Monthly Archives: June 2015

Best practice in working with adults with autism

A one day Conference to be held on Thursday 10 September 2015 at the University of Bedfordshire, Luton 0900-1400 hrs.  Presentation topics include person-centred approaches, improving skilled support, assessing needs, post-diagnostic support, experiences of hate crime and discrimination.  This is … Continue reading

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Interacting with Autism symposium

Kent University are holding a one day conference of the lastest research and innovative drama-based practices used successfully to interact with autism. This is being held on Sunday 28th June from 10.00-18.00 hrs in the Aphra Theatre, Grimond Building, University … Continue reading

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Tizard Honorary Senior Lecturer receives OBE

We are delighted to announce that Dr Janet Carr, Honorary Senior Lecturer, has been awarded an OBE for services to people with Down’s Syndrome and their families. Dr Carr, a pioneering psychologist, undertook a longitudinal study which began with 54 … Continue reading

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Quality of life and quality of support

“Quality of life and quality of support for people with severe intellectual disability and complex needs”.  The findings of this research project are now available online:  https://kar.kent.ac.uk/48663/ People with severe and profound intellectual disabilities often spend a substantial time isolated and … Continue reading

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