Episode 14:
Have you wondered about the role of the SENCO (special education needs coordinator) at your school and how they can help support your child in school. In this episode we will be joined by Mrs Alexandra Foster, SENCO at The Unicorn. We will learn more about the role of SENCO, how to navigate working together as part of your child’s support team and their link with acquiring and implementing an EHCP.

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Episode 13:
Has your child started struggling at school later in their childhood perhaps after moving school environment or starting secondary school? Or if your child has diagnosis and you have wondered if you are just like them? In this In this episode we will be joined by Heidi Mavir bestselling author of Your Child is not Broken. 

She will share with us her journey of late discovery of an ASD/ ADHD diagnosis for her son and even later one for herself. 

 Their late diagnosis didn’t change who they had always been but helped them to navigate some of the struggles in a neurotypical world. 

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Episode 12:
If you are wondering if you or your child has dyslexia or if you are struggling to get the right supports in place for their dyslexia in school this is the podcast for you.

In this episode we will speaking with Andy Cook Chief Executive of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity which provides holistic dyslexic support for  parents, children, teachers, employers and adults struggling in education and the workplace.

Please check out Helen Arkell Website www.helenarkell.org.uk

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Episode 11:
In this episode we will be speaking with Matt Davis about his autistic son Isaac. This candid chat from a dad’s perspective from diagnosis, education, to the positive power of social media and technology,  to letting go of football. 

Matt takes us beyond the ASD label to the potential.

Please check out Matt's blog and Isaac's YouTube  at www.mysonissac.net

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Episode 10:
We are celebrating the Tenth Episode of the SEND Parenting podcast with over 500 downloads!!!!

Have you wondered why I started the SEND Parenting Podcast…well this episode reveals all…..

In this episode, we are going to do things a little bit differently. Instead of having a guest on the show, I am going to interview myself and share with you a bit of my journey and how it led me to creating the SEND Parenting Podcast. I'll share with you a little bit about me and a lot more about my journey being a warrior mum for my daughter Alexandra, and how that journey has inspired me to start this podcast. 

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Episode 9:
50-60% of children with neurodiversity have a neurodiverse parent.

In this episode we welcome Victoria, a dyslexic mother of twins. She shares with us her journey of discovery and realising that one of her daughters struggles mirrored her own life challenges. In this open and warm episode Victoria brings her personal experience alongside her knowledge as a dyslexic assessor. 

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Episode 8:
Does your child struggle with reading or writing? Technology may be able to provide a bridge for your child to overcome those struggles. In this episode Sallie Greenhalgh,  Academic and digital lead at the Unicorn School, will describe how Microsoft technology can break down the barriers to learning and empower children to reach their potential.
 
I am truly thankful as someone with neurodiversity to live in a world where technology makes life easier. My daughter has struggled with fine motor due to her cerebral palsy and dictation has enabled her to unlock her thoughts and put them to paper. Both of us rely completely on spelling and grammar corrections which allow us to use the words we want to use versus the words we  can spell. If you haven’t yet harnessed technology to support your child this is the episode for you

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Episode 7:
Have you ever wondered if your child needs and EHCP or Educational Health Care Plan? 

In this episode, we welcome back Adam Friel, partner and head of Education Law at Geldards. He will demystify whether your child can apply for an EHCP, what the first steps are, and provide valuable insights on how to navigate the barriers and challenges you will face with your local authority. 

I really wish I could have listened to his advice when I started my daughter's EHCP journey. 

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Have you ever wondered if your child needs an educational psychological assessment or what is an educational psychological assessment and how can it help your child, if have this is the podcast for you. 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jemma Levy, educational and child psychologist who trained at the University College of London. She provides psychological support to children and young adults up to the age of 25, supporting the whole family to ensure every child reaches their full potential. 

Dr. Levy is truly passionate about children and young people with special educational needs, and believes that every child has strengths that can be uncovered and used to help with their learning. Through a psychological assessment, the child's strengths and areas of needs can be used to devise a comprehensive intervention plan, ensuring the child has the right support to reach their full potential. 

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Episode 5:
In this episode, we will be joined by Catherine working mom of three, who has kindly agreed to share with us her daughter's journey to eventual diagnosis of autism and ADHD. She will take us through how she felt when she first got confirmation of Coco's diagnosis, her experience of wondering why me? did I cause this? What does this mean for Coco's future? Will she be independent?

She will describe her personal self educational course in neurodiversity, which broke down for her, the stereotypes of the labels of autism and ADHD and led to not only her acceptance of her daughter's neurodiversity, but really viewing it as a gift for the whole family to learn and embrace. 

Her journey really, really resonated with me, and I believe it will resonate with a lot of parents. Please keep listening to hear Catherine and Coco's story. 

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