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saltwaterscribe.bsky.social
I miss the #SEND #parentcarer community from twitter of old... if you're here, come and say hello!
November 13, 2024 at 9:48 PM
sendwarriormum.bsky.social
It’s a tough journey being a #ParentCarer keep calling unlawfulness out, speaking up and holding them to the law ! #SEND #Autism #Autistic
February 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
salix.bsky.social
Parents of autistic kids, do you experience the ANXIETY when you know your kid is in the ‘danger zone’ of emotional disregulation, but you’re not able to adjust environment or their concerns..
#autism #parentcarer
November 11, 2024 at 6:48 PM
pascoed.bsky.social
Facing the sun in Hainault Forest today.

Yesterday was the first day I had to take a “time out” to sit in the bedroom during this holiday. My son was overstimulated and sleep has been lacking and my husband finally feeling better as he has been unwell.

I took 45 minutes to myself.
#parentCarer
April 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
realarvo.bsky.social
If it could stop raining sh*t now for 5 minutes, that'd be great. Would love to get up to some writing, but we're all way too busy parenting. :( #parentcarer #send #Swan #rare
November 11, 2023 at 5:10 PM
salix.bsky.social
I am out & making the most of some respite as one of my children is with the respite carer for a few hours.

I am reminded on an almost daily basis by my antipathy for basic jobs, that I am an exhausted and almost burned out #parentcarer
salix.bsky.social 𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 @salix.bsky.social · Nov 28
I am in a gorgeous hot bubble bath.
Don’t hate me.
November 28, 2024 at 6:23 PM
madintheuk.bsky.social
Frozen in an eternal now – the agony of being a carer
By Jenny Kowlaczuk Sanders

madintheuk.com/2025/09/a-ca...

#CarerLife #CaregiverBurnout #CarersVoices #HiddenCarers #GriefAndResilience #HealingThroughWords #LifeBetweenThePages #InvisibleStruggles #CareAndCourage #ParentCarer
September 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
otcarersunite.bsky.social
www.specialneedsjungle.com/sen-resource...

#ParentCarer
#OT_Carer
#Disability
#SEND
SEN Resource Bases and Unit Provision in Secondary—what are they and do they count as inclusion? - Special Needs Jungle
Nancy Gedge, who manages a mainstream secondary resource base, explains what they are and how to ensure they're inclusive
www.specialneedsjungle.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
tina550.bsky.social
Season 3 episode 3 - what an episode. Stateside guest talking about involving every parent, talking about what led her to talking to parent carers and giving them the confidence to lead meetings rather than just listen. Available on all platforms 30/09 05:15 BST #SEND #Empowerment #ParentCarer
September 24, 2026 at 4:27 PM
jbalaena.bsky.social
I’m still chugging away on the dreaded DLA form … I’m going to meet the Tuesday deadline by the skin of my teeth (I hope!).

Some daffodil word cards … because I’m not easily distracted, honest!

#parentcarer #dyslexiaspecialist #etymology
April 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
melalygreen.bsky.social
Today was the launch of the @theopenuniversity's "Supporting Neurodivergent Children" hub for which I contributed to toolkit giving parents tools and rights advice. Check it out at www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo....

#neurodiversity #parentcarer #openuniversity #studentcarers #neurodiversechildren
A woman with long locs and glasses sits at a desk, resting her chin on her hand and smiling slightly at the camera. Behind her, a large computer monitor displays a webpage titled “Supporting neurodivergent children,” alongside an image of children holding hands outdoors. On the desk are notebooks, papers, and stacked books, suggesting a home office or workspace.
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
On SNJ Today: A former PCF Chair writes about navigating the constraints of the current forum model and why she thinks it is missing the mark for families: www.specialneedsjungle.com/navigating-c... #SEND #parentcarer
image shows a group of Black and Brown mothers discussing things at a meeting
August 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
bookshineblog.bsky.social
New #review: The Blended Diet Family Recipe Book by Kelly Kent

@theblendeddietfamilyrecipebook #bookreview #bookblogger #bookshine #nonfiction #tubefeddiet #blendeddiet #recipebook #parentcarer #medical #chronicillness #disability #balanceddiet #nutrition #TheBlendedDietFamilyRecipeBook
The Blended Diet Family Recipe Book – Kelly Kent
*I personally know this author but purchased my own copy of the book for the purposes of this review (and for my own personal use, but I will explain that more in my review!)* Blurb: Over the years I’ve learnt how to make purposeful blends that make a real difference, packing nutrition, calories and comfort into powerful meals designed for small tummies with big needs.
bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com
May 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM
solihullcarers.bsky.social
Have your voice heard 📣
@solihullparentcarervoice are encouraging parent carers to have their voices heard via their annual survey.

Take the survey - Parent Carer Survey- buff.ly/LGdqekt

#parentcarer #survey #solihull
July 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
jbalaena.bsky.social
Here's the last of my posts looking at Processing Speed. This time I'm looking at the supports we can put in place for students who struggle with this.

#dyslexiaspecialist #processingspeed #parentcarer
April 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
suttoncarerscentre.bsky.social
Another short week but supremely packed with #ParentCarer and #DementiaCarer #PeerSupport and a Thursday packed with #wellbeing goodness: a wellbeing workshop, new Reset with Roshni breathing and yoga based session, #Debtadvice and #YoungCarers activities.
May 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
bornatrighttime.bsky.social
Some books don’t just tell a story — they remind you you’re not alone.

