validating current practice
12th October 2007 Mayfair London
A one day multi sensory forum - sharing, knowledge, experience and innovation.
Thanks to nearly 100 delegates who attended the conference. The day was a great success and a special 'thank you' to all our speakers. The venue and food were great and, more importantly, the speakers were fantastic. This year's first 'Sensory Exploration Conference' went so well, we will be doing it all again next year! So watch this space..........
FOUND - We have found someone's handwritten notes taken during the Forum presentations. If they belong to you, please contact us & we'll arrange to send them on!
Paul Pagliano gave us the accademic focus for the conference. Paul shared his ideas about assessment and evidence based research.
Robert Orr was as entertaining as always! His basic non technical and direct approach to 'sensory without technology' was inspirational. Roberts Book 'My Right To Play' is a must read!
Mike Ayres shared his in-depth knowledge about design and his wonderful talk was accompanied by a beautiful 'textures' slide show.
Alan Black gave us the head teachers 'no nonsense' advice on purchasing! He showed us the Beatrice Tate School studio, which has been a revelation in special education.
Gill Kennard demonstrated specific signs for the multi sensory room from the 'Signalong' vocabulary. Everybody had a go!
Richard Hirstwood did a short video presentation about the development of the multi sensory room.
Flo Longhorn talked about the brain and the reason why we need multi sensory approaches.
Alison Shorrock outlined the wonderful 'Space Centre' in Preston and shared her good practice.
Susan Fowler Susan's fantastic dvd presentation, sadly was not available to show due to the industrial action by Royal Mail.