Each webinar covers a specific topic and was run by an expert from our organisation. Take a look below to watch the recordings from past webinars.

 

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Presenter	Session title
Cynthia Gouveia Caria Outreach Consultant	Before and after diagnosis: what support is available
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang Outreach Consultant	Managing residential and day trips
Bobbie Stone Senior Behaviour Analyst	Emotional regulation and autism
Matt Le Blanc and Catrin Bail Head of Park House School and Deputy Head of Park House School	Play times, breaks and lunch – managing unstructured times
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang Outreach Consultant	Autism and challenges associated with eating
Abigail Darko and Stefani Hapsi Occupational Therapists	Organisational skills and becoming more independent
Cat Bradly and Corey Bulmer Consultant Behaviour Analyst and Head of Pastoral	School routines and managing change
Guest speaker – Stephanie Camilleri Founder of The ADHD Advocate	Unlocking potential: understanding and supporting ADHD and autism (“AuDHD”)
Sofia Rey Co-Head of Post-19	Developing independence when travelling
Guest speaker – Sue White Head of Education at Widgit	Using symbols in aided language input to learn and play
Guest speaker – Laxmi Patel Partner at Boyes Turner	The EHCP journey: legal advice and practical support for parents of autistic children
Jordana Smallwood Head of Sixth Form	Making work experience successful
Marta Martin Perteguer Head of Early Years	Managing transitions from Early Years to Schools
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang Outreach Consultant	Transitions into Secondary School Wednesday, 7th May Sign up today
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang Outreach Consultant	Further resources and approaches for Pathological Demand Avoidance Wednesday, 21st May Sign up today
TBC	Strategies for supporting learners who mask Friday, 20th June Sign up today

 

Before and after diagnosis: what support is available

Cynthia Gouveia Caria, Outreach Consultant

Explore what support is available to those awaiting diagnosis and those who have been recently diagnosed. We know the process can often be stressful and long for families, with waiting times continuing to lengthen. This session looks at what professionals can do to support.

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Managing residential and day trips

Carrie Caceres-Taguiang, Outreach Consultant

Having the opportunity to ‘learn through doing’ is important for all learners. This session looks at how those planning school trips can be inclusive for the full range of SEND.

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Emotional regulation and autism

Bobbie Stone, Senior Behaviour Analyst

This lunch and learn discussed factors that can contribute to emotional dysregulation in autistic individuals and how exploring proactive and reactive strategies through co-regulation can lead to the development of independent self-regulation tools.

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Play times, breaks and lunch – managing unstructured times

Matthew Le Blanc, Head of Park House School and Catrin Bail, Deputy Head of Park House School

Unstructured times, including breaks and lunch should be full of fun and games. It is also a point in the school day where children get to socialise. However, these times can be hugely challenging for those with social, communication and language needs. This session looks at how unstructured times can be fully inclusive.

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Autism and challenges associated with eating

Carrie Caceres-Taguiang, Outreach Consultant

This lunch and learn covers the common eating challenges and patterns associated with autism before looking at strategies for intervention. It is suitable for parents and carers as well as professionals who may need support to understand and manage feeding and eating problems with the autistic individuals they work with.

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Organisational skills and becoming more independent

Abi Darko and Stefani Hapsi, Occupational Therapists

Having strategies for being independent and organised is essential for successful learning. This session explores the barriers associated with poor organisational skills and looks at strategies to develop independence.

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School routines and managing change

Corey Bulmer, Assistant Head Tram House School and Cat Bradly, Consultant Behaviour Analyst

Change, transitions and routines all offer benefits and challenges to some learners with SEND. This session looks at how managing change can be accomplished successfully.

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Unlocking potential: understanding and supporting ADHD and autism (“AuDHD”)

Stephanie Camilleri, Founder at The ADHD Advocate

Join Stephanie Camilleri, founder of The ADHD Advocate, for an inspiring and informative talk that delves into the intersection of ADHD and autism. Stephanie brings her wealth of expertise in neurodiversity to explore how educators, families, and communities can create environments where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. This session provides a deeper understanding of the unique strengths and challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and autism, while offering practical strategies to empower choice, build independence, and foster resilience. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, Stephanie equips participants with the tools to support neurodiverse individuals in achieving their aspirations.

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Developing independence when travelling

Sofia Rey, Co-Head of Post-19

Developing the right skills for navigating the community is essential for freedom and choice in adulthood. However, developing these qualities can often be a challenge. This session tackles the barriers and challenges associated with travelling in the community and developing independence.

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Using symbols in aided language input to learn and play

Sue White, Head of Education at Widgit

Join Sue White, Head of Education at Widgit‬ for a session examining Aided Language Input, how to use Aided Language Boards, and what to avoid when creating them. Sue demonstrates how easy it is to make your own boards using Widgit Online and showcase examples of communication partners interacting with young people.

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The EHCP journey: legal advice and practical support for parents of autistic children

Laxmi Patel, Partner at Boyes Turner

Join Laxmi Patel, Partner at Boyes Turner, for a session looking at Education, Health and Care Plans, where to go for support and tips on how to deal with the process.

Laxmi is a leading solicitor specialising in SEND. She heads the Boyes Turner Education team and works closely with parents, schools, colleges and local authorities to ensure that children and young adults with SEND receive the support they need to achieve their educational potential. Laxmi and her team support parents through the entire EHCP process, including representation at the SEND Tribunal. She has successfully pursued cases for children with complex and wide-ranging learning disabilities including Autism, PDA, ADHD.

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Making work experience successful

Jordana Smallwood, Head of Sixth Form

Employability skills and career aspirations are often developed through encounters with professionals and businesses, making work placements an essential experience for all learners. This session explores how work experience can be successful for all learners through implementing specific teaching, vocational assessments, profiles and adjustments.

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Managing transitions from Early Years to Schools

Marta Martin Perteguer, Head of Early Years

Starting school is a significant moment for children and their families. In this short session, Marta will share ways to help children build familiarity with new routines and environments, and how adults can plan effectively to reduce uncertainty and support each child’s individual needs.

 

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