What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is reported to be a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Children and adults with Autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction. Their ability to develop friendships is generally limited, as is their capacity to understand other people's emotional expression. People with autism can often have accompanying learning disabilities but everyone with the condition shares a difficulty in relating to the world around them.
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What is ABA?
Behaviour Analysis is a natural science approach to understanding behaviour. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the use of Behaviour analytic methods and research findings to change socially significant behaviours in meaningful ways.
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PEAT Facing Autism Conference 2009
International Conference and Workshops
Friday 26th June and Saturday 27th June 2009-03-25 Europa Hotel
This is the 4th Facing Autism: Ireland conference and our theme this time is Effectively Educating for Life. Within this theme, we will be highlighting the importance of effective evidence-based education and intervention that starts in the early years but goes on across the lifespan.
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News from peat
Autism Conference Success 01.07.2009
The 4th International Facing Autism Conference was a resounding success. Professionals, parents, carers, students and therapists came along to hear the world leading experts share their knowledge and experience.
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CE Points for Conference Attendance 22.06.2009
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board has approved Queen's to provide Continuing Education credits which will be available for delegates of the Facing Autism conference this Friday and Saturday.
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Facing Autism Conference Pod Cast 22.06.2009
Dr Karola Dillenburger talks about the Facing Autism conference being held at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on the 26th and 27th June 2009.
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