Encephalitis Society

Professionals – Encephalitis Society Conference
– Acquired Brain Injury in Children

Acquired Brain Injury
in Children

Part of the Encephalitis Explored Conference

York University

6 - 7 September 2005

www.encephalitis.info

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Acquired Injury In Children

Day 1 – 6th September

14.00 – 14.30

Jack’s Journey – A comparison with reality
Jon Ainley, Encephalitis Society

14.30 – 15.00

Neuropsychological Assessment of children affected by encephalitis
Craig Robert, North Wales Brain Injury Unit

15.00 – 15.30

The Importance of Rehabilitation
Dr Charlie Fairhurst, Chailey Heritage Centre

16.00 – 16.30

Rehabilitation Facilities
Karen Jacoby, Senior Speech and Language Therapist,
The Childrens Trust Tadworth Court

16.30 – 17.00

Rehabilitation services for children in Australia and New Zealand
Sue Walker, Educational Psychologist

17.00 - 17.30

Panel Discussion

Day 2 – 7th September

Morning
09.00 – 13.00

Education as Rehabilitation workshop
Beth Wicks, Educational Consultant and Sue Walker, Educational Psychologist

The following topics will be included:

  • Immediate and long term effects of acquired brain injury
  • Strategies for helping children to successfully return to school
  • Unique characteristics of children with acquired brain injuries
  • Educational modifications and practical strategies useful in schools

Opportunities will be given for discussion. There will be accompanying handout material, together with information about where to go for further advice etc.

Registration Fees

Fees include attendance at the Children’s sessions of the Encephalitis Explored conference from 2pm Tuesday 6 September to 2pm Wednesday 7 September, 1 night’s accommodation (in en-suite room for full price, non en-suite for student price), all refreshments and conference dinner.

Full fees £160 Student rate* £100

Car Parking

Car parking passes are available at a cost of £2 per day.

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