EPISODE · Feb 28, 2023 · 42 MIN
Parenting children with additional needs
from Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
We started the podcast with Emma describing how Amala was diagnosed, which happened very quickly just after the twins were born. This is an emotional listen – Emma has faced a huge amount of challenge since Amala was born with sadly almost non-existent support; but she has learnt so much, not least that Amala is just as perfect as her other children, she just has different needs. We also talked to Emma about: Balancing Amala’s needs with those of her other children. The life skills that her boys have gained by having a sister with Down’s Syndrome – including empathy and acceptance of people’s differences. The negativity that Emma and her family have experienced from her family since Amala (whose condition was seen as bad luck) was born. What Emma would say to a parent who has a child with special needs. Together or apart? Why Emma decided to separate her twins at pre-school and how their independence grew. The need to always be fighting for your child’s rights and a childhood they deserve. What Emma has learnt from being a parent of a child with special needs. Instagram - @bespokefamily Facebook - @bespokefamily Find out more about the charity Gympanzees which Emma mentioned here Books by Sue Buckley who Emma speaks so highly of in the podcast can be found here Down’s Syndrome Association ‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars) including Sleep - get 25% off any guide with the code ‘PODCAST’ Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations
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We started the podcast with Emma describing how Amala was diagnosed, which happened very quickly just after the twins were born. This is an emotional listen – Emma has faced a huge amount of challenge since Amala was born with sadly almost non-existent support; but she has learnt so much, not least that Amala is just as perfect as her other children, she just has different needs. We also talked to Emma about: Balancing Amala’s needs with those of her other children. The life skills that her boys have gained by having a sister with Down’s Syndrome – including empathy and acceptance of people’s differences. The negativity that Emma and her family have experienced from her family since Amala (whose condition was seen as bad luck) was born. What Emma would say to a parent who has a child with special needs. Together or apart? Why Emma decided to separate her twins at pre-school and how their independence grew. The need to always be fighting for your child’s rights and a childhood they deserve. What Emma has learnt from being a parent of a child with special needs. https://www.instagram.com/bespokefamily/?hl=en (Instagram - @bespokefamily) https://www.facebook.com/Bespoke-Family-247449005951650/ (Facebook - @bespokefamily) Find out more about the charity Gympanzees which Emma mentioned https://www.gympanzees.org/ (here) Books by Sue Buckley who Emma speaks so highly of in the podcast can be found https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=sue+buckley+downandi=stripbooksandcrid=SIKWDMI0CJSKandsprefix=sue+buckley+down%2Cstripbooks%2C69andref=nb_sb_noss (here) https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/ (Down’s Syndrome Association) https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/shop (‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars)) including Sleep - get 25% off any guide with the code ‘PODCAST’ Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations (https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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