Event: A Families Guide to Sensory at Mealtimes
Duration: 45 Minutes
Event Overview
If you are desperate to get your child to try new foods or are worried their diet is too restrictive, then this is the workshop for you. Join Access SEN Education and Consultancy for this free 45-minute online workshop, designed specifically for parents and carers of children and young adults with complex needs. Led by Lauren Gregory, director at Access SEN Education and Consultancy, this session provides expert guidance on the reasons behind self-restrictive diets and practical strategies you can try at home.. After the content there is a Q&A section to go through any specific questions you may have.
About Us
At Access SEN Education and Consultancy, we are dedicated to improving the overall standard of care and expertise in supporting children and young adults with complex needs. Founded by experienced SEND specialists, Lauren Gregory and Kerry Rigby, our organisation brings over 25 years of combined experience in care, education, and personal insight to every service we provide.
Our mission is to empower families and professionals by offering tailored training and consultancy packages designed to develop practical skills, enhance knowledge, and create positive outcomes. We strive to promote understanding, inclusion, and effective support for complex needs, making a lasting impact on individual families and the wider community.
Who Should Attend
Parents and carers of children and young adults with complex needs seeking out guidance on self-restrictive diets and to apply strategies at home.
Why Attend
By attending, you will gain expert knowledge and practical tools that will help identify potential reasons for restrictive eating and strategies to support this. You’ll also benefit from years of experience and evidence-based strategies from seasoned professionals in the field.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the reasons behind self-restrictive diets
- Identify the barriers your child is facing at mealtimes
- Understand strategies to begin to expand diets
