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Autism & ADHD Matters Theatre

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

Highlights this year include: Colin Foley, CEO of Neurodiversity Training UK, speaking on more than procrastination: strategies for navigating time blindness, autistic inertia and ADHD paralysis; Beth Smithson, Director of Lifelong Learning, Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner and Occupational Therapist at Sensory Inclusive Schools, discussing sensory needs in the classroom: understanding and support; Laura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse, Health Educator and Sleep Consultant, looking at beyond bites: how context shapes eating for young people; and Cathy Wassell, CEO and Founder of the Autistic Girls Network, examining SEND reforms unpacked: what the proposed changes mean for families and schools.

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 3rd July 2026
TimePresentation TitleSpeaker
9.50 – 10.25Connection and coregulation – the core of all educational experiencesCharlotte Mountford, Autism Education Consultant at Badger Education
10.35 – 11.10Working effectively with students with a PDA profileRachel Crutcher, Trainer at the PDA Society
11.20 – 11.55Executive functioning and autism: strategies for schoolDr Lucy Hughes, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Mantle Psychology
12.10 – 12.45Sensory needs in the classroom: understanding and supportBeth Smithson, Director of Lifelong Learning, Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner and Occupational Therapist at Sensory Inclusive Schools
12.55 – 13.30Parenting neurodivergent children: what families wish schools understoodJo Gray, Head of Educational Development, and Helen Marriott, Inclusion Team Leader, at One Education
13.40 – 14.15Exploring RSD through a neuroaffirming lens: practical ideas for support and self-compassionEmma Whymark and Lisa Poole, Neurodiversity Coaches and Trainers at Attuned Approach
14.25 – 15.00More than procrastination: strategies for navigating time blindness, autistic inertia and ADHD paralysisColin Foley, CEO of Neurodiversity Training UK
15.10 – 15.45Rethinking classroom approaches for autistic and ADHD studentsJannine Perryman, Founder of ADHDWise UK
TimePresentation TitleSpeaker
10.10 – 10.45School avoidance: when the child is not the problemAaron Yorke, Specialist Teacher and Co-Founder of Accepting Behaviour
10.50 – 11.25Supporting AuDHD family members – what works?Olatunde Spence, Associate at Autism Central
11.35 – 12.10Autistic girls and women – spotting the signs and pathways to diagnosisDr Becky Quicke, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Autistic Girls
12.20 – 12.55Beyond bites: how context shapes eating for young peopleLaura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse, Health Educator and Sleep Consultant
13.00 – 13.35Supporting executive function at home and in daily lifeAlexandra Harvey-Bryn, ADHD Coach at Thriving with ADHD
13.45 – 14.20Understanding behaviour through the lens of trauma: practical approaches and strategies that can support at homeGeoff Evans, Independent Autism Trainer and Consultant
14.30 – 15.05Practical strategies for supporting PDA at homeRachel Crutcher, Lead Trainer at the PDA Society
15.15 – 15.50SEND reforms unpacked: what the proposed changes mean for families and schoolsCathy Wassell, CEO and Founder of the Autistic Girls Network
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