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Talks and Presentations
“Today's public figures can no longer write their
own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them
either”
Gore Vidal
In addition to our assessment services, remediation programmes and training courses, we also offer a range of talks and presentations.
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Talks to Special Interest Groups
These are brief sessions for groups of people who encounter, or are helping people with, learning and sensory difficulties. In addition to our own Open House events at our Centre in London, we also offer talks and presentations on our work to special interest groups such as schools, health and social support organisations, parent support groups and other interested parties.
These sessions are also intended for audiologists, opticians, optometrists, teachers, speech & language therapists, special needs teachers, educational psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, occupational psychologists, GPs, nurses, health workers and social workers.
Talks mostly range from 20 minutes to an hour in length followed by a formal or informal question and answer session and provide a 'flavour' of the work we do and include examples of possible interventions and their outcomes. No special visual aid support is required. Handouts are provided. Normally no charge will be made for talks in the London area, but a small charge may be made to cover travelling expenses for venues farther afield. Availability: continuous.
Presentations mostly range from one to two hours in length followed by a formal or informal question and answer session and provide a more in-depth overview of the work we do and normally include a small number of video clips. DVD video playback facility with monitor(s) or video projection required in addition to a flipchart easel to show display boards. Handouts are provided. A small charge may be made to cover expenses. Availability: continuous.
For more information about talks please telephone us on 020 8882 1060, or contact us.
Conference Presentations
Pauline Allen, Principal of The Sound Learning Centre, makes a small number of conference presentations each year. Each presentation is tailored to the specific audience and covers the latest research and clinical results.
For more information about conference presentations please telephone us on 020 8882 1060, or contact us.
College of Syntonic Optometry
75th Annual Conference on Light and Vision – U.S.A.
Pauline Allen, Principal of The Sound Learning Centre, addressed the conference on Friday 4 May 2007 and presented the latest analysis and findings related to light and sound therapies.
The conference was held from 3 till 6 May 2007 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Kansas City - Plaza, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.
Further details can be found at the College of Syntonic website.
Bérard AIT Conference
North Haven, Connecticut – U.S.A.
Pauline Allen gave two papers at the conference which was held on 8 and 9 September 2007 in North Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.. She presented The Sound Learning Centre's latest findings on the wider influence of Auditory Integration Training on the Visual Systems and on Neuro-Developmental Delay.
The Norwegian Light Society
Oslo – Norway
Pauline Allen presented The Sound Learning Centre's SenseAbility course on Saturday 29 September 2007 to members and non-members of the Norwegian Light Society. On Sunday 30 September 2007 she gave a talk about the work of The Sound Learning Centre.
Pan-Hellenic Educational Convention
Rhodes – Greece
Pauline Allen presented The Sound Learning Centre's SenseAbility course on Sunday 7 October 2007 at the Pan-Hellenic Educational Convention in Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece.
First Global Professional Lighting Design Convention (PLDC) and International Light Association (ILA) Conference – London – U.K.
Pauline Allen addressed the PLDC Convention on Friday 26 October 2007 under the title "Lighting up people's lives – practical applications of light therapy in a clinic based environment". The conference was held from 25 till 27 October 2007 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, U.K.
Talk at 'My School' Montessori School – Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya.
Pauline Allen gave a talk on Saturday 24 November 2007 at 'My School' Montessori School in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.
Practical Solutions to Learning Difficulties – talks at “The Club” in Abu Dhabi.
Pauline Allen visited Abu Dhabi during January and February 2008 to provide consultations, assessments and reviews. Whilst there she also delivered talks on learning difficulties at "The Club" in Abu Dhabi.
It is hoped that the high level of interest will be followed by a number of return visits to see individual clients and offer personalised treatments.”
For further details, please contact us on telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1060, or by e-mail.
Overcoming Learning and Developmental Difficulties – a talk at the KDYS Youth Centre in Killarney, Eire on Wednesday 30 January 2008.
Pauline Allen gave a talk on the underlying causes of learning and developmental difficulties and what can be done about them at the KDYS Youth Centre, Fairhill, Killarney, County Kerry in Ireland on Wednesday 30 January 2008.
Pauline places great emphasis and value on offering in-depth information and practical guidance on the background to many of the conditions and behaviours that clients come to her for. Discovering the underlying causes of learning, sensory, developmental and emotional difficulties is a vital first step on the road to transformation.
This talk was an ideal opportunity to find out more about how the senses influence our ability, behaviour and performance. Attendees learned about what can be done to tackle conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, speech and language difficulties, AD(H)D, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, developmental delay, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Neuro-Developmental Delay and depression.
They also discovered what happens when children or adults hit stumbling blocks and learned what can lie behind behavioural and emotional difficulties, eating and sleeping disorders and many other conditions which limit the performance and quality of life. Guidance and practical tips were given on what can be done to lighten the load.
