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Autism & ADHD Talks - Theatre 2

Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in the Autism & ADHD Talks – Theatre 2.Just some of the presentations you will find here include: designing AAC support that works with neurodivergent minds; the power of symbols: unlocking understanding, regulation and engagement with Widgit; Positive Behaviour Support and quality of life: evidence informed decisions ; creating sanctuaries: re-engaging the “crashed out” learner; what will the proposed Government changes to the SEND system mean for your legal rights?; handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunal; and estate planning for vulnerable beneficiaries.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 26th June 2026
TimePresentation TitleSpeaker
9.50 – 10.10Childhood rediscovered: autism, personalised education and the journey back to connectionDiego Melo, CEO and Co Founder of Nudge Education
10.20 – 10.40Creating sanctuaries: re-engaging the “crashed out” learnerCathy Wassell, Founder and CEO of Autistic Girls Network and The Haven
10.50 – 11.10What makes life worth living? Improving wellbeing and outcomes for young peopleTilly Mills and Rachael Nash from Alderwasley Hall School Assessment Team
11.20 – 11.40The impact of multi-sensory environmentsDean McMullan, Sensory Specialist at Creative Activity Group
11.50 – 12.10The power of symbols: unlocking understanding, regulation and engagement with WidgitLisa Pinkerton, Head of Education at Widgit Software
12.20 – 12.40Positive Behaviour Support and quality of life: evidence informed decisionsAnna Selby-Wells, Marketing Manager at Home From Home Care
12.50 – 13.10Symbols as standard: building inclusive classroomsMichelle Windridge, National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS at Twinkl
13.20 – 13.40Stop punishing what you don’t understand: executive function and the SEND studentDale Pickles, Managing Director of B Squared and host of the SENDcast podcast
13.50 – 14.10Designing AAC support that works with neurodivergent mindsNatasha Ward, Assistive Technology Specialist at Smartbox Assistive Technology
14.20 – 14.40Nurturing regulation through connection: exploring the power of emotion coaching when supporting autistic people with complex learning needsAngela Wood, Head of Therapeutic Lived Experience, and Gareth Hall, Service Development Manager, at Kisimul Group
14.50 – 15.10Handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunalBeverley Watkins, Managing Partner and Senior Education Law Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors
15.20 – 15.40Area SEND inspections updateJess Taylor-Bierne, Children’s Services Manager at Care Quality Commission, and Tina Pagett, His Majesty’s Inspector, Specialist Advisor, SEND and Alternative Provision at Ofsted
TimePresentation TitleSpeaker
10.20 – 10.40Daring to think differently: how rule breakers become changemakersKat Frize, COO at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence (Care ADHD)
10.50 – 11.10Childhood rediscovered: autism, personalised education and the journey back to connectionDiego Melo, CEO and Co Founder of Nudge Education
11.20 – 11.40Handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunalBeverley Watkins, Managing Partner and Senior Education Law Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors
11.50 – 12.10Excellent communication and planning = meaningful, supported travelIan Callen, Founder, and Kevin Bunch, New Client Relations Manager, at Go Beyond Holidays
12.20 – 12.40Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders, plus our storyDeborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali’s Sensory Boxes
12.50 – 13.10Estate planning for vulnerable beneficiariesPaul Dodsworth, Managing Director of Estate Planning Solutions
13.20 – 13.40From sensory chaos to sensory success: practical SI approaches for children at home and in the classroomSarah Hargreaves, Clinical Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Children’s Therapy Solutions
13.50 – 14.10Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other considerationsLavinia Dowling, Mental Health Nurse Specialist at The M Word cic
14.20 – 14.40Rethinking support: who works with our most vulnerable learners?Andi Hillman, Founder and Lead Education Consultant at Bright Outcomes
14.50 – 15.10Unlocking potential: the online approach to quest-based learningDave Coulter, Clinical Director, and Charu Kashyap, CEO, of O Education Group (Parent Company of Odyssey House School and Ohana)
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