Nest On Tour with Melanie Sykes - Birmingham

Fri Jul 08 2022 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm

St Barnabas Church Centre and Cafe and Conference Centre | Birmingham

NEST - Neurodivergent Education Support & Training
Publisher/HostNEST - Neurodivergent Education Support & Training
Nest On Tour with Melanie Sykes - Birmingham
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Join NEST (Neurodivergent Education, Support and Training) in Birmingham for their first in person UK tour with special guest Melanie Sykes.
About this Event

Harry, Laura, and Melanie are on a mission to help and inspire parents and professionals who support and work with neurodivergent children.

If you are a parent/carer or professional supporting Autistic, ADHD or PDA children you won’t want to miss this IN PERSON seminar in Birmingham.

Supporting Autistic, PDA and ADHD Children - Laura Kerbey has a degree in Psychology, a Post Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Autism) a PCGE in Lifelong Learning and holds NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship). Laura has been working with autistic children and teenagers for 20 years. Join Laura discussing how you can positively support your neurodivergent children.

A Journey Into The PDA Mind – Harry Thompson, the PDA Extraordinaire is an Autistic PDA adult, he is the author of the bestselling book - PDA Paradox, a public speaker, autistic educator, PDA ambassador, consultant & self-advocate. His audiences receive invaluable insights into neurodivergent experience, often delivered with controversial humour & brutal honesty. Listen to Harry share his unique perspective on a journey into the PDA mind.

The Impact of Late Diagnosis on Neurodivergent Identity, Harry Thompson Interviews Melanie Sykes – Broadcaster & Founder and Editor In Chief of the Frank Magazine, Melanie Sykes received an Autism diagnosis in November 2021, which she said gave her a "deeper understanding of myself, my life, and the things I have endured". During this interview Harry and Melanie will be discussing the impact of late diagnosis and neurodivergent identity.

Open Floor Conversation & Q&A – Following their focused presentations Laura, Harry and Melanie will be hosting a conversation and Q&A session with the audience. If you have always wanted to ask the team a question or gain a better understanding of neurodivergence this is your chance!

The event runs from 09:30 - 15:30 and will include breaks. We kindly ask that you provide your own refreshments , the venue has a small café.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Barnabas Church Centre and Cafe and Conference Centre, 152 - 156 High Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 60.00

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