The National Autistic Society (NAS) Autism and Anxiety Conference 2018
In-Person Event
Feb 01, 2018
Bristol, England, GB
OVERVIEW
The National Autistic Society (NAS) Autism and Anxiety Conference is organized by The National Autistic Society (NAS) and will be held on Feb 01, 2018 at Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Bristol, England, United Kingdom.
The target audience for this medical event is Clinicians across the professional field, including child and adolescent psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatricians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and GPs, Psychiatric and mental health nurses, Directors, service managers and team leaders of CAMHS and adult mental health services Social workers and support workers, Education professionals from mainstream schools, specialist schools and local authorities, Voluntary sector groups and not-for-profit organisations, Individuals on the autism spectrum and their parents or carers.
Anxiety among people on the spectrum can be worsened by limited coping strategies, low self-esteem and vulnerability to stressful events. As symptoms can be so severe, it is important for professionals to understand how they can best support autistic people experiencing stress and anxiety.
With Sarah Hendrickx as keynote speaker, this one-day conference will help professionals develop a greater understanding of autism and anxiety and will provide practical approaches to supporting people they work with.
The conference is a great opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge, learn best practice for supporting children and adults experiencing mental health difficulties, network with experts in the field, engage in debate and exchange new ideas.
Learning Objectives :
• Develop an understanding of the effects and causes of anxiety
• Learn how to support an autistic person experiencing stress and anxiety
• Learn about the latest and best technological aides
• Develop your knowledge on mindfulness, sensory strategies and online therapy.
Price
Standard: GBP 245
Speakers: Jude Ragan, Sarah Hendrickx, Dr Jacqui Shepherd, Dr William Simm, Dr Greg Kelly, Anthony Curran, Adam Barrett
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
The target audience for this medical event is Clinicians across the professional field, including child and adolescent psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatricians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and GPs, Psychiatric and mental health nurses, Directors, service managers and team leaders of CAMHS and adult mental health services Social workers and support workers, Education professionals from mainstream schools, specialist schools and local authorities, Voluntary sector groups and not-for-profit organisations, Individuals on the autism spectrum and their parents or carers.
Anxiety among people on the spectrum can be worsened by limited coping strategies, low self-esteem and vulnerability to stressful events. As symptoms can be so severe, it is important for professionals to understand how they can best support autistic people experiencing stress and anxiety.
With Sarah Hendrickx as keynote speaker, this one-day conference will help professionals develop a greater understanding of autism and anxiety and will provide practical approaches to supporting people they work with.
The conference is a great opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge, learn best practice for supporting children and adults experiencing mental health difficulties, network with experts in the field, engage in debate and exchange new ideas.
Learning Objectives :
• Develop an understanding of the effects and causes of anxiety
• Learn how to support an autistic person experiencing stress and anxiety
• Learn about the latest and best technological aides
• Develop your knowledge on mindfulness, sensory strategies and online therapy.
Price
Standard: GBP 245
Speakers: Jude Ragan, Sarah Hendrickx, Dr Jacqui Shepherd, Dr William Simm, Dr Greg Kelly, Anthony Curran, Adam Barrett
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
01 Feb, 2018
Event Start Date
01 Feb, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
PsychiatryPsychologySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
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