Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in The Hub: Theatre 2.
This year’s programme includes presentations on subjects such as: Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing; AAC implementation in the real world; Autism and ADHD; Using symbols to support communication and more: where do I start?; The Safespace: challenging behaviours, sensory processing and sleep disorders; An educational robot for improving the learning opportunities in children with autism; and Estate planning for parents of children with autism.
The Hub: Theatre 2 has a seating capacity of 80 and sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9.50 – 10.10 | Dealing with the LA's standard reasons not to issue an EHCP | Nigel Pugh, MD of Education Advocacy UK |
| 10.20 - 10.40 | How spending time outdoors benefits people with autism | Sally Atkinson, Trust Fundraiser at Calvert Trust Exmoor |
| 10.50 - 11.10 | The Safespace: challenging behaviours, sensory processing and sleep disorders | Amina Siddiqi, Sales and Customer Service Manager at Safespaces |
| 11.20 - 11.40 | Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing | Anna Selby-Wells, Marketing Manager at Home From Home Care |
| 11.50 - 12.10 | There's a better way to help autistic and sensory needs students | David McIntyre, CEO and Founder of Cubbie |
| 12.20 - 12.40 | Using Widgit Online to reduce anxiety in school and home situations | Sue White, Senior Education Specialist at Widgit Software |
| 12.50 - 13.10 | Using symbols to support communication and more: where do I start? | Alice Langley, Training and Education Manager at Tobii Dynavox UK |
| 13.20 - 13.40 | Embracing the autistic voice – how we’re launching a new autism strategy at Outcomes First Group to empower individuals to flourish | Dr Freya Spicer-White, Head of Autism and Neurodiversity Practice at Outcomes First Group |
| 13.50 - 14.10 | Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders | Deborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali's Sensory Boxes |
| 14.20 - 14.40 | Creating welcoming environments for autistic girls - a Q&A | Sharonne Horlock, Former SENCO at Impington Village College |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Review of CQC's “Out of Sight – Who Cares?” and “Home for Good” | Brian Cranna, Head of Hospitals Inspection, Mental Health and Community Health Services (North Region) at the Care Quality Commission |
| 15.20 - 15.40 | Reducing restrictive practices | Amina Siddiqi, Sales and Customer Service Manager at Safespaces |
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.20 – 10.40 | There's a better way to help autistic and sensory needs students | David McIntyre, CEO and Founder of Cubbie |
| 10.50 – 11.10 | Autism and ADHD: anxiety and anxious behaviour, and the implementation of sensory interventions | Andrew Whitehouse, SEN Consultant at People First Education in association with TTS |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | AAC implementation in the real world | Becky Martin, Clinical AAC Specialist (SLT) at Smartbox Assistive Technology |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Reducing the impact of sensory challenges in a practical way | Steven Michaelis, CEO of SAS Centre |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | Dealing with the LA's standard reasons not to issue an EHCP | Nigel Pugh, MD of Education Advocacy UK |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | An educational robot for improving the learning opportunities in children with autism | Dr Aida Nazarikhorram MD., Chief Operating Officer of LuxAI S.A. |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Estate planning for parents of children with autism | Philip Ogden, Senior Estate Planning Consultant at Estate Planning Solutions |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Autism is not a behaviour issue: Introducing a relational approach to supporting your child or pupil - The 3C Pathway | Tessa Morton and Jane Gurnett, Founders of Act for Autism, a Midlands based not for profit social enterprise |
| 14.20 - 14.40 | Navigating the SEN maze | Richard Nettleton, Solicitor at SEN Legal |
| 14.50 - 15.10 | A home for life | Mariana Senior, Home Ownership Manager at Advance |
| 15.20 - 15.40 | Reducing the impact of sensory challenges in a practical way | Steven Michaelis, CEO of SAS Centre |
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