One day last year after another overwhelming morning trying to get my distressed SEND son into school, I came home, slumped on the sofa and sobbed. I was at my ...
In this week's episode, Glenn Wilson, a pastor and creator of the Advocate of Hope on TikTok, which is dedicated to supporting parents, especially parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) joins Tahnee on the sofa. As a parent of an autistic child, Glenn understands the unique challenges and joys this journey brings. His mission is to encourage and uplift parents, helping them find strength, community, and hope in the midst of the struggles they face on a daily basis.TikTok: @advocateofhopeInsta: glennadvocateofhopehttps://www.kids.org.uk/sendiass-home/https://www.autism.org.uk/https://www.uniqueways.org.uk/
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Who is Max?
One question Tahnee has been asked since starting this podcast is, "Who is Max? Tell us more!" Today we get to find out more about Max, as Tahnee shares her story with us. https://www.kabukiuk.org.uk/https://www.allthingskabuki.org/https://www.kabukisyndromefoundation.org/
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Armi Grace Petersen, a maternal health and infant occupational therapist from Illinois, talks to Tahnee on ‘The SEND Sofa’ about Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as SPD. Today, we learn to identify the possible signs of SPD and how it can impact on daily life.The information contained in this podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Recommended book: "The Out-of-Sync Child": https://amzn.to/3ZwRxZ5
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World Braille Day
In this week’s episode, we celebrate World Braille Day! A worldwide celebration that takes place on 4th January each year. Tahnee Morgan is joined by Emma Thomas, the mum of 7 year old Archie, a young boy who is keen to show the world that having a vision impairment does not have to hold you back! Braille has become a huge part of Archie's life. Today we find out why. Archie has faced many other challenges in his short life, a kidney transplant being one of them. However, no matter what this family have had thrown at them, they have worked tirelessly together to create a loving world full of possibilities for their son. Sit back and prepare to be inspired by Archie’s story.https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/supporting-others/parenting-a-child-with-a-vision-impairment/how-to-make-celebrations-accessible-for-all-the-family/world-braille-day/Instagram: @thesendsofaFacebook: The SEND Sofa
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Welcome to 'The SEND Sofa' hosted by Tahnee Morgan
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One day last year after another overwhelming morning trying to get my distressed SEND son into school, I came home, slumped on the sofa and sobbed. I was at my wits’ end. I didn’t think I could do it a second longer. It made me think of all the other struggling SEND parents out there, possibly on their sofas, crying too. If I felt overwhelmed, so did they. If I was struggling, perhaps I wasn’t alone. The responsibility and pressure of raising a SEND child can sometimes be too much. How could I bring us all together? I wiped my tears, got out my notepad and pen and wrote the first words that came into my head: ‘The SEND Sofa.’ Holy Shiz. It appeared I was about to start a podcast!
And here it is! My name is Tahnee Morgan and my world was rocked when my son, Max, was diagnosed with Kabuki Syndrome in 2017, a rare genetic disorder that affects just 1 in 32,000 births worldwide. In this podcast, I delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of SEND life. Everything and everyone is welcome here. The vibe is genuine, heartfelt and relaxed as I provide a much-needed safe and comfortable space for SEND families to be open and honest about their journey. I will be chatting with parents, medical professionals, therapists and practitioners to gain a better understanding of all things SEND, while having a giggle (or a good cry) along the way.
So, grab a cuppa (or a glass of wine!) and join me on the Send Sofa.
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