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Autism & ADHD Matters Theatre

Hear leading autism and ADHD specialists explore key topics and offer trusted advice in the Autism & ADHD Matters Theatre.

The Autism & ADHD Matters Theatre will be hosting leading professionals such as Dr Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, and Founder of The Sensory Projects, who will be looking at how hidden sensory differences can impact access to education and wellbeing for autistic people; Colette Longden, National Trainer at the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, will be examining overarching classroom strategies to support children and young people with ADHD; and Tom Crellin, Trainer and Lived Experience Speaker at the PDA Society, will explore how to support Pathological Demand Avoidance children and their families.

Sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.

Places are offered free to ticket holders on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.

Friday 27th June 2025
TimePresentation TitleAutism/ADHDSpeaker
9.45 – 10.20Understanding time blindness, and teaching strategies to support with time management and planningADHDJannine Perryman, Founder of ADHD Wise UK
10.25 – 11.00Hidden sensory differences: how these can impact access to education and wellbeing for autistic peopleAutismDr Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, and Founder of The Sensory Projects
11.10 – 11.45A new way forward: acceptance-based support for autistic studentsAutismAaron Yorke, Education Consultant and Founder of Accepting Behaviour
11.50 – 12.25Overarching classroom strategies to support children and young people with ADHDADHDColette Longden, National Trainer at the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity
12.35 – 13.10Beyond the surface: meeting the needs of autistic girls in educationAutismCarly Steel, Autism Specialist, Qualified Teacher and Experienced Neurodivergent Leader
13.15 – 13.50Embedding neuroaffirming practice in early years settingsAutism & ADHDCheryl Warren, Trainer and Consultant at Aperion SEND Training and Consultancy
14.00 – 14.35Supporting PDA children in educationAutismKelly Evans, Trainer at the PDA Society
14.40 – 15.15Executive function through the autism lens: information for practitioners and parents to support young people’s development of executive functioning skillsAutismMatt Blackburn, Specialist Teacher, and
Tracey Jones, Assistant Service Lead, at the Autism Team in Birmingham City Council
15.20 – 15.50Breaking barriers – enabling access to healthcareAutism & ADHDHeather Wildsmith, Projects Development Team Manager at Autism Bedfordshire
TimePresentation TitleAutism/ADHDSpeaker
10.15 – 10.50Let’s get some sleep. Practical strategies, and the science that underpins them, to promote better sleep in children and adults who are neurodivergentAutism & ADHDDr Jill McGarry, The Sleep Better Doctor
10.55 – 11.30The (slightly distracted) woman’s guide to living with an adult ADHD diagnosisADHDLaura Kerbey, Founder of PAST (Positive Assessments Support & Training) and Author of ‘The Educators Experience of PDA’
11.40 – 12.15Autism, ADHD and maskingAutism & ADHDKyra Chambers, Neurodivergent Writer at The Prism Cat and Self-Advocate for Autism, ADHD and PDA
12.25 – 13.00A different way to learn language: understanding gestalt language processing and how this can support early language developmentAutism & ADHDLibby Hill, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Small Talk SLT
13.05 – 13.40Preparing for work – developing self-advocacy skills and understanding rightsADHDCatherine Leggett, Training Consultant, Autistic Elder and Parent
13.50 – 14.25Responsive communication – building on common ground to connect with your autistic child or young personAutismDr Rorie Fulton and Emma Reardon, Directors of Autism Wellbeing CIC
14.35 – 15.10Supporting PDA children for familiesAutismTom Crellin, Trainer and Lived Experience Speaker at the PDA Society
15.15 – 15.50Understanding and supporting girls who are autistic/ADHD/AuDHDAutism & ADHDCathy Wassell, CEO of the Autistic Girls Network and Author of ‘Nurturing your autistic young person’
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