1. Southwark Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)
Children’s and Adult’s Services
Invite you to attend the parents conference:
Let’s Talk About Autism 2016
Tuesday 15th November
Walworth Methodist Church
54 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0EN
9.15 - 9.45am Registration
9:45 - 9:50am Opening speech
9:50- 10:30 Q&A session with Aku Mauluka
Aku is a is Southwark resident , one of us, and he is also a young person with autism. He is taking us to his journey
so far; he is sharing with us his memories from the primary and secondary school days, his hobbies, his interests.
He is currently living his dream—he is a student at the National Youth Theatre .
10:30—10:45 Tea / Coffee
10:45 -11:50 Dr Ka-Ying Kan Counselling Psychologist - Southwark CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team
Introduction to behaviour approaches for children with ASD
Ying is a Counselling Psychologist with a particular interest in working with autism. She has 7 years’ experience
of working with LD and autism within a range of settings from public to private services, hospital to community
and older adults to children. Ying has conducted research on autism and sexuality with a specific focus on gender
identity.
In her presentation, Ying hopes to shed light on behavioural approaches: why it’s not rocket science, the theory be-
hind it as well as some tried-and-tested strategies used to support both young people with autism and their families.
11:50 - 12:30pm Lunch break
12:30—13:30 Dr Prithvi Perepa - Senior Lecturer (SEN and Inclusion) at University of Northampton
Sensory perceptions and impact on behaviour
Prithvi Perepa is a Senior lecturer at the University of Northampton where he teaches on autism modules
at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has been working in the field of autism for more than 20 years in a
variety of contexts and roles.
With this session Dr Perepa will explore how the sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism
could impact on their behaviour. It is expected that having this insight will help you in developing your own
strategies to help the individual with autism you live or work with.
13:30—13:45 Tea / Coffee
13:45 -14:45 Jonathan England -B.Ed., M.Ed. ABA Head of Southwark Autism Support Team
Helping Your Child Cope with Homework and Exam Stress
I have been an educator for 30 years – the last 12 as a Specialist ASD Consultant to schools in supporting the
needs of our students with Autism in both Canada and the United Kingdom. As a teacher I can appreciate the
difficulties of supporting students with SEN in a mainstream classroom, and as a consultant I recognise that
teachers, teaching assistants, and most importantly – the students themselves need empathy and sensitivity in
implementing positive change.
Our students with Autism often struggle with any form of ‘assessment’ as they navigate the already complicated
and challenging world of Secondary School – both academically and socially. We will look at the causes of anxiety
that are specific to you and your family through the lens of a student with ASD, and offer approaches that are
solution-focused, positive, and proactive.

2. Let's talk about autism
Please be advised that due to the limited number of places for this event,
we apply a first come - first served policy. Only registered participants can
attend. For bookings please contact Blagoje Vucinic:
Email: blagoje.vucinic@southwark.gov.uk
Tel: 020 3049 8085
Only light refreshments (tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits) will be available
during the breaks so please bring your packed lunch.
Please be advised that no crèche will be provided on the day.
Transport:
From Elephant & Castle shopping centre:
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176 (Burgess Park stop)
From Camberwell Green:
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 42, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176 (Burgess Park stop)