LAST CHANCE TO BOOK DEADLINE TOMORROW 16/06/2017 2PM
Sycamore Trust U.K. are delighted to announce our annual conference
At
May and Baker Sports and Social Club, Dagenham Road, Romford, RM7 0QX
Date
27th June 2017
Time
10:00am - 3:00pm
Guest Speaker
Dean Beadle
Cost
Parents: - £16.00
Volunteer Sector: - £27.00
Public Sector: - £42.00
Free Lunch is Provided
Ateendees will also have the opportunity to take part in two workshops out of the following: - 1, E-Saftey 2, Autism Awareness 3, Sensory Strategies 4, Employment (SPACE Project)
Guest Speaker:
Dean Beadle has toured the UK for ten years sharing his experiences of life on the autism spectrum. In recent years, he has also spoken in Denmark, Belgium, Guernsey and Ireland as well as undertaking four annual seminar tours of Australia and New Zealand. Through his humorous and insightful speeches Dean outlines his positive outlook on his diagnosis.
E-Safety:
This workshop will provide you with tips and advice on online safety. Covering the basics of social media, what happens when uploading photos and videos (etc.), internet security, reporting abusive or upsetting material and looking at harmful and external programs. We will also discuss internet access through mobile phones, looking at mobile apps and how to use them safely.
Autism Awareness:
This project will be offering abridged sessions on the day. The ambassadors have been delivering their awareness presentations since 2010, reaching out to over 6000 people. In these special workshops, we will provide a brief explanation of the key difficulties of autism and describe their own situations, before opening up for an extended, no-holds-barred Q&A session.
Sensory Strategies:
People with Autism may experience many sensory issues, which can affect all of their senses, i.e. Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch. Some people with ASD can also be aware of two other senses, Proprioception (self-awareness) and Vestibular (balance). We will discuss how these can affect an individual with ASD and look at some coping strategies that can be useful when experiencing sensory overload.
Employment:
This workshop will help parents and professionals to understand the barriers that people with Autism may face when trying to get into continued employment. The SPACE Project’s trained Job Coaches will discuss what the project has to offer, people with Autism e.g. CV writing, job searching, interview practice and preparation, travel training and support in the work place.
To book a space now please phone the office on 0208 517 9317 or email familyservices@sycamoretrust.org.uk