Charlotte Mountford: ‘My Passion Is To Continue To Help Autistic Individuals And Their Families In A Very Broken System'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Charlotte Mountford or Badger Education as she is known on instagram. Charlotte was a specialist Autism teacher for over 20 years in the uk and oveseas. But more recently has gone solo as a Neurofirming Autism Education Consultant.She talks about the education system and the changes she has seen over the years and how she feels about the current state of it now. And why going solo and making a difference to many autistic individuals and their families has been the best move she has ever made.She is also a mum to three boys, two of which are diagnosed Autistic.You can find Charlotte on instagram: @badger.educationThank you 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_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.And you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No WordsPlease like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!** Support the showParenting 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 variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
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Bonus Episode: Sarah Vernon Returns: 'I Feel Less Anxious About My Daughter’s Future'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are rejoined by Sarah Vernon who was one of the first guests of the podcast. Sarah’s daughter Briony is 5 years old, nonspeaking and received her diagnosis of Autism early last year. In the first interview, Sarah articulated beautifully her emotions around the early stages of her daughter's diagnosis, the grief she felt and the fear around what the future would bring.Fast forward a year and she is back to tell us how Briony is getting on, the fight for a specialist school and her feelings around the future now.Thank you 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_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.And you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No WordsPlease like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!**Support the showParenting 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 variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
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Half Term Ups And Downs: 'We Had Another Balloon Incident'
Its been a few weeks but Amy & Kirsty are back with a roundup from the half term break.Kirsty has been flying solo whilst the hubby has been away and talks about the benefits that has actually had on Max and his routine in many ways.Alex has been attempting to discuss his emotions and ask for more things this half term. But with the start of communication has been the outbursts of frustration which have been challenging for Amy.And of course it wouldn't be a school holiday without another balloon incident.Thank you 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_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.And you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No WordsPlease like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!**Support the showParenting 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 variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
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Half Term Roundup: Best Of Episode
On this week's episode we have some of the best bits from over the last few months.Thank you to all the brilliant guests we have had on and for you all for listening.We will be back next week with a roundup of half term, the awards and everything in between.Support the showParenting 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 variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
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Ruby: Ewan And Me: 'I Want Ewan And Everyone Like Him To Be Celebrated'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by the lovely Ruby. Ruby has the account @ewanandme on instagram where she shares her brother Ewan’s story.Ewan is 23, diagnosed Autistic, has a severe learning disability and is non speaking and Ruby describes on her instagram about him reaching crisis point various times over the last few years, even loosing his sight in one of his eyes through a self injury.Its been a journey of difficulty, emotion, hardship but one filled with so much care and love.Ruby talks about her feelings from a sibling's perspective and that she has never been expected to take care of him the way she does, it just comes from a natural place of love and choice.And that she wants Ewan and everyone like him to be celebrated!Thank you 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_needsnowordsOr message us on Facebook - Love Needs No Words.And you can find all our videos on Youtube: Love Needs No WordsPlease like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts!**Support the showParenting 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 variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
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 and the Independent 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! 💕
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