Event 10: Navigating Neurodiversity: Parental Perspectives, Professional Insights, and Policy Changes in 2025

Link In with the Speakers

• Theo Smith (Event Chair), Neurodiversity Evangelist

• Marie Martin, SEND Warrior Mum Making A Difference (Advocate)

• Ben Palmer, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Strategist, Advocate & Keynote Speaker

• Ceri Reed, Founder, Parents Voices in Wales CIC

Shared Links & Resources

The following links and resources where shared by attendees of this event. We hope you find this a useful addition to the event recording above.

Shared links:

• Neurodiversity at Work - Book by Amanda Kirby and Theo Smith

• Implications of Childhood Autism for Parental Employment and Earnings (Research)

• Association for Autism and Neurodiversity website

• Autism and Parental Blame Research

• SOS SEN* website

• Support SEND** Kids website

• Fighting for your SEND** child: the hidden costs

• ‘Twice-Exceptionality: Parents’ Perspectives on 2e Identification’ Article

*SEN stands for Special Educational Needs

**SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities