Practical posts for families and professionals navigating SEND.
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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