I've talked about this before but I wanted to flag it up again because it's important:
No mind left behind, an international conference on autism, ADHD and other early onset neurodevelopmental disorders, taking place in Glasgow later this month. Aimed at medical professionals, teachers and parents, an impressive two-day programme brings together over 50 experts in the field. Places are still available, and if you cannot attend in person there is a virtual conference. And we have a Facebook page, too!
On Twitter I'd say 'please RT', but if you know anyone affected by learning difficulties, or whose job brings them within this sphere, please pass on the link.
thank you for sharing this, my 26 yr old son is aspergers. I will check out the virtual conference.
Posted by: Joy | 10 March 2011 at 12:25 PM
Thankyou, Joy. You may also find Mindroom's (free) Direct Help and Support service useful: http://www.mindroom.org/mindroom-direct-help-and-support/
Posted by: Cornflower | 10 March 2011 at 12:30 PM
My eldest son who was 37 when he died several years ago had Asperger's. When he was a child it really wasn't anything that professionals in North America knew much about when he was a child and it was a struggle to get help. Yesterday while I was at my local library a young woman with a teenage boy in tow came and sat down. The boy was making quiet chirping noises to himself and fidgeting a bit and a very cross man pointed out that libraries were for 'quiet reading'. I was stunned and saddened by this attitude. People with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers still have a long way to go.
Posted by: Rachel | 11 March 2011 at 07:22 PM
You're right, Rachel. Things have improved, but not yet enough.
Posted by: Cornflower | 11 March 2011 at 10:40 PM