Events Archive
Date: 12-15 Sept 2012
Place: Brescia, Italy
STAMPPP II partners will be meeting at the Brescia Conference in Italy to continue work on multimedia ABA and autism training pack. English version of SIMPLE STEPS available online now, will be available online in eight additional European languages from Oct 2013. It all started in Northern Ireland and we are bringing it to Europe.
photo from left: Stephen (University of Ulster), Paolo (Italy), Nichola (PEAT), Jacqueline (Netherlands), Loa (Iceland), Mickey (University of Ulster), 2 Italian colleagues, and Neil (BACB, EABA) (Karola, QUB, and Lise, Sweden, joined the meeting via Skype).
On 2 April 2012 we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) with a workshop entitled: Supporting a child with Autism in mainstream schools (II). 32 participants attended the workshop which took place at the School of Education, QUB, 69 University Street Belfast, BT7 1HL.
Prof Dillenburger delivered paper on Evidence based practice: Applied behaviour analysis based treatments for ASD. Link >>
Date: 28 September 2012
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm (Coffee/tea available from 9.30 am. Light lunch provided)
Place: School of Education, 69 University Street, Belfast
Facilitated by
Dr. Bobby Newman BCBA--D and Dr. Dana Reinecke BCBA--D
New York, USA
Dr Bobby Newman BCBA-D (room2grow.com) is Past President of both, the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and the New York Association for Behavior Analysis. He is a renowned author of numerous books on ASD and in his hands-on approach to challenged behaviours he shows how to best address every-day issues.
"Children diagnosed on the autism spectrum often are challenged by specific daily living tasks, such as eating and sleeping. These behaviors can be particularly tricky to address, as they often include both environmental and physiological components. A methodology for exploring these kinds of challenges as well as ways of addressing them will be provided.”
Dr Dana Reinecke BCBA-D is an award winning trainer and teacher in ASD at the Sage Centre for Behaviour Analysis, New York. She will address sensory issues and show how to overcome barriers to learning.
"Sensory issues commonly challenge individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We will explore sensory-based coping strategies according to their functions. While some of these strategies may be described as sensory-seeking, others may be described as sensory-avoidant. In both cases, individuals with ASD may experience physical discomfort and distress. We will explore ways to increase the individual’s success in coping with sensory issues and how to provide alternative sensory experiences that are more helpful to the individual with ASD.”
Appropriate functional analysis can lead to a well designed treatment plan that is effectively and consistently
implemented. Practice in analyzing where and how challenges may arise and descriptions of how to address common errors in implementation will be provided.
Workshop fee: £60
Concession: £30
Parents, students, tutors, group/team
Register online.
Invitation to conference and Call for papers
"Ambitious for all: Current research in Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders"
One-day conference on 18 Nov 2011
QUB School of Education, 69 University Street Belfast BT71HL
Contact for more information: quartcentre@qub.ac.uk
The conference focuses on recent and current research regarding individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Local, national, and international researchers, practitioners, parent/caregivers, and individuals affected by ASD will have an opportunity to share their research findings and communicate and network.
The conference is organised in collaboration with local charities ‘STARS Autism Project’ and ‘Parents Education as Autism Therapists’, and student-lead activities at QUB. It will be of interest to professionals from a wide variety of disciplines, including Education, Social Work, Medicine and Allied Health Professions as well as families and individuals affected by ASD.
Keynote speakers
Dr Angelika Anderson and Prof Dennis Moore, Faculty of Education and Krongold Centre, Monash University, Australia
Dr Neil Martin has many years of experience in working directly with individuals and families affected by ASD and consulting with Education and HSC agencies.
Smita Awasthi, Director of Behavior Momentum, Bangalore, India, is an internationally recognised autism expert, therapist and staff trainer.
In addition, we anticipate a large number of research papers (15 min presentation, 5 min for questions). You are invited to submit abstracts before 30 Sept 2011.