The Skies I’m Under by Rachel Wright is a tender, honest memoir of parenting a child with complex disabilities.

Raw, real, and deeply human.

📘 bornattherighttime.com/book

#ParentCarer #SEND #Disability
March 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
lifeaspland.bsky.social
Did you know I have a free bi-monthly digital magazine especially for parent carers? KinToa - all about the parent carer life but tips in there will work for many. There are 5 editions available.

lifeaspland.com/kintoa-magaz...

#parentcarer
A promotional cover image for the November/December 2024 issue of KinToa magazine. At the center is a black-and-white photo of a young child wearing a Santa hat, smiling and looking down, with a joyful expression. Above the photo is the KinToa logo in bold red and teal font, with the tagline ‘Strength of Family, Courage of Warriors.’ Surrounding the image are various article titles in red and teal, including ‘A Different Kind of Christmas,’ ‘Understanding Parent Carer Trauma,’ ‘ChatGPT for Parent Carers,’ ‘Micro Moments of Joy,’ ‘Reclaiming Your Voice,’ and ‘Winter Gardens.’
November 11, 2024 at 8:03 AM
otcarersunite.bsky.social
www.specialneedsjungle.com/disabled-chi...

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#OT_Carer
Disabled children are not widgets. Removing rights isn’t the answer to the SEND crisis - Special Needs Jungle
Another new report muses reducing the educational rights of disabled children as the IFS treats SEND learners like widgets
www.specialneedsjungle.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:07 AM
confidentconvos.bsky.social
It's #NationalCarersWeek. If you have a child with a long-term condition or disability, you may be entitled to support as a carer, as well as a parent.

If this is you, take a look at our information for parent-carers ➡️https://buff.ly/GMBWgSh

#Carer #ParentCarer
June 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
autismsupptcrawley.bsky.social
It was a privilege to team up with the BRILLIANT Reaching Families yesterday so our carers could access vital 1:1 benefits advice with their in-house expert Karen. Thank You as well to Tesco for giving us the space to help carers #Charity #ParentCarer #Benefits #Collaboration
June 6, 2025 at 6:02 AM
otcarersunite.bsky.social
#Contact
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#OT_Carer
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs
62% of parent carers have given up work or reduced hours, on average losing £21,174 from their family income. Together with enormous energy bills and rising costs of getting a diagnosis, therapies and...
contact.org.uk
December 6, 2024 at 4:36 AM
otcarersunite.bsky.social
www.specialneedsjungle.com/55-rise-2024...

Only families are harmed by LAs breaking the law. The resume it causes is devastating.
#OT_Carer
#OTs&Carers
#Disability
#SEND
#ParentCarer
55% rise in 2024 SEND Tribunal appeals. LAs’ 1.3% success rate cost £153m. The cost to families? Incalculable - Special Needs Jungle
A 55% rise in 2024 SEND Tribunal appeals. LAs’ 1.3% success rate cost £153m. The cost to families? Incalculable. Read our analysis
www.specialneedsjungle.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:16 AM
softthistle.bsky.social
I’m taking my first day “off” (no appointments etc or things in desperate need to be done right away) in ages to reacquaint myself with my butt groove on the sofa… bored af but my brain neeeeeds the break! #parentcarer #carerburnout
homer simpson is sitting on a couch with his legs crossed
Alt: homer simpson is sitting on a couch with his legs crossed, wriggling about to get comfortable in his butt-groove
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November 20, 2024 at 12:54 PM
relishhendy.bsky.social
We had a wonderful time at the SPARKLE SHEFFIELD #Autism Resource Fayre today.
It was at the workstation in Sheffield #ASD #SEND #ParentCarer
A group of four people from left to right a young black teenager, black adult woman who has black hair just on her shoulders a purple polo shirt and gold rimmed glasses. She is smiling and she is holding the camera then it is myself a short, middle-aged white woman with green mid-brown hair and blue eyes and wearing a coral pink blouse, finally, my son, a 12-year-old white boy with waist length light brown hair and brown eyes. We are smiling. He is wearing a red tartan shirt. Outdoor photo of two people outside the workstation in Sheffield signs behind the two people read, sparkle Sheffield and autism union for two people in the photo from left to right of Chrissy , Meleady MBE, who is a middle-aged white woman with red natural curly hair that is tied back, she is dressed in black and white Doc Martens. She is holding a little heart and my son is the next to her. He is a 12-year-old white boy with very long light brown hair who has a plaid red and black shirt and black trousers and trainers. A photo of the sparkle Sheffield banner which is white. It has the sparkle logo, orange S blue pee, yellow A green R red K purple L pink E and multicoloured children’s hands to look like lots of paint. The PayPal information/ email on get banner is info@sparklesheffield.co.uk A white 12 year old boy with long light brown hair and with black and red plaid shirt holds a film clapper board , which says: production sparkle roll one scene eight shut 24 take seven director, Rio cameraman Jen, date, 14th of October 2023 is smiling
October 14, 2023 at 3:09 PM