In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Lisa Lloyd, author of Raising the Sen-Betweeners. Lisa shares her personal journey of raising two very different autistic children and the unique challenges they face navigating mainstream school settings when their needs don't quite fit the criteria for specialist education.

Key Highlights:

• Lisa’s Parenting Journey: Lisa discusses the emotional and practical realities of parenting children who fall between the cracks in the system—kids who struggle in mainstream settings but don’t have high enough care needs for specialist schools.
• The Hope Behind the Book: Lisa reveals her motivation for writing Raising the Sen-Betweeners and how she hopes it will offer comfort and validation to parents in similar situations, letting them know they are not alone in their struggles.
• Humour and Connection: Lisa and Nicole chat about the importance of humour in navigating the ups and downs of SEND life. Lisa shares how she uses her social media platforms, ASD with a G and T, to bring light-hearted moments to the SEN community while still being honest about the challenges.

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