The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies will host the tenth Sharing Innovative Learning Event entitled “When words are not enough" on Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012, at 10am - 4.30pm in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise.

Are you interested in supporting people with autism who require intensive communication supports?

Book online here for this Sharing Innovative Learning event which will give the opportunity to hear from Phoebe Caldwell from the UK who is an expert practitioner in Intensive Interaction working mainly with children and adults on the Autistic Spectrum and has over 30 years experience as a practitioner with people whose severe learning disabilities are linked with behavioural distress. Phoebe will present using video and training materials on supporting people through intensive communication. There will also be presentations from National Federation members who support people with Autism.

Who should attend this events?
People who avail of services, their families, CEO's, front line staff, managers

Cost: €50, Reduced fee of €25.00 for persons with disabilities or their family members.

A more detailed Programme will be available shortly.

Click to book your place online.