Salvesen Lecture: Learning difficulties - whose voice matters?

The Salvesen Lecture

Sue Fletcher-Watson, Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre, and Christine Carlin, Salvesen Mindroom Centre

Join us to hear about how our teams are empowering children, young people and families living with learning difficulties. Let us share our belief in the benefits of doing so for all of society.

Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre and Salvesen Mindroom Centre are partners, working together in areas of research and outreach, to improve the lives of children, young people and families living with learning difficulties.

In this lecture we will showcase the practices and methods we use to make sure our research is carried out with and for, not done to, our participants. We will explain how strong research will enhance our outreach support for children, young people and families, empowering them in their journeys. And we will explain how this amazing partnership of research and outreach offers positive approaches for professionals in their roles supporting those with learning difficulties.

Accessibility measures at the event will include BSL interpretation and use of autism-enabling elements such as ‘flapplause’. The building is wheelchair accessible and includes ground floor, accessible facilities. A full accessibility report is available at edin.ac/2N3SWB4

Please note: photographs and filming will take place at this event. Please speak to a member of staff if you do not wish your image to be captured.