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10th Autism-Europe International Congress

26 -28 September 2013 - Budapest

Focused on the most recent developments across the field of autism, the congress includes discussion on causes, genetics, diagnosis, early intervention, treatments, education, support, employment, rights and policies, among many more. The congress will also include sessions on topics that have generated much interest recently, such as new developments in information and communications technologies (ICT), best practices in service provision and ensuring quality of life for people with autism as they become elderly.
Mentaur Ltd has been selected to do an oral presentation on one of our research projects, namely: “Developing an objective tool to measure quality of life outcomes of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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PERSONALIZATION Challenge for the future conference

15 June 2013, Porto - Portugal

Mentaur Ltd

In 2007 The Government published “Putting People First”, a shared vision and commitment to finding new ways to improve social care in England.
This paper outlined the Governments vision of enabling individuals to live independently and have complete choice and control in their lives.
To further analise this subject, Mentaur Ltd will be organizing a conference, in Portugal, regarding personalization in social care. The conference entitled "Nothing about me without me", will be held in Fundação Dr. António Cupertino de Miranda in Porto, Portugal.

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BILD conference: Tough times call for innovation

5 October 2012, Milton Keynes

Workshop by Herculano Castro - Mentaur Ltd

Mentaur Ltd was invited to present a workshop on Creative approaches to improve specialist residential services at BILD's conference.This workshop aimed to encourage people to look at how to differentiate residential and support services through the application of innovative and creative approaches which help to justify the label: ‘specialist’. By hearing about some of the initiatives Mentaur is pioneering in its own services, including the use of technology and the implementation of research into enhanced quality, attendees were encouraged to think about how to make their own services stand out.

Watch the workshop's presentation below:

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Autismo Burgos International Congress:

Autismo de Alto Funcionamiento/
Síndrome de Asperger:
Evidencias basadas en la experiencia

22-24 March 2012, Burgos, Spain

Poster - Mentaur Ltd

The poster for Mentaur's UK specific Tool for Autism was presented in Spain at the Autismo Burgos International Congress. This conference organised by Autismo Burgos, Spain took place from 22th to 24th March and it covered matters surrounding Asperger's Syndrome.

The poster will be presented once more in Spain, this time in a conference organised by AETAPI between the 15th and 17th November 2012. This conference's topic will focus on ensuring that the rights of people with ASD are met and preserved.

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The National Autistic Society Professional Conference 2012

28-29 February 2012, Manchester

Poster presentation: Herculano Castro - Mentaur Ltd

Mentaur Ltd took part in this year's professional conference by presenting a poster about Mentaur's recently developed Tool for Autism.

This UK specific tool that measures Quality of Life Outcomes of People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, was also presented in Spain in the Autismo Burgos conference will also be presented later on the year in two conferences in Spain.

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My Life as I get older - age, autism and wellbeing

Friday 3 February 2012

Event organised by The Mentaur Group and BILD

The Mentaur Group, along with The British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) organised a national conference on the many issues surrounding autism and ageing. The event was developed under the premise that as we age, our needs change and, as people with autism age their needs change too.

The conference was held on Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Milton Keynes.

Quality research into these changing needs is sparse, but what there is confirms our need for a better understanding of these issues. Organisations and individuals involved with supporting older people with autism have few opportunities to enhance their understanding and knowledge of this subject.

This important national conference on autism, ageing and wellbeing provided exactly such an opportunity. The day included presentations from leading national figures in the field and practical workshops to share ideas and examples of good practice

Download the programme.

Mentaur Group Speaks at 'The Future of Learning Disability Care' Convention

Thursday 8 September 2011, Manchester

Speakers: Isabel Melo, Operational Director and Shekhar Mukherji, Clinical Director - Mentaur Ltd

As in the previous convention, Mentaur's directors conducted a workshop on The Growth of Dementia in Learning Disabilities - Opportunities for providers, where they discussed subjects such as Assessment Tools, Developing Standards of Care and Palliative Care, among others.

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The Care Opportunities Convention

(CMM Insight)

Tuesday 7 June 2011, Birmingham UK

Speakers: Isabel Melo, Operational Director and Shekhar Mukherji, Clinical Director - Mentaur Ltd

Mentaur's directors conducted a workshop on The Growth of Dementia in Learning Disabilities - Opportunities for providers, where they discussed subjects such as Assessment Tools, Developing Standards of Care and Palliative Care, among others.

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Conferences Archive

26 & 27 November 2010, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal: IV Biennial of Autism - 25 years: A path, A Cause

12 November 2010: Dementia in Learning disability: A 21st Century Challenge

8 to 10 October 2010: IX International Congress Autism Europe - A Future for Autism

November 2005: Alzheimer's Disease India (ARDSI) National Conference, SCTIMST

15 to 17 October 2004: 20th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International