On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Charlotte Mountford or Badger Education as she is known on instagram. 

Charlotte was a specialist Autism teacher for over 20 years in the uk and oveseas. But more recently has gone solo as a Neurofirming Autism Education Consultant.

She talks about the education system and the changes she has seen over the years and how she feels about the current state of it now. 

And why going solo and making a difference to many autistic individuals and their families has been the best move she has ever made.

She is also a mum to three boys, two of which are diagnosed Autistic.

You can find Charlotte on instagram: @badger.education

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

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On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are rejoined by Sarah Vernon who was one of the first guests of the podcast. 

Sarah’s daughter Briony is 5 years old, nonspeaking and received her diagnosis of Autism early last year. 

In the first interview, Sarah articulated beautifully her emotions around the early stages of her daughter's diagnosis, the grief she felt and the fear around what the future would bring.

Fast forward a year and she is back to tell us how Briony is getting on, the fight for a specialist school and her feelings around the future now.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

Its been a few weeks but Amy & Kirsty are back with a roundup from the half term break.

Kirsty has been flying solo whilst the hubby has been away and talks about the benefits that has actually had on Max and his routine in many ways.

Alex has been attempting to discuss his emotions and ask for more things this half term. But with the start of communication has been the outbursts of frustration which have been challenging for Amy.

And of course it wouldn't be a school holiday without another balloon incident.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

On this week's episode we have some of the best bits from over the last few months.

Thank you to all the brilliant guests we have had on and for you all for listening.

We will be back next week with a roundup of half term, the awards and everything in between.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by the lovely Ruby. 

Ruby has the account @ewanandme on instagram where she shares her brother Ewan’s story.

Ewan is 23, diagnosed Autistic, has a severe learning disability and is non speaking and Ruby describes on her instagram about him reaching crisis point various times over the last few years, even loosing his sight in one of his eyes through a self injury.

Its been a journey of difficulty, emotion, hardship but one filled with so much care and love.

Ruby talks about her feelings from a sibling's perspective and that she has never been expected to take care of him the way she does, it just comes from a natural place of love and choice.

And that she wants Ewan and everyone like him to be celebrated!

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

This is a Bonus Episode for those wanting to know more about what a family centre can offer -  especially for families like ours with neurodiverse children.

This includes the groups that are available which provide not just a safe space to share your emotions with others, but also somewhere with no judgement to take the children too.

As well a what 1-1 advice and support they can provide in the comfort of your own home.

Not every county is lucky enough to have one and this interview is Hertfordshire focused, as that is where the family centre interviewees are based.

Angela - an Emerging Needs and SEND practitioner and Karen - a family support practitioner talk us through their roles and how they can help either by signposting, referring or coming to you directly.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Leona Smith who is Mum to two children, Emmie and Arthur.

Arthur has Autism and is non-speaking and Leona has been sharing his journey through her Instagram page @leonajadesmith.

Leona talks openly and honestly about Arthur’s initial diagnosis and how that made her feel, his global Developmental Delay and what that means.

His relationship with his sister and how that is blossoming, the transport to his school and the fear that came with that, the struggle she feels when Arthur is unwell as he can't explain what is wrong and finally the words she would say to herself if she could go back to the early days.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

On this week’s episode we are joined by Charlotte or twins_tides_and autism_vibes on Instagram.

Charlotte is mum to Jude and Tommy who are social media stars in their own right – hundreds of us have been following their story and have learnt so much along the way.

During the episode she discusses the boys in more detail – the differences between them – the highs and the lows of their journey so far and the difficulty in tackling the teenage years.

But most poignantly the anger she feels around Global Development Delay and how much it has robbed Jude of so much in life when accessing the world around him. 

Charlotte is also mum to twin girls who she says are amazing with the boys and when she’s not being a mummy, she is also a big  part of SAA clothing – Shop Autism Awareness Clothing.

She also talks about how Autism, although very difficult to manage at times at home - does not define her and she lives a very happy life doing amazing things!

 For more information on Charlotte find her on Instagram: twins_tides_and_autism_vibes or check out SAA clothing:  https://www.saaclothing.com/

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

Amy & Kirsty are back on this week's episode of Love Needs No Words with an update from the first week back at school.

They discuss difficult behaviour and the fine line between disciplining your child and having an understanding that sometimes its an impulse reaction and out of their control.

Amy also shares her story about a balloon and a park that left her mortified - listen to find out more.

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by the brilliant Alex Richardson.

Alex was diagnosed with Autism at 5 years old and has come a long way since his initial diagnosis.

From finding support with his sensory processing and aversions to food.

To navigating the world of work which he says was very hard at first. But now he has a brilliant job working for the council and the people he works with are brilliant and just ‘get him’.

He talks about how he doesn’t see his autism as disability more of a difficulty and that everything he does in his life he achieves but in his own time.

Alex is sharing his story and experiences to help others through his Instagram account @alexrichardsonautism -  go add him and check it out!

Thank you for listening :) x

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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...

Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.

They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.