06 Date Course/Event Venue
 
MARCH 8 BILD: Transition & Autistic Spectral Disorder: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Provides participants the understanding of developing and planning effective transition Tel: +44 1562 723016
  arrangements for services and with individuals. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
8 BILD: Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Considers the causes and effects of autism and looks at ways of working effectively Tel: +44 1562 723016
  with the person who has a autistic spectrum disorder. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
8 - 9 TAIT Video Analysis: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Learn the skills required to use TAIT Video Analysis of developing communication skills Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  in very young deaf children. Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
9 BDA: Learning to Learn (Speakers: Rosemary Savinson & Richard Whitehead): Venue: Chislehurst, UK
  Speakers share their experiences of successfully using an innovative way Tel: +44 20 8315 2526
  of teaching people in college, school and private settings. Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
10 BDA: Brain Gym Training Day (Speaker: Gillian Hindshaw) Venue: Taunton, UK
    Tel: +44 1823 672 271/+44 1278 732 671
    Fax: 0044 118 935 1927
    hardwick@argonet.co.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
10 Upward Spirals in Maths: Understanding Maths Vocabulary (Tutor: Marion Nash): Venue: London, UK
  A complete course with proven strategies to increase levels of thinking, Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  communication, confidence and fun in your early years setting. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
11 BDA: Dyslexia in the Workplace: Assessment, Training & Consultancy: Venue: London, UK
  Full one day training course for all those supporting adults with dyslexia. Tel: +44 207 361 4790
    Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    dyslexiateacher@tiscali.co.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
11 BDA: Devon PATOSS day on Self-Esteem (Speaker: Bob Burden): Venue: Exeter, UK
  What psychology tells us about how being diagnosed dyslexic can Tel: +44 207 361 4790
  affect a person’s developing sense of identity. Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    catharinehennessy@btinternet.com
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
13 BILD: Meeting the needs of people with profound learning disabilities: Venue: Warrington, UK
  Identifying and meeting communication needs, concentrating on those who are Tel: +44 1562 723016
  at the very earliest stages of communication. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
13 Dyspraxia: Fundamentals & Practice (Tutors:Jenny Barrett & Kate Ripley): Venue: London, UK
  Developmental and holistic perspective of dyspraxia and an insight into Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  theoretical and practical issues. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
14 BILD: Understanding Challenging Behaviour: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Introductory course aimed at anyone who works with people who present challenging behaviour. Tel: +44 1562 723016
    l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
14 Selective Mutism Part 2 - Working with Complex & Longstanding Diagnosis Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Maggie Johnson & Alison Wintgens): Tel: +44 207 679 4204
  Follow up of Part 1. hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
14 Small Talk: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Learn skills necessary to provide optimal communication opportunities for deaf babies. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
15 BILD: Moving on with Challenging Behaviour: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Designed for staff working with people with alearning disability whose behaviour challenges. Tel: +44 1562 723016
    l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
15 Order! Order! (Tutor: Maggie Johnson): Venue: London, UK
  Practical ways in which children with additional educational needs can be helped Tel: +44 207 679 4204
  by capitalising on their visual strengths. hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
20 BDA: Statements + School Action Plus at Secondary School (Speaker: Shirley Hall) Venue: Guildford, UK
    Tel: +44 1252 338 005
    Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
20 BDA: Multisensory Teaching (Speaker: Bob Hext): Venue: Winchester, UK
  An evening of teaching ideas and resources. Tel: +44 23 80 333345
    Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    hda@ispthing.com
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
20 BILD: Positive approaches to communication: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Teaches us how to be aware of and open to many forms of communication if we are to Tel: +44 1562 723016
  understand what people with learning disabilities are trying to tell us. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
21 Cochlear Implantation & Children with Complex Needs (Tutor: Liz Hodges): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Issues of interdisciplinary assessment & managament will be discussed. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
21 - 22 The New Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (Tutor: Pam Williams) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
