Autistic Young Experts: the importance of centering lived experience

This seminar will cover:

• The importance of centering pupil voice and lived experience in your schools of settings
• The power of language and how to shift from ‘deficit’ to ‘difference’ to embed positive attitudes
• Practical examples of how to work with your autistic and neurodivergent pupils to better understand their perspectives and priorities
• Examples from the Monmouthshire Autistic Young Experts on their work
• PDF handout on ‘How to set up your own Autistic Young Experts panel’

The seminar will be jointly delivered by Dr. Sarah Broadhurst from the AET and Dr. Morwenna Wagstaff, the lead for AET in Monmouthshire. If possible, a young person from Monmouthshire will also take part, though may prefer to record their input in advance.

Suitable for all. 

Dr. Sarah Broadhurst

CEO of Autism Education Trust

Dr. Morwenna Wagstaff

Head of Inclusion at Monmouthshire County Council