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SENsational - The Special Educational Needs Podcast

Witherslack Group

We are Witherslack Group, the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs. On our channel, we welcