Transport and Autism Links

Today I was interviewed by BBC Radio Northampton about the experiences of people with autism on public transport. I noted that the National Autistic Society had two film clips on the subject. I will list the links below - and I will add the iplayer link to the interview when it is up and running. It was at the very end of Helen Blaby's lunchtime show today. It is 1 hour and 51 minutes into the show...the iplayer link will work for the next 6 days: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fs71d

The National Autistic Society has produced two short clips showing what it may feel like to have autism and use public transport. Here are the clips, which are available on youtube:

Riding on a bus:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPb5WPvpsU8

Issues with riding on a train:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6G-OpGgo3c

New Courses for May 2013

Primary to Secondary:

Successful Transitions for Children

on the Autism Spectrum

A course suitable for parents of children in year 6

and all teachers and support staff working with year 6 & 7 pupils on the Autism Spectrum.

Course led by

Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper

TARGET AUTISM LTD.

Thursday 9th May 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue,

Northampton. NN2 6JW

£45 for school staff          £25 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

For more details or to book a place,

please contact Angela on 07549 639929

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills for Primary School Pupils on 
The Autism Spectrum
A practical course for all school staff working with
pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Key Stages 1 and2

Course led by
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.
Tuesday 21st May 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue,
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£45 per delegate
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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New Courses for 2013

Here are our latest courses for 2013...including our new two day course for school staff new to autism coming in March 2013, led by educational psychologist Philip Whitaker (author of Challenging Behaviour and Autism: Making Sense, Making Progress ).

The Autism Spectrum:
Sharing and Understanding the Diagnosis 
A course for parents, school staff and other 
professionals to help children and young people 
understand their diagnosis in a positive way


Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Wednesday 30th January 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 for professionals £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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Sexuality, Relationships and 
The Autism Spectrum
What do they need to know?
What do we need to teach them?
A course for parents, school staff and other 
professionals working or living with young 
people and young adults on the Autism Spectrum.

Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Thursday 7th February 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 for professionals £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills for Primary School Pupils on 
The Autism Spectrum 
A practical course for all school staff working with 
pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Key Stages 1 and 2

Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Tuesday 19th February 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 per delegate
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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Target Autism announces a two day training for schools, led by Philip Whitaker, Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper -
ASD in the mainstream: Practical strategies A two day course for teachers, support assistants and SENCo’s
Dates and Venues:

19th and 20th of March 2013
Woodnewton School
Corby

21st and 22nd of March 2013
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton

The 2 days cover:

•The basics of ASD and their impact on learning and                                          behaviour

•Using visual structure to promote learning and                                            independence

•Strategies to promote receptive communication

•Developing relationships and social support

•Teaching social thinking and social skills

•Preventing and managing challenging behaviour

•Courses run from 9.15-3.15

•Important Note: Please bring your own packed lunch as lunches are not provided.

The cost of the two day workshop is £150.
For more information, or to book a place, please contact
Angela Capper by phone on 07549 639929
Or email : angela@targetautism.co.uk

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:

1) The Sensory World of ASDs

Exploring sensory issues and

Autistic Spectrum Disorders both at

home and in the classroom.

            Wednesday 17th October 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

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.

          Tuesday 23^rd October 2012

  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!