Speakers include:
(Click the speaker names to see their biodata)
- Professor Rita Jordan
Professor in Autism Studies: The School of Education, The University of Birmingham, UK
- Mr Stephen Shore
Autism Consultant & Author
- Mr Richard Mills
Director of Research, National Autistic Society, UK
- Dr Daniel Fung
Deputy Chief, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist with the Child Guidance Clinic, Singapore
- Dr Lam Chee Meng
Autism Consultant, Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
- Ms Anita Russell
Autism Consultant, Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
- Ms Mariam Aljunied
Chartered Educational Psychologist
- Mr Greg Wills
Senior Occupational Therapist, Dept of Health & Community Service, Northern Territories, Australia.
- Mr Toshihiro Ogimura
Residential Director, Boston Higashi School
- Mr Jaime Marshall
Program Director, Boston Higashi School
- Dr Jacqueline Roberts
Clinical Lecturer & Senior Research Fellow, University of Sydney
- Dr Chris Kilham
Head of Education Support & Inclusion Programme, University of Canberra, Australia
- Dr Trevor Clark
Director, Education & Research, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
- Mr Kevin Smith
Head of Training, Dyslexia Association of Singapore
- Ms Jane Cotter
Manager, School Outreach Service, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Professor Rita Jordan
After a Psychology degree, Rita taught in mainstream & special schools, including one for ASDs. She has an MSc Child Development and MA Linguistics. Her doctorate was on pronouns in autism. Since 1993, she has developed and run a range of programmes in autism studies at The University of Birmingham, including a web-based one. She has written and researched on many aspects of autism and has been involved in training events, consultations and conferences all over the world. She has served on national and international task forces and working parties to review evidence and offer advice in relation to ASDs.
Mr Stephen Shore
Diagnosed with "Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies" Stephen was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Stephen is now completing his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent possible. In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his book "Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome", and numerous other writings.
topMr Richard Mills
From 1991, Richard was the Director of Services for the National Autistic Society (NAS) and was responsible for the full range of educational, vocational and care services accross the UK, including early years, schools, colleges, vocational projects and a range of housing, residential and day services for adults . He was also involved setting up NAS's early intervention programme EarlyBird, the NAS specialist employment programme, Prospects and in 1995, he opened the HAYES INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL, the first secure residential treatment facility for adults with Asperger syndrome. He chairs the NAS ethics committee.
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Dr Daniel Fung
As Deputy Head of the Mental Health Education Department of IMH, Daniel is also an active member of the Mind Your Mind Programme, a mental health education programme of the Ministry of Health spearheaded by IMH. He has a special interest in child abuse, emotional disorders and developmental disorders (including learning disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Dr Lam Chee Meng
A practicing psychologist since 1985, Chee Meng was awarded a Ph.D. in psychology under the post-graduate scholarship from the Medical Research Council (New Zealand). Chee Meng had also been trained in various assessment methods and intervention techniques for improving cognitive functioning and behavioural management.
topMs Anita Russell
A practising speech-language pathologist since 1983, Anita has undergone higher training in the areas of cognition, language and social interaction in ASD, parent training / facilitation, and Diagnosis and Treatment in Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Anita has worked with adults, adolescents, and children with ASD throughout her career in various clinical, school and community settings. She directed the Anita Russell Communication Therapy Centre from 1996 to 2002. Her primary professional scope in ARC(S) has been the development of new clinical education programmes and initiatives for pre-school and primary age students.
topMs Mariam Aljunied
Mariam received her training as an Educational Psychologist (EP) in London in 1994. Since then, Mariam has been a practicing EP with the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore and subsequently, as Assistant Director MOE's Psychological Assessment and Research Branch. She has conducted many training workshops on autism, as well as other aspects of learning difficulties, for teachers and parents of children in mainstream and special schools. Mariam is currently completing her PhD in psychology at the University College London (UCL). Her current research pursuit at UCL focuses on the assessment of special educational needs for children with autism, and she has contributed to several publications, both locally and overseas.
topMr Greg Wills
A practicing Occupational Therapist since 1976, Greg has worked with various children & adults with learning, physical & intellectual disabilities in both education, rehabilitation & hospital settings. Greg is also co-author of "Learning Through the Senses", a widely used resource for classroom teachers to understand the impact of sensory processing in a child's learning & behaviour in the classroom. Currently, Greg is working on a project in the area of intervention strategies to overcome children's difficulties in learning to write.
topMr Toshihiro Ogimura
Trained in the philosophy of Daily Life Therapy at Musashino Higashi Gakuen School in Tokyo, Japan, Mr. Toshihiro Ogimura has been a part of the Boston Higashi School since 1993. He started as a Residential Instructor in the High School Division, working directly with students with autism, implementing and teaching the tenets of Daily Life Therapy . Now, nearly thirteen years later, he holds the position of Residential Director, where he oversees the day-to-day operations of the Residential Program, recruits new staff, and creates and implements new policies and training procedures for nearly 100 staff members. Mr. Ogimura has also presented locally on "Enhancing the Quality of Life Through a Residential Program."
topMr Jaime Marshall
(CV Coming up soon)
topDr Jacqueline Roberts
A trained Speech Pathologist since 1981, Jacqueline's doctorate dissertation was on a comparison of the development of language skills in young children with autism and young children with developmental language disability. With a strong background in autism, Jacqueline is also an Honorary Teaching Associate in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney and Honorary Associate in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University.
topDr Chris Kilham
A graduate in Psychology, Christine's PhD is related to disability issues. In addition to being an experienced researcher, Chris has extensive experience as a 'professional in the field' in several disability services in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and overseas. Chris has a special interest in communication, memory, hearing impairment as well as early intervention and autism spectrum disorder.
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Dr Trevor Clark
Trevor is a special educator with a comprehensive knowledge of educational programs and service provision for students with autism as a result of over 17 years in the field in New Zealand, England and Australia. His experience at Aspect comprises of Teacher, School Principal & Director of Education & Research. He completed his doctorate in autism in 2001 at University of NSW, which involve a curriculum designed to make functional use of savant and splinter skills in children with autism. Currently Trevor manages 6 schools including 46 satellite classes (427 students) as well as the research program for Autism Spectrum Australia.
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Mr Kevin Smith
Born in England, Kevin was diagnosed as dyslexic at the age of five. He completed his mainstream education where he received specialist support. Kevin was the first dyslexic student at Middlesex University to be examined orally for his examinations because of his dyslexia. His first degree was in law/history and was trained in further education on working with special needs students. He received additional training to work with dyslexic children & adults, and went on to instruct teachers & teaching assistants in this field of special education. Kevin is in the midst of completing his Masters Degree in Dyslexic Studies.
topMs Jane Cotter
Jane has worked as a Special Educator with School Outreach Service, and as a teacher of students with autism and Asperger's Disorder in Aspect's base-school and satellite-class system. Jane has also worked as a teacher in the State primary-school system. Her special interests include issues relating to the social-emotional well-being of students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the facilitation of social communication programs for children and adults. Jane currently manages Aspect's School Outreach Service which supports children in mainstream school.
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