Send us a textAre 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 wit...
Send us a textThis 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.comInstagram: @love_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs...
Send us a textOn 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 a...
Send us a textOn 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 ...
Send us a textThis 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 w...
Send us a textThis 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.comInstagram: @love_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.And don't forget ...
Send us a textOn 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/cuAYirIIf you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topi...
Send us a textOn 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.comInstagram: @love_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.Thank you xParenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewar...
Send us a textOn this week's episode we speak to Steph who is the creator of the blog, Steph's two girls and the Author of the book, PDA in the Family. ( Pathological Demand Avoidance)Steph has designated a lot of time to helping others understand what Pathological Demand Avoidance is and how to help those who have a friend or family member with a PDA profile all whilst she is navigating her own journey.For more information on PDA, please go to Steph's brilliant website:https://www.stephstwog...
Send us a textTissues at the ready for this week's episode as our dear friend Emily Shaw speaks so eloquently about her daughter Autumn's rare genetic condition. Autumn who is 4 years old has HNRNPH2 Neuro Developmental Disorder which causes a variety of challenges for her.The family have overcome so much and she is defying so many odds.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.comInstagram: @...
Send us a textOn this week's episode we speak to our good friend Sarah about her journey raising a daughter with Autism. We discuss the expectations being different to reality, the meltdowns and the things Briony is doing that Sarah never expected.Briony, who Is 4 years old - non speaking was diagnosed with Autism this year. 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.comInstagram: @love_ne...
Send us a textThis week Amy & Kirsty are joined by award winning author Val Jones who is discussing her book, A story of Autism and Difference.She gives a little taster about what the book is all about, the message she hopes is received when reading it, feedback from parents and others that have read it and other books in the pipeline.To order the book from amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/474xNoUTo find out more about Val and her books:https://bearautism.com/award-winning-authorIf you want to ge...
Send us a textOn this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty discuss Amy's holiday to Devon, the anxiety about school starting being at an all time high in Kirsty's house, Amy's new purchase which has been a game changer and a creative day out for Kirsty & Max that didn't go quite to plan.Please follow us on love_needsnowords on instagram.And send us a message on here or on there for any topics you want to discuss or just to say hi.Thank you for listening xParenting a chi...
Send us a textOn this week's podcast, Amy & Kirsty discuss the highs and lows of Kirsty's holiday to the Peak District, the progress the boys have been making over the last few weeks, the anxiety around starting school as it gets ever closer & the boys' graduation ceremony at nursery.Thank you for listening xIf you would like to add us on instagram: Love_needsnowordsParenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...Jo...
Send us a textThis week Amy & Kirsty are joined by Jordan, a Special Educational Needs Teacher who has over 125,000 followers on instagram - where she showcases hints and tips on how best to communicate with a child with Additional Needs. Focusing in on sensory ideas and the resources available in particular to those who are non speaking.In part two they discuss Special Needs and society, signs your child could be learning to speak, communication being the key to independence, sensory toy...
Send us a textThis week Amy & Kirsty are joined by Jordan, a Special Educational Needs Teacher who has over 125,000 followers on instagram - where she showcases hints and tips on how best to communicate with a child with Additional Needs. Focusing in on sensory ideas and the resources available in particular to those who are non speaking.They discuss Special Needs Schools, the different forms of communication, stimming, Attention Autism and masking in girls.If you would like to follow Jor...
Send us a textAmy & Kirsty discuss the things that their sons are doing that they thought would never be possible and the things that they are doing that are difficult to manage.Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening xAdd them on instagram love_needsnowordsParenting 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 chat...
Send us a textThis week Amy & Kirsty chat to popular instagrammer Andrea Davies. Andrea is mum to son Oliver who is diagnosed Autistic and non verbal. She discusses the journey of acceptance, the bond Oliver and his sister Lilly have now and we even get some top tips on going abroad. 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.comInstagram: @love_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love ...
Send us a textThis week we will be talking about the highs and lows of going on holiday as well as a bit more about schools, clubs and potty training.If you want to get in touch..please message us on instagram: love_needsnowords.Thank you listening xxParenting 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 vari...
Send us a textMeet Amy & Kirsty as they share their experience of finding out their child was on the spectrum.If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like them to discuss...here's how:Email: loveneedsnowordspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @love_needsnowordsParenting 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.T...