Options Group provides specialist seminars to assist in the understanding of the problems associated with and faced by individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. These seminars are provided on a regional basis and open to families endeavouring to cope with the problems of autism and also professionals looking to provide support to both the individuals and their families.
The seminars are led by individuals with cutting edge experience in providing support and some of the leading trainers and conference speakers in the country.
Our objective is to assist in creating an environment whereby the autistic individual is understood, supported and helped to achieve an optimum living standard and the highest level of independence possible.
"I attended the Autism; What Works Seminar on Monday at Kilhey Court, Wigan. I didn’t want the evening to end, thank you very much."
D.R.
"I cannot speak highly enough about Geoff Evans who was excellent. He is very knowledgable and has had extensive experience. The autism seminar presented by Geoff was really informative, valuable and really helpful"
Satwant Sattee, Parent, London
"I could have sat for hours listening to Geoff Evans"
Gillian Newman, Children's Involvement Worker, Gateshead
"Geoff Evans was great with lots of good advice and tips on how to cope in difficult situations"
Gary and Emma Burns, Parents, Durham
Subjects
Options Group provide free seminars on the
following subjects:
The Things They Don’t Talk About at Conferences
Autism-What Works?
Working Together with Autism- The Role of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Understanding Matters-Sharing Perspectives and Practical Strategies
Behaviour and Autism
Forthcoming Seminars
Behaviour and Autism
This seminar looks at a whole range of behaviours presented by individuals with autism and seeks to offer some practical supportive strategies. Geoff will look in particular at the impact of environment, sensory processing, communication and interaction upon behaviour. A short workbook will be provided to enable participants to apply information and strategies to individual children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 21st May 09 | 10.30am to 1pm | Keele University, Keele |
| 21st May 09 | 6.30pm to 9pm | Madeley Court Hotel, Telford |
| 22nd May 09 | 10.00am to 12.30pm | Sixways Rugby Stadium, Worcester |
Speaker: Geoff Evans
Geoff is Deputy Director of ASD Services at the Options Group. In recent years, Geoff has consolidated a national and international reputation as an expert speaker and specialist trainer in Autism. His extensive experience in the field has been used by universities, the National Autistic Society and others to enhance the design, content and delivery of a range of training programmes. His continuing professional and academic interests in ASD include sexuality in adolescence, sensory perception and processing in young people, challenging behaviour and family support.
BOOKING INFORMATION
These seminars have been designed for parents. If you are a parent of a child with an autistic spectrum disorder and would like to book a place on one of these seminars, please phone Samantha Knight on 01789 767813 or e-mail sam.knight@optionsgroup.co.uk
If you are a professional that would like to attend, you may register an interest to attend and any free spaces will be allocated nearer to the date.
E-mail sam.knight@optionsgroup.co.uk