Learn how tech can boost independence for those with LD and autism, from the first assessment to everyday wins.
Structure, predictability, and the right tool at the right time have been quietly transforming daily life for people with autism and learning disabilities for decades.
Abilia has been supporting people with cognitive support needs across Scandinavia, the UK, and internationally for over 50 years. The evidence is there. The outcomes are documented. This webinar brings that knowledge into the conversation — with real-world practitioner insight, a practical product demonstration, and space to ask the questions that matter to you.
Join us to hear from Charlotte, TEC Lead at North Somerset, who will share how she identifies the right technology for individuals, what that selection process looks like, and how she measures the difference it makes. The Abilia UK team will demonstrate the cognitive support range in practice, covering everything from visual time perception aids to fully personalised digital planning systems.
Whether you are an occupational therapist, support worker, care provider, or commissioner, this session will give you the confidence and the knowledge to take the next step.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the role cognitive support technology plays in supporting independence for people with autism and learning disabilities
- Identify what practitioners look for when matching cognitive support technology to individual needs
- Identify the range of cognitive support products available and match these to different levels of need
- Understand the Quarter Hour Watch principle and how visual time perception support reduces anxiety and reliance on prompting
- Recognise how outcomes are measured following implementation, and what meaningful impact looks like in practice
Speaker
Tony Brennan
Regional Sales Manager, Abilia UK
Tony works with local authorities, care providers, and support organisations across the North of England to identify how cognitive support technology can make a measurable difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and other cognitive support needs. With hands-on experience working alongside care teams and individuals in real settings, Tony brings both product knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the outcomes that technology can achieve.
Speaker
Mary Sievwright
Regional Sales Manager, Abilia UK
Mary brings practical expertise in demonstrating and implementing Abilia's cognitive support portfolio with individuals, care teams, and organisations across the UK. In this session, she will walk attendees through the full range from simple visual timing aids to fully configurable digital planning systems and drawing on real-world experience of what works, for whom, and why.
Register now to explore how assistive technology can enhance your support strategy while creating connected care communities that promote independence and wellbeing.
