Adults and adolescents with autistic spectrum conditions: What are the important issues for recognition, diagnosis and support?
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Venue: The Grand by Thistle, Grand Thistle Bristol Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, Wessex, BS1 2EL
organised by the Royal Society of Medicine in association with Research Autism
There is now a better understanding of Autistic Spectrum Conditions in children but of adults it is less well developed. The recent Autism Act and related strategy was a response to the poor recognition of these conditions in adults and a high level of misunderstanding and social exclusion. Work on the Dept Health national autism strategy has identified a need for better awareness by professionals of this group and their needs and the critical importance of diagnosis, effective intervention and training of professionals.
Registration Details:
RSM Student: £25
Consultant/GP: £135
Retired Fellow: £65
RSM Trainee: £65
RSM Associate: £65
RSM Fellow: £85
Student: £30
Trainee: £80
AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £80
CPD: 4 credits
SPECIAL OFFER:
If you are interested in this meeting you may also wish to attend 'Early intervention in autism' which is being held in Manchester on the 11 June - if both meetings are booked together you can save up to 14% on individual meeting rates.
Please register for each meeting via their registration page and we will apply the discount upon receipt of the registrations (must be applied for on the same date).
9.30 am |
Registration and coffee |
10.00 am |
Welcome and introduction |
| Mr Richard Mills, The National Autistic Society, Research Director and Hon Sec Research Autism | |
| Chair: Mr Richard Mills | |
10.10 am |
Historical overview of Autistic spectrum |
| Dr Lorna Wing, Consultant Psychiatrist, The Lorna Wing Centre, The National Autistic Society, Trustee Research Autism | |
10.40 am |
Important aspects of diagnosis in complex adults: Implications for intervention and entitlement to services |
| Dr Judith Gould, Director, The Lorna Wing Centre, The National Autistic Society, Bromley, Kent | |
11.20 am |
Coffee break |
11.35 pm |
Asperger syndrome and me - personal perspective of autism and experience of diagnosis and of using services |
| Mr Joe Powell, Newport, Gwent | |
12.05 pm |
Questions and panel discussion |
12.30 pm |
Lunch |
1.30 pm |
Recognition, awareness and support adults with autistic spectrum conditions at the primary health care level |
| Dr Michael Fitzpatrick, General Practitioner, Hackney | |
2.00 pm |
Understanding autism through knowledge of the person. Supporting adults and adolescents with autism who challenge services |
| Dr Andrew McDonnell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Studio 3 Training | |
2.30 pm |
Coffee break |
2.45 pm |
Preparing for adulthood |
| Dr Patricia Howlin, Professor of Clinical Psychology, The Institute of Psychiatry, London, Trustee and Chair of Scientific and Advisory Committee, Research Autism | |
3.15 pm |
Clinical Services for adults with Asperger Syndrome |
| Dr Ian Ensum, Consultant Psychologist, Bristol Asperger Syndrome Service | |
3.45 pm |
Panel discussion and completion of evaluation forms |
4.15 pm |
Closing remarks and close of meeting |
