Sarah_Mama Bear
@sarahmamabear2.bsky.social
Mama to 2 beautiful girls 🤍💙 #SEND #autism #ADHD #PDA #SPD 🏴🏴
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Words matter with autism, anxiety & ADHD.
When some one is in the pit of despair they don’t need:
A clever anecdote
A story that shows your suffering
A “there there” to patronise
A “it’s not that bad” to trivialise the pain
Remember it is not your hole, so listen
When some one is in the pit of despair they don’t need:
A clever anecdote
A story that shows your suffering
A “there there” to patronise
A “it’s not that bad” to trivialise the pain
Remember it is not your hole, so listen
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Words matter with autism, anxiety & ADHD.
When some one is in the pit of despair they don’t need:
A clever anecdote
A story that shows your suffering
A “there there” to patronise
A “it’s not that bad” to trivialise the pain
Remember it is not your hole, so listen
When some one is in the pit of despair they don’t need:
A clever anecdote
A story that shows your suffering
A “there there” to patronise
A “it’s not that bad” to trivialise the pain
Remember it is not your hole, so listen
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ADHD & education
It is all about the accommodations and adjustments
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Today this was discussed in parliament
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
Despite being assaulted years ago, I’m still waiting compensation. Tomorrow I’ll spend money on more private psychological support for PTSD, as my life has to keep moving forward.
@laurensullivanmp.bsky.social
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
Despite being assaulted years ago, I’m still waiting compensation. Tomorrow I’ll spend money on more private psychological support for PTSD, as my life has to keep moving forward.
@laurensullivanmp.bsky.social
Criminal Injuries Compensation - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Criminal Injuries Compensation' on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
April 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Today this was discussed in parliament
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
Despite being assaulted years ago, I’m still waiting compensation. Tomorrow I’ll spend money on more private psychological support for PTSD, as my life has to keep moving forward.
@laurensullivanmp.bsky.social
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
Despite being assaulted years ago, I’m still waiting compensation. Tomorrow I’ll spend money on more private psychological support for PTSD, as my life has to keep moving forward.
@laurensullivanmp.bsky.social
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NEW POST: Empty spaces & unwanted freedom: The end of caring. @catrionamoore.bsky.social wrote in March of the death of her daughter, Amy, who had #RettSyndrome. Today, she explains the aftermath of loss when your life has been structured around their care www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
April 30, 2025 at 5:03 AM
NEW POST: Empty spaces & unwanted freedom: The end of caring. @catrionamoore.bsky.social wrote in March of the death of her daughter, Amy, who had #RettSyndrome. Today, she explains the aftermath of loss when your life has been structured around their care www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
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I know 'what I wanted' is not a great measure of anything but I think it's fair to say that many Labour voters wanted a government that held strong to its values, stood up for the vulnerable in society, acted against bigotry and took a progressive approach. We currently have none of the above. 😔
April 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I know 'what I wanted' is not a great measure of anything but I think it's fair to say that many Labour voters wanted a government that held strong to its values, stood up for the vulnerable in society, acted against bigotry and took a progressive approach. We currently have none of the above. 😔
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April 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers
An astounding, 66% of managers citing the cost of workplace adjustments as a deterrent to hiring disabled individuals, and 24% of employers being less likely to hire someone with a disability. 😳🤯👇
disabilityhorizons.com/2024/12/7-ou...
An astounding, 66% of managers citing the cost of workplace adjustments as a deterrent to hiring disabled individuals, and 24% of employers being less likely to hire someone with a disability. 😳🤯👇
disabilityhorizons.com/2024/12/7-ou...
7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers
Updated insights into the challenges faced by disabled workers in the UK, recent statistics and ongoing efforts to improve workplace inclusivity.
disabilityhorizons.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:47 AM
7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers
An astounding, 66% of managers citing the cost of workplace adjustments as a deterrent to hiring disabled individuals, and 24% of employers being less likely to hire someone with a disability. 😳🤯👇
disabilityhorizons.com/2024/12/7-ou...
An astounding, 66% of managers citing the cost of workplace adjustments as a deterrent to hiring disabled individuals, and 24% of employers being less likely to hire someone with a disability. 😳🤯👇
disabilityhorizons.com/2024/12/7-ou...
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A story all too familiar, no school, no Social (don’t) Care input, no support and a parent unable to work, yet our government wants to push us all back into work… HOW?
‘I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'
inews.co.uk/news/health/...
‘I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'
inews.co.uk/news/health/...
'I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'
Leanne Gregory has been unable to return to her community worker job because she has to take care of her five-year-old son, Jude
inews.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A story all too familiar, no school, no Social (don’t) Care input, no support and a parent unable to work, yet our government wants to push us all back into work… HOW?
‘I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'
inews.co.uk/news/health/...
