WELCOME Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Day

OBJECTIVES To enable participants to receive information about a variety of developments in ASD To encourage participants to offer views and experiences to inform future developments To provide social and networking opportunities

Monmouthshire Autistic Spectrum Disorder Action Plan April April 2011

Teresa James ASD Co-ordinator Work across Health, Education, Social and Housing Services and Voluntary Sectors Support 3 Parent Carer Support Groups, Clare, Cath, Emma, Fiona and Jill. Funded by Gwent Autistic Society Support Adult Social Group ASD Family Support Worker

MONMOUTHSHIRE’S STORY… 2009 we were asked to: Appoint an ASD Lead Local ASD Action plan Base line survey Stakeholder Group Children and Young People Plan Health, Social Care and Well-being Strategy

What we have worked on… Local ASD Action Plan, 1. Support Families 2. Awareness Training 3. Improve Access to Services 4. Provide Information, Web Site and One Stop Shop Involved in 4 Gwent Projects 1. Assessment and Diagnostic Pathways 2. Gwent Adults Aspergers Group 3. Gwent Training Exchange 4. Transition Planning Work with SE Regional Partners Merthyr, RCT, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Newport.

Level 1 – 10 days of Basic Training Level 2 – 2 days of Social Stories 2 days of Behaviour Management, 2 days of Intervention Strategies Level 3 – 3 days of Assessment/Diagnosis and Co-morbidity 3 TIER AWARENESS TRAINING

What’s next… Leisure Conference Autism Cymru - Emergency Card Scheme Trouble Shooting Workshops Information Website ASD Virtual Team, 18 Open University Places Business Plan for an ASD Resource Base

We have trained 3 professionals and 3 parent/carers to deliver a Help2 Managing Anger Course Help!2 Training Opportunity Managing Anger in young people with Asperger syndrome This is a practical seminar that focuses on communication strategies and dealing with difficult behaviour. It also looks at dealing with your son’s/daughter’s anger and some coping strategies. In this particular seminar we will not be covering physical interventions The seminar is specifically aimed at those parents/carers with children aged 8 – 16 years of age with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or a child with an ASD who attends a mainstream school. Monmouthshire County Council will be running a free Help!2 training programme over 2 days later in the year (dates to be confirmed). If you are interested in attending or would like to receive some more information please provide put your name down on the back of this page. 2

What would you like us to work on in our next ASD Action Plan ?

Thank you very much for listening

Could you please fill out the packs on your table I think we should …. Help!2 Training Opportunity Managing Anger in young people with Asperger syndrome