Love Needs No Words

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Mother & Daughter combo Juzt2girls who are raising awareness of Autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and mental health issues - all through their social media page. 

Michelle Raftery and her daughter Kate who was diagnosed Autistic aged 17 have been through quite a journey of discovery and want to share the message that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

**Trigger Warning - discussions of mental health & suicide**

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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 Amy & Kirsty are back with an Easter Break Roundup.

They discuss the ups and downs of being away from school/routine and what the holidays involved, including way too much chocolate.

 They also have an update on schooling and the wonderful breakthrough with Alex's speech.

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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 Michelle Violet or Autism Mums Wellness Coaching on Instagram. 

Michelle talks about the stress, anxiety and guilt mums can feel especially when they have children with additional needs. 

The whole process from diagnosis, acceptance and grief and then the amount of knowledge you have to gain very quickly to write EHCP'S, picking the right school etc is incredibly overwhelming which is where Michelle can help. 

Michelle discusses some of the main topics that mums come to her about and her top techniques for taking time for yourself.

As well as talking through her own journey raising a daughter with additional needs.

For more information or to get in contact with Michelle: @autism.mums.wellness.coaching

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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 Amy & Kirsty are joined by Corrine Bryan or as she is widely known on instagram, Finch Of Autism Life.

Corrine talks about her own autism journey and her late diagnosis in her 30s being the 'highlight of her life'. 

She also discusses the difficulties that surrounded the diagnosis when raising 3 children who are also neurodivergent.

Corrine creates funny and inspiring content on her page with the aim to support other people in a similar position. 

You can check it out on instagram @finchofautismlife

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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 Hannah Williams who provides AAC support for families.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices can help someone with speech difficulties learn to express themselves or give them a voice.

Hannah talks about the benefits of AAC devices, the reasons why they don't hinder speech, the steps in order to put this in place at home and the apps that she recommends to start with.

For more information you can find Hannah on Instagram: @hannahjoycommunication

And to sign up to watch her free masterclass - you can use this link:

https://start.hannah-joy.com/video

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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 Kasia, mum to Michael who is 9, has Autism and is non-verbal. 

Michael struggles with certain clothing so Kasia created a clothing brand called Blue Bee Mike to help children with disabilities like Michael who struggle with certain textures and to highlight the importance of the right clothes for kids with disabilities.

Kasia discusses the journey she has been on so far with Michael, the highs and the lows and explains how the business has given her a direction again.

For more information on Kasia's brilliant clothing:

@blue_bee_mike on instagram 

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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 Nicola Brassington. 

Nicola’s son Marlon is 4 years old and has cerebral palsy. 

Marlon is a wheelchair user but learning to walk with a walker. 

Nicola talks to us about the initial diagnosis, the effect that the condition has on everyday life for Marlon and the amazing things Marlon is achieving that Nicola never thought possible.

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.

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss the latest on their EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) journey.

The stress of trying to get in touch with the Local Authority and the emotion surrounding the fight that you feel like you are having constantly, in order to get the help your children need and deserve.

The ups and downs of their weekend attending kids parties, crazy antics at the park and they give a taster on who is coming on in the coming weeks.

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.

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Jessica Kirton.

Jessica is a Private Occupational Therapist based in Buckinghamshire.

She talks about the strategies you can use and when is best to reach out for support.

For more on Occupational Therapy and the support Jessica can provide:

https://www.octopationaltherapist.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.

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Vicki Egarr who runs Wacky Woods Alternative Provision - a Forest School in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The school caters for children who struggle in mainstream school and may be at risk of exclusion.

They offer a place of respite or just time out from an environment they may be finding incredibly difficult for various reasons.

Vicki shares the benefit that Forest Schools have on so many children.

For more on Vicki's Forest School:

https://www.muddy-me.co.uk/wacky-woods-ap-1/

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Support the show

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.