PBS Guest Speaker Event
Join the PBS Team as they host guest speakers discussing a range of important issues.
On Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November join the PBS Team as they host guest speakers discussing a range of important issues (see the list below).
The dicussions are open to parents/carers/professions supporting or working with a young person aged 0-25 with a diagnosis or working diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism.
Please note the sessions are online and will be held on MS Teams.
To register your interest, please email cyp.pbsteam@combined.nhs.uk.
Monday, 18th November 2024
09:30 – 10:30
Trauma-Informed Care by Laura Neal, BCBA Clinical Director at The Behaviour Clinic
Join us for an exploration of trauma-informed therapeutic care for children and young people.
10:45 – 11:45
STOMP/STAMP by Dr. William Howie, Clinical Psychiatrist for Learning Disabilities
Learn about reducing the overuse of medication in people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
12:15 – 13:15
Responding to Demand Avoidance by Aisha Stevens, BCBA
Understand demand avoidance strategies, including the PANDA model, and case study insights.
13:25 – 14:25
Support with Medical Interventions by Samantha Berge, Behaviour Analyst
Discuss needle desensitisation strategies and overcoming healthcare barriers for those with Learning Disabilities.
14:35 – 15:35
Total Communication by Deborah Green, Speech and Language Therapist
Learn about the “Communication Tree” and how to foster functional communication.
Tuesday, 19th November 2024
10:00 – 11:00
School Refusal by Steven Lee, Behaviour Specialist
Gain strategies and tools for addressing school refusal behaviours in young people.
11:15 – 12:15
Reducing Restrictive Practices by Matt Bindon
Explore strategies to reduce the need for restraint and promote a least restrictive model.
12:45 – 13:45
Double Rainbow – Intersectionality between LGBT and ASC by Charlie Hart
Insights into the intersectionality of LGBT identities and Autism.
Speaker Profile- Ausome Charlie
14:00 – 15:00
Self-Care for Parents/Carers and Professionals by Dermot Rafter, Behaviour Specialist and Wellbeing Coach
Self-Care for Parents/Carers and Professionals by Dermot Rafter, Behaviour Specialist and Wellbeing