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Talk Autism
Talk Autism is a new service for parents of children, young people and adults with autism, courtesy of funding received by Merton Mencap. It is being administrated by Kids First but not limited to our members.
The aim of this project is to provide an environment of mutual support and education for parents.
The service, Talk Autism, will involve monthly meetings and will run for one year from October 2011.
Next meeting
See below or download a flyer for all forthcoming events.
Drop-In Meetings, January - July 2012
Monday 16 January, 10am to 12pm
National Autistic Society
Heather Wildsmith
Find out what information and advice is available to parents from the National Autistic Society, and hear about topical issues.
Tuesday 21 February, 7pm to 9pm (evening meeting)
Lead Officer for Adult Autism Services in Merton
Jonathan Brown, Manager of the Learning Disability Team
Hear about plans for Merton services for adults with autism, and the Autism Bill.
Monday 27 February, 10am to 12pm
Challenging Behaviour Clinic
Andy Whysall, Sherwood Training
Learn strategies to deal with difficult behaviour and underlying anxieties; you will also be able to discuss your son or daughter’s specific issues.
Friday 16 March, 10.00am to 12pm
TEACCH
Bonnie Brown, Deputy Head, Cricket Green School
An overview of TEACCH, a technique for understanding children and adults with autism, and how it can help children and adults with autism to live or work more effectively at home, at school and in the community.
Tuesday 8 May, 10.00am to 12pm
Nutrition Clinic, Emma Stiles
Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
Practical advice on nutrition and diet.
June, 7pm to 9pm (evening meeting - date to be confirmed)
Metropolitan Police
Find out how the police approach a child, young person or adult with autism. Understand relevant police procedures and protocols.
Monday 2 July, 10am to 12pm
Speech and Language Therapy
Improving Social Communication
Merton’s Language and Learning Support Team
Discuss speech therapy techniques including conversation and social skills.
All evening sessions will be at Cricket Green School, 6th Form Building, Lower Green West, Mitcham CR4 3AF.
At each event, most of the time will be available for parents to ask questions and discuss the topic. If you do not wish to attend the main session, a mutual support session and discussion will be running at the same time in a different room.
Further information will automatically be sent to all parents and carers who have registered for Talk Autism.
If you have not already done so, please register now for further information. (Microsoft Word Document).