History of PEAT

Following a newspaper article (March 1997) about the progress made by a child with Autism using Applied Behaviour Analysis method, two public meetings were held by Dr. Mickey Keenan, a Behaviour Analyst at the University of Ulster, to further inform interested parents.

The level of interest led to a week-long intensive workshop given by Dr. Bobby Newman (Association in Manhattan for Autistic Children). Approximately 50 people attended (including parents, carers, students and various professionals). From there, a Charity was established and given the name "Parents' Education as Autism Therapists".

We now employ four full time staff and provide training and support to families throughout Northern Ireland.

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PEAT Young People's Project 04.07.2008

The next event taking place as part of the Young People's Participation Project will be a day out at Belfast Zoo on the 24th July 2008.

2009 Calendar Competition 17.06.2008

Each year PEAT invites children and young people to send us in a drawing (s) associated with the months of the year. We then select 12 pictures appropriate for each calendar month and those selected win a prize.

UK Government Response to e-petition for ABA 11.06.2008

A recent e-petition for equal access to ABA provision in the UK has generated a response from the Government. Although the response contains some usual retoric, there are some important points that parents in Northern Ireland should note.

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