Helpful information about SEND and hearing other peoples stories.

Navigating Life

Oct 21, 2021

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s a fully neurodivergent family, its taken some time, years, to get us to the stage where all our needs are met as much as possible. Things really started to improve when I realised I was...

We've Got You.

Oct 18, 2021

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This morning I’ve already opened my inbox to parents apologising for being stressed, exhausted, in despair… phone calls yesterday with parents just giving up all hope that someone...

Blue Badges

Oct 05, 2021

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Totally off topic but I thought this may be useful: Blue Badge Criteria. If you feel this is relatable to your child or yourself, it may be worth aplying: The Blue Badge (Disabled Persons) Parking...

Growth

Oct 04, 2021

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Every day that someone pushes you to learn more, be better, stand stronger, ask those difficult questions, you are forced to grow.. It is not right that this happens, it's not OK that this...

Aggression 2.0

Oct 04, 2021

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Fear and anxiety looks like aggression in many cases. So if we feel unsafe, often we will move to fight or flight. It is so hard to meet an aggressive child with love and nurture, especially if...

Aggression

Oct 04, 2021

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“The brain region most involved in feeling afraid and anxious is also most involved in generating aggression.” - Robert Sapolsky It's really hard in the moment to comfort a child who...

Loneliness

Sep 29, 2021

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I am not saying this to get attention but more to say you are not alone. It’s funny how you can have loads of people physically around you, your kids and partner but feel alone. My day to...

You are the Captain!

Sep 27, 2021

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You are the Captain. Having a child is the start of a journey. It is a never ending journey. You board the boat when they are born and you just have to keep paddling. For a family who are dealing...

Normality?

Sep 27, 2021

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I’ve been thinking lots about how families cope when the challenges they face will not be going away.They come upon them and become normality.You grieve the life you thought you had.You are...