The SEND Sofa Podcast
1) Living with Apert Syndrome: Xavier's Story
In 2019, Katy Martins welcomed her fourth child, a son named Xavier. Shortly after his birth, Xavier was diagnosed with Apert Syndrome—a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in every 65...Show More
2) Unlocking ADHD: Real Talk with Connor Greene – ADHD Behavioural Specialist, Speaker, and Author
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ADHD with the brilliant Connor Greene, an ADHD Behavioural Specialist, parenting coach, and the voice behind ADHD & ODD Parent Coaching. Whether you're ...Show More
3) Unmasking Autism: Embracing Neurodiversity with Carly Steel
Educational consultant Carly Steel is back, bringing her wealth of experience and expertise! She is the author of Consulting Autistic Young People on Their Personal Happiness, published in the Good Au...Show More
4) Living with an Adult Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Conversation with Neil and Mary Harris
In this episode, we delve into cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement and muscle coordination. Tahnee is joined by Neil and his wife, Mary Harris, to discuss the causes, sympto...Show More
5) Navigating Life with Congenital Heart Disease and Cerebral Palsy with Amelia Christie
In this episode, Amelia Christie opens up about her journey as the mother of a child with both congenital heart disease and cerebral palsy. She shares the challenges and triumphs her family has experi...Show More
6) Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Jon Emberton
In this episode, Tahnee speaks with Jon about Down syndrome, where he shares his personal experiences, challenges, and successes while providing a candid perspective on what life is like for his son l...Show More
7) Understanding Dyslexia
In this episode, Tahnee is joined by Carly Steel, an Educational Consultant, who works closely with parents of neurodivergent children to enhance their child’s wellbeing, reduce anxiety, and promote f...Show More
8) Mind Over Matter
Life can be incredibly demanding, particularly for parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), who must balance numerous appointments and therapies. It often feels like...Show More
9) Rare Disease Awareness Month - Gabby's Story
In this episode today, Tahnee talks with Gabby Zeppieri, the only adult in the US to be diagnosed with Neutral Lipid Storage Disease Myopathy NLSD-M, a rare genetic condition, where fats (lipids) are ...Show More
10) Half Term Reset!
With the half term holidays in full swing, Tahnee takes some time off to become full time chef, taxi driver, bottom wiper, kids entertainer, cleaner and story teller. In this episode, we meet Isaac (9...Show More