Asperger’s Day Workshop

Posted on Jul 4, 2011

Sevenoaks Area Mind are hosting an Information and Networking Day on Asperger’s Syndrome on Thursday 7 July from 10am – 3pm at the

Salvation Army Building
74-80 Union Street
Maidstone ME14 1ED

Speakers include Dr Francis Harvey of the Kent & Medway Partnership Trust, with Jo Blamires and Des Walker of the Kent Autistic Trust. Lunch will be provided.

Please email or call us if you would like to book a place, as space is limited.

Program for the Day

 

10:00   Registration, tea and coffee

10:30   Welcome and introductions – Jill Roberts, CEO of Sevenoaks Area Mind

10:45   What is Asperger’s and how does it affect people? (followed by Q&A) – Dr Francis Harvey, Kent & Medway Partnership Trust

11:45   A carer’s perspective – Jo Bamires, Family Support Officer (Young People & Children) Kent Autistic Trust

12:05   What help and support is there for carers and people with Asperger’s? – Des Walker, Family Support Officer (Adults) Kent Autistic Trust

12:45   Lunch

13:30   Discussion groups and networking

14:15   Feedback from groups

14:45   Closing remarks - Jill Roberts

15:00   End