What I love about the SEND Minefield
The things I love about life in the SEND Minefield. Yes there are some positives.
What I hate about the SEND Minefield
The experiences that have left me sat seething with anger, crying in pain or shaking with frustration.
A quote for my children
Its’ not the critic who counts
Negative Stereotypes
The joy that is Rain Man has helped to perpetuate many myths around autism; we are often asked what his talent is or if he can recall everything he has read.
Me Time? How do you spend it?
When I need me time, I head to the beach. I’m a beach for all seasons type of girl
How do you use an Obsession?
Like most parents who have a child with ASD, I had read all the books I could find and each of them said “use their obsession” but no one explained what this meant.
Baker Small (BS), what were you thinking?
This company were not just celebrating a win, they were laughing at the parents who had lost. Somehow, the child at the centre of this didn’t appear to be even considered.
Bullet Journal in the world of Special Needs
I wanted to share with you how I use the Bullet Journal method to keep on top of the Special Needs Minefield.
“Oh Bless Him” – “Oh Bugger Off”
please, when you see him do not say “oh bless him”. The number of people who say this is unbelievable. It’s as if everyone thinks that because his eyes don’t work, his ears have stopped working too. He can hear you!
Stop, Get Ready & Go – Working with Families
A few tips on good practice when working with families and children with SEND.