Making sense of Autism – free conference

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	A conference to increase awareness of Autism is being held next month to coincide with the opening of a new residential facility for people with the condition. Autism was first identified in 1943 but is still relatively unknown. However, there are many organisations that provide support for individuals and families affected by it.   Autism Care UK has been delivering consistently high standards of care to adults with autism since 1995. It is now organising the conference to raise further awareness and to celebrate the development of Rother Heights in Yorkshire.   The well-supported event will take place between 9.30am-4pm on Tuesday 4 December at the Brooklands Hotel in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The theme for the day is ‘A better quality of life for adults with autism’ and places are still available. Although the day is primarily aimed at parents, a certain amount of tickets are being made available to social workers and other professionals working in the field.   The Keynote speaker on the day has been confirmed as Dr Rita Jordan, Professor in Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham. She will address the audience first, and discuss the general issues faced by adults with autism as they approach everyday life.   Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer in Autism Studies at Sheffield Hallam University will then talk about sensory issues connected with a better quality of life. Finally, Chris Mitchell will give a personal account of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD). He was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 20, while studying at university.   Autism Care UK already has four residential centres in Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Warwickshire and Gwent. It also has a number of supported living units throughout the UK. Rother Heights will open in February 2008 and is located on a 15-acre site in Treeton, on the outskirts of Sheffield and Rotherham. The centre will consist of four houses, which have each been designed to accommodate up to six people.   “We are delighted to be opening a centre in Yorkshire,” says Maria Twarowski, Managing Director of Autism Care UK. “Rother heights will cater for people over 18 years-old. It is difficult for parents and families with autistic children to know where to turn when they leave full-time education. This is where we can help.   “We felt that prior to the launch of Rother Heights we should hold an event to provide families with valuable information about the condition, give an insight into our company and highlight our high level of expertise.   “The reaction we have had so far has been encouraging and we are looking forward to a successful and educational day.”   For more information about the conference or to request a place, please email Sarah Oldroyd at autismcareuk@rbplimited.co.uk or telephone 01652 680060. Please note that places are limited and a buffet lunch will be provided. Are there places still availiable? I am interested in finding out more information, it sounds like a really useful conference. Thanks
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