There will be places for up to 100 delegates (allocated on a first come basis), free of charge (Coffee/Tea and light lunch will be provided). Download flyer and registration form here.
The conference is generously support by Public Health Agency HSC Research & Development Division and Stars Autism Project, Kilrea. Please feel free to tell everyone who may be interested in this conference. Looking forward to seeing you there.
QUART Conference Keynote address by Smita Awasthi avaliable from here.
QUART Conference Keynote address by Prof Dennis Moore and Dr Angelika Anderson avaliable from here.
QUART Conference Keynote address by Dr Neil Martin avaliable from here.
Whitla Hall, 30 November 2012
9.30 am - 4.00 pm
A conference with a difference: setting local experience and expertise into international context, this conference is truly participatory, evidence-based, and person-centered. International keynote speakers will demonstrate hands-on how behaviour interventions can be utilized to enhance academic curriculum and build basic and adaptive life skills.
The ‘Call for Papers’ makes this conference uniquely hands-on. We welcome researchers, students, and professionals from education, behaviour support, and health (HSC), and parents and individuals affected by ASD to present their findings from evidence-based behaviour intervention and learning.
Last year’s QUART conference attracted a wide range of professionals from Education, Behaviour Support, Social and Health Care, commissioners, and inspectorate. Contribution £20 (£10 concession for individuals affected by ASD, parents, carers, and tutors).
Keynote Addresses:
- Teaching academic curriculum: Effective inclusion in mainstream classrooms. Dr Carl Hughes is a Senior Behaviour Analyst at Bangor University, Wales. He has published widely about evidence-based procedures that enhance effective inclusion and academic advancement.
- Building adaptive skills: Practical applications. Dr Mickey Keenan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ulster, Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Community Fellow (UU). He holds numerous awards for his research and contribution to the community.
- Establishing the basics: Early behavioural interventions in Spain, Germany and Greece. Aikaterini Dounavi Visiting Research Associate QUB; PhD Candidate, University of Madrid; Director at Melody Centre, Germany and Clinical Director at Magiko Sympan, Greece.
Call for Papers
If you would like to present a paper at the 2nd QUART Conference please submit your abstract (150-200 word outline of your Presentation or Poster). Abstracts must be data/evidence-based and will be peer-reviewed. We welcome all levels of research. We especially encourage submissions from local, national, and international researchers, practitioners, students, and families and individuals affected by ASD.
Deadline for submissions: 30 Sept 2012
E-mail to quartcentre@qub.ac.uk
Peer-review decision: 14 Oct 2012
Accepted presenters (one per paper/poster) are automatically registered for the conference (free)
Conference Stands
This conference facilitates an ASD and behaviour intervention exhibition. Cost per table/stand £30. To discuss your requirements and book contact quartcentre@qub.ac.uk.
Date: Friday 25th January 2013
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: Peter Froggatt Centre 02/26
Cost: Full fee £50 / Concession £25
This workshop introduces parents and professionals to the use of technology, ipad and ipod, multimedia and AAC for helping individuals with ASD to communicate more effectively. A number of multimedia resources and apps will be introduced and participants will be shown how to use them.
Facilitated by Lisa Ruddy (QUB), Nichola Booth (Simple Steps), Lisa Domican (Developer of Grace App) and Fiona Wilson (Image2Talk).
4 CEUs
For flyer click here.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Date: Friday 25th January 2012
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: Peter Froggatt Centre 02/26
Cost: Full fee £50 / Concession £25
This workshop introduces parents and professionals to the use of technology, ipad and ipod, multimedia and AAC for helping individuals with ASD to communicate more effectively. A number of multimedia resources and apps will be introduced and participants will be shown how to use them.
Facilitated by Lisa Ruddy (QUB), Nichola Booth (Simple Steps), Lisa Domican (Developer of Grace App) and Fiona Wilson (Image2Talk).
4 CEUs
For flyer click here.