‘I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'
inews.co.uk/news/health/...
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Imagine waking up every morning, full of dread & terrified about going to school. Now imagine being expected to focus & learn in that state - if you even make it to school at all.
This is the reality for far too many children. A whole-school approach to #AntiBullying isn’t optional - it’s essential
This is the reality for far too many children. A whole-school approach to #AntiBullying isn’t optional - it’s essential
April 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Imagine waking up every morning, full of dread & terrified about going to school. Now imagine being expected to focus & learn in that state - if you even make it to school at all.
This is the reality for far too many children. A whole-school approach to #AntiBullying isn’t optional - it’s essential
This is the reality for far too many children. A whole-school approach to #AntiBullying isn’t optional - it’s essential
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Very proud to have been involved in helping to create this free resource about the importance of play. Hope my early years colleagues find it useful. Please share widely! #PlayMatters #EYFS #Edusky
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Play Matters | Early Years Reviews
www.early-years-reviews.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Very proud to have been involved in helping to create this free resource about the importance of play. Hope my early years colleagues find it useful. Please share widely! #PlayMatters #EYFS #Edusky
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
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The right wing think tank, Policy Exchange, has released a big report today recommending young people on PIP “be required to look for work, to volunteer or be engaged in training.” Only one problem: PIP is not an out of work benefit. policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
For Whose Benefit? - Policy Exchange
Download Publication Online Reader A major new report – backed by former Labour Work and Pensions Secretary Lord Blunkett – calls for a radical overhaul to the health and disability benefits system...
policyexchange.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The right wing think tank, Policy Exchange, has released a big report today recommending young people on PIP “be required to look for work, to volunteer or be engaged in training.” Only one problem: PIP is not an out of work benefit. policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
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Assisted killing bill is dangerous to vulnerable people.
The blatant disregard for the amendments that would have offered some protection clearly demonstrate why this bill must fail.
www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article...
The blatant disregard for the amendments that would have offered some protection clearly demonstrate why this bill must fail.
www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article...
Factors associated with learning disabilities and autism led to requests for euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands, Kingston University study finds
A Kingston University study found several people with learning disabilities and autism in the Netherlands chose to die legally through euthanasia and assisted suicide due to feeling unable to cope wit...
www.kingston.ac.uk
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Assisted killing bill is dangerous to vulnerable people.
The blatant disregard for the amendments that would have offered some protection clearly demonstrate why this bill must fail.
www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article...
The blatant disregard for the amendments that would have offered some protection clearly demonstrate why this bill must fail.
www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article...
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A work coach said autism is a disease.
A work coach threatened sanctions because L1 can’t get a job.
A work coach wondered why L1 collapsed in her office
A work coach did understand autistic people have profound anxiety.
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
A work coach threatened sanctions because L1 can’t get a job.
A work coach wondered why L1 collapsed in her office
A work coach did understand autistic people have profound anxiety.
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
DWP reveals new plans to get disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts
The DWP has announced more of its plans to increase employment support for disabled people – but it comes after reports of benefit cuts.
www.bigissue.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A work coach said autism is a disease.
A work coach threatened sanctions because L1 can’t get a job.
A work coach wondered why L1 collapsed in her office
A work coach did understand autistic people have profound anxiety.
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
A work coach threatened sanctions because L1 can’t get a job.
A work coach wondered why L1 collapsed in her office
A work coach did understand autistic people have profound anxiety.
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
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Everything is going up in April and as you know being a parent or unpaid carer is expensive.
Have you claimed every discount & welfare option you can?
My guide has some suggestions on water, council tax, broadband and welfare & ideas to protect your loved one’s money.
Have you claimed every discount & welfare option you can?
My guide has some suggestions on water, council tax, broadband and welfare & ideas to protect your loved one’s money.
February 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Everything is going up in April and as you know being a parent or unpaid carer is expensive.
Have you claimed every discount & welfare option you can?
My guide has some suggestions on water, council tax, broadband and welfare & ideas to protect your loved one’s money.
Have you claimed every discount & welfare option you can?
My guide has some suggestions on water, council tax, broadband and welfare & ideas to protect your loved one’s money.
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To all our firecrackers. 💜💜#WomenEd
February 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
To all our firecrackers. 💜💜#WomenEd
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This blog is really interesting. The “school on fire” metaphor is particularly engaging
For us, so much of this rings true with our situation with AD - stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/s... #KidsMH #KidsAnxiety #ChildAnxiety #SchoolAnxiety
For us, so much of this rings true with our situation with AD - stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/s... #KidsMH #KidsAnxiety #ChildAnxiety #SchoolAnxiety
Anxiety: School on Fire
I’m writing this blog as the father of a twelve year old girl who has been consumed by an anxiety disorder this year. This is our lived experience and it’s a journey we’re still n…
stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This blog is really interesting. The “school on fire” metaphor is particularly engaging
For us, so much of this rings true with our situation with AD - stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/s... #KidsMH #KidsAnxiety #ChildAnxiety #SchoolAnxiety
For us, so much of this rings true with our situation with AD - stevebheadteacher.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/s... #KidsMH #KidsAnxiety #ChildAnxiety #SchoolAnxiety
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If the system supported these children and believed them, ALL deaths could be avoided. It failed Semina badly! 💔
Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says
news.sky.com/story/semina...
Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says
news.sky.com/story/semina...
Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says
Semina's mother says her daughter "seemed to fall off the radar and through the cracks of policy" after making her complaint.
news.sky.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
If the system supported these children and believed them, ALL deaths could be avoided. It failed Semina badly! 💔
Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says
news.sky.com/story/semina...
Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says
news.sky.com/story/semina...
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Ffs…. Just WHY?
How are our vulnerable children being allowed to be treated like this? It makes me sick to my stomach!!!🤬🤬💔💔👇
#SupportDontPunish #BanTheRoom
Pic credit to Beth Morrison #CalumsLaw #HarrysLaw
How are our vulnerable children being allowed to be treated like this? It makes me sick to my stomach!!!🤬🤬💔💔👇
#SupportDontPunish #BanTheRoom
Pic credit to Beth Morrison #CalumsLaw #HarrysLaw
February 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ffs…. Just WHY?
How are our vulnerable children being allowed to be treated like this? It makes me sick to my stomach!!!🤬🤬💔💔👇
#SupportDontPunish #BanTheRoom
Pic credit to Beth Morrison #CalumsLaw #HarrysLaw
How are our vulnerable children being allowed to be treated like this? It makes me sick to my stomach!!!🤬🤬💔💔👇
#SupportDontPunish #BanTheRoom
Pic credit to Beth Morrison #CalumsLaw #HarrysLaw
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A couple of fab books courtesy of JKP to read and review — @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social will be offering the @sendmattersuk.bsky.social book as a giveaway too!
February 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A couple of fab books courtesy of JKP to read and review — @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social will be offering the @sendmattersuk.bsky.social book as a giveaway too!
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Another #Abusive setting!🤬💔👇
Thank god for whistleblowers who are brave enough to speak out when they witness
“deliberate misconduct of staff"
How many more don’t, or daren’t?
Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' - BBC News #Merseyside
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thank god for whistleblowers who are brave enough to speak out when they witness
“deliberate misconduct of staff"
How many more don’t, or daren’t?
Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' - BBC News #Merseyside
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct'
Byron Ward in Hollins Park Hospital assesses and treats vulnerable patients.
www.bbc.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Another #Abusive setting!🤬💔👇
Thank god for whistleblowers who are brave enough to speak out when they witness
“deliberate misconduct of staff"
How many more don’t, or daren’t?
Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' - BBC News #Merseyside
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thank god for whistleblowers who are brave enough to speak out when they witness
“deliberate misconduct of staff"
How many more don’t, or daren’t?
Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' - BBC News #Merseyside
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I was reminded tonight that ABA still exists,
And I still can't believe the argument for ABA is either
1) Traumatize the autistic person so they deal with scary society "easier"
2) Make them as "independent" as possible so they can navigate society
You know what reduces functioning? Trauma & PTSD
And I still can't believe the argument for ABA is either
1) Traumatize the autistic person so they deal with scary society "easier"
2) Make them as "independent" as possible so they can navigate society
You know what reduces functioning? Trauma & PTSD
February 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I was reminded tonight that ABA still exists,
And I still can't believe the argument for ABA is either
1) Traumatize the autistic person so they deal with scary society "easier"
2) Make them as "independent" as possible so they can navigate society
You know what reduces functioning? Trauma & PTSD
And I still can't believe the argument for ABA is either
1) Traumatize the autistic person so they deal with scary society "easier"
2) Make them as "independent" as possible so they can navigate society
You know what reduces functioning? Trauma & PTSD
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An Autism journey is a lot about the power of words and their consequences.
Words give access to services
Words help with welfare
Words end discrimination
Words empower and create choice
Words save lives (suicide avoidance)
Learn to use words for PRACTICALLY better outcomes!
Words give access to services
Words help with welfare
Words end discrimination
Words empower and create choice
Words save lives (suicide avoidance)
Learn to use words for PRACTICALLY better outcomes!
February 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
An Autism journey is a lot about the power of words and their consequences.
Words give access to services
Words help with welfare
Words end discrimination
Words empower and create choice
Words save lives (suicide avoidance)
Learn to use words for PRACTICALLY better outcomes!
Words give access to services
Words help with welfare
Words end discrimination
Words empower and create choice
Words save lives (suicide avoidance)
Learn to use words for PRACTICALLY better outcomes!