SENsational - The Special Educational Needs Podcast

In our latest episode of SENsational, Tony Lloyd, CEO of The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, and Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director of Ideas Afresh Education, discuss embracing diverse perspectives, creating inclusive spaces, and truly understanding the unique needs within the neurodiverse community.#WitherslackGroup #SEN #Neurodiversity #Navigatingneurodiversity #Podcast #WitherslackGroupResources # Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a parent of a child experiencing extreme food aversion?Nicole Kirkland & Emma Taylor from ARFID Awareness join us on the sofa for a discussion exploring Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).Learn practical insights on what ARFID is, how it can co-occur with other neurodevelopmental differences, plus expert tips to support those affected.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/bPJu3UWAUtIStay up-to-date with our latest episodes by joining our SENsational mailing list: https://pages.witherslackgroup.co.uk/sensational-podcast#WitherslackGroup #SENsational #ARFIDAwareness #EatingDisorderAwareness #SENSupport #MentalHealth #Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity #ARFIDSupport #ChildNutrition #FoodAversions #ChildrenAndFood #ARFIDHelp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest episode of SENsational, we're joined by Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director from Ideas Afresh, sharing a personal perspective of supporting her neurodivergent grandchild. We discuss how to offer emotional and practical support to your own child, helping them navigate the challenges and joys of parenting, while supporting their own mental well-being.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our episodes as well as listen: https://www.youtube.com/WitherslackGroupExplore more free resources on our website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/all-resources/#WitherslackGroup #SENsational #ADHD #Autism #Neurodiversity #GuidingGrandparents #MentalHealth #GrandparentsPerspective #SupportingParents #SENAwareness  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our latest episode of SENsational, we welcome Lisa Rudge, Director of Parent Services from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity & Heather Morley, ADHD Advanced Practitioner Project Manager from our Group, exploring the unique challenges and strengths of a neurodiverse household. We discuss real stories, insights and practical tips to navigate and thrive together as a family.You can now watch our podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WitherslackGroupStay up to date with our latest podcasts, webinars and events by signing up to our mailing list: https://share.hsforms.com/1GkOG_Qr2S-iSKb98Ox4oFg4lhzy?__hstc=125331413.3d8a9661d3f0d44237ec68749f447880.1710930491225.1717148265959.1717162857574.128&__hssc=125331413.9.1717162857574&__hsfp=3233913199 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Lloyd, CEO of The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, to our podcast. In this episode, we discuss the role parents and carers play in supporting young people as they explore their sexuality and identity, plus ideas and tips on creating a safe, inclusive space where they can thrive.You can now watch our podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WitherslackGroupStay up to date with our latest podcasts, webinars and events by signing up to our mailing list: https://share.hsforms.com/1GkOG_Qr2S-iSKb98Ox4oFg4lhzy?__hstc=125331413.3d8a9661d3f0d44237ec68749f447880.1710930491225.1717148265959.1717162857574.128&__hssc=125331413.9.1717162857574&__hsfp=3233913199 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of SENsational, we're delighted to be joined by our new podcast host, Laura Oliver, Senior Occupational Therapist from our Group, plus our guest Lorraine Titchener, Head Teacher at Lavender Lodge, for a discussion exploring strategies to support neurodivergent children and young people in school. We discuss common misconceptions about neurodiversity in education, the role that teachers and staff play in supporting neurodivergent pupils, plus top tips and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Helen Rutherford, a specialist sleep practitioner from The Sleep Charity, who has several years of experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people with sleep.In this episode, she discusses the common sleep challenges experienced by children with special educational needs, expert tips and strategies for supporting your child’s sleep through this seasonal shift and beyond and sensory issues and regulations to improve sleep quality, from winding down rituals to creating a tailored sleep environment for your child’s needWe hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Kirsty Doyle, Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer, discussing how she works with young people to build aspiration as they enter the world of work.On this episode of SENsational, Kirsty shares her experience of her entrepreneurial journey, talking about her set-backs and challenges, and how she has worked with children and young people across the UK, offering inspiring sessions and visits to her very own studio, to help young people think about their future endeavours. Kirsty works with us as part of our Futures programme, a programme designed to deliver unlimited aspiration and endless opportunities for every child and young person, through Futures ambassador sessions, work experience opportunities apprenticeships, mentoring and more. Find out more about the Futures programme here: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/futures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this SENsational episode, we are joined by Maggie Morton and Laura Oliver, Occupational Therapists for Witherslack Group as they discuss children's most common sensory-seeking behaviours and the best ways to support them. They also explore sensory regulation, sensory overload and the best strategies and activities that can be integrated into the daily lives of our children to help them build essential life skills.We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered if your young person might need an EHCP? Simone Mattinson, Partnerships Manager for our Group, shares her first-hand experience from a parent and professional perspective. From exploring how to navigate the EHCP process to details of a draft EHCP, plus many