HANDLE Institute
Event in February more information
LOGICALLY ILLOGICAL
Information and insight into autism
Ros Blackburn
4:15pm – 6:15pm
Ros Blackburn is an adult with autism. At three months old she appeared withdrawn, isolated and very much in a world of her own. At eighteen months she was diagnosed very severely autistic but with average intellectual ability. Now at 39 Ros lectures nationally and internationally giving insight into her own experiences and the care and education practices she has observed. In spite of the severe limitations imposed by her condition, Ros displays great courage (and a strong sense of humour) in facing her fears and tackling life’s challenges.
In this talk Ros will draw on her experience of living with severe autism and her considerable experience both as a recipient of services and increasingly as an observer of education and care approaches. Ros brings a perspective that is unique and yet speaks to all her audience: people with an autism spectrum disorder, carers, families, educators and the planners and providers of these services. Ros tells it ‘as it is’. She does not disguise the fear and limitations which are part of her daily experience. Yet she is also able to convey her wonderful capacity for fun and zest for life and her refusal to accept ‘second best’ for herself or for others. She describes the approach taken by her parents to give her what she now describes as the ‘veneer of social competence’ that enables her to engage in a still largely autism-unfriendly world. She explores with humour and passion the ‘mistakes’ from which she has had to learn and some of her coping strategies. From these she is able to offer helpful advice on practical strategies (and even more helpful advice on what not to do!) Her talk also illustrates the problems of having an uneven profile of strengths and weaknesses, where often the strengths mask her very real difficulties and needs. She does not advocate any one approach except that we should remember that people with ASD are people too and that ‘common sense’ should apply. Her position can best be summarised as an insistence on the need for high expectations for people with ASD linked with equally high levels of support. In a quote from her mother, Ros pleads that one should ‘never make autism the excuse, but help the person overcome the problems caused by it’.
Finally, it is Ros’ wish that all those who attend her talks find them helpful and informative but above all that the experience is entertaining and full of fun.
LOGICALLY ILLOGICAL
Information and insight into autism
Ros Blackburn
4:15pm – 6:15pm
Ros Blackburn is an adult with autism. At three months old she appeared withdrawn, isolated and very much in a world of her own. At eighteen months she was diagnosed very severely autistic but with average intellectual ability. Now at 39 Ros lectures nationally and internationally giving insight into her own experiences and the care and education practices she has observed. In spite of the severe limitations imposed by her condition, Ros displays great courage (and a strong sense of humour) in facing her fears and tackling life’s challenges.
In this talk Ros will draw on her experience of living with severe autism and her considerable experience both as a recipient of services and increasingly as an observer of education and care approaches. Ros brings a perspective that is unique and yet speaks to all her audience: people with an autism spectrum disorder, carers, families, educators and the planners and providers of these services. Ros tells it ‘as it is’. She does not disguise the fear and limitations which are part of her daily experience. Yet she is also able to convey her wonderful capacity for fun and zest for life and her refusal to accept ‘second best’ for herself or for others. She describes the approach taken by her parents to give her what she now describes as the ‘veneer of social competence’ that enables her to engage in a still largely autism-unfriendly world. She explores with humour and passion the ‘mistakes’ from which she has had to learn and some of her coping strategies. From these she is able to offer helpful advice on practical strategies (and even more helpful advice on what not to do!) Her talk also illustrates the problems of having an uneven profile of strengths and weaknesses, where often the strengths mask her very real difficulties and needs. She does not advocate any one approach except that we should remember that people with ASD are people too and that ‘common sense’ should apply. Her position can best be summarised as an insistence on the need for high expectations for people with ASD linked with equally high levels of support. In a quote from her mother, Ros pleads that one should ‘never make autism the excuse, but help the person overcome the problems caused by it’.
Finally, it is Ros’ wish that all those who attend her talks find them helpful and informative but above all that the experience is entertaining and full of fun.
