Autism – Partnerships with Families
Tuesday, 2nd May 2017, 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Registration from 4:30 pm
Venue: The Technology and Innovation Centre
Room: Level 2
Positive partnerships with mutual respect between the teacher and the family are essential to achieving progression in any pupil’s life and learning. The recent focus on the named person scheme, and topical research such as the Lancet publication by Prof. Andrew Pickles, highlights the important role parents play in the development of a child with autism. Fostering effective links and communications with families is a key aspect of a practitioner’s role.
This event will consider the role of the teacher and practitioner in building and maintaining partnerships, discuss examples of practice and offer further signposting to relevant resources.
Registration and refreshments will be available from 4.30pm.
This event precedes the opening night of the Images of Research Exhibition which takes place in the same venue, and which you are also welcome to attend. Please select the additional option to attend this when you register.
Who should attend?
- Teachers.
- Practitioners in health or social care.
- Education/Teacher training students
- Parents and carers.
- Academics and researchers with an interest in this area.
- Anyone with an interest in autism and education.
Benefits of attending
- Learn about the impact positive partnerships can have.
- Share examples of how education practitioners across Scotland adapt, adjust and deliver supports and interventions linking with parents and families.
- Hear an overview of relevant education resources and practical signposting from Autism Network Scotland.
- Learn about the role of Autism Network Scotland in implementing the Scottish Strategy for Autism.
- Network with fellow practitioners.