more interesting insights worth knowing. For more details on the EHCP process, download our free 'A Guide To The Education, Health and Care Plan' Support Pack: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources/education-health-and-care-plan-ehcp-support-pack/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a discussion with Wendy Yeo, Head Teacher of our Castlefell School, and Arron Hutchinson, Education Training Director of The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, exploring ways to support your child settle into a new school. Whether it is the jump from primary to secondary or transitioning to a SEN provision, they have top tips and strategies to support your child along the way.We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational.Join us for a free live webinar, by visiting:https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events-and-webinars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We believe that every child or young person deserves access to inspirational education, regardless of their unique learning requirements or needs. Susan Gill, Head Teacher from our Bridgeway School, talks us through the unique benefits of Special Educational Needs schools and some of the amazing outcomes of pupils who have flourished the support they need.We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational.Join us for a free live webinar, by visiting:https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events-and-webinars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many moving parts to home life, right? From school runs to meal times and everything in between, how can it all be managed? In our latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, we explore managing a neurodiverse household with Tracy Bowyer, Parenting Co-Ordinator from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity.Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. If you want to learn more about our other webinars and resources, please visit the website www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're pleased to bring you this episode of SENsational titled 'Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know, with Anne-Marie Harrison, training director from Ideas Afresh Education. This episode is designed for parents and carers right at the beginning of their journey. Perhaps you’re just discovering your child is showing traits of autism, or you’re even considering applying for an assessment to diagnosis. We'll be chatting about how to get an assessment, myths and misrepresentations associated with autism, and some top tips and strategies on how to support your child at home.Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloadable guides, by clicking here www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media and online games are evidently present in our children and young people's lives. On this episode of SENsational, we are joined by two Witherslack Group experts, Dr. Dee Khaira, Clinical Psychologist and Lois Howard, IT Infrastructure and Development Manager, where we explore educating ourselves and our children, platforms that come with surprising risks, plus top tips on keeping our children safe as they use these online devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning to read can be challenging for our neurodiverse children and young people. On this episode of SENsational, we are joined by leading phonics consultant Amy McElhatton, who talks us through the importance of introducing reading at an early age, how we can break learning down into more manageable chunks, and how to collaborate with your child's school to ensure that learning can be implemented at home as it is in school. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloadable guides by clicking here www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Bonnello, autistic advocate and award-winning writer and speaker, joins us for another episode of SENsational. In this podcast, Chris explores finding methods to succeed in both school and social environments whilst learning to embrace the authenticity of ASD.Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloadable guides by clicking here www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of SENsational, we have the pleasure of sharing knowledge of our expert speaker Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, unravelling strategies on how to deal with impulsive behaviour, the ‘stop, think, and do’ coaching model, and how to help children overcome low feelings after an outburst. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloadable guide by clicking here www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The exam period can be a particularly stressful and overwhelming time for neurodiverse children and young people, and so as parents and professionals, it is important to know how to help guide them through this.In this episode of SENsational, we welcome Colin Foley, Training Director at the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, and Chris Bonnello, an Autism advocate and author of ‘Autistic, Not weird’ as our expert speakers who talk about why neurodiverse children and young people find it hard to learn and retain information, offer strategies to help your child’s memory capacity, and share tips and techniques to help focus on revision and an exam.Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. If you want to learn more about our other webinars and resources, please visit the website www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparing our children for finishing school and heading off to their next adventure can be a difficult time and there is sure to be some anxieties around such a big transition. For our neurodiverse families, there might be heightened concerns around how will our children manage, will there be enough support, are they even ready and what will they do without us!In this episode of SENsational, we chat with Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation and Emma Reardon, Director for Autism Wellbeing to discuss, Life Beyond School: Making Successful Steps.During the session, we cover planning for big transitions, creating realistic expectations, what help might be available from universities or colleges, as well as at-home techniques to help support self-regulation. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. If you want to learn more about our resources, please visit the website www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.