Love Needs No Words

Christmas incoming! ❄️🎄

This week we are joined by the brilliant Lisa Galley, or as some as you may know her better, School Run Mum Autism!

Lisa is an Autism Consultant, Former Speech and Language Therapist and Mum to 3 grown up Autistic kids.

We chatted all things Christmas, about doing things differently and how to navigate the festive season successfully! 

For more information or to get in touch with Lisa:

@school_run_mum_autism on instagram

Or to get the Christmas Survival Kit: lisagally.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 Amy & Kirsty speak to James Hunt or Stories About Autism on Facebook and Instagram.

James is honest and raw to his many thousands of followers who follow his journey with his two autistic boys Jude and Tommy who have varying high support needs.

Jude and Tommy currently live separately but spend quality time with their dad separately which he documents through videos on the platforms.

James talks about the benefits of AAC devises for his son Tommy, their love of car journeys and discusses what they are doing now that he never thought 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 **

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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.

Are you one of the many parents listening who is struggling with their child's sleep?

Well...this is the episode for you.

Amy & Kirsty chat to sleep consultant Jade Zammit about the difficulty with sleep and the link with neurodiversity.

They also receive top tips on getting a child off to sleep and for those waking early in the morning.

For more information or to get get in touch with Jade:

www.beyondthestarts.co.uk

@jadesleepnanny on instagram.


** 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.

This week on the podcast Amy & Kirsty discuss the latest on how the boys are doing at school.

Alex has started to say a few words so Amy will be discussing her delight about that.

And we announce some of the brilliant guests that are coming on the rest of this month :)

** 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 talk to Jaqueline Parkinson who is a Children’s Occupational Therapist and the founder of Magnificent Munchers which specialises in food therapy for children on limited diets often referred to as fussy or picky eaters.

We discuss the differences between having a child who is a fussy eater and a child who suffers with the condition ARFID (Avoidant/ Restrictive, Food Intake Disorder)

Magnificent Munchers work with children from 2-16 years of age and offer both individual and group food therapy sessions tailored to meet a child’s specific needs.

For more information on Magnificent Munchers:

https://magnificentmunchers.co.uk/

@magnificantmunchers on instagram

** 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 speak to Roselee Guinness.

Roselee is a career to Frankie who has Rett syndrome is non verbal and a wheel chair user.

Through her experience working alongside her now best friend she has written three fictional books about the two of them.

Their story is so inspiring and beautiful to hear about.

If you would like to know more about the books or to purchase them:

https://www.facebook.com/roseleeguinness/

https://roseleeguinness.ampbk.com/

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.

This week Kirsty & Amy talk to Legal Adviser Alice Mayen.

Alice works for SEN advocacy who help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) secure the support they need to thrive and help parents and their carers navigate England’s complex SEND system successfully.

Alice has a teenage son who has an Autism Diagnosis and she has used her journey to now help others.

A lot of her work is dealing with Education Health Care Plans and other concerns parents have with the SEND system.

Thank you to everyone that sent a question in - Alice answers those as well.

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.

This week Amy & Kirsty are back discussing their week.

Kirsty talks us through how she felt getting Max's recent diagnosis.

They also discuss all things school related and announce some of the guests that they have lined up in the coming weeks.

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 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 we are joined by Louisa Stanley whose daughter Anna has the rare genetic and neurological condition Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. 

She is also Author of the book Parenting on a different path, inspirational stories and poems from parents of children with complex needs. 

Louisa's Facebook page is: Parenting on a different path.

The link to Louisa's book: https://amzn.eu/d/cuAYirI

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.

Thank you 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 takes the reins as poor Kirsty has covid.

She has a quick recap for new listeners and answers some of your questions.

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.

Thank you 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.