Intensive Interaction Phoebe Caldwell has just been presented with the Times/Sternberg Active Life Award for her pioneering approach to the communication needs of children with autism. Read more about Intensive Interaction and watch a short video Article

Legal duty to register your employees in force soon From November 2010 onwards, it will be a criminal offence to work with children or vulnerable adults without first registering with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Both the employer and the employee will be guilty of an offence if a person works in this sector without being registered. Get some guidance now! Guidance

I don’t know much about art but I know what I like Take a look at this site featuring work from parents and teenagers with autism Site

Success Stories I really like this simple little online tool for personalizing stories! It’s a lot of fun and useful too. Tool

Interprofessional Development Continuing Professional Development always seems ike a good idea but does it lead to better outcomes for folks with ASC? This research study focuses on interprofessional training in autism offered by the University of Aberdeen. Report

Primary Care Practitioners I was reminded of this e-learning resource by a friend recently. It’s still pretty much fit for purpose for General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals. Check it out

Improved training for front-line public sector workers is at the heart of a new government strategy aimed at enhancing the lives of adults with autism. The Autism Strategy makes training a priority. How is your organistaion placed to respond to the learning and development needs of staff in the front line? Visit Personnel Today