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Love Needs No Words

Amy Wiltshire & Kirsty Panks

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

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

37:51

Emma Shafqat: Dietitian With A Difference: 'Let's...

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2025/06/19

On this week's Episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are chatting about a topic many of us on this journey can relate too – fussy eating or difficulties when getting our children to try different foods. Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist Emma Shafqat is talking all things food. Emma runs masterclasses for parents but is also just a brilliant mentor and listening ear for those who need the support. For more information you can contact Emma on instagram: @dietitian.withadiffe...

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36:24

From A Pair Of Moaning Myrtle's, We've Landed On A High

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2025/06/12

On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are back with a roundup of the ups and downs of Half Term and the return back to school. The fight with the Local Authority continues with a push for more funding as the boys demonstrate the positive effect 1-1 support has had on them in the classroom. They also chat sibling rivalry. Thank you for listening x Please like and Subscribe and Leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts :) ** If you want to get in touch with any gue...

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39:59

Mrs Jessie Townz: My Son And PDA: 'At Its Worst Its...

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2025/06/05

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 aw...

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33:23

Dr Megan McEwan: Counselling Psychologist: 'People...

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2025/05/29

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 a...

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34:44

The Boys Are Early Risers: 'Coffee Is Life'

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2025/05/22

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...

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29:48

Jessica Whalley: Writer Of The Autistic Mom: 'A Raw...

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2025/05/15

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 neur...

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35:30

Juzt2girls: Mother & Daughter Share Their Journey Of...

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2025/05/08

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 ment...

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34:31

Easter Roundup: 'Too Many Easter Eggs Is A Recipe For...

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2025/05/01

On this week’s episode Amy & Kirsty are back with an Easter Break Roundup. They discuss the ups and downs of being away from school/routine and what the holidays involved, including way too much chocolate. They also have an update on schooling and the wonderful breakthrough with Alex's speech. Please Like, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podasts. Thank you for listening x ** If you want to get in touch with any guest ideas or topics you would like us to discuss...h...

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47:51

Autism Mums Wellness Coaching: 'Little Changes Can...

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2025/04/24

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Michelle Violet or Autism Mums Wellness Coaching on Instagram. Michelle talks about the stress, anxiety and guilt mums can feel especially when they have children with additional needs. The whole process from diagnosis, acceptance and grief and then the amount of knowledge you have to gain very quickly to write EHCP'S, picking the right school etc is incredibly overwhelming which is where Michelle can help. Miche...

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34:58

Corrine Bryan: Finch Of Autism Life: 'Being Diagnosed...

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2025/04/17

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Corrine Bryan or as she is widely known on instagram, Finch Of Autism Life. Corrine talks about her own autism journey and her late diagnosis in her 30s being the 'highlight of her life'. She also discusses the difficulties that surrounded the diagnosis when raising 3 children who are also neurodivergent. Corrine creates funny and inspiring content on her page with the aim to support other people in a similar position. You can ...

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40:54

Hannah Williams: Let's Talk AAC Devices 'They...

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2025/04/10

On this week’s episode of love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Hannah Williams who provides AAC support for families. Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices can help someone with speech difficulties learn to express themselves or give them a voice. Hannah talks about the benefits of AAC devices, the reasons why they don't hinder speech, the steps in order to put this in place at home and the apps that she recommends to start with. For more information you can find Ha...

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34:39

Blue Bee Mike: 'I Want To Create Clothes To Help As...

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2025/04/03

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Kasia, mum to Michael who is 9, has Autism and is non-verbal. Michael struggles with certain clothing so Kasia created a clothing brand called Blue Bee Mike to help children with disabilities like Michael who struggle with certain textures and to highlight the importance of the right clothes for kids with disabilities. Kasia discusses the journey she has been on so far with Michael, the highs and the lows and ...

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43:27

Nicola Brassington: Raising A Son With Cerebral Palsy

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2025/03/27

On this week’s Episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Nicola Brassington. Nicola’s son Marlon is 4 years old and has cerebral palsy. Marlon is a wheelchair user but learning to walk with a walker. Nicola talks to us about the initial diagnosis, the effect that the condition has on everyday life for Marlon and the amazing things Marlon is achieving that Nicola never thought possible. Thank you for listening x Please follow, leave a rating and review if you can :) ** ...

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37:01

Why Is It Such A Fight?

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2025/03/20

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss the latest on their EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) journey. The stress of trying to get in touch with the Local Authority and the emotion surrounding the fight that you feel like you are having constantly, in order to get the help your children need and deserve. The ups and downs of their weekend attending kids parties, crazy antics at the park and they give a taster on who is coming on in the coming weeks. Thank you for listening x Please ...

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28:37

Jessica Kirton: Occupational Therapist - ‘Early...

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2025/03/13

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Jessica Kirton. Jessica is a Private Occupational Therapist based in Buckinghamshire. She talks about the strategies you can use and when is best to reach out for support. For more on Occupational Therapy and the support Jessica can provide: https://www.octopationaltherapist.com ** 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_needsnowords Or message us on ...

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35:31

Vicki Egarr: Forest Schools ‘Provide A Low Pressure...

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2025/03/06

On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Vicki Egarr who runs Wacky Woods Alternative Provision - a Forest School in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The school caters for children who struggle in mainstream school and may be at risk of exclusion. They offer a place of respite or just time out from an environment they may be finding incredibly difficult for various reasons. Vicki shares the benefit that Forest Schools have on so many children. For more on Vicki's For...

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37:46

Why Is This So Hard?

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2025/02/27

On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are back discussing half term, the return to school and the fight with the Local Authority for a Special Needs School Place and updates on EHCP's. They also give a taster of the guests that are coming on the podcast in the coming weeks :) Thank you all 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_needsnowords Or message us on Facebook - Love Nee...

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50:04

Lisa Lloyd: 'Raising the SEN Betweeners'

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2025/02/20

Send us a text On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Lisa Lloyd or to many of you – you will know her as asd_with_a_g_and_t. Lisa is such an advocate and support for Sen families through her facebook, tiktok and Instagram page. Her honesty, positive attitude and hilarious videos are comforting to so many of her followers. She has also this week published her first book, 'Raising the Sen Betweeners', a honesty guide to parenting the children who fall between the gaps. The...

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43:07

SEND Mummies: A Bit About Us and 'Top Tips When...

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2025/02/13

Send us a text On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by SEND Mummies. Jemma and Lisa joined forces to create the popular instagram page and have been empowering SEN parents to navigate the complex education, health, and social care systems. They share lots of tips and advice on Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and the law surrounding SEND. As well as bit about their personal lives and how they came to be....

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36:52

Seona Towell: NHS Speech And Language Therapist -...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text On this week's episode we are joined by Seona, a NHS Speech and language therapist who works to support communication needs of children typically between the ages of 5-16. Alongside this, she works closely with schools to offer guidance and advice on how they can best give ongoing support to their students. She talks us through the role of a NHS SALT in the classroom as well as giving us some hints and tips to use at home. We also discuss how you can tell if your no...

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