Labels: Autism, Carers, Disability, event
Handle Institute Event
The HANDLE Institute provides an effective, non-drug alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan including Autism, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The HANDLE Institute International, LLC offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs
They are holding an event on the 14th February at Pilgrim Hall in Lewes
The event are as follows:
They are holding an event on the 14th February at Pilgrim Hall in Lewes
The event are as follows:
- 1:15pm – 3:30pm
Judith Bluestone
"Get Inside Your Head: Neurodevelopment and the Brain"
Conference Hall - 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Book signing/social time/complementary providers
All rooms - 4:15pm -6:15pm
Ros Blackburn Keynote Speaker
“Logically Illogical”
Conference Hall - 6:15pm -7:00pm
social time/complementary providers
All rooms
More about the events
3:30pm – 4:15pm & 6:15pm – 7:00pm
l Tea, coffee, snacks (feel free to bring your own as well)
(note these will be served only from 3:30pm – 4:15pm)
l Talking with the presenters
l Sale of HANDLE books (signed by Judith)
l Guidance in performing HANDLE activities taught during Judith Bluestone's lecture.
l Mirror writing: a challenging activity to give insight into those with neurodevelopmental differences
l Complementary provider tables
These will present approaches, supplements, professions, facilities, books, materials, (we are still looking for people interested in having a table or sending us their literature to display)
l Networking with HANDLE Affiliates, families, providers
Need more information? Please contact Cathy Stingley : handleofhomer@yahoo.com
(+44) 07971 044 690 (after 10 February)
To secure a table please contact Chris Knight at: 01539 732280 chris@echobarn.co.uk (limited number of spaces available)
http://www.handle.org/
Here is a map of how to get to the event
Labels: event, Lewes, neurodevelopment disorders
31 January 2009
Exciting New Developments Announced For Beyond Boundaries Live 2009
Beyond Boundaries Live, the UK's leading event for people with disabilities, has undergone a major transformation following this year's event. The 2009 show is set to be the biggest and best yet as it moves to Farnborough's FIVE venue and extends both its exhibitor and feature content. The next event, which is based on the highly acclaimed Beyond Boundaries TV series, takes place on 4th & 5th July 2009. Offering an inspirational and fun day out for people with disabilities, their families, carers and those working in the disability market, the 2009 event has been re-designed and expanded to provide an even greater visitor experience.
The new look show will see a host of activities and features - ranging from sporting challenges, a rock climbing wall and a ski slope through to a Paralympic experience, cooking demonstrations and an off road test track. There will also be a larger number of exhibitors than ever before offering a comprehensive range of products and services for the disabled market. Zinc Events, organisers of the event, has appointed AEO Award winning Event Director, Mark Brewster to lead a new team to bring Beyond Boundaries Live to life within its new home. The team has been appointed with the specific remit of creating a truly experiential event, providing fresh and exciting content for an audience eager to live life the full.
Commenting on plans for 2009, Mark Brewster says: "Beyond Boundaries is already firmly established as the most dynamic event for people with disabilities. We are now working with a host of new partners and sponsors, all of whom share a vision of the exciting possibilities for its further growth. We are looking forward to engaging with an even wider audience via a national marketing campaign and delivering an event that provides huge value for exhibitors and sponsors on a commercial level, whilst also offering an inspirational and exhilarating experience for visitors."Mark adds: "The new venue allows for the natural expansion of the show year-on-year, whilst Farnborough also offers ideal access to a wider audience in a more central location, at the heart of the Southern counties." Beyond Boundaries will also have a fresh new logo and interactive website to be launched mid-January 2009. For further details about Beyond
Boundaries Live visit http://www.beyondboundarieslive.co.uk/Beyond Boundaries Live
The new look show will see a host of activities and features - ranging from sporting challenges, a rock climbing wall and a ski slope through to a Paralympic experience, cooking demonstrations and an off road test track. There will also be a larger number of exhibitors than ever before offering a comprehensive range of products and services for the disabled market. Zinc Events, organisers of the event, has appointed AEO Award winning Event Director, Mark Brewster to lead a new team to bring Beyond Boundaries Live to life within its new home. The team has been appointed with the specific remit of creating a truly experiential event, providing fresh and exciting content for an audience eager to live life the full.
Commenting on plans for 2009, Mark Brewster says: "Beyond Boundaries is already firmly established as the most dynamic event for people with disabilities. We are now working with a host of new partners and sponsors, all of whom share a vision of the exciting possibilities for its further growth. We are looking forward to engaging with an even wider audience via a national marketing campaign and delivering an event that provides huge value for exhibitors and sponsors on a commercial level, whilst also offering an inspirational and exhilarating experience for visitors."Mark adds: "The new venue allows for the natural expansion of the show year-on-year, whilst Farnborough also offers ideal access to a wider audience in a more central location, at the heart of the Southern counties." Beyond Boundaries will also have a fresh new logo and interactive website to be launched mid-January 2009. For further details about Beyond
Boundaries Live visit http://www.beyondboundarieslive.co.uk/Beyond Boundaries Live
Labels: Access, Beyond the Boundaries, Carers, Disability, event