BERA Conference 2023
The BERA Conference 2023 was held on the 12th-14th September 2023 at Conference Aston/Aston University. Keynote speakers included: Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith. The conference ended with three...
IN THIS SESSION
LEANS Champions: A pilot programme to train neurodiversity educator-experts across nations and professional roles
Alyssa Alcorn1, Aileen Shrimpton2, Sarah McGeown1, Dinah Aitken2, Nelly Whaley2, Sue Fletcher-Watson1
1 University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 2 Salvesen Mindroom Centre, United Kingdom
BERA Conference 2025
The 2025 BERA Conference will be held 9th-11th September 2025 at the University of Sussex. Hot topic proposals now being accepted: Deadline 9 June 2025
In this session
Alyssa Alcorn, Dr
Lecturer at University of Bristol
Alyssa is a post-doctoral researcher in the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. She leads development, evaluation, and knowledge exchange for the Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) project, a...
Sarah McGeown, Dr
Professor of Literacy at University of Edinburgh
Sarah McGeown is Professor of Literacy (Psychology & Education) based within Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh. She is an advocate for research–practice partnerships and positive and inclusive approaches...
Dinah Aitken, Dr
Head of Outreach at University of Edinburgh
Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor
Professor of Developmental Psychology at University of Edinburgh
Sue Fletcher-Watson is Professor of Developmental Psychology and Dean of Equity, Inclusion & Community in the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Her work aims to deploy theories and methods from psychology,...