This is a chance-in-a-lifetime conference as it brings to the UK, on one of his rare visits, one of the exceptional world experts on autism, Theo Peeters, from Belgium. Educated to Masters' level in both his home country, and in the UK, Theo also spent a year in the USA as an intern with the TEACCH program, returning to Belgium to transform attitudes to autism over the whole of Europe from the 1980s onwards. He is truly one of the great pioneers, and an inspirational speaker. He will present at this conference alongside his colleague Hilde De Clercq, lecturer and author, and the mother of a young man on the autism.
Joining them will be Dr Olga Bogdashina, originally from Russia, who has worked with Theo. She now lives in the UK, and passionately shares, in books and presentations, her awareness of autism’s sensory issues, and of the communication differences we encounter in autism. Like Hilde, she has a son on the autism spectrum.
There is also the chance to hear the renowned Dr Jacqui Jackson, mother of eight children, five of whom are diagnosed with autism or with related cluster conditions. She is an author, consultant to Research Autism, and works closely with the NAS. Two years ago she was awarded her PhD on the sensory aspects of autism.
This promises to be a unique event for those on the spectrum, their parents, and all professionals who may come into contact with people on the autism spectrum. It will provide insights which are too rarely offered by those without personal experience of the condition. Conferences where this exceptional world class level of knowledge and expertise, are shared with an audience, are very few indeed. The conference at York, due to be held at the end of this month, sold out almost 4 weeks before the event.Prices are from £40 for the day for the unwaged rising to £125 for professionals, and you can book on the site, or send us an email if you’d like an invoice or if you want to make a block booking.
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