Target Autism now can offer a private diagnosis service. For more details, please download our brochure:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_64yIojKH57aXd1dWpOQ2UzdkU/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Friday 14 September 2012
Courses for Schools and Parents from Target Autism
Target Autism is pleased to announce 4 training courses that we will be delivering in October and November. 3 of these will be available for parents to attend at a reduced rate. For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk
The courses are as follows:
The courses are as follows:
1) The Sensory World of ASDs
Exploring sensory issues and
Autistic Spectrum Disorders both at
home and in the classroom.
9.30am – 12.30pm
at
Northampton Association for the Blind, Wardington Court,
Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. NN2 8AG
£40 for school staff £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
2) Understanding and Supporting a Child
with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
in the Primary Classroom
Practical strategies for teachers, teaching assistants
and learning support assistants.
9.30am – 12.30pm
at
Northampton Bangladeshi Association (Gateway Centre),
Mill Road, Northampton, NN2 6AX.
£40 per school delegate including a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
3) Understanding and Managing
Children and Young People
with
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
and Anxiety
Practical anxiety reduction strategies
for school staff and parents
Tuesday 20th November 2012
9.30am – 12.30pm
at
Northampton Bangladeshi Association (Gateway Centre),
Mill Road, Northampton, NN2 6AX.
£45 for school staff £30 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
4) Developing Social Interaction
Practical strategies for school staff and parents
of children and young people with an
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Wednesday 21st November 2012
9.30am – 12.30pm
at
Northampton Association for the Blind, Wardington Court,
Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. NN2 8AG
£40 for school staff £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments.
We will be offering a range of other training sessions in the future,
so watch this space!
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Ron and Angela Speaking at FACT
We will be speaking about our services - come and see us if you can!
FACT Northampton Meeting
12 September at 19:30 in EDT at Cedar Rd School, Broadway entrance, Northampton NN3 2J
FACT Northampton Meeting
12 September at 19:30 in EDT at Cedar Rd School, Broadway entrance, Northampton NN3 2J
Tuesday 4 September 2012
First Two Days - A Super Start!
Many thanks to The Bridge School in Ipswich, and Thomas Becket School in Northampton for making us feel so welcome during our very first training sessions as Target Autism this week. The positive feedback has been such a boost to us - making us feel even more certain that our training is valued and needed. Continue to watch this space as we announce further developments in autism training and support from us; and also for the latest in autism news and developments from around the world.
Sunday 2 September 2012
We Have a Home!
Our postal address is :
Target Autism Ltd.
c/o Goodwill Solutions CIC
45 Caswell Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7PW
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Autism podcasts on YouTube from Northamptonshire
It is funny what you 'rediscover' when clearing out your computer desktop. Educational Psychologist Philip Whitaker and our current Northamptonshire Autistic Spectrum Team manager Stephanie Ince produced a range of helpful podcasts aimed primarily at parents of children with an ASD. As changes to county services are rapidly taking place, I was afraid that these might be deleted sometime soon. So do have a look at these soon, if they are of interest.
The first three podcasts deal with post-diagnosis information and available services for parents.
Post Diagnosis 1:
Post Diagnosis 2:
Support Services in Northamptonshire:
The other podcasts are video versions of some of the team's Social Scripts (a version of
social stories). They cover a range of issues, and there could be one that is useful for you:
Bullying
What if my friends won't play the game I want to play?
How to answer questions in class
Playing games with other people
Working with friends in class
Making mistakes, does it matter?
Learning to learn
Keeping private things private
The first three podcasts deal with post-diagnosis information and available services for parents.
Post Diagnosis 1:
Post Diagnosis 2:
Support Services in Northamptonshire:
The other podcasts are video versions of some of the team's Social Scripts (a version of
social stories). They cover a range of issues, and there could be one that is useful for you:
Bullying
What if my friends won't play the game I want to play?
How to answer questions in class
Playing games with other people
Working with friends in class
Making mistakes, does it matter?
Learning to learn
Keeping private things private
Sunday 8 July 2012
What Can We Offer Parents?
As we are in the very early stages of our business, we are really interested in a bit of feedback... We feel that parents of children on the autistic spectrum in Northamptonshire may have areas in their lives where we might be able to support. In particular, we think parents might like access to training courses about autism in general, behavioural support ideas, social skills tips - and maybe things we haven't even thought of yet. We want to ensure that parents of undiagnosed children get the help they so desperately need as well. So we are interested in hearing your ideas about the things you would like to see - remember, there are just two of us, and our work is primarily based on autism consultancy and training (so we can't do it all). But we are eager to hear about what we can help with. Please leave us a comment on our blog so that we can take your viewpoints into consideration when planning our venture's first steps. And thank you in advance for your time and efforts!
Thursday 5 July 2012
Thank You, SENCo's!!!
We just wanted to express our gratitude for all the kind words of support that we have received from our Northamptonshire Special Educational Needs Coordinators over the past few days (and especially today). It has been lovely working with you all, and your lovely comments have meant so much to us. Many, many thanks!!!
All the Best from Ron and Angela
All the Best from Ron and Angela
Sunday 1 July 2012
Our Website is Live!
Our website is now up and working - check it out at www.targetautism.co.uk
You will find a link on the site to download our new brochure, which outlines the type of work we do and our charges. There are also links to our twitter feed, facebook account and blog. These are the places to go to be updated on the latest autism news and to see what exactly target autism is up to. We aim to have something of interest for everyone - parents, professionals, or those who are interested in autism. Be sure to follow us as we take our first steps in this exciting new venture!
Friday 29 June 2012
Social Thinking Methods and Autism
- Among the most effective (and fun!!!) teaching resources for children with autism are the Social Thinking resources from Michelle Garcia Winner ( www.socialthinking.com ). Michelle has a refreshing approach, realising that behaviour problems in autism often stem from social misuderstanding. Read my article from the NUT's The Teacher magazine for more information: http://socialthinking.com/images/stories/pdf_files/ukteachersmagasd.pdf
Thursday 28 June 2012
Every School Should Have an Autism Expert Say MPs
A recent article in TES has highlighted the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism. The party recommended that every school should have a staff member that has expertise in teaching pupils on the autistic spectrum. There are an estimated 88,000 pupils with autism in England alone. Read the full article at http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6257856
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Welcome to Target Autism
Established September 2012, Target Autism is an enterprise that provides bespoke training and consultation packages to parents, schools and other organisations. With an emphasis on useful strategies and sharing the autism experience, we look forward to helping you reach positive outcomes when dealing with autism. Come back regularly to see the latest in autism news, methods and research.
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