Neurodiversity as a lens for creating an inclusive learning environment

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Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: KHLG16, Kingston Hill campus, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7LB
Price: free
Speaker(s): Dr Paty Paliokosta, Ms Aga Buckley, Ms Anne Maloney, Ms Banna Millar, Ms Sallie Crook (ADHD Embrace), Mrs Sarah Gibson, Dr Elisa Back

In the context of our NEC project on Neuroinclusivity, we are pleased to invite you to Kingston Hill campus presentation on neurodivergence.  You will access expertise and lived experience from academics and researchers from the departments of education, social work, nursing, psychology and the Peer Autism Network and ADHD Embrace charity (featured speakers). Presented in the context of BA Ed students, but open to others, this session will focus on understanding ADHD, sharing experiences of children and students with ADHD in educational settings, discussing diagnosis processes, shedding light on ADHD in girls, and exploring effective strategies and tools for supporting students with ADHD in education settings, including higher education. Following the presentations, there will be opportunity for networking and a Q&A session over light lunch.

10:00- 10:15

Welcome and Introduction to the day/NEC project

Introduction of the speakers from ADHD Embrace, Autism Peer Network

Speaker/s: Dr Paty Paliokosta, Ms Aga Buckley, Ms Anne Maloney, Ms Banna Millar

10:15- 10:55

What is Neurodiversity?

What is ADHD?

Sharing of real-life experiences of children with ADHD in educational environments. Insights into challenges and successes.

In conversation with Ms Sallie Crook (ADHD Embrace) and Dr Paty Paliokosta

10:55-11:10                   

Q&A/ PADLET/MENTIMETER Reflection on YOUR environment/ Movement break

Facilitator: Ms Aga Buckley

11:10-11:25                   

Exploration of effective strategies and tools for supporting students with ADHD in schools. Practical tips for educators.

Who is ADHD Embrace and what we do?  

Speaker: Ms Sallie Crook (ADHD Embrace), facilitated by Ms Anne Maloney

11:30- 12:00                  

Higher education/ Sharing of real-life experiences of neurodivergent staff and students in educational environments. Insights into challenges and successes.

Speakers: Dr Sarah Gibson

Representative from Autism Peer Network? Facilitated by Dr Elisa Back (tbc)

12:00-13:00

Thank you note from the organisers.

Start of the Informal networking session over lunch.

Opportunity for attendees to connect, share experiences, and exchange ideas.

Reminder of upcoming events or initiatives.

For further information about this event:

Contact: Dr Paty Paliokosta
Email: p.paliokosta@kingston.ac.uk