TRAINING COURSES for families of children/adults with special needs
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To book a place on any of the following courses, please phone the Administration Manager on 01562 883183 or email 'Professional development & training courses' using our website enquiry form.
2008
Date Ref. Title Cost per delegate
1 Nov 006/08 Seamless Assessment Transition

Led by:  Andrew Cooksey - Independent Autism Consultant

Timings:   Registration:  10.45 - 11.00am    Finish:  3.00pm

Andrew will talk about Community Care Assessments covering the following topics:
  • Section 17 Assessments
  • Transition Planning
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Community Care Assessments
  • Person Centred Plans
  • Service Planning - Young Adults
 £10.00

(Sunfield parents are exempt)
8 Nov 005/08 Understanding & Managing Sensory Behaviour

Led by:  Alison Double - Senior Occupational Therapist

Timings:  Registration:  9.30 - 10.00am    Finish:  3.30pm

Alison has many years of experience in this field and has lectured widely on the subject of Sensory Related Behaviour for many national organisations.

This course will explore the basics of sensory processing, the impact of sensory processing upon behaviour, and the use of sensory imput to influence behaviour. 		£10.00

(Sunfield parents are exempt)
29 Nov 007/08 Facing the Future – Wills & Trusts

Led by:  Helen Rowett, Solicitor, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Birmingham and Elizabeth Attfield, autism:westmidlands and parent

Timings:  Registration:  10.00 - 10.30am    Finish:  3.00pm

This day is being presented in conjunction with autism:westmidlands.

Helen Rowett is a solicitor at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Birmingham, with over 30 years experience re: Wills, Court of Protection & Capacity issues and has led days on the subject many times for Mencap.

Helen will explain the matters to consider when making wills for disabled family members and giving up to date advice on wills, trusts and preservation of benefits.

She will cover:
  • Wills for protecting children with special needs
  • The Mental Capacity Act to see how it is working 1 year on
  • Lasting powers of attorney for property and affairs and personal welfare
  • The Office of the Public Guardian
Elizabeth Attfield from autism:westmidlands will give a personal perspective and lead a discussion in the afternoon		 £10.00

(Sunfield parents are exempt)
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If you would like further information about the courses we offer, or have suggestions for courses you would like to attend, please contact the administration manager for the centre.
Sunfield, Woodman Lane, Clent, near Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9PB    Tel: 01562 882253
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