Pauline talked about her work and presented a number of typical case studies. Attendees were also able to hear client comments through a few short videos, and there was time to ask questions and address specific concerns.
Pauline commented: “I came to County Kerry on a number of occasions last year and we have offered our therapies to a wide range of clients in the area. We are committed to provide long term support to both existing and new clients in Ireland and I plan to return to Emerald Isle on a regular basis from now on to offer talks, consultations, assessments and treatments.”
The talk was free and for many people it was an eye opener and a starting point for making significant changes – a very worthwhile investment of a few hours of time. For more information, please contact The Sound Learning Centre on telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1060, or by e-mail.
An outreach programme offering treatments locally will take place during March 2008. Please contact us on telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1060, or by e-mail for further details.
Understanding Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties – a talk at the Dyslexia Parents Association of Thessaloniki – Greece on Sunday 17 February 2008.
Pauline Allen gave a talk on Dyslexia and other learning difficulties for the Dyslexia Parents Association of Thessaloniki at the Diakonia Hotel, Pilaia Thessaloniki Sunday 17 February 2008.
Pauline started her career in this field as a specialised Dyslexia tutor and she places great emphasis and value on offering in-depth information and practical guidance on the background to Dyslexia and other conditions that limit a person's ability to learn and develop to their full potential.
This talk was an ideal opportunity to find out more about how the senses influence our ability, behaviour and performance. Attendees learned about what can be done to tackle Dyslexia and other conditions such as Dyspraxia, speech and language difficulties, AD(H)D, Asperger’s Syndrome, autism and behavioural and emotional difficulties.
Pauline talked about her work and presented a number of typical case studies. Attendees were also to hear client comments through a few short videos, and there was time to ask questions and address specific concerns they had. The talk was in English with translation into Greek.
Pauline commented: “I am very excited to have been invited to come to beautiful Thessaloniki and address parents who have to deal with the difficulties that their children encounter each and every day. If through my work I can help just one child and lighten the load for just one parent, it will have been worthwhile to have come to Thessaloniki, but I of course hope to meet and help many more. If there is sufficient interest I plan to return to Thessaloniki in the near future to see individual clients and offer personalised treatments.”
For many people the talk was an eye opener and a starting point for making significant changes – a very worthwhile investment of a few hours of time. For more details please e-mail Milioni Lia, Secretary of the Dyslexia Parents Association of Thessaloniki by following this link, or by contacting The Sound Learning Centre.
Using Lighting Technologies to Influence Mood, Health and Wellbeing.
April 1st 2008, Hesperia Hotel, Victoria, London, SW1V 1QA.
Pauline Allen gave a short presentation entitled "Light For Wellbeing", on 1 April 2008. This was part of UK Displays & Lighting Knowledge Transfer Network series of meetings with the theme "Using Lighting Technologies to influence Mood, Health and Wellbeing". It was a one day, cross-disciplinary, event at The Hesperia Hotel, Victoria, London, SW1V 1QA, U.K.
For more information from the UKDL website follow this link
The Underlying Causes of Learning and Developmental Difficulties and What Can Be Done About Them – a talk at the ‘Scouts Headquarters’ Bristol – on Monday 28 April 2008 at 7:30pm.
Pauline Allen gave a talk on the underlying causes of learning and developmental difficulties and what can be done about them at the Scouts Headquarters, 229 St. Aldhelms, Raynes Road, Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2LD on Monday 28 April 2008.
Pauline places great emphasis and value on offering in-depth information and practical guidance on the background to many of the conditions and behaviours that clients come to her for. Discovering the underlying causes of learning, sensory, developmental and emotional difficulties is a vital first step on the road to transformation.
This talk was an ideal opportunity to find out more about how the senses influence our ability, behaviour and performance. Attendees learnt about what can be done to tackle conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, speech and language difficulties, AD(H)D, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, developmental delay, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Neuro-Developmental Delay and depression.
They also discovered what happens when children or adults hit stumbling blocks and learn what can lie behind behavioural and emotional difficulties, eating and sleeping disorders and many other conditions which limit the performance and quality of life. Guidance and practical tips were given on what can be done to lighten the load.
Pauline talked about her work and present a number of typical case studies. Attendees will also heared client comments through a few short videos, and there will be time to ask questions and address specific concerns.
Pauline commented: “Over the years many clients have made the trek from Bristol and the surrounding counties to London to consult us on issues relating to learning, sensory, developmental and emotional difficulties. I feel humbled by the faith put in us by so many and the time has come for me to return the compliment and travel west.”
The talk was free and for many people it was an eye opener and a starting point for making significant changes – a very worthwhile investment of a few hours of time. For more information, please contact The Sound Learning Centre on telephone 020 8882 1060, or by e-mail .