‘Getting to Grips with Asperger's Syndrome'
Friday 4th July
10.00-4.00

Speaker: Bill Goodyear

Bill Goodyear has a lifetime's experience of working with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Previousely a Principal of a National Autistic Society School and has spent nearly 20 years coaching adults with Aspergers Syndrome. Bill also opened a school in London for Autistic students who were not in receipt of education and is currently fully involved in creating opportunities for people with Asperger's and their families to get connected and develop their social abilities.

Bill ‘The Asperger's Coach' will show you how to:

•  Recognize people who are affected by Asperger's
•  Understanding how the condition arises in an individual
•  Grasp the implications of the latest research
•  Understand the typical life course of someone with Asperger's
•  Relate to a person with Asperger's in a healthy and positive way
•  Understand what they need in order to function successfully in the world
•  Take up some specific coaching techniques and skills that you can use with people with Asperger's and any one else!

Bills new book ‘Coaching People with Aspergers's Syndrome is being published this summer by Karnac books, and he will draw on this material in his presentation. You will have an opportunity to buy a signed copy of the book at a discount.
Venue: Education Centre,
Junction Road, Norton,
Stockton-on Tees
TS20 1PR

This seminar will be useful for Parents & Professionals including Medical Health Practitioners, Educationalists, and Social/ Family Workers, Probation & Police staff - supporting Children or Adults with Asperger Syndrome or high functioning Autism.

Fee: £90.00 Professionals/£20.00 Parents/Carers
(Including Lunch/Refreshments)

To book a place please complete booking form below.