The National Neurodiversity Show Midlands is our third show of 2025 and will be the most reachable of our shows in England for most of the UK. We’re really excited to be bringing the shows to The Coventry Building Society Arena which has excellent transport links including it’s own train station! If you’re thinking of visiting the Midlands you can connect here from London in just 55 minutes and you can also explore nearby Birmingham if for it’s vibrant and multicultural food scene, but don’t forget to visit the shows whilst you’re here!
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Seminar Line Up
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Professional
Lavinia Dowling;
The M Word Cic;
Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Some of the Challenges
One of the most beautiful things I find about the label ‘Autistic Spectrum’ is the never ending variety in presentations our condition/disorder/traits offers. I have been a licensed Mental Health Nurse since 1996. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have come up with many labels, some of them very unflattering, and others that are not at all pleasant. Yet the Autistic Spectrum is not offensive – what can cause offense is insinuating that we are aliens, that we must fit in a neurotypical world, we should mask to present as ‘normal’ – by suppressing ourselves suggests that the world is constantly in the dark. Those on the Autistic Spectrum have a considerable amount to offer the world which provides endless sunshine when we are allowed to be ourselves. Be you adult or young person – everyone who is on the Autistic Spectrum has something valuable to offer the global community.
Inspirational
Jamie Denyer; Assembling the Avengers
After a diagnosis of ADHD & Mild Autism at the age of 41, there were a lot of things that were “answered” for Jamie. He took that diagnosis & added it to his already impacting motivational talks that he was carrying out nationwide in schools, colleges, prisons & corporate. Just like all the other challenges life threw at Jamie that he turned into good, this was no different.. He brings the energy & inspiration to make you see that although we all have “kryptonite” in life, that we also have these neurodiverse superpowers! Total transparency of his good, bad & indifferent neurodiversity life, him being a single neurodiverse dad & his eldest daughter also having the “superpowers” too… Avengers are assembling.. be a part of it!
Professional
Anita Davies; Harnessing Your ADHD Brain
Join us for a seminar designed to show you that an ADHD brain is far from broken. We'll discuss how neurotypical thinking often doesn't suit our minds and explore how it feels to experience controlled ADHD. We'll discuss strategies to leverage the unique strengths of ADHD, minimising overwhelm and frustrations. This session offers valuable insights for embracing and optimising your ADHD brain.
Professional
HCB Solicitors;
EHCPs, IDPs & How Families Can Secure Funding For Children With SENs
Join one of the leading legal firms in the UK to hear how to secure funding for your child with special educational needs. Specialists from HCB Solicitors will explain how Educational Health and Care Plans and IDPs work and how this skilled and well practised firm will support your family to obtain the support you need.
Educational
Dr Cathy Manning; Sensory Inclusive Spaces
Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Birmingham
There is a national drive to make public spaces and services more inclusive for neurodivergent people, and making sensory environments more inclusive is a key part of that. In this seminar, I will summarise the latest research into what sensory-inclusive spaces should look like, and what we still need to find out.
Inspirational
Aden Boyce;
Neurodiversity in Higher Education: My Experience
This seminar will share my personal experiences of navigating university life as a neurodivergent student. Despite an early diagnosis of autism, additional challenges emerged during university with subsequent diagnoses of ADHD and dyslexia. This presentation will explore the unique complexities of managing multiple neurodivergent conditions within a higher education setting. It will delve into the specific obstacles encountered, offering insights into the personal journey of self-discovery and adaptation. Discussing strategies and accommodations that helped me overcome these challenges, aiming to inspire and support other neurodivergent students.
*Details and descriptions of seminars are provided by each presenter and are subject to change.
Getting here
Leave the M6 at junction 3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A444 signposted Coventry. After approximately 1 mile, take the exit towards Rowleys Green. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jimmy Hill Way/A444. The Coventry Building Society Arena will be on the left.
Leave the M6 at junction 3. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the A444 signposted Coventry. After approximately 1 mile, take the exit towards Rowleys Green. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jimmy Hill Way/A444. The Coventry Building Society Arena will be on the left.
There are regular bus services to The Coventry Building Society Arena from Coventry City Centre. Bus numbers 4, 5, and 20 stop nearby, providing convenient access. Please contact National Express Coventry for further information.
The Coventry Building Society Arena is a 5-minute walk from Coventry Arena railway station. Regular trains run from Coventry railway station, which has connections to London, Birmingham, and other major cities. Please contact National Rail for further information.
Birmingham Airport is approximately 20 miles away from The Coventry Building Society Arena, with good public transport links, hire cars, and taxi services available. For those arriving by helicopter, arrangements can be made in advance.
The Coventry Building Society Arena Address:
Judds Lane
Coventry
CV6 6GE
Sat. Nav. Postcode: CV6 6GE
Parking is available on-site.
When you arrive, take the lift or stairs to the appropriate level and follow signs for your designated suite or area.
