Training for Staff of Norfolk County Council Children's Services

'The Pupil with Asperger syndrome'

A one-day training session to include:

•   the aspects of Asperger syndrome and how these affect the pupil with Asperger syndrome in school
•   transitions in a school career
•   strategies to meet needs
•   a practical element for delegates to try putting together strategies for themselves
•   opportunities for delegates to share experiences and knowledge

It is hoped that we will be able to have someone with Asperger syndrome to talk about their experience at school.
There is no requirement for delegates to have previous knowledge or experience of working with pupils with Asperger syndrome to come on this course.

Venues and dates:

Norwich Professional Development Centre: 28th June 2007, 26th September 2007 & 5th March 2008
West Norfolk Professional Development Centre, Kings Lynn: 27th June 2007, 27th September 2007 & 11th March 2008

TEACCH Workshops - trainer Barbara Blyth

Venues & dates:

Norwich Professional Development Centre: 7th November 2007

The training above is for anyone employed by Norfolk County Council, Children's Services and can be booked through contact with the relevant PDC or see the INSET Strategy book. Alternatively please telephone Asperger East Anglia 0n 01603 620500.

If you are a parent/carer and would like to do the same training as detailed above for professionals please telephone 01603 620500 or email training@asperger.org.uk and we will be happy to arrange if the demand is sufficient.

For more details/to apply/or register an interest please telephone 01603 620500 or email training@asperger.org.uk