2024-25 Lunch and Learns
Check out the latest recordings of our 2024-25 Lunch and Learn sessions.
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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Session title
Cynthia Gouveia Caria
Outreach Consultant
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang
Outreach Consultant
Bobbie Stone
Senior Behaviour Analyst
Matt Le Blanc and Catrin Bail
Head of Park House School and Deputy Head of Park House School
Carrie Caceres-Taguiang
Outreach Consultant
Abigail Darko and Stefani Hapsi
Occupational Therapists
Cat Bradly and Corey Bulmer
Consultant Behaviour Analyst and Head of Pastoral
Guest speaker – Stephanie Camilleri
Founder of The ADHD Advocate
Sofia Rey
Co-Head of Post-19
Jordana Smallwood
Head of Sixth Form
Making work experience successful
Friday, 21st March
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Marta Martin Perteguer
Head of Early Years
Managing transitions from Early Years to Schools
Friday, 25th April
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Carrie Caceres-Taguiang
Outreach Consultant
Further resources and approaches for Pathological Demand Avoidance
Wednesday, 21st May
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TBC
Strategies for supporting learners who mask
Friday, 20th June
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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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