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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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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

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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