22 - 24 Hanen: More than Words (Tutor: Anne McDade): Venue: London, UK
  For speech and language therapists who want to involve parents in the intervention Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  of their young children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
23 A Career in Speech & Language Therapy (Tutors: Jannet Wright & Myra Kersner) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
25 BDA: Spring Conference: Improving Higher Education Access for Dyslexic Students Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 20 8997 4945
    Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk
    http://www.ealingdyslexia.org.uk
27 ACE: The Assessment of Comprehension & Expression - it's Use with Deaf Children (Tutor: Sue Lewis): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Explore the use of ACE with deaf children & the implications of findings. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
27 - 28 Effective Therapy: Practical Applications of Memory Theory for Use with Dyslexic & Language Venue: London, UK
  Disordered Children (Tutor: Jane Mitchell): Tel: +44 207 679 4204
  Teaches methods to develop short & long term memory in students. hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
28 Understanding Brain Injury Course (Trainer: Steve Shears): Venue: Newscastle Upon Tyne, UK
  Covers the anatomy and physiology of the brain, what happens in brain injury and the physical, Tel: +44 115 924 0800
  cognitive and social consequences of brain injury. Fax: +44 115 958 4446
    enquiries@headway.org.uk
    http://www.headway.org.uk/
28 Identifying Need: English as an Additional Language & Language & Communication (Tutor: Jill McWilliam): Venue: London, UK
  Identification and assessment of need in pupils who use English as an Additional Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  Language/Language and Communication interface. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
28 Developing Communication through Music (Tutor: Wendy Prevezer): Venue: London, UK
  Provides ideas and strategies for facilitating interaction and communication through Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  simple musical activities and songs. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
29 BDA: 3rd Annual SENCO Update Conference: Venue: Birmingham, UK
  Hear from leading experts, practitioners, exemplary head teachers and consultants in Tel: +44 207 954 3414
  the field of Special Educational Needs. Fax: +44 845 450 6410
    elle@optimuspub.co.uk
    http://www.cpd.info/sen/
29 Developing Communication through Music (Tutor: Wendy Prevezer): Venue: London, UK
  Provides ideas and strategies for facilitating interaction and communication through simple Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  musical activities and songs. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
30 Getting Strategic: Using Provision Mapping (Tutors: Mary Hrekow & Mary Hartshorne): Venue: London, UK
  A strategic management tool, which will enable you to audit the special educational needs Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  of children and plan systematically how best to use resources to meet those needs Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
31 Learning Together: Working Together Venue: London, UK
  Provides a comprehensive training pack with full facilitator's notes, participants' handouts Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  and advice about delivering the course. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
 
APRIL 3 Trouble-shooting Cochlear Implants: Day-to-Day management, including FM systems: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Provides hands-on experience with the entire range of processors available. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
4 BILD: Health action planning: Venue: Warrington, UK
  Participants will understand what health action plans are and the role they play in maintaining Tel: +44 1562 723016
  and supporting people with learning disabilities and health care needs. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
4 BILD: Social Stories and Play for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Provides participants with an understanding of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Tel: +44 1562 723016
  how using a social story approach to learning can be effective in developing learning. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
4 Effective Support for Children with a Communication Disability: From Theory to Practice Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Victoria Upston & Angela Cosby): Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  Participants will be given the opportunity to consider the theoretical underpinnings of different Fax: +44 845 225 4072
  teaching methods and speech and language therapy interventions. lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
21 I CAN Conference 2006 - Communication & Behaviour: Exploring the Link: Venue: London, UK
  Research and practical ways to work with children and young people with a communication Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  disability and behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD). Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
25 Understanding Brain Injury Course (Trainer: Steve Shears): Venue: London, UK
  Covers the anatomy and physiology of the brain, what happens in brain injury and the physical, Tel: +44 115 924 0800
