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.

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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 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

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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 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

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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 of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are rejoined by Sarah Vernon who was one of the first guests of the podcast.

Sarah’s daughter Briony is 5 years old, nonspeaking and received her diagnosis of Autism early last year.

In the first interview, Sarah articulated beautifully her emotions around the early stages of her daughter's diagnosis, the grief she felt and the fear around what the future would bring.

Fast forward a year and she is back to tell us how Briony is getting on, the fight for a specialist school and her feelings around the future now.

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.

Its been a few weeks but Amy & Kirsty are back with a roundup from the half term break.

Kirsty has been flying solo whilst the hubby has been away and talks about the benefits that has actually had on Max and his routine in many ways.

Alex has been attempting to discuss his emotions and ask for more things this half term. But with the start of communication has been the outbursts of frustration which have been challenging for Amy.

And of course it wouldn't be a school holiday without another balloon incident.

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.

On this week's episode we have some of the best bits from over the last few months.

Thank you to all the brilliant guests we have had on and for you all for listening.

We will be back next week with a roundup of half term, the awards and everything in between.

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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 of Love Needs No Words we are joined by the lovely Ruby.

Ruby has the account @ewanandme on instagram where she shares her brother Ewan’s story.

Ewan is 23, diagnosed Autistic, has a severe learning disability and is non speaking and Ruby describes on her instagram about him reaching crisis point various times over the last few years, even loosing his sight in one of his eyes through a self injury.

Its been a journey of difficulty, emotion, hardship but one filled with so much care and love.

Ruby talks about her feelings from a sibling's perspective and that she has never been expected to take care of him the way she does, it just comes from a natural place of love and choice.

And that she wants Ewan and everyone like him to be celebrated!

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.

This is a Bonus Episode for those wanting to know more about what a family centre can offer - especially for families like ours with neurodiverse children.

This includes the groups that are available which provide not just a safe space to share your emotions with others, but also somewhere with no judgement to take the children too.

As well a what 1-1 advice and support they can provide in the comfort of your own home.

Not every county is lucky enough to have one and this interview is Hertfordshire focused, as that is where the family centre interviewees are based.

Angela - an Emerging Needs and SEND practitioner and Karen - a family support practitioner talk us through their roles and how they can help either by signposting, referring or coming to you directly.

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.