievement for All. The theme for the day will be EDUCATION. This event is relevant to all parent carers of children with disabilities and/or additional needs in either mainstream or specialist provision. Workshops will cover key topics in education from early years through to transition. Come and meet other parent carers, hear what’s going on in North Tyneside and have your views heard!
Cost: Free. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided
Booking Information: Places are limited and should be booked in advance through Emma Raynor at VODA
Tel: 0191 6432628
e-mail: emma.raynor@voda.org.uk
ESPA Training – Autism, Sexuality and Relationships – Advanced Level
Date: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Business and Innovation Centre, Sunderland
Description: This training builds on the Intermediate Level course to enable teachers, tutors and support staff to develop individual programmes to provide individual, personal relationship and sex education programmes to young people within the autism spectrum. Participants must have completed the Intermediate Level or equivalent to gain a place on this course
Cost: £95.00 including lunch, refreshments and all course materials
Booking information: Please contact Gill Linfoot at ESPA to book your place
Tel: 0191 516 5080
Email: gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk
Website: http://www.espa-training.org
Newcastle Parent Carer Forum Putting Words into Actions - 5th Annual Parent Carer Conference
Date: Monday 25th June 2012
Time: 9.00am to 2.30pm (Registration and stalls from 9.00am the conference will start at 9:45am)
Location: Assembly Rooms, Newcastle upon Tyne
Description: Come along, have a say and find out how services are being developed in Newcastle for you and your family. Hear from the Parent Carer Forum about the work they have been doing on your behalf; What does the Short Breaks Statement offer you? What does the SEN Green paper mean for you? And Information stands
Cost: Free, lunch and refreshments included. Crèche places are available but must be booked in advance. If you need help with transport or alternative childcare let them know and they will try to help
Booking Information: Book through Jacqui Adams or Kat Slater
Tel: 0191 277 4605 or 0191 277 4700
e-mail: disabled.childrens.register@newcastle.gov.uk
ESPA Training – Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Business and Innovation Centre, Sunderland
Description: Every day, people with autism are expected to cope with the complexity of a world which can often appear to them as bewildering and irrational. This course will help you recognise the differences between ASD and mental health problems so that early and appropriate interventions can be planned
Cost: £95.00 including lunch, refreshments and all course materials
Booking information: Please contact Gill Linfoot at ESPA to book your place
Tel: 0191 516 5080
Email: gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk
Website: http://www.espa-training.org
ESPA Training – Autism in Education
Date: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Business and Innovation Centre, Sunderland
Description: This training aims to help teachers, tutors and support staff to understand and develop approaches in teaching and learning for people on the autism spectrum
Cost: £95.00 including lunch, refreshments and all course materials
Booking information: Please contact Gill Linfoot at ESPA to book your place
Tel: 0191 516 5080
Email: gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk
Website: http://www.espa-training.org
ESPA Training – Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty, Best Interests and Safeguarding
Date: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Business and Innovation Centre, Sunderland
Description: This training examines the requirements of all front line staff who are working with people with autism, to take account of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its Code of Practice. This Act has implications for everyone but has particular relevance to care assistants, home support workers, residential care workers and all staff with decision making responsibilities. This course will help them to take autism into account when faced with decisions
Cost: £95.00 including lunch, refreshments and all course materials
Booking information: Please contact Gill Linfoot at ESPA to book your place
Tel: 0191 516 5080
Email: gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk
Website: http://www.espa-training.org
Middlesbrough Trinity Centre Open Day
Date: Thursday 12th July 2012
Time: 10.30am-2.00pm
Location: The Trinity Centre, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough
Description: An open day for parent/carers of children and young people with disabilities living in Middlesbrough. The day will include information stalls, coffee and refreshments, tombola, raffles and pampering sessions
Cost: Free
Booking Information: No need to book, just turn up on the day but please call the Children with Disabilities Team if you want any more information
Tel: 01642 579176
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