Mrs Jessie Townz: My Son And PDA: 'At Its Worst Its Like Being In An Abusive Relationship'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Jessie Townz who has a 7-year-old boy with a Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile. Jessie home educated her son for two years whilst navigating the school system and explains to us that at its worst, her son's behaviour can be so overpowering and controlling, it can feel like you are in an abusive relationship.With still little understanding of PDA in society, Jessie through her instagram page @mrsjessietownz is raising awareness and supporting other parents who have children with a PDA profile. As well as offering support to teachers and learning staff who have a PDA’ers in their setting. For more information you can head to the PDA Society Website: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/Thank you for listening xPlease like and Subscribe and Leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts :)** 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.**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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Dr Megan McEwan: Counselling Psychologist: 'People Are Like Sunsets, Not One Is The Same'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Megan McEwan. Megan is an NHS Counselling Psychologist and throughout her career has worked with many neurodivergent children and young people and subsequently has got a real insight to so many of the challenges that they're facing, both prior to and post diagnosis.Meghan talks through a variety of strategies she uses, the importance of early intervention and diagnosis as well as the best bits about her job and working with neurodivergent individuals.For more information on contact - the service that Meghan mentions:https://contact.org.uk/And for more information on Meghan - you can find her on Linkedin.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.**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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The Boys Are Early Risers: 'Coffee Is Life'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss why the summer months are a blessing in disguise for a lot of SEN children and their families.Their love of Coffee as both Alex & Max are early risers.They discuss Ipads and the brilliance and downfall that they have had and continue to have on the boys.They talk through the topic that is being discussed a lot in the SEN community at the moment - the fear that EHCP's will be taken away from children in mainstream schools. The anxiety they both have about that message and the detrimental impact they feel it would have on SEN children like Alex & Max that wouldn't be able to survive in a mainstream classroom without it. And also the impact they feel it would have on the other children in the classroom if EHCP's were taken away from those that need it.Please Like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts - it means a lot!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.**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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Jessica Whalley: Writer Of The Autistic Mom: 'A Raw And Honest Guide To Help Support Others'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Jessica Whalley. Jessica has written and released her brilliant book the Autistic Mom, which is all about her son Jude who is diagnosed Autistic/ADHD and is Non-Speaking. Whilst describing her own journey of being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD as an adult.She talks about her own unmasking process, the battles of having a child who Is non speaking and her marriage breakdown due to the difficulties surrounding raising a neurodivergent child.Jessica's book 'The Autistic Mom' is a law and also has some excellent references of other books to read, places to visit and most importantly where to go for support.If you would like to purchase the book - head to amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/0PqgJEIPlease Like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts.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.** 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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Juzt2girls: Mother & Daughter Share Their Journey Of Discovery & Hope
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Mother & Daughter combo Juzt2girls who are raising awareness of Autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and mental health issues - all through their social media page. Michelle Raftery and her daughter Kate who was diagnosed Autistic aged 17 have been through quite a journey of discovery and want to share the message that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.**Trigger Warning - discussions of mental health & suicide**Please Like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts.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.**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 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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