Love Needs No Words

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are back discussing half term, the return to school and the fight with the Local Authority for a  Special Needs School Place and updates on EHCP's.

They also give a taster of the guests that are coming on the podcast in the coming weeks :)

Thank you all for listening x

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And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

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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 Lisa Lloyd or to many of you – you will know her as asd_with_a_g_and_t.

Lisa is such an advocate and support for Sen families through her facebook, tiktok and Instagram page.

Her honesty, positive attitude and hilarious videos are comforting to so many of her followers.

She has also this week published her first book, 'Raising the Sen Betweeners', a honesty guide to parenting the children who fall between the gaps. 

The book is out now to buy so get your copy because it is absolutely brilliant!

For more info on Lisa or where to purchase the book - head to:

Instagram: asd_with_a_g_and_t or Facebook: ASD with a G and T

Thank you for listening x

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

DM us on Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw **

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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 SEND Mummies. 

Jemma and Lisa joined forces to create the popular instagram page and have been empowering SEN parents to navigate the complex education, health, and social care systems. 

They share lots of tips and advice on Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and the law surrounding SEND.

As well as bit about their personal lives and how they came to be.

Thank you for listening x

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

DM us on Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw **

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.

On this week's episode we are joined by Seona, a NHS Speech and language therapist who works to support communication needs of children typically between the ages of 5-16. 

Alongside this, she works closely with schools to offer guidance and advice on how they can best give ongoing support to their students. 

She talks us through the role of a NHS SALT in the classroom as well as giving us some hints and tips to use at home.

We also discuss how you can tell if your non speaking child is beginning to learn spoken language. 

She also happens to be Max’s wonderful Auntie.

Thank you for listening :)

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw **

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.

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.

On this week’s episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Sarah Pearson – a mum very new to this journey.

 Her daughter Florence or Flo for short is 3 ½ and was developing neurotypically until around 3 when there was a huge regression. 

 She shares her story, the good, the bad and what she is learning along the way.

For more information on Sarah: @pearprojects on instagram is where you need to go.

Thank you for listening :)

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw **

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.

Happy New Year to you all! x

This week on the podcast Amy & Kirsty discuss their Christmas' and the slight bump in the road that starting back at school had on the boys.

They also discuss the exciting news that Alex is saying a few more words, the experience of the boys being invited to a party and how that went. They also announce some of the brilliant guests lined up for the next few weeks.

Thanks for listening x

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw **

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.

In this week's episode Amy & Kirsty speak to Sharon McDaid from the National Autistic Society.

Her son, who was diagnosed Autistic very young is now in his 20s and so Sharon shares her experience of raising him in a time where there was a lot of discussion around vaccines being a concern and also very little help and support. 
She also gives some great advice and tips to other parents at the start of their journey that she has learnt along the way.

Sharon who now works as a Specialist Lead for the National Autistic Society helps us to navigate the NAS website and gives us some helpful tips on where to get vital support and guidance.

For more information head to the National Autistic Website:

• Comprehensive list of
  advice and guidance on autism-related topics
• Vibrant Online Community
• Volunteer-led branches across the UK
• Parent
   to Parent Emotional Support Service
• Register of Interest Form for Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Volunteers

Thank you for listening x

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw

Thank you for listening x **

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.

On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words.......She was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2022 so has gone most of her life not knowing why she had certain behaviours that she couldn’t explain.

Girl With Autism @girl_w_autism – her account or Instagram or Kat as she is known to friends and family now works in childcare and is using her platform to help raise awareness of what it’s been like growing up masking, the traits that come with having both of these conditions and the affect it continues to have on everyday life.

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw

Thank you for listening x **

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.

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss their plans for Christmas and the importance of routine this time of year.

They also have an update on school for both Alex and Max.

They will be taking a two week break for the festive period and will be back with some more brilliant guests in the new year.

They  want to thank you all for listening over the last 6 months. Without you this wouldn't be possible.

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw

Thank you for listening x **

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.

On this week's Episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Former Soldier, Author and Extreme Adventurer Jordan Wylie.

Jordan who is also a hunter on the popular TV show Hunted and has received an MBE for his services to charity was diagnosed with the condition ADHD last year.

ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder affects people’s behaviour’s. They may seem restless, have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse and it can also be linked to Autism.

Jordan talks about his experience of living with the condition which he calls his superpower and shares his advice to young people.

To find out more go to https://www.jordanwylie.org/

** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @love_needsnowords

Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.

And don't forget all of our video interviews are now on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1NUAz5jqzctq-oa4fkyzw

Thank you for listening x **

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.