In this special episode of On The Spectrum, we take you to the heart of the annual Loddon Conference in Basingstoke, where professionals, educators, and advocates gathered to share ideas, best practices, and personal experiences around Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and neurodiversity.

From inclusive education to trauma-informed care, and from behaviour strategies to lived experiences — this episode features real voices doing real work in the field. It’s an uplifting and insightful snapshot of a community dedicated to making a difference.

🎧 Tune in and discover how collaboration and passion are shaping the future of inclusive support.

🔗 Learn more:

• www.loddonschool.org

• www.pbsuk.org

• www.kindtailoredcare.co.uk

• www.tellitasitis.uk

In this powerful episode of On The Spectrum, we speak with Rachel Wright, Director and Founder of Born At The Right Time, a platform dedicated to transforming the way professionals and families connect in the world of complex needs and disability.

Rachel shares her personal and professional insights on the misconceptions around disability, the urgent need for change in education and healthcare, and her lived experience as a parent of a child with complex needs. We also discuss her moving memoir, The Skies I’m Under, and the hopes she holds for the future of inclusion and co-production.

Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or advocate, this episode is packed with compassion, real talk, and a call to bridge the gap between families and services.

🔗 Learn more at:

www.loddonschool.org

www.bornattherighttime.com

In this insightful episode of On The Spectrum, we are joined by Dr Beverley Samways, founder and director of Unique Connections, to explore the complex and sensitive topic of trauma, particularly in the context of learning disabilities and autism.

With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, Dr Samways shares her deep understanding of trauma-informed care and how emotional literacy and relational support can help individuals who self-injure or show signs of distress. We discuss how her organisation, Unique Connections, works with schools and care providers to create tailored, meaningful approaches that start by finding a unique point of connection with each individual.

Whether you're a professional, caregiver, or someone seeking to understand trauma more deeply, this episode is filled with compassion, experience, and practical guidance.

🔗 Learn more:👉 The Loddon School – www.loddonschool.org
👉 Unique Connections – www.uniqueconnections.org.uk