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Understanding Alexithymia in the Context of Supporting Autistic Students

This session will provide an overview of alexithymia, highlighting how students may encounter difficulties in recognising, identifying, understanding, and communicating their emotions. Education practitioners will explore the impact of alexithymia on emotional expression, with a focus on identifying key indicators. The discussion will also centre on effective supports for students within an inclusive supportive learning and teaching environment.

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Dr Jo Fitzsimons

Dr Jo Fitzsimons

Dr Jo Fitzsimons is the Head of Specialist Education Services at Learning in Harmony in North-East London. She has a Doctorate in Special Education from University College London (UCL), a MA in Education and postgraduate diplomas in Speech and Language Impairment and Multi-Sensory Impairment (with a specialist MSI teaching qualification).
Her previous appointments have included Deputy Head of School and curriculum management roles.
Jo has also been involved in a wide range of International and European research projects and conferences over the past 17 years offering training, support and advice on various aspects of SEND practice.
Her specialist interests include sensory learning, autism and supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

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