Alternatives to Behaviourism: Supporting Young People Without Rewards and Punishments
Your invitation to our next live webinar on Thursday 10th April
In many educational settings, ‘behaviourist’ approaches rely on rewards and punishments to shape behaviour, but there are better ways to support young people.
In this webinar, Andy Smith from Spectrum Gaming explores compassionate methods that foster intrinsic motivation, emotional wellbeing, and autonomy. He will introduce us to alternative approaches that are relational, low-demand and neurodiversity affirming, to support a move away from ‘managing behaviour’ and instead focus on understanding needs, co-regulation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Andy Smith is an autistic adult and the founder of Spectrum Gaming, a community which supports over 1,800 autistic young people across the UK.
Prior to setting up Spectrum Gaming, Andy worked for two years as the advocate for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Bury Council, in addition to co-chairing the North West SEND Young people’s Co Production Steering Group and the Greater Manchester Selective Mutism Network.
Andy is also the Lead Facilitator of the Spectrum Gaming Learning Community, which provides self-directed education for autistic young people.
Event Format, Recording and Ticket Price
This event takes place online via Zoom at 7.30-9.30pm BST on Thursday 10th April. Andy will present for about one hour and then you will have the chance to ask any questions you might have.
If you have questions but can't make the date, you are still welcome to register for the event. Simply send your questions through to us at info@EducationStartUps.org and they will get asked in the session on your behalf.
The recording will be sent to all registered participants as soon as possible after the live event.
This webinar is £20 for non-members, and FREE for members.
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How to Register for this Webinar
You can register for this webinar here.
Note to Members: If you are a member, you do not need to register for this webinar. You will automatically receive the Zoom link in your online community portal.
Future Webinars
This webinar (and membership) is a collaboration between Progressive Education and Limitless. Stay tuned in the Progressive Education Group for details of more upcoming events or check out our News page for this year’s webinar line up. We’ll also keep you updated via email.