Attwood on High Functioning Autism

SNAP is excited to welcome back Internationally renowned clinical psychologist, Professor Tony Attwood (MSc, PhD, AFBPsS, MCCPs), over from Australia to give two presentations to SNAP families and professionals on high functioning autism on Friday 17th May. This is a rare opportunity to hear Professor Tony’s talk as he only visits the UK a few times a year, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

SNAP seminars for families and professionals presents:

9.30am-12.30pm

Special Interests: The origins of the special interests and the use and misuse of the interest

There appears to be several stages in the development of special interests and the presentation outlines the developmental sequence and the reasons why specific interests occur as part of the overall profile of high functioning autism. The perspective of parents, teachers and the person with high functioning autism are explored and strategies outlined to make constructive use of the interest or to reduce the dominance of a specific interest in the person’s daily life.

Tea/Coffee available on arrival

Cost: £30 per SNAP Registered Parent

£60 per professional

1.30pm – 4.30pm

Adolescent issues for teenagers with high functioning autism

The presentation focuses on issues faced by teenagers with high functioning autism, which range from the physical aspects of puberty to changes in friendship, the development of sexuality, the change in academic expectations, emotion management, issues regarding self-esteem, and preparation for college and employment.

This seminar would be appropriate for those caring for or supporting a child with HFA aged 10 and up.

Tea/Coffee available on arrival 

Cost: £30 per SNAP Registered Parent

£60 per professional

If you would like to book for both sessions then you are most welcome to do so. Please book each one individually. Please remember to bring your own lunch if you are attending both sessions as lunch is not provided as part of the ticket price.

Professor Tony Attwood has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice in Brisbane.

His book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 350,000 copies and has been translated into over 25 languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, was published in October 2006 and is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome. He has several subsequent books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons Inc. and Guilford Press.

Tony has been invited to be a keynote speaker at many Australasian and International Conferences. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals and individuals with Asperger’s syndrome all over the world and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. He has worked with many thousands of individuals of all ages with Asperger’s syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To book please contact The SNAP Centre by emailing [email protected]