Autism: developing the capacity for curious empathy.

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Swasend Swasend

Location address: Forest Row, RH18 5JA
Chosen age group:

For ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Standard £50
Next date: None - message Mentor to express interest
A SUMMARY
Dr Victoria Biggs will share her personal experience as both a dyspraxic and autistic learner. The afternoon will be specifically for teachers, parents and autistic learners where you will learn means of developing confidence and understanding of autism.
About your mentor
Swasend Swasend
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Vicky has lived her whole life as someone with significant challenges of autism. She has not been hindered by her disability but pursued an academic career in language and literature. She is the author of 'the award winning Caged in Chaos' which she wrote at aged 16. She was a research fellow and lecturer at University of Sheffield and she has recenntly been working to mediate groups to move from violence to reconciliation.
Learning aims
Aim 1
How the world appears to someone with autism from mild to profound.
Aim 2
Ways of supporting these learners in the classroom and in the world.
Pricing information
Ticket nameStandard
Price£50
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Where we'll be
Dick Chester, Michael Hall School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JA
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.Cancellations received 2 weeks prior to the event full refund. Cancellations 13 days or less before the event 75% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event no refund.

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