N.A.S. (Surrey Branch)
Online Talks
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Last Changes: Added Cath Manns presentation to NAS Surrey on 11th March 2003. Cosmetic change - new NAS logo.
In order to listen to the majority of these talks, you must have RealPlayer installed on your computer. You can follow the instructions on the BBC Radio 4 website on how to download the free version of the player from RealNetworks. Once installed, just click on the title that interests you to start listening.
- Our 2002 Conference Archive has lectures and presentations by Paul Shattock and Dr Mike Tettenborn.
- An evening with Cath Manns. On Tuesday March 11th Cath Manns, one of Surrey's autism outreach teachers from Freemantles School came to our Guildford meeting. She spoke for over an hour covering topics such as the outreach service, the Earlybird Scheme, and tools and strategies for tackling behavioural problems. Cath's talk is available in both realaudio and mp3 format. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Stephanie Lord. On the 15th October 2002, Stephanie Lord, Principal of Heathermount The Learning Centre, talked to our Woking meeting about the centre and on why emphasis is put on life skills and strategies to help children cope with stressful situations. Stephanie's talk is available in both realaudio and mp3 format and there is a powerpoint presentation and an article on 'Body Basics'. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Dr Gillian Baird. On the 25th September 2001, Dr Gillian Baird, Consultant Paediatrician at Guy's Hospital London, and a leading expert on autism spoke at our branch meeting in Redhill. Dr Baird gave her permission for the evening to be recorded. The recording, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Ginny Willis. On the 13th November 2001 Ginny Willis, the Special Needs team leader from Surrey Careers Service spoke in Guildford about the help she and her colleagues can give. The recording, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Jonathan Dobson. On the 17th January 2002, Jonathan Dobson, Leisure Development Co-Ordinator for Disability Challengers spoke about the work of Disability Challengers and the Leisure Development Team. The recording, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Ronwen Smith. On the 16th April 2002, Ronwen Smith and Peggy Walpole, the head and deputy head of Linden Bridge School, talked to our Guildford meeting about their school. Ronwen's presentation, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with Gillian Hutton. On Tuesday 26th February 2002, Gillian Hutton, headteacher of Foresters Primary School in Sutton came to talk about her school. The school has an 'opportunity base', or autism unit, which currently has 42 children. Gillians' presentation, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
- An evening with David Kingham. On Tuesday 14th May 2002 our guest speaker was David Kingham, from Morrison's solicitors. David spoke for about an hour about Wills and Trusts and other legal option for securing the future for a disabled dependant. David's presentation together with some of the answers to the questions posed have been placed on a separate page. A report of the meeting will be included at a later date. Just click on the above link to get there.
- Wendy Lawson interviewed on Australian Radio 3LO
in November 1998. Wendy talks about her early life and how the difficulties caused by Asperger Syndrome have affected her. Length: 10 minutes 43 seconds.
- Wendy Lawson interviewed on Australian ABC Radio
in March 1999. Wendy talks more about her life and also more generally about autism and the kind of problems that people with autistic spectrum disorders face. Length: 7 minutes 48 seconds.
- An evening with Wendy Lawson. Wendy Lawson's presentation at the NAS Surrey Branch on 27th February 2001. The recording, together with a report of the evening have been placed on a separate page. Just click on the above link to get there.
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Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould discuss the history of Autism and Asperger Syndrome and some of the difficulties in getting a diagnosis. Length: 5 minutes 18 seconds.
- The NAS Befriending Scheme. Claire Rintoul, NAS Volunteers Manager (UK) talks about this new initiative which offers the opportunity for a one-to-one relationship between someone affected by an autistic spectrum disorder and a volunteer befriender. This can in some cases offer short-term respite to the family or carers of the individual with autism. Recorded @ NAS Surrey 19th September 2000. Length: 18 minutes.
- Former NAS Chairman Bob Noble's talk at the NAS Surrey Branch on 19th October 2000 entitled 'Us and Them'.
- Introduction and Short History of the NAS. Bob's own background; How the NAS began. Length 9 minutes 29 seconds.
- The NAS Organisation. How it's currently run; staffing; branches and affiliates; charity and business; Length 9 minutes 6 seconds.
- Recent Events. The departure of Paul Cann and the recent financial difficulties; the recovery plan. Length 9 minutes 6 seconds.
- The Future of the NAS. Is the NAS irrelevant? Other autism groups; The challenges of the future; Why the support of members is necessary; Recent successes; What it's all about. Length 10 minutes 26 seconds.
- Question 1: More about the financial crisis and the reasons for it. Length 3 minutes 24 seconds.
- Question 2: The governance review. Length 2 minutes 4 seconds.
- Question 3: Where were the losses made? Length 42 seconds.
- Question 4: How did residential placements fare in the profit and loss? Length 6 minutes 33 seconds.
- Question 5: About private funding of services. Length 1 minutes 24 seconds.
- Question 6: About developing the charitable side of the business. Length 1 minutes 42 seconds.
- Question 7: About staffing - how many have a personal link with autism? What kind of person works for the NAS and where do they work? Length 41 seconds.
- Citizen's Advice Bureau's Alison Cox offers some good advice about claiming benefits:
- The transition from primary to secondary school for the able autistic child in mainstream education. Teacher and parent Karen Kershaw offers some useful adivice for parents whose children are approaching the leap into seondary education.
- Part 1 - Preparation - asking the right questions The 'whole school' approach; adapting the cirriculum and school life; school visits; residential schools; preparing some strategies for the child; teaching them new skills; Length 14 minutes 39 seconds.
- Part 2 - What to tell the school - tips for teachers vulnerablities; anxieties; dealing with stress; bullying; interaction with other children; explicit instruction; literality and interaction with the teacher; timetables; should the peer group be told?; missing the point; games; summary; Length 10 minutes 56 seconds.
- The work of the outreach teacher from Linden Bridge and Freemantles Schools. A talk by Maureen Sibley, outreach teacher given on the 19th July 2001. The talk describes their role and the kind of help they can offers schools and parents.
- Part 1. Introduction; summary of the role of the outreach teacher; who is the 'named person'?; statementing; portage; Length 8 minutes 8 seconds.
- Part 2. Examples of help that the outreach team can offer; the use of pictures; observation and assessments; setting targets; consultation, strategies and support; Length 6 minutes 49 seconds.
- Part 3. The use of social stories; tips on classroom management; Length 7 minutes 12 seconds.
- Part 4. Reports and recommendations; liasion with other agencies; parental contact; training; Length 5 minutes 52 seconds.
- Fiona Wall, Community Nurse for Children with Disabilities for Surrey and Hampshire Borders NHS Trust explains her role and the help that she and the team can offer to parents of children with autistic disorders.
- Part 1. Introduction; her background; the make up of the nursing team; Length 4 minutes 26 seconds.
- Part 2. The role of the Learning Disabilities Team; advice and information; feeding and toileting; social stories; the make up of the team; Length 5 minutes 27 seconds.
- Part 3. How to access the service; schools work; supporting parents and agencies; Length 4 minutes 50 seconds.
- Part 4. Examples of social stories - garden phobia computer games and death; Length 4 minutes 48 seconds.
- Part 5. Medication; Length 1 minutes 56 seconds.
Note: At busy times all the Real Audio streams may be in use and you may be unable to listen to these talks. If this occurs please try again later. If you have any audio tapes that you'd like to share, or would like your autism talk recorded please use the contact form to let me know. (Thanks to P.I.M. for the tape transfers).
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