9:00AM - 3:00PM
Day 2: Main Event
Location: Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.
AUTISM & SEN SHOW AFRICA 2025
TOPICS – Sat 27th Sept 2025
Auditorium
Morning Session
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SYMPOSIUM:
Isolation to Inclusion: Real issues faced by SEN Families in African Communities
Siblings Speak: Growing Up Alongside a brother or sister with Special Needs
The Grandparent’s Heart: Silent Pillars in SEN Family Life
Parenting Together: Navigating Marital and Co-Parenting Struggles in the SEN Journey
Embracing neurodiversity as a family and community
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THE COURAGE TO RISE!
Parenting with Power, Purpose, and Resilience |
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Autism and Girls
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Gut Health Management and Rethinking Neurodivergent Challenges
(By: Nature’s Sprouts Academy) |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS By Honourable Guest Speaker
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Planning for the Future of your Special Needs Child’s life when parents are no more
(A Legal Plan) |
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Dealing with the issues of STIGMA and CULTURAL BELIEFS
Issue affecting Schools, Families, Communities, Organisations, etc
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Debunking the STIGMA: Embracing Neurodiversity
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Real Life Story – Teacher Embracing Neurodiversity
From my old beliefs to becoming an Empathetic Teacher
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PANEL DISCUSSION
By Parents, Organisations, and Community Leaders – from various African Countries
THE ISSUES OF STIGMA AND CULTURAL BELIEFS ACROSS AFRICA |
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Positive Aspects of being Neurodivergent
Live and Video Presentations of Celebrities, Famous and Leading Professionals
Hearing from SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS |
Afternoon Session
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Stakeholders – Partnership Between Schools, Families, Health And Community
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How can Schools work successfully with families in developing the Child/Young Person
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RIX-Wiki- University of East London
SPNEDD Wiki Software
NEW! – Software for Schools and Families
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A Holistic Approach to Inclusive Education in Al Rayan School, Accra, Ghana
Mental Health at the Workplace.
Inclusive Workspaces within HEALTHCARE – Widget Health, Everway, TTS
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Video Presentation
Up-to-date Resources
Rix Wiki, SPNEDD Wiki, Widget, Everway, TTS, etc
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PANEL DISCUSSION – AFRICA EMBRACES NEURODIVERSITY – PART 2
The Way Forward – A System for Africa
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Introducing Theme: Autism and SEN Show Africa 2026
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Vote of Thanks
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Seminar (Room 3) – FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLY
Morning Session
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How to design an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
for better outcomes for neurodivergent students |
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Behaviour Management Techniques for the Classroom
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Developing Special Needs Systems (Designing a high-standard Inclusive Unit within your School)
1. Regular, International and Inclusive Schools
2. Alternative Educational Settings
3. Special Schools
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Merging with AUDITORIUM
Afternoon Session
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Showcase – Exhibitor Resources & Videos
Workshops & Testing Of Resources
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