  cognitive and social consequences of brain injury. Fax: +44 115 958 4446
    enquiries@headway.org.uk
    http://www.headway.org.uk/
27 BILD: Extending Good Practice in Autism: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  A one day event for experienced practitioners who would like the opportunity to explore Tel: +44 1562 723016
  current research and practice. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
27 CLAPA: South Wales/South Wales Regional Day Venue: Cardiff, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
27 Developmental Cognitive Neuropsychology: In Action (Tutor: Sadie Lewis): Venue: London, UK
  Provides therapists who already have some experience of Developmental Cognitive Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  Neuropsychology with an opportunity to further develop their use of the approach. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
29 BDA: Difficult, Demanding and Different Children (Speaker: Finton O'Regan) Venue: Cumbria, UK
    Tel: +44 1229 820998
    Fax: +44 118 935 1927
    scuda.kendal@talk21.com
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
 
MAY 3 Effective Support for Children with a Communication Disability: From Theory to Practice Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Victoria Upston & Angela Cosby): Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  Participants will be given the opportunity to consider the theoretical underpinnings of different Fax: +44 845 225 4072
  teaching methods and speech and language therapy interventions. lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
4 Understanding Brain Injury Course (Trainer: Steve Shears): Venue: Salford, UK
  Covers the anatomy and physiology of the brain, what happens in brain injury and the physical, Tel: +44 115 924 0800
  cognitive and social consequences of brain injury . Fax: +44 115 958 4446
    enquiries@headway.org.uk
    http://www.headway.org.uk/
4 Talking Mats & Mind Mapping for Therapists (Tutors: Joan Murphy & Steven Bloch) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
4 Making Mulit Agency Work Happen: Working with Young Deaf Children & Their Families: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Provides opportunities to explore the issues with a range of professionals in a relaxed environment. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
5 Learning Together: Working Together: Venue: London, UK
  Provides a comprehensive training pack with full facilitator's notes, participants' handouts Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  and advice about delivering the course. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
9 BILD: Transition & Autistic Spectral Disorder: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Provides participants the understanding of developing and planning effective Tel: +44 1562 723016
  transition arrangements for services and with individuals. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
9 BDA: Harrow AGM (Speaker: Prof. Uta Frith) Venue: Harrow, UK
    Tel: +44 208 422 0300
    Fax:+44 118 935 1927
    admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
9 Cochlear Implantation & Ethnic Minority Families: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Follows implantation, developing, assessing & monitoring progress in the development of spoken Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  language in ehtnic minorities where access to information is difficult. Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
10 Goal Negotiation in Neurorehabilitation (Tutors: Cathy Sparkes & Sam Simpson) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
10 - 11 Profile of Actual Speech Skills (PASS): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Demonstrates the usefulness of a systematic & time affective video-based technique called PASS. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
11 BILD: Understanding Challenging Behaviour: Venue: London, UK
  Introductory course aimed at anyone who works with people who present challenging behaviour. Tel: +44 1562 723016
    l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
11 BILD: Introduction to Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Issues: Venue: London, UK
  Introduction to mental health issues in learning disability for staff. Tel: +44 1562 723016
    l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
12 BILD: Moving on with Challenging Behaviour: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Designed for staff working with people with alearning disability whose behaviour challenges. Tel: +44 1562 723016
    l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
12 BILD: Understanding learning disabilities and mental health issues: Venue: London, UK
  Raises awareness of mental health issues, increases understanding of mental illness, Tel: +44 1562 723016
  and identifies appropriate interventions. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
12 Learning to Talk: How to Describe Deaf Children's Early Speech Production Abilities Venue: Nottingham, UK
    Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
16 BILD: Creative Communication: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Encourages participants to consider a wide range of interactive approaches, to Tel: +44 1562 723016
  support clients to communicate their needs through various forms. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
16 - 17 Developing Social Skills, Self Esteem & Relationships in Adults with Learning Difficulties Venue: London, UK
  (Tutor: Alex Kelly) Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
17 - 19 Hanen: Learning Language and Loving It (Tutor: Anne McDade): Venue: London, UK
  Speech and language therapists will learn to provide effective, state of the art group Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  training for nursery staff and pre-school educators. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
18 Communicating at Work for Speech & Language Therapy Assistants Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Myra Kersner & Ann Parker) Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
19 The Method of Nasalization (Tutor: Prof Johannes Pahn): Venue: London, UK
  Intoduces voice therapy & training method known as 'nasalization'. Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
23 ADHD & Attention (Tutor: Lucie Andersen-Wood): Venue: London, UK
  Provides an introduction to attention problems displayed by children with and without a diagnosis Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  of ADHD/ADD. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
23 Speech Acoustics: What is the Deaf Child Hearing? Venue: Nottingham, UK
    Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
23 A Psycholinguistic Approach with Deaf Children: Part I (Assessment) (Tutor: Rachel Rees) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
24 Understanding Brain Injury Course (Trainer: Steve Shears): Venue: Belfast, UK
  Covers the anatomy and physiology of the brain, what happens in brain injury and the physical, Tel: +44 115 924 0800
  cognitive and social consequences of brain injury. Fax: +44 115 958 4446
    enquiries@headway.org.uk
    http://www.headway.org.uk/
24 A Psycholinguistic Approach with Deaf Children: Part II (Intervention) (Tutor: Rachel Rees) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
24 Overview of Nottingham Early Assessment Package (NEAP): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  An overview of NEAP, used for assessment of very early communication & linguistic development. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
25 Empowering Parents Through Training (Tutor: Lucie Anderden-Wood): Venue: London, UK
  This course is aimed at professionals who want to learn new ways of empowering parents Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  in their relationships and communication with their children. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
30 CLAPA: Branch Workshop Venue: Birmingham, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
 
JUNE 7 Working with Teenagers with Cochlear Implants: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Explores the psycho-social issues as well as practical classroom implications. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
7 Using Counselling Skills when Working with Adult Neurorehabilitation: Addressing the Dilemmas Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Cathy Sparkes & Sam Simpson) Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
9 BDA: Ruth Miskin Literacy Programme Venue: Taunton, UK
    Tel: +44 1823 672271
    hardwick@argonet.co.uk
    http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
10 Pre-Implant Information Day Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Covers information about the assessment procedure, surgery, tuning & rehabilitation Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  process of cochlear implants. Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
12 Developing Language through the Primary Years: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Describes a programme that has been developed to help children develop complex language skills. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
13 BILD: Social Stories and Play for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Provides participants with an understanding of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and how Tel: +44 1562 723016
  using a social story approach to learning can be effective in developing learning. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
13 Working with Children with Cochlear Implants in Sign Bilingual Settings I: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Explores the challenge of providing sufficient hearing to develop spoken language in Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  sign-bilingual settings. Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
13 Behavioural Issues and Feeding Problems: the Speech & Language Therapist's Perspective Venue: London, UK
  (Tutor: Sue Strudwick) Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
14 BILD: Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Considers the causes and effects of autism and looks at ways of working effectively with Tel: +44 1562 723016
  the person who has a autistic spectrum disorder. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
14 Working with Children with Cochlear Implants in Sign Bilingual Settings II: Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Follow up to 13 June. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
15 BILD: Personalised learning using supportive strategies in and out of the classroom (PLLuSS): Venue: Manchester, UK
  Includes a wide range of ideas to stimulate and include complex autistic children based on Tel: +44 1562 723016
  analysis of learning needs, preference of location and activity. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
