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 practical ways to tackle sensory challenges; estate planning for parents of children with autism; supporting adults with Asperger syndrome: a holistic approach; improving communication and engagement through an app; preventing and managing distressed behaviour at school; reducing parental stress and increasing resilience; and developing independence in the classroom or at home.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10.45 – 11.05 | Challenging behaviours, sensory processing and sleep disorders; mutual improvement with Safespaces | Sharon Baillie, Product Advisor for Safespaces |
| 11.10 – 11.30 | Developing independence in the classroom or at home | Rebecca Hadley, Assistant Head of Service and SEN Specialist Leader of Education at the North Star Inclusion Advisory Team, in partnership with TTS |
| 11.35 – 11.55 | Positive paths to positive behaviour | Dr Andrew W. McAnespie B.Sc. (Hons), PgDip, ClinPsyD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Clinical Lead and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Options Autism |
| 12.00 – 12.20 | Assistive technology to support autism: a parents perspective | Lydia Little, Parent and Regional Sales Manager for Abilia UK |
| 12.25 – 12.45 | The importance of developing self-awareness for autistic individuals | Sue Hatton, Autism Advisor for accomplish and John Simpson, Inspirational Autism Training and autistic individual |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Behaviour and communication: How to use positive behavioural supports to facilitate communication | Tina Voizey, Education Manager and Alice Langley, Speech and Language Therapist, at Tobii Dynavox |
| 13.15 – 13.35 | Reducing challenging behaviour using positive behavioural support | Sarah Russell, Head of Education at Ty Bronllys, and Matthew Dobbs, Positive Behaviour Specialist, at Orbis Education and Care |
| 13.40 – 14.00 | Reducing parental stress and increasing resilience | Rhian Thorne, Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst at Skybound Therapies |
| 14.05 – 14.25 | Supporting emotional regulation with children and adolescents | Natalie Mills, Occupational Therapist and Kate Ratcliffe, Speech and Language Therapist, at Alderwasley Hall School |
| 14.30 – 14.50 | Preventing and managing distressed behaviour at school | Abbie Woodling, Education Rights Coordinator at the National Autistic Society |
| 14.55 – 15.15 | Autism and the senses | Lorraine Young, Community and Brand Manager at Chewigem |
| 15.20 – 15.40 | Improving communication and engagement through an app | Chris Moss, UK Sales and Marketing Director of Piota Apps |
| 15.45 – 16.05 | Preventing and challenging exclusion | Andy Cutting, School Exclusion Coordinator at the National Autistic Society |
| 16.10 – 16.30 | Autism and fostering | Afshan Ahmad, Director of Rainbow Fostering Services |
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.20 – 10.40 | Autism and restricted eating | Emma Griffiths, Autism Consultant at North West Autism and SEND Consultancy |
| 10.45 – 11.05 | The Mobility Scheme and how Bristol Street Motors can support you with worry free motoring | Tracey Taylforth , Group Motability Manager at Vertu Motors PLC, and Chris Edwards, Motability Ambassador |
| 11.10 – 11.30 | Dealing with the LA standard reasons not to issue an EHCP | Nigel Pugh, Managing Director at Education Advocacy UK |
| 11.35 – 11.55 | Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and using live data to enhance quality of life | Anna Selby-Wells, Marketing Manager at Home From Home Care |
| 12.00 – 12.20 | Connection in communication and supporting positive behaviours: different communication methods that can help in connecting with people with ASD | Dr Vaughn Price, Principal Psychologist at Beechwood College |
| 12.25 – 12.45 | Autism and the senses | Lorraine Young, Community and Brand Manager at Chewigem |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Practical ways to tackle sensory challenges | Steven Michaëlis, CEO of SAS Centre |
| 13.15 – 13.35 | Implementing preventative support to ensure a well-managed transition to adulthood | Rachel Babbidge, Transition Support Service at the National Autistic Society |
| 13.40 – 14.00 | Building social stories | Dani McNabb, Product Development at My SEND App |
| 14.05 – 14.25 | Estate planning for parents of children with autism | Phil Ogden, Senior Estate Planning Consultant at Estate Planning Solutions |
| 14.30 – 14.50 | Autism Voices – how a film project empowered 12 young autistic people to share their autism for the first time | Tessa Morton and Jane Gurnett, Directors of Act for Autism |
| 14.55 – 15.15 | Supporting adults with Asperger syndrome: a holistic approach | Gurleen Manku, Employment Consultant and David Perkins, Director at AS Mentoring |
| 15.20 - 15.40 | Steps to avoid exclusion | Andy Cutting, School Exclusion Coordinator at the National Autistic Society |
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