As always it’s been a busy month for SEND Bloggers. There’s been several events on recently that have focused on this area and these brilliant people. June’s FESTable, is the UK’s first National Festival of Specialist Learning that brings together young people, parents and professionals to debate, challenge, learn and to look for solutions facing young people with disabilities in specialist learning. It’s one of a kind. Special Needs Jungle tells us why it is different from other conferences, and Steph’s Two Girls says why it’s important but also why she didn’t go.
Earlier, at the end of May, the second BAPS (Bloody Awesome Parents) Awards were held in Coventry. The event was hosted by Gethin Jones and the #BAPSAwards was trending on twitter.
Stories About Autism and Joseph and his Amazing Spectrum Coat added another award to their trophy cupboards. Congrats to both for taking another BAPS Awards home this year.
Autism Kids on Tour wins the award for Best Practical Advice for Families and the Blog Post that made the Biggest Impact goes to Little Mama Murphy for ‘Dear Doctor’. New categories for 2018 included Microblogger and Blogger Making a Difference. These go to Autism from a Dad’s Eye View and Born at the Right Time respectively. This year’s Newcomer is Living with Lennon.
There was also a additional presentation for another two who had a huge impact on the community that resulted in a real change. Blogger of Emma4facs Emma Murphy, and Janet Williams run the FACS Association. They received the Bringing Us Together Special Recognition Award on the night, for their work on the Valproate Crisis.
I’d love all SEND parents to get a special award. We face stress and challenges that are relatively unique in some ways as far as parenting goes. The support we all give to each other goes far beyond the blogging community I’m so pleased to be part of.
If you’ve any ideas or posts you’d like considered for the next Send Round-up, please drop them in the comments below.
About Ann .
"Rainbows are too beautiful," said Anthony. "I just can't look at them." Ann says her son's statement characterizes so much about how her autistic and neurotypical family interacts and interprets the world in their own wonderful way. Originally a PR and marketing professional for the third sector, Ann now does some lecturing in this topic but spends most of her time being a full time mum and sharing her experiences through her award nominated blog. Ann’s three kids attend different schools and have multiple diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, anxiety and more. Ann is a Trustee on a local disabled children’s charity and speaks at SEND conferences and consultations.
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Another great roundup. I was sorry to miss out on coming to the BAPS awards to see so many great bloggers recognised for the work that they do.
Below is a post I wrote about my own life struggles, and discovering I was autistic (2 years after my son’s diagnosis). It would be great to have it considered for next months SEND round up.
https://www.medecoded.com/my-story/