Exhibitor Talks
Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in the Exhibitor Talks.
Just some of the presentations you will find here include: the Senso Cube – the latest in modular sensory solutions; an OT’s practical guide to developing independent skills and adaptations to help transitions into school; Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing; communication unmasked: myth busting with Widgit Symbols; handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunal; how autism profiling can help teachers; the area SEND framework – an update; and the benefits of outdoor learning for autism and ADHD.
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
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9.50 – 10.10 | NHS developments supporting autistic people in Birmingham and Solihull | Rachael Garvey, BSOL System Lead for Learning Disability and Autism at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| 10.20 – 10.40 | The impact of multi-sensory environments | Dean McMullan, Sensory Specialist at Creative Activity Group |
| 10.50 – 11.10 | “Good morning, let the chaos begin” – an OT’s practical guide to developing independent skills and adaptations to help transitions into school | Nicola Nikolaou, Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist, and Sam Hawkesford, Speech and Language Therapist, at Oakbridge School, part of the Kedleston Group |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | Positive behaviour support and quality of life evidence informed decisions | Luke Murphy, Positive Behaviour Support Director at Home From Home Care |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Communication unmasked: myth busting with Widgit Symbols | Sue White, Head of Education at Widgit |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | Handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunal | Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner and Senior Education Law Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Success is a journey: the comprehensive support that goes beyond just the device | Dee Osmond, Solutions Consultant at Tobii Dynavox |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Tips for introducing and supporting Gestalt and Analytic Language Processors with Grid AAC software | Becky Fry, (SLT) Clinical AAC Specialist at Smartbox |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | How autism profiling can help teachers | Dale Pickles, Host of the SENDcast and Managing Director of B Squared |
| 14.20 – 14.40 | An update on area SEND inspections | Kaye Goodfellow, Children’s Services Manager at CQC and Ofsted |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | How can a safety bed help me as an autistic child or adult? Do they actually work? | Heather Ling, Managing Director at HKD Solutions |
| 15.20 – 15.40 | Learning on student’s own terms: how ActiveFloor & SportsWall uniquely support neurodiverse learners | Dan Aplin, UK Business Lead at ActiveFloor & SportsWall |
Saturday 28th June 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.20 – 10.40 | Learning on student’s own terms: how ActiveFloor & SportsWall uniquely support neurodiverse learners | Dan Aplin, UK Business Lead at ActiveFloor & SportsWall |
| 10.50 – 11.10 | Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders, plus our story | Deborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali’s Sensory Boxes |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | Estate planning for vulnerable beneficiaries | Paul Dodsworth, Managing Director at Estate Planning Solutions |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | How can a safety bed help me as an autistic child or adult? Do they actually work? | Heather Ling, Managing Director at HKD Solutions |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | One Plan – supporting meaningful outcomes through therapeutically informed approaches | Angela Wood, Head of Therapeutic Services, and Gareth Hall, Senior Service Development Practitioner, at Kisimul |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | The impact of multi-sensory environments | Dean McMullan, Sensory Specialist at Creative Activity Group |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Handy hints – preparing a SEN tribunal | Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner and Senior Education Law Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Mental health and our emotional blueprint | Lavinia Dowling, Mental Health and Autism Specialist Nurse Consultant, and Director and Founder of The M Word |
| 14.20 – 14.40 | Handy hints for annual review meetings | Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner and Senior Education Law Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Success is a journey: the comprehensive support that goes beyond just the device | Dee Osmond, Solutions Consultant at Tobii Dynavox |