'Biggest event' of its kind returns to Liverpool this week

An event that's being billed as the "biggest of its kind" is returning to Liverpool this week. The Positive Dyslexia Show has announced the fifth annual Neurodiversity Conference will be held in the city once again.

The event will take place on Thursday, November 21, at a new venue - the Holiday Inn on Lime Street - and showcase a fresh perspective on "innovation and neurodiversity." The conference will feature a diverse line-up of speakers and exhibitors, presenting "ground-breaking concepts and tools for those with neurodiversity."

Attendees can expect thought-provoking presentations, networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the latest advancements in the field. Director and founder of Positive Dyslexia, Katrina Cochrane, told the ECHO: “Following the success of our London conference, we are excited to bring our event back to Liverpool.

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"Our focus on innovation and new ideas will provide attendees with valuable insights and resources to support neurodiverse individuals. This conference has grown and grown and is the biggest in the area for neurodiversity."

One of the highlights of the conference will be an afternoon interview session hosted by Donna Stevenson from Neurobox. Ms Stevenson will engage in insightful conversations with leading experts such as Jeannie Bell from Merseyside Police, Mandy Whalley from the Empowerment Passport, and many others.

Sue Gregory, CEO of Everton in the Community will open the conference. Other aspects explored will be the past and present definitions of dyslexia, spelling strategies and the impact of targeted intervention from specialists and non-specialists.

Katrina said these types of events continue to be important as currently, teachers have no mandatory training in Special Educational Needs on courses. Katrina continued that this means teachers often "feel unconfident" about spotting children with dyslexia. On top of this, the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) states 10% of the UK's population are dyslexic, with 4% being severely affected