Succeeding with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

– Level 1 (Asperger’s Syndrome)- Guidelines for Families and Professionals

For the First time in Western Australia

Professor Tony Attwood

Internationally renowned for his work & publications in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder will be returning

to Perth to present two workshops:

Day 1 - Thursday 8th August - For Families Friends and ColleaguesIf you have a family member, friend or colleague who has Asperger’s Syndrome this one-day workshop will provide valuable information about who these people are and how best to relate to them. The challenges associated with achieving a diagnosis of ASD Level 1 (formally known as Asperger’s syndrome) from an individual and family perspective.Issues associated with achieving a diagnosis in the adult years and the value of having a diagnosis.Strategies for guidance and support in daily living skills, emotion management, employment, and relationships within the family.ASD and the criminal justice system.Ageing and autism.

Day 2 - Friday 9th August - For Human Service PersonnelIf you are a psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker or work in any of the other human service professions this one-day workshop will offer you resources and insight into working with people who have Aspergers Syndrome. The defining characteristics of ASD Level 1 (formally known as Asperger’s syndrome) in adults and how the pattern of abilities and adaptations can be different for women.Recommended screening instruments, diagnostic tools and additional activities to include in a diagnostic assessment.Challenges for adults with ASD Level 1 in conversation, daily living and emotion management skills. Constructive application of talents and abilities.Potential issues regarding addiction and criminal activity.Strategies to achieve and maintain employment and relationships.

Professor Tony Attwood

Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice, and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland and senior consultant at the Minds and Hearts clinic in Brisbane. His book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 400,000 copies and has been translated into 27 languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, published in October 2006 has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into 18 languages, and is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome. He has several subsequent books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons Inc. and Guilford Press.

Tony has been invited to be a keynote speaker at many Australasian and International Conferences. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals and individuals with Asperger’s syndrome all over the world and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject.

He has worked with many thousands of individuals of all ages with Asperger’s syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Day 1 - Thursday 8th August For Families Friends and Colleagues Timetable

Time Activity Duration

9am The Challenges Associated with achieving a diagnosis of ASD Level 1 ( formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome)From and individual and family Perspective

Issues associated with achieving a diagnosis in the adult years and the value of having a diagnosis

90 mins

10.30 Morning Break 20 mins

10.50 Strategies for guidance and support in daily living skills, emotion management, employment and relationships within the family.

100 mins

12.30 Lunchbreak 60 mins

13.30 ASD and the criminal justice System 90 mins

15.00 Afternoon Break 20 mins

15.20 Ageing and Autism 70 mins

16.30 Conclusion

Day 2 - Friday 9th AugustFor Human Service Personnel Timetable

Time Activity Duration

9am The Defining characteristics of ASD Level 1 ( formerly known as Asperger’s syndrome) in adults and how the pattern of abilities and adaptations can be different for women.

Recommended screening instruments, diagnostic tools and additional activities to include in a diagnostic assessment.

90 mins

10.30 Morning Break 20 mins

10.50 Challenges for adults with ASD Level 1 in conversation, daily living and emotion management skills

100 mins

12.30 Lunchbreak 60 mins

13.30 Constructive application of talents and abilities 90 mins

15.00 Afternoon Break 20 mins

15.20 Potential issues regarding addiction and criminal activity

Strategies to achieve and maintain employment and relationships

70 mins

16.30 Conclusion

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Succeeding with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1 (Asperger’s Syndrome)

- Guidelines for Families and Professionals

Professor Tony Attwood

Internationally renowned for his work & publications in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder will be returning to Perth to present two workshops:

Dates: Thursday 8th August 2019 For Families, Friends and Colleagues Friday 9th August 2019 For Professionals

Venue: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat W.A. 6014

Investment: Family Day: Thursday 8th August 2019Super Early Bird: Before 8th April $195.00 (incl GST)Early Bird: Before 8th June $245.00 (incl GST)Standard: $295.00 (incl GST)Professional Day: Friday 9th August 2019Super Early Bird: Before 9th April $225.00 (incl GST)Early Bird: Before 9th June $275.00 (incl GST)Standard: $325.00 (incl GST)Both Days 8th and 9th August 2019Super Early Bird: Before 8th April $385.00 (incl GST)Early Bird: Before 8th June $435.00 (incl GST)Standard: $485.00 (incl GST)

No cancellations or refunds after July 31st.

Includes: Arrival beverages, lunch and morning and afternoon teas.

CPD - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Each of these workshops will provide 6.5 hours for CPD points.

Booking: To book and pay please go to “Try Booking” at https://www.trybooking.com/BBESH Convenor: Jonathan KesterMobile: 0438 929 899Email: jonakes@globaldial.com