Spectrum 10k Round-table Discussion

Sunshine Support is an award-winning, independent SEND & ALN consultancy supporting families and professionals across England and Wales.Since 2017, we have helped over 80,000 parents, carers and professionals navigate the complexities of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our work spans EHCP applications, tribunals, advocacy, school support and specialist training, all delivered with a clear focus on achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for children and young people.We are known for combining deep legal knowledge with real-world experience, offering practical, compassionate guidance that cuts through confusion and empowers those we support. From one-to-one consultancy to large-scale training and national awareness campaigns, our mission is simple: to ensure children receive the support they are legally entitled to and genuinely need.At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to clarity, integrity and impact.When you attend a Sunshine Support event, you are not just gaining information. You are gaining the confidence, understanding and tools to take action.

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Watch our round-table discussion which aims to provide clarity on the Spectrum 10k Research.

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<h2>In August 2021 the Spectrum 10k research campaign was launched.</h2><h3>We, as a neurodiverse team, are concerned about the research (launched via mainstream media outlets by Simon Baron-Cohen) and we can see that these concerns are shared by the wider neurodivergent community.</h3><p>We can also see there is a lot of information (both supporting and opposing the research) being shared which is putting parents, particularly neurotypical parents, in a position of confusion as to what to believe and how to proceed.</p><p>We are delighted to present a discussion by well-informed Autistic Autism experts (by way of lived experience, professional experience, academic qualification and/or scholarly research) to dispel the myths and provide clarity.</p><p><strong>The aim of this is to open discussion and allow attendees/viewers to form an educated decision as to whether they take part in the research.</strong></p><p>The discussion will be presented as a webinar, with cameras and audio being on for the panel but off for the audience.</p><p></p><p></p><h3>FURTHER INFORMATION - please read</h3><p><strong>SPEAKERS</strong>: to be announced but will include our very own neurodivergent team of professionals.</p><p><strong>COST:</strong> free to attend</p><p><strong>REGISTRATION PROCESS:</strong></p><p>1. Book your ticket</p><p>2. Register with Zoom (the link can be found in the order confirmation email)</p><p>3. If you encounter any difficulties email events@sunshine-support.org.uk </p>

<h1>The Panel</h1><h3>David Crisp</h3><p>David Crisp is an independent international autism speaker, trainer, published writer and advocate with 13 years experience in health and social care, predominantly in the field of autism. Formerly he was a student nurse and civil servant. </p><p>In 2007, David was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism, at the age of 42 years. Subsequently, his children were both diagnosed as autistic, amongst other disabilities. In 2015, David became a certified autism needs assessor with The National Autistic Society, and the following year, he became a qualified trainer and speaker, sharing his personal and professional experiences of autism. </p><p>In 2020, as a result of COVID, and increasing home caring responsibilities, David became a self -employed speaker and trainer; trading as Wired4autism. </p><p>David has a lifetime’s experience of caring for various members of family, starting from a very young age, providing him with a unique experience as a son, parent, carer, support worker, trainer, speaker, writer, advocate and autism rights campaigner. David lives in Northamptonshire with his wife, 2 grown up children, 3 dogs and a cat.   </p><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>Cathie Long</h3><p>I am a highly competent and experienced Independent Social Worker who provides expert assessments and reports for adults and children with complex needs for Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals and/or Judicial Review. As an Approved Mental Health Professional, I assess individuals detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983, providing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals. </p><p>I am a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) and have received instructions from solicitors, including the Official Solicitor, where best interest decisions need to be made for the Court of Protection. I undertake parenting assessments where the parents(s) and/or children have a learning disability or are on the autism spectrum. I hold the Practice Assessors and the Post-qualifying Awards in Social Work (PQSW). </p><p>I have over 27 years of post-qualifying experience working with adults and older people who have mental health problems (including dementia), a learning disability and/or physical health needs. I am an independent trainer and run courses on Autism, Mental Capacity, the Care Act 2014 and Safeguarding Adults in Need of Care and Support. </p><p>I hold an MA in Autism, from the University of South Wales, and was awarded ‘The Professional Learning Award Outstanding Achievement (Autism)’ in December 2017. I am in my third year of psychotherapy training and offer an online post-diagnostic service for people who are autistic and/or have ADHD (UKATA Registration No: 4418). I am registered with Social Care Wales (Regulatory Body No: W/1004368) and Social Work England (Registration No: SW 109123). I hold an up to date enhanced DBS certificate.</p><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>Corrina Wood</h3><p>Corrina Wood has experience of managing and developing support services for families for over 15 years. She has a Joint Honours Degree in Psychology and Human Geography and a Masters in Autism.</p><p>Corrina is an authorised facilitator of the evidence-based Cygnet training programme for parents of Autistic children and delivers regular training and consultancy on neurodivergent presentations.</p><p>Corrina provides incredible and meaningful family support and strategies for parents and carers, undertakes parenting assessments to evidence specialist social care support for tribunals and court cases.   Corrina can advise on Child Protection issues, benefits, social care, FII (Fabricated or Induced Illness) and provides specialist advice/guidance for families all over the UK.</p><p>Corrina has 4 children with Autism Spectrum Conditions so has first-hand experience of the challenges faced both personally and professionally. </p><p></p><h3></h3><h3>Sylvia Stanway</h3><p>I’m Sylvia , I’m an autistic adult , wife to Phil and mother to Alex and Eve . Both children are autistic with PDA profiles.</p><p>In addition to fighting for support for the children, I get involved in voluntary support and advocacy. I love a good protest in the name of injustice and live entirely to my own terms.</p><p>I struggle with communication unless it’s something I’m passionate about at this point I tend to dominate.</p><p>I try to accept others for who they are and ask to be accepted in the same way.</p><p></p><p></p><h3>Inger Richardson (Autism &amp; ADHD Journey Buckinghamshire)</h3><p>Bio to follow...</p>

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