Unlocking Voices Conference 2023

In June 2023, we hosted an RPM conference with Alex Hopwood (Transforming Education for Autism) in tribute to Christopher Finnes (1998-2023) who was passionate about unlocking the voices and potential of  non, minimally and unreliably speaking autistic people.


We are excited to now bring the session recordings right into your home or office, paving the way for a deeper understanding of what non, minimally and unreliable speakers are capable of! Available to buy now!

For your viewing ease, we have split the conference into 4 comprehensive recordings. Key features include:

Main presentation: Why are autistic people underestimated?



Live lesson and discussion with Fiacre Ryan, a non-speaker, author and advocate.


Insightful theory combined with video examples and practical guidance.


Q&A sessions on a broad range of topics covering new and advanced students.


Parents from the UK share their experiences: the highs and lows!



Helping students achieve

 meaningful & fulfilling lives.



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*On the conference day we were delighted to have two expert speakers: Dr. Alexandra Woolgar, from Cambridge University sharing research about hidden abilities in Autism and Rachel Shannon, PhD researcher from Strathclyde University, presenting on behalf of Professor Jonathan Delafield-Butt on ‘Mind, Movement and Autism’. Their presentations are not included within the conference recordings. 


"I want to thank you. I feel that I now understand my son. I have learnt more about him in the last one and a half hours than in the previous eight years of his life. If I learn nothing more today this conference has been worth every penny."

Dad to non-speaking 8 year old.
Conference Attendee 

Meet our presenters:

Sue Finnes began learning about RPM in 2011 to help her non speaking son, Christopher. She is passionate about helping other families unlock their children's potential and has created many free learning resources. She set up an international parent support group in 2013 and a UK non-for-profit in 2014. She has spoken at UK conferences and at the international HALO RPM conference in 2017.

Alex Hopwood, from Transforming Education for Autism (TEfA), brings a blend of expertise and practical know-how to the field. As a qualified teacher who mastered the highest level of RPM training in 2014, she has since honed her skills through extensive work with hundreds of families and adapted practices for the UK. Alex's presentations are not only rich in theoretical understanding but also grounded in real-world experience, illustrated through engaging examples and compelling videos.

"Sue and Alex are excellent presenters who explain things in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. The conference comprised a rich combination of explaining key concepts, tips and advice, practical video demonstration, insights from students and updates on academic research." 

Dr. Alexandra Woolgar (sharing personal views)  
Programme leader, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit



"Marie and I were delighted to attend and take part in the UK Unlocking Voices Conference in June 2023. The event provided a great insight into everything from the basics to the nuances of RPM and included lots of practical advice. Alex and Sue's extensive knowledge and passion for RPM is inspiring. As guest participants in a Q&A with Sue we were happy to impart some of our experiences over our 2 year journey so far. Other parents and guest speakers helped to enrich the perspective of RPM. A highlight for us was seeing an expert 'RPMer' Fiacre in action and hearing about the latest scientific findings from the research project at Cambridge University"

Steve Walker
Parent

Who is this conference for?

Parents and professionals.

The conference aimed to provide a good understanding and overview of the key principles behind RPM, why it works for different types of students, skill progression and practical day to day activities. Attendees included new families, experienced families and professionals with varying knowledge of letter-board methods. 

"The conference helped me so much. I've been able to start some open communication with 2 of my students."

Virginie Dubois
Speech and Language Therapist



"Thank you to the awesome team for such a wonderful conference filled with knowledge sharing"

Vidya Subramanian 
Parent 


"It was an incredibly useful day, learning new ways to make RPM work for our son and meeting other parents and RPM users themselves. It is impossible to overstate the importance of RPM in our son's life. He had had no meaningful voice for over a decade. Suddenly he has plenty to say and the means to say it. It is life changing and all non verbal people should have access to it. 

Steph Sirr
Parent

Only  £97.50

For lifetime access

All proceeds from the sale of these videos will be used towards further trainings and conferences. 

FAQs:
  • How will I receive the conference recording?
    After you purchase the conference you will be sent to a new page to create login details where you can immediately access the conference.
  • Can I share my login details with others?
    Purchasing this conference gives you permission to view the conference and watch it within your child's team. If you are a professional and want to set up a group workshop where the conference is shown, please get in touch and we can provide you with more information.
  • Who can I contact if I need support?
    unlockingvoices@outlook.com
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