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PARTICIPANTS WANTED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – Tizard Centre University of Kent

Posted on July 27, 2020 by pr211

Using immersive technologies: the views, needs and experiences of young autistic people and their parents  The purpose of the study is to explore the views and experiences of young autistic people and their parents in relation to using immersive technologies … Continue reading →

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“Stay Inside: Be inspired.

Posted on June 4, 2020 by pr211

New resources on Active Support from United Response and the Tizard Centre focused on enabling families and staff to support children and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism during the Coronavirus pandemic.  The resources particularly focus on 1) staying active … Continue reading →

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Aftermath of Winterbourne View

Posted on September 24, 2013 by

As part of the Transforming Care work in the wake of Winterbourne View, Peter McGill has developed a service specification on positive behaviour support which will be incorporated in a new core specification for specialist services. The latest version of … Continue reading →

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SOTSEC-ID training in Japan

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

Prof Glynis Murphy and Dr Neil Sinclair recently visited Tokyo with the purpose of delivering SOTSEC-ID training.  This was funded by the Muraki fund, set up for the benefit of people with learning diasbilities in the Criminal Justice System by … Continue reading →

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Research Study: The Early Start Denver Model for Toddlers with ASD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Jamie Hughes, PhD student at the Tizard, is looking to recruit participants to help with her research project.  What is the purpose of the study? Previous research found that parents often say that they would like more information and some … Continue reading →

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London Marathon 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Nick Gore, Tizard’s answer to Mo Farah, is running the London Marathon this Saturday.  Following on from his previous challenge of running Hadrian’s Wall, Nick is competing in the London Marathon on behalf of the Challenging Behaviour Foundation.  This is … Continue reading →

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Domestic violence and women with learning difficulties project

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Dr Michelle McCarthy, Senior Lecturer at the Tizard Centre, has been granted funding by the School for Social Care Research (part of the National Institute for Health Research) for a 2 year research project on Domestic Violence and Women with … Continue reading →

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Tizard Research Seminars 2012/2013

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

We are delighted to announce that Dr Marcus Redley, Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, will be giving the first in our series of Research Seminars on Wednesday 26th September at 1700-1800 hrs.  The talk is held in … Continue reading →

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Autism and ABA Conference Geneva – Association Objectif Vaincre l’Autisme 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Jamie Hughes, MA, BCBA, and PhD student at the Tizard will be presenting a paper at this event on the 16th June 2012 in Geneva,  “24 Common Language and Learning Barriers for Children with Autism: Identification and Intervention”. It is important to … Continue reading →

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Health & Social Care Expo 21st June 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

This year’s Health & Social Care Expo is due to take place on the 21st June 2012 0900-1630hrs at the Kent County Showground, Detling ME14 3JF.   The Show is aimed at Health and Social Care professionals particularly those working in … Continue reading →

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