Why autistic people must be at the heart of autism research - via The Conversation theconversation.com/why-autistic-p…

Every Story Matters is your chance to share your experience of the pandemic which will feed into the investigation by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

☎️ If you have a learning disability & want to share your story, please contact our Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 808 1111.

It's #ActionForBrainInjuryWeek ! According to Child Brain Injury Trust, this year the campaign week will focus particularly on how a brain injury can throw plans into disarray, change life goals, and even the sense of who you are.

You can find support, & more info at: contact.org.uk/conditions/bra…

Another brilliant piece from John Harris on the SEND crisis.

As we head towards a general election in the next six months or so, politicians need to pay more attention to our education system and to SEND families. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Starting in an hour! #SEND #Support #Carers

NEW Episode of SNJ in Conversation with doyenne of SEND, Philippa Stobbs OBE, frmr Ass. Dir. CDC: In our #CFA2014decade series, Tania Tirraoro FRSA - Special Needs Jungle Sharon Louise Smith hear from Philippa about the wins & losses of the CFA, and what stinks about schools today… specialneedsjungle.com/conversation-1…

On #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay use #InYourArea to find accessible services and activities!
Discover services for children with complex medical needs, parents, siblings and extended families. #GAAD
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A study into demand and supply of therapists for children SEND has found increasing need and complexity, but lack of funding to increase capacity. It says early investment has long term benefits, perhaps savings, avoiding worsening need. Who knew?
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Safety valve programme ‘does not help’ children and young people with SEND. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/safety-va…

Hi all, I'm looking for a parent who has had to give up work because of lack of childcare for their disabled child. Someone who would be happy to be interviewed for TV. Many thanks #journorequest #SEND

Working on a #SEND #childcare story. I'm looking to speak with #parents of children with complex needs or #disability struggling to access childcare. If you'd like to share your experience - my DM's are open. #journorequest #disability justice

Social isolation is a huge problem for disabled children and their families, and something which we try to combat at Challengers. We provide safe spaces where disabled children can come to make friends and have fun, and support their parent carers through our Hub🧡

Thank you Kellie Bright for your BBC The One Show video shedding light on the challenges many families face when trying to secure an EHC needs assessment for their child.

Here are some important points to remember about EHC needs assessments - a 🧵

'A shockingly low 8% of websites referred to the Equality Act (2010) in preparation, development and/or review of the Local Offer, including specific and measurable objectives'.

An incredibly moving and impactful story this evening on BBC The One Show.

Families across the country aren't asking for much. Just the support their children need to thrive.

Great to be here representing Disabled Children's Partnership