About this event
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How sensory spaces can support self-regulation, attention, and emotional wellbeing for people with ADHD.
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Practical examples of low-cost and funded interventions that organisations can use to create ADHD-friendly sensory environments.
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Lessons learnt from developing sensory-responsive spaces within higher education settings and their relevance to schools.
- Insights from working with neurodivergent people and people with dementia, and how these approaches can be adapted to support those with ADHD.
About the speaker
Dr Elisa Back is an Associate Professor of Psychology. She is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and the Director of the Developing Minds Lab within the Department of Psychology at Kingston University London. Her research area focuses on neurodiversity across the lifespan and supporting both autistic children and adults.
Dr Anke Jakob is a design educator and researcher at Kingston School of Art (KSA), Kingston University London. Anke teaches within the MA course ‘Sustainable Design’ at KSA, working with students towards designing inclusive and sustainable futures. A textile designer by background, her research is interdisciplinary by nature with special expertise and experience in sensory design and designing therapeutic environments. Her work explores how optimisation of sensory experiences through design can positively impact health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Online information
This event will be held via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom dial-in details by email on the morning of the event.
Pricing
The event fee for this webinar is £12.50.
If you have any difficulties making your booking, please contact [email protected]
This event is one of the ADHD Embrace Teacher Seminars series. These are hosted by ADHD Embrace and Kingston University, SIG on Inclusion and Social Justice, Department of Education.
United Kingdom
| Seminar fee | £12.50 |