SPACE Demand Avoidance workshop with Brighton & Hove Inclusion Service : Broadcast: Events : University of Sussex

SPACE Demand Avoidance workshop with Brighton & Hove Inclusion Service

Wednesday 11 November 10:00 until 11:00

University of Sussex Campus : School for Progressive Futures Room, University Library

The Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) is a multi-disciplinary council team that supports children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across local schools, nurseries, and colleges.

Dr Jane Cuomo, Educational Psychologist at BHISS, has kindly agreed to host a workshop for SPACE members - and any member of staff - about demand avoidance in young people.

The National Autistic Society defines this as 'a persistent and marked resistance to demands is a characteristic experienced by and observed in some autistic people. It can impact essential needs like eating and sleeping, and expectations such as going to school or work, and has implications for diagnosis and support.'

Please join us on Wednesday 11 November to share, learn and support each other at the workshop. All members of staff are welcome.

About SPACE

SPACE (Sussex Parents of Autistic Children Etc.) is a group that has been set up by two parents of autistic children at Sussex. It's a place for parents and guardians at the University who care for children with neurodivergent needs to share experiences, offload, share tips, network, and celebrate your children.

By: Sean Armstrong
Last updated: Monday, 26 October 2026