A stimulating and insightful live discussion on autism dispelling misconceptions, while providing advice for parents.

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In a live Q & A, John Salmon, M.Ed, has an informative discussion on autism with Jolanta Lasota, CEO of Ambitous about Autism

Facebook Live with Jolanta Lasota, CEO of Ambitious about Autism

We recently held a Facebook Live Q&A to address parents’ questions about autism. This was hosted by Bright Heart director and former headteacher John Salmon, M.Ed., with questions answered by Jolanta Lasota, CEO of Ambitious About Autism. This national charity was set up in 1997 and provides support for children and young adults with ASC. More recently they have created colleges and schools in London to support young people with autism.

Key questions covered

1:08 -- Information pertaining to Ambitious About Autism and the support they provide for individuals with ASC
3:52 -- Jolanta dispels some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding autism, such as the belief that all children with autism have special abilities, lack empathy, display challenging behaviour or that the condition only affects boys
8:12 -- Support for parents, including how to get a diagnosis, how they can secure an EHCP and other support
12:41 -- The impact of lockdown on autistic children’s education, mental health and well-being and how the negative effects can be mitigated
19:40 -- The impact of lockdown on post-16 children as well as young adults seeking employment and the support provided by Ambitious About Autism
25:29 -- Advice for parents and carers, schools and the local authority in order to help children with ASC
28:30 -- Final words for viewers, contact information and a bried summary of the services provided by Ambitious About Autism

Do you have further questions about autism?

We would love to hear about it on our Facebook page, or feel free to get in touch directly with any questions.

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Bright Heart director John Salmon, M.Ed., answers pertinent questions live on Facebook about homeschooling during lockdown.

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In a live Q & A, John Salmon, M.Ed, addressed parent’s typical homeschooling concerns due to lockdown.

Facebook Live Q & A about homeschooling during lockdown

We recently held a Facebook Live Q & A to address parent’s questions about homeschooling during lockdown. This was hosted by Jacqui Mackway-Wilson, our social media manager, with questions answered by Bright Heart director and former headteacher John Salmon, M.Ed.

Key questions covered

0m49s -- Learn more about John
2m33s -- Typical challenges seen during lockdown when it comes to online learning
5m40s -- Pointers for parents to structure the school day at home for their children
9m51s -- How can technology in general and online tutoring in particular better support parents and students during lockdown?
13m48s -- What about learners with special educational needs and challenges that SEN students are facing during lockdown?
18m33s -- What signs of stress or distress, related to this online learning, should I be aware of as a parent, particularly as a parent of a child with special educational needs? And how can I help my child navigate this?
22m22s -- What should I look for when selecting a tutor, whether for online or in-person support?
27m22s -- Listen to John’s concluding remarks

What has been your experience of education during lockdown?

We would love to hear about it on our Facebook page, or feel free to get in touch directly with any questions. You can read about the experiences of a Bright Heart student, parent and tutor in a recent blog here.

We have written a series of blogs about education during lockdown which you may find useful: Homeschooling tips for parents during Coronavirus lockdown, Questions (FAQs) about learning, schools and exams during lockdown and Pros and cons of online tutoring and tips for parents using an online tutor.

Bright Heart will continue to offer guidance and support during this challenging period.

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