Episode 23

This episode is part two of a two part series in which we speak with Ellie Costello, Director of the Square Pegs charity and author of the book 'Square Pegs: Inclusivity, Compassion and Fitting In - a Guide for Schools'. 

Starting where we left off last week, we delve into school-based anxiety in children and the woefully ill-equipped interventions that schools are currently implementing. Ellie shares with us experiences with her children at school (warning: some of the stories she shares sound like they took place in Victorian times, not the 21st century) and, despite the heavy subject matter, offers hope on how these can change.

Click here for link to book Square Pegs Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in A guide for schools

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Episode 22
This episode is part one of a two part series in which we speak with Ellie Costello, Director of the Square Pegs charity and author of the book 'Square Pegs: Inclusivity, Compassion and Fitting In - a Guide for Schools'. 

In this episode, we discuss the impact of UK politics and economics on the care of SEND children and their families through the lens of Ellie's journey with her son. We unpick what happens to families for whom the systems fail, how they are labelled, new identities they assume, and the unsung exhausting work they take on.

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Episode 21

In this episode we speak with Craig Henderson, the brilliant Bolton-based barber who is dedicated to making haircuts accessible to all neurodiverse children.

He tells us about what lead him to this specialisation and also gives us some of his top tips on how to navigate grooming with your child at home. Craig's patience, kindness and dedication to addressing his client's needs is an inspiration and a delight to listen to.

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20th Episode of SEND Parenting podcast!

In this episode, I share a candid personal update on my journey as a parent to my daughter Alexandra. I look back at all the incredible things that she has achieved against the odds, and I talk to her about her difficulties, struggles and triumphs (including writing the song 'Never Give Up', which we use as the intro to this podcast). 

However, it's not all sunshine and roses. I also share my personal struggle to never give up as a parent even when it is really, really, really hard. My three top tips:

1. Never give up
2. Find the support you need to decompress and find solutions
3. Be kind to yourself - fill up your emotional batteries so you can be there for your child 

Link to Alexandra singing Never Give Up 

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Episode 19:
In this episode we will be speaking with Olivia Gordon author of 'The First Breath' about  her experience with her first child Joel, who was born prematurely at 32 weeks with a fetal condition that would effect the rest of his life: hydrops fetalis.

This episode will resonate with all parents who have spent prolonged time on a neonatal ward and struggled to move beyond the life changing diagnosis of their infant, to see the amazing, wonderful child in front of you.

Link to Olivia Gordon's book  https://amzn.eu/d/0YS3LvP 

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Episode 18
In this episode we will be joined by Rachael Horner who will explain what is an occupational therapist and how can they help your ND kids with activities of daily living in the home and at school. She will give us practical tips and advice looking at challenge with handwriting, attention and focus and personal care skills like getting dressed. 

The key is to breaking down activities into simple blocks – making it into just right challenge to maintain your child’s motivation

Rachel's practice: https://mychildrenstherapy.co.uk/
Twinkle: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/

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Episode 17
In this episode we will be speaking with Kate Bodle, a SENCO and mother to three ND children. She will be sharing with us her top ten tips on how to make a classroom accessible for all children.

Ignatio Estrada a 21st century educator said “ If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”

Kate provides in this podcast simple and easy ways to change the classroom to teach the way children learn. 

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Episode 16:
School starts back on Monday and for many neurodiverse children this can lead to feelings of dread and anxiety and a desire not to ever go back to school. The child’s anxiety is often looked upon as the problem rather than looking at the potential that the school is not the right environment for the child. 

In this episode we will speak Dr Naomi Fisher a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. In this insightful discussion Dr Fisher will talk about the need to prioritize our children’s emotional well-being over the need to learn facts and stick to a curriculum.  What if we let go of our preconceptions of what learning should be and instead let our children take a self-directed, autonomous approach to learning through self directed education.

Dr. Fisher’s book Changing our minds: how children can take control of their own learning really broke down a lot of my preconception about school education and even made me question some of my parenting techniques.

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Episode 15:
It’s the Easter holidays and the kids are at home which can be very stressful for all parents but is particularly intense for parents of neurodiverse kids. If you are feeling the pressure this holiday season this is the episode for you to decompress and pick up some valuable tips to move forward and not feel so alone. In this episode we will be talking to Emma Salt author of Square Pegs and Round Holes Surviving the rollercoaster of SEN parenting and enjoying the ride. Emma is a SEND educator and mother of two wonderfully neurodiverse kids.

She will chat with us about how challenging and intense the parenting journey can be, how key it is not to compare yourself to other parents, it is ok to admit this is a struggle, it is ok to scream – allow yourself to feel, take care of yourself so that you can be there for your child and most importantly find your tribe that can be there to support you.

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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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