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Love Needs No Words

Love Needs No Words

By: Amy Wiltshire & Kirsty Panks
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Love Needs No Words is a real insight into life raising a child with Special Educational Needs.


Amy and Kirsty - mums to two boys who are diagnosed Autistic share the highs and lows of their lives whilst interviewing brilliant guests along the way.


You will laugh, cry and hopefully feel a sense of security knowing that you are not alone on this journey. Which can sometimes feel very lonely and a little bit scary, especially at first.


Love Needs No Words got to the finals of the Quill Podcast Awards 2025 and the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 after being whittled down from thousands of entries and so has been recognised for its attention to detail and unique content.


So sit back, relax and enjoy! 💕

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Episodes
  • Finding Calm In The Christmas Chaos
    Dec 11 2025

    On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Kirsty and Amy discuss the build up to Christmas and all the chaos that comes with that.

    The difficulties that this time of year brings at school and at home and the positives over the last few weeks too.

    Its been such a great year of guests and positive feedback so thank you all for listening and have an amazing, chicken nugget Christmas.

    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 you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No Words

    Please like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!**


    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.


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    43 mins
  • Joanne Watson: Spelling To Communicate: 'Always Presume Competence'
    Nov 27 2025

    On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Joanne Watson.

    Joanne’s son Tom is 26 – diagnosed Autistic and is nonspeaking.

    But uses the method of Spelling to communicate.

    Joanne has been working with this method of communication and those involved with the concept for many years and joins us to tell us all about it.

    As well as the difference it has made on many autistic people and their families including hers.

    To find out more about spelling to communicate you can go to the website: https://i-asc.org/

    And if its something you are interested in getting involved you can contact Joanne on email: watsonjoanne78@gmail.com


    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.


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    48 mins
  • Charlotte Mountford: ‘My Passion Is To Continue To Help Autistic Individuals And Their Families In A Very Broken System'
    Nov 20 2025

    On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Charlotte Mountford or Badger Education as she is known on instagram.

    Charlotte was a specialist Autism teacher for over 20 years in the uk and oveseas. But more recently has gone solo as a Neurofirming Autism Education Consultant.

    She talks about the education system and the changes she has seen over the years and how she feels about the current state of it now.

    And why going solo and making a difference to many autistic individuals and their families has been the best move she has ever made.

    She is also a mum to three boys, two of which are diagnosed Autistic.

    You can find Charlotte on instagram: @badger.education

    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 you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No Words

    Please like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!**


    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.


    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
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