In the final episode of Love Needs No Words for now... Amy & Kirsty are joined by Sophie or Senythingbutnormal on instagram. Sophie has identical twins who have been diagnosed with a genetic condition. The boys are 8 years old and have a severe speech delay and mild learning difficulties. They have come along way from birth and Sophie shares the ups and downs of their journey so far. Thank you for listening x ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us ...
Jan 15
37 min
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty talk us through their christmas' - the highs and the lows. At the fact that it is a lovely opportunity to look back and reflect on previous years and how far they have come. It is also a goodbye for now from the girls as they are putting a temporary pause on the podcast whilst they deal with things closer to home that need their attention. So - thank you so much to everyone that has listened, taken part and been involved in what ...
Jan 8
34 min
On this week's episode we are joined by Stefanie Hohl who is passionate about spreading the news that movement can help children, especially those with special needs, learn to read. Stefanie is the founder and developer of an engaging and effective program called ABC, See, Hear, Do and has created fun learning materials to help young children. Based in America the programme is having an important place in classrooms, at home for practitioners and parents and she hopes that the concept could b...
Dec 18, 2025
27 min
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Kirsty and Amy discuss the build up to Christmas and all the chaos that comes with that. The difficulties that this time of year brings at school and at home and the positives over the last few weeks too. Its been such a great year of guests and positive feedback so thank you all for listening and have an amazing, chicken nugget Christmas. Thank you for listening x ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to...
Dec 11, 2025
43 min
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Joanne Watson. Joanne’s son Tom is 26 – diagnosed Autistic and is nonspeaking. But uses the method of Spelling to communicate. Joanne has been working with this method of communication and those involved with the concept for many years and joins us to tell us all about it. As well as the difference it has made on many autistic people and their families including hers. To find out more about spelling to communicate you ...
Nov 27, 2025
48 min
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 differenc...
Nov 20, 2025
46 min
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...
Nov 13, 2025
45 min
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 anot...
Nov 6, 2025
39 min
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 show Parenting 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. The...
Oct 30, 2025
50 min
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...
Oct 14, 2025
49 min
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