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: empowering educators: early intervention solutions; masking: the fine line between fitting in and exhaustion; Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing; navigating the SEN maze; sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders; and helping adults help young people to regulate and progress with their social emotional and academic development.
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 4th July 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.20 – 10.40 | The Senso Cube – the latest in modular sensory solutions | Mark Johns, Sensory Specialist at Creative Activity Group | |
| 10.50 – 11.10 | The ATTUNED approach: neurodiversity coaching – what it is and why it matters | Lisa Poole, Neurodiversity Coach and Trainer, and Emma Whymark, Neurodiveristy Coach, Therapist and Trainer, at ATTUNED Approach | |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing | 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 | The area SEND framework – an update | Children’s Services Team at CQC and Ofsted | |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Success is a journey: the comprehensive support that goes beyond just the device | John Liddle, Senior Account Manager 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 | Positive approaches to managing behaviours of concern | Angie Iverson, Principal at Freeman College, part of Ruskin Mill Trust | |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Navigating PDA: occupational therapy’s role in empowerment | Sara McLaughlin, Sensory Specialist OT, and Ella-Marine Hallam, Specialist OT, at Manchester Occupational Therapy Services | |
| 15.20 – 15.40 | Cohesion in the classroom: how to translate clinical advice into practice | Sarah Wilkinson, Deputy Head (Personal Development, SEND and DSL) at West Kirby School and College |
Saturday 5th July 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Phil Ogden, Senior Estate Planning Consultant at Estate Planning Solutions | |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Considerations for Autistic learners and AAC | Victoria Anderson and Lizzie Sadiku, AAC Consultants at the Ace Centre | |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | A celebration of neurodiversity within the curriculum design | Kate Donovan and Carla Kellegher, Deputy Headteachers at Inscape House School, part of the Together Trust | |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Nutrition and autism: understanding and supporting children’s needs | Aaron Boysen, Registered Dietitian at My Dietitian Clinic | |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Navigating PDA: occupational therapy’s role in empowerment | Sara McLaughlin, Sensory Specialist OT, and Ella-Marine Hallam, Specialist OT, at Manchester Occupational Therapy Services | |
| 14.20 – 14.40 | The ATTUNED approach: neurodiversity coaching – what it is and why it matters | Lisa Poole, Neurodiversity Coach and Trainer, and Emma Whymark, Neurodiveristy Coach, Therapist and Trainer, at ATTUNED Approach | |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders, plus our story | Deborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali’s Sensory Boxes |