15 - 16 Story & Narrative Assessment Procedure (SNAP Dragons): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Looks at a child's developing awareness of books & story-telling. Tel: +44 115 942 1985
    Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
16 BILD: Meeting the needs of people with profound learning disabilities: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Identifying and meeting communication needs, concentrating on those who are at the Tel: +44 1562 723016
  very earliest stages of communication. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
16 Dyspraxia: Fundamentals & Practice (Tutors: Jenny Barrett & Kate Ripley): Venue: London, UK
  This course will present a developmental and holistic perspective of dyspraxia and Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  an insight into theoretical and practical issues. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
19 Collaboration Matters (Tutor: Marie Gascoigne): Venue: London, UK
  Explore collaboration in the provision of integrated children's services with a focus on the role of Tel: +44 845 225 4071
  speech and language therapists within health and education. Fax: +44 845 225 4072
    lmcaskill@ican.org.uk
    http://www.ican.org.uk/
20 - 21 Word-Finding Skills & Word-Learning in Children (Tutors: Sarah Simpson & Rachel Rees) Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
22 The Profile of Actual Linguistic Skills (PALS) & it's Application in Working with Implanted Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Children & Their Families: Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  Explores PALS, developed to monitor changes in deaf children's spoken Fax: +44 115 924 9054
  language before & after cochlear implantation. info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
26 - 27 Introduction to the Practical Management of Eating & Drinking Difficulties in Children - Basic Level Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: April Winstock, Linda Walker, Julia Hopkins & Miartina Rayn) Tel: +44 207 679 4204
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/courses.php
29 CLAPA: Scotland Regional Day Venue: Glasgow, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
 
JUL 3 BILD: Literacy Activities for People with Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Explores the nature of literacy for children and adults with severe Tel: +44 1562 723016
  and profound learning difficulties. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
4 BILD: Health action planning: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  Participants will understand what health action plans are and the role they play in maintaining Tel: +44 1562 723016
  and supporting people with learning disabilities and health care needs. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
5 BILD: Positive approaches to communication: Venue: London, UK
  Teaches us how to be aware of and open to many forms of communication if we are to Tel: +44 1562 723016
  understand what people with learning disabilities are trying to tell us. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
6 BILD: Transition & Autistic Spectral Disorder: Venue: Leeds, UK
  Provides participants the understanding of developing and planning effective transition Tel: +44 1562 723016
  arrangements for services and with individuals. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
7 BILD: Extending Good Practice in Autism: Venue: Kidderminster, UK
  A one day event for experienced practitioners who would like the opportunity to Tel: +44 1562 723016
  explore current research and practice. l.howells@bild.org.uk
    http://www.bild.org.uk/
 
SEPTEMBER 4 - 5 British Aphasiology Society Therapy Symposium: Venue: Plymouth, UK
  Provides and unparalleled opportunity for aphasia therapists to descibe in detail their Tel: +44 1332 254679
  therapy interventions. Fax: +44 1332 254 934
    ncore@derbyhospitals.nhs.uk
    http://www.bas.org.uk/symposium.htm
20 - 22 Hanen: Learning Language & Loving it (Tutor: Janice Greenberg): Venue: Nottingham, UK
  Provides effective group training in integrating principles of language facilitation with a Tel: +44 115 942 1985
  child-centred approach to early childhood education. Fax: +44 115 924 9054
    info@earfoundation.org.uk
    http://www.earfoundation.org.uk
24 - 26 Communication Matters National Symposium: Venue: Leicester, UK
  Provides a forum to meet and to exchange information with representatives from all disciplines Tel: +44 845 456 8211
  associated with AAC. Fax: +44 845 456 8211
    admin@communicationmatters.org.uk
    http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk
28 CLAPA: Northern Island Regional Day Venue: Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
 
OCTOBER 10 Introduction to Clinical Electo-Laryngology Venue: London, UK
  (Tutors: Adrian Fourcin, Evelyn Abberton & Julian McGlashan): Tel: +44 207 679 4204
  For therapists who are new to or have less experience in using the latest Laryngology equipment. Fax: +44 207 713 0831
    hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/class/
21 CLAPA: Branch Workshop Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
 
NOV 4 CLAPA: Annual Meeting Venue: London, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/
22 - 24 BAA Conference 2006 Venue: Telford, UK
    admin@baaudiology.org
    http://www.baaudiology.org/
30 CLAPA: North West/North Wales Regional Day Venue: Chester, UK
    Tel: +44 20 7833 4883
    Fax: +44 20 7833 5999
    info@clapa.com
    http://www.clapa.com/