Practical posts for families and professionals navigating SEND.
Appearing on *The Social Voice* with DM Digital English gave me the opportunity to speak about the values at the heart of Neurodiversity Learning Hub — parent voice, collaboration and empowerment through education. This blog reflects on why informed parents, supportive professionals and genuine partnership can make such a difference for SEND families.
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Home-to-school transport can bring both relief and guilt for SEND families. From the difficulty of securing support, to trusting someone else with your child, managing disrupted routines when transport changes, and missing those everyday school-gate conversations, this blog reflects on the challenges and the positives – including the amazing drivers, passenger assistants and school staff who help make the journey feel safe.
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Behind every mental health appointment is a story people may not see — the worry, the waiting, the journeys and the quiet support from family. This blog reflects on supporting my autistic teenage son, the difference CAMHS Emerge 16–17 has made, and why neurodivergent young people need mental health support that recognises them as individuals.
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A look at the hidden exhaustion many SEND parents and carers experience during the summer holidays, when routines change, support reduces and the demands of caring can become even more intense.
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Purchasing the Elise Neo Disability Pushchair has opened up new experiences for our family. Despite a harness clip breaking on its first use, the company quickly provided a replacement, and the pushchair has since helped my five-year-old safely enjoy trips to the aquarium, parks, Blackpool and beyond.
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Summer holidays in our family do not always look picture-perfect. With different needs, routines and challenges to balance, even simple days out can take a lot of planning. But I am learning that summer does not need to look like anyone else’s – it just needs to work for our family.
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When my five-year-old autistic son developed severe tooth pain, I knew something was wrong, even though he could not tell me exactly what he was feeling. What followed was a long and upsetting journey to find suitable dental care, eventually leading to hospital treatment under sedation. Our experience showed me how urgently autistic children need quicker access to specialist and compassionate dental support.
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A personal reflection on the emotional experience of entering the SEND system for the first time, feeling overwhelmed, and finding the support that made a difference.
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A reflection on the journey from feeling unheard in school meetings to learning how to prepare, speak up, and advocate confidently for your child.
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