CEO of My Special Needs Family

Because of Hannah's heartbreak, determination and hope, she made it possible for her son, Alfie, to become the first person in the UK to be legally prescribed full spectrum medical cannabis to control his epilepsy and give him and his family back some quality of life.

If it wasn't for Hannah, it's likely the outcome for Alfie would have been fatal. 

You can contact her with any questions you might have on this topic and you can stay up to date on Alfie and her campaign work by following her on her Facebook page, Alfies Hope, on Twitter with the handle @Hanseizuremum and in instagram on alfies_hope

Todays episode is a great source of information on all things Sensory Processing. I am joined by Occupational Therapist, Ann Huc, Co-Director of Links Therapy in the UK. 

Ann kindly answered questions from listeners of the Podcast and my online community. Check it out for topics such as proprioception, interception, sensory diets, sensory avoiders, getting the balance right and the connection between sensory processing and emotional regulation. 

Check Ann and her team out at www.linkstherapycompany.co.uk 

CEO Ep 19 Aimée and Her Husband Ollie Talk About The Challenges Of Parenting A Child They Kind Of Didn't Expect. 

My special guest this week is Ollie, my Husband. I asked if he would be up for coming on the show to share his perspective on some of the challenges we have faced together since my 20 week scan all the way through to Freddie just turning 8 years old. How parenting a child with Special Needs and Disabilities has challenged us more that we ever expected and how we cope now. 

We didn't pre-script the show so you'll have to take us as you find us - just as we are. 

Hope you enjoy the show. Any feedback or questions are always welcome. Either drop me a line here at the podcast or by email at aimeemannmentoring@gmail.com

“57% of men with mental health problems are parents” @wccpublichealth via twitter. I haven't found any research yet to tell me what percentage of those Dads have a child with disabilities but I'm guessing it's pretty high. Share with your male partners and any Dads out there caring for kiddos with special needs and disabilities.  

Many times, the people who you find it hard to build a good working relationship with are really defensive and don’t like to be criticised. They feel criticised even when what you’re saying to them isn’t personal to them or their performance. Find out how to win them over and achieve all you need to for your child. 

I thought I should go back a little step or two and tell you a bit more about mine and Fredie's story and how I came to be doing the work I do in the world now. I hope you enjoy this little switch up from the weekly content you are used to. I'll record some more personal ones like this intermittently so keep an eye out. Take care until next week. Ax

CEO Ep 12 Telling Your Story: Getting Professionals To Buy Into Your Child‘s Story

With everything we as parents of children with additional needs have to do and be responsible for, it's no wonder we are often exhausted and overwhelmed. The to do lists are endless and the commitments never ending. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my strategies to getting organised and better prepared. When I manage my life in this way, it enables me to take back a little more time and not be stretched to the limit each and every day. Now it' your turn.