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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 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! đź’•
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On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are back discussing half term, the return to school and the fight with the Local Authority for a Special Needs School Place and updates on EHCP's. They also give a taster of the guests that are coming on the podcast in the coming weeks :) Thank you all 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 Nee...
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Lisa Lloyd or to many of you – you will know her as asd_with_a_g_and_t. Lisa is such an advocate and support for Sen families through her facebook, tiktok and Instagram page. Her honesty, positive attitude and hilarious videos are comforting to so many of her followers. She has also this week published her first book, 'Raising the Sen Betweeners', a honesty guide to parenting the children who fall between the gaps. The book is out no...
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by SEND Mummies. Jemma and Lisa joined forces to create the popular instagram page and have been empowering SEN parents to navigate the complex education, health, and social care systems. They share lots of tips and advice on Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and the law surrounding SEND. As well as bit about their personal lives and how they came to be. Thank you for ...
On this week's episode we are joined by Seona, a NHS Speech and language therapist who works to support communication needs of children typically between the ages of 5-16. Alongside this, she works closely with schools to offer guidance and advice on how they can best give ongoing support to their students. She talks us through the role of a NHS SALT in the classroom as well as giving us some hints and tips to use at home. We also discuss how you can tell if your non speaking chil...
On this week’s episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Sarah Pearson – a mum very new to this journey. Her daughter Florence or Flo for short is 3 ½ and was developing neurotypically until around 3 when there was a huge regression. She shares her story, the good, the bad and what she is learning along the way. For more information on Sarah: @pearprojects on instagram is where you need to go. Thank you for listening :) ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or ...
Happy New Year to you all! x This week on the podcast Amy & Kirsty discuss their Christmas' and the slight bump in the road that starting back at school had on the boys. They also discuss the exciting news that Alex is saying a few more words, the experience of the boys being invited to a party and how that went. They also announce some of the brilliant guests lined up for the next few weeks. Thanks for listening x ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you woul...
In this week's episode Amy & Kirsty speak to Sharon McDaid from the National Autistic Society. Her son, who was diagnosed Autistic very young is now in his 20s and so Sharon shares her experience of raising him in a time where there was a lot of discussion around vaccines being a concern and also very little help and support. She also gives some great advice and tips to other parents at the start of their journey that she has learnt along the way. Sharon who now works as a Special...
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words.......She was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2022 so has gone most of her life not knowing why she had certain behaviours that she couldn’t explain. Girl With Autism @girl_w_autism – her account or Instagram or Kat as she is known to friends and family now works in childcare and is using her platform to help raise awareness of what it’s been like growing up masking, the traits that come with having both of these conditions and the affect it co...
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss their plans for Christmas and the importance of routine this time of year. They also have an update on school for both Alex and Max. They will be taking a two week break for the festive period and will be back with some more brilliant guests in the new year. They want to thank you all for listening over the last 6 months. Without you this wouldn't be possible. ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would li...
On this week's Episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Former Soldier, Author and Extreme Adventurer Jordan Wylie. Jordan who is also a hunter on the popular TV show Hunted and has received an MBE for his services to charity was diagnosed with the condition ADHD last year. ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder affects people’s behaviour’s. They may seem restless, have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse and it can also be linked to Autism. Jordan talks about his experience of living with...
Christmas incoming! ❄️🎄 This week we are joined by the brilliant Lisa Galley, or as some as you may know her better, School Run Mum Autism! Lisa is an Autism Consultant, Former Speech and Language Therapist and Mum to 3 grown up Autistic kids. We chatted all things Christmas, about doing things differently and how to navigate the festive season successfully! For more information or to get in touch with Lisa: @school_run_mum_autism on instagram Or to get the Christmas Survival K...
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty speak to James Hunt or Stories About Autism on Facebook and Instagram. James is honest and raw to his many thousands of followers who follow his journey with his two autistic boys Jude and Tommy who have varying high support needs. Jude and Tommy currently live separately but spend quality time with their dad separately which he documents through videos on the platforms. James talks about the benefits of AAC devises for his son Tommy, their love of ca...
Are you one of the many parents listening who is struggling with their child's sleep? Well...this is the episode for you. Amy & Kirsty chat to sleep consultant Jade Zammit about the difficulty with sleep and the link with neurodiversity. They also receive top tips on getting a child off to sleep and for those waking early in the morning. For more information or to get get in touch with Jade: www.beyondthestarts.co.uk @jadesleepnanny on instagram. ** If you want to get in touch wi...
This week on the podcast Amy & Kirsty discuss the latest on how the boys are doing at school. Alex has started to say a few words so Amy will be discussing her delight about that. And we announce some of the brilliant guests that are coming on the rest of this month :) ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how: Email: loveneedsnowordspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @love_needsnowords Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs N...
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty talk to Jaqueline Parkinson who is a Children’s Occupational Therapist and the founder of Magnificent Munchers which specialises in food therapy for children on limited diets often referred to as fussy or picky eaters. We discuss the differences between having a child who is a fussy eater and a child who suffers with the condition ARFID (Avoidant/ Restrictive, Food Intake Disorder) Magnificent Munchers work with children from 2-16 years of age and off...
On this Week's Episode Amy & Kirsty speak to Roselee Guinness. Roselee is a career to Frankie who has Rett syndrome is non verbal and a wheel chair user. Through her experience working alongside her now best friend she has written three fictional books about the two of them. Their story is so inspiring and beautiful to hear about. If you would like to know more about the books or to purchase them: https://www.facebook.com/roseleeguinness/ https://roseleeguinness.ampbk.com/ If you ...
This week Kirsty & Amy talk to Legal Adviser Alice Mayen. Alice works for SEN advocacy who help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) secure the support they need to thrive and help parents and their carers navigate England’s complex SEND system successfully. Alice has a teenage son who has an Autism Diagnosis and she has used her journey to now help others. A lot of her work is dealing with Education Health Care Plans and other concerns parents have with the S...
This week Amy & Kirsty are back discussing their week. Kirsty talks us through how she felt getting Max's recent diagnosis. They also discuss all things school related and announce some of the guests that they have lined up in the coming weeks. If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how: Email: loveneedsnowordspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @love_needsnowords Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words. And don't forget ...
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Louisa Stanley whose daughter Anna has the rare genetic and neurological condition Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. She is also Author of the book Parenting on a different path, inspirational stories and poems from parents of children with complex needs. Louisa's Facebook page is: Parenting on a different path. The link to Louisa's book: https://amzn.eu/d/cuAYirI If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you...
On this week's Episode Amy takes the reins as poor Kirsty has covid. She has a quick recap for new listeners and answers some of your questions. If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...here's how: Email: loveneedsnowordspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @love_needsnowords Or message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words. Thank you x Support the show Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is ...
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