Hello everyone, I'm Jemma. I am a married mum to 5 boys. Our family is a mixture of neurodivergence and neurotypical. My eldest is diagnosed with Autism and PICA. My two middle children hold no diagnosis'. And my two youngest children are Autistic with Global Developmental Delay and learning disabilities. One is non verbal and our youngest is
pre-verbal, echolalic and a gestalt language processor.
I wrote the poem above when we started our journey into the SEND world with our 4th child. Although our journey first began in 2008 with our eldest; it was initially a journey of denial and self doubt, as certainly from an educational standpoint, he went under the radar of professionals because he was 'fine in school'. Our journey with our younger two was very different. Their support needs are high, and their disabilities were very apparent from a young age. Both were diagnosed by the ages of 2 and 3, they attended a Specialist Nursery, and now both attend a Severe Learning Difficulty school. Since joining the SEND community, I have developed a passion for Autism and supporting SEND families; with a particular interest in SEND Law.
Life with SEND children can be extremely challenging. The majority of our days can feel like an upward struggle, with the main aim being - to 'survive' the day. But there is also beauty and wonderment within the Autism Spectrum; to see the world from a new perspective and at a somewhat different speed. My boys have taught me endless bounds of patience, compassion and strength. They have taught me so many new ways to communicate, but most importantly, that love requires no words at all.
Hello everyone, I’m Lisa. I am a married mum with 2 boys. I began my journey into the SEND world at a young age, having a younger brother who is Autistic. His diagnosis came at the time I was applying for university. I took a particular interest in Autism; which determined my route of studies, and graduated from the University of Wales, in 2009, with a BA(Hons) in Inclusion.
After graduating, I worked in a range of settings including The National Autistic Society, Autism provisions, secondary schools and primary schools. All my roles included supporting Autistic people and their families.
Since having children, I have also began a new journey as a SEND parent. My boys have multiple diagnosis’ between them including Autism, hearing impairment, Global Developmental Delay and hypermobility. I continue to have a very strong interest in Autism, particularly around behaviours which challenge. I have a passion for inclusion and ensuring people with disabilities and their families are receiving the correct support.
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