On 9th January 2017 Professor Tony Attwood will be leading a conference at The Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. Tony Attwood is one of the world’s foremost experts on autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
The morning session will focus on primary aged children and focus on strategies to improve social understanding and friendship skills. The activities can be applied in the classroom, playground and at home. The afternoon session will be aimed more at the teenage years and look at the issues faced by teenagers with Asperger’s syndrome, which range from the physical aspects of puberty to changes in friendship, the development of sexuality, the change in academic expectations, issues regarding self-esteem and preparation for employment.
Jeff Leaver, Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Children and Young Peoples Committee, said “This is an amazing opportunity to hear one of the most highly acclaimed specialists in the autism field right on our doorstep.”
The event is being organised by Dumfries and Galloway Autism Network together with Better Lives Partnership, a local charity developing services for people with autism and their families. The event is being sponsored by the Council, Parents’ Inclusion Network, Key Community Supports and Turning Point Scotland. Tickets are available through the Eventbrite website.
