Sense-ational Kids: Exploring Sensory Worlds in Neurodisability (online)
BACD Annual Trainees Meeting 2025
Whilst this event is open to any professional working with disabled children and young people, it is primarily aimed at doctors on a RCPCH paediatric training programme.
Programme:
| 09.25 | Join online |
| 09.30 | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 09.40 | Lived Experiences of Sensory Impairment - Theresa Peacock, parent and trustee Norrie Disease Foundation; - Ethan Peacock - young person's perspective |
| 10.25 | Qualified Teacher for the Visually Impaired Perspective - Amanda Coles, Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired, London Borough of Newham |
| 11.10 | Break |
| 11.30 | Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders in neurodisability - Dr Chrysa Spyridakou, Consultant Audiovestibular Physician, University College Hospital |
| 12.15 | Assessment and management of sensory processing differences in neurodisability - Denise Martin, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership |
| 13.00 | Neurodisability CSAC Update
- Dr Jill Cadwgan, Chair, Neurodisability CSAC |
| 13.30 | Lunch Break |
| 14.00 | Child Development in severe/profound Visual impairment - Dr Eleanor Yule, Consultant Paediatrician Neurodisability, GOSH |
| 14.45 | Technology in Hearing and Vision Impairment - James Borley, Technology Officer, London Borough of Newham |
| 15.30 | Break |
| 15.40 | The Neurodisability Community - Dr Laura Archer, TNC Facilitator |
| 15.50 | Final questions/summary of the day |
| 16.00 | START / GRID workshops (optional) - GRID breakout room: for anyone who has applied for sub-specialty training and would like tips for interview and/or has questions about the application/interview process - START breakout room: for anyone who plans to undertake START in 2026 |
| 16.30 | Finish |
The Annual Trainees' Meeting will take place on Teams. Attendees will be sent the joining by end of Monday 24 November 2025 at the latest.
Ticket types:
AHP, Nurse and other non-medical profs - professionals working with disabled children and young people without a medical degree
Trainee Dr - medical doctors currently in a training programme, junior/senior clinical fellow, or out of programme trainee
Drs - medical doctors not in a training programme, e.g. consultant, SAS doctor
Undergraduate students & Foundation Drs - those studying for a Bachelors degree or in a Foundation Training Programme
If you are unsure which category to book under, please contact [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
- Last date to book is 9am, Monday 24 November 2025.
- Registrations must be made via the BACD booking system below using a debit/credit card or contact the BACD office for information on paying by bank transfer. BACD is not able to raise invoices for conference bookings under any circumstances.
- We cannot guarantee that all talks will be recorded and available to view after the event. Where consent has been given by speakers, talks will be recorded and a link sent to registered delegates for viewing for 4 weeks after the event. Please note that where videos of patients, identifying information, or unpublished research is presented, these may be removed from the final recording at the request of the speaker.
- You may cancel your booking and receive a full refund minus 5% admin fee if you notify us by Wednesday 19 November. If you cancel you will not receive the link to join the event or to view the recording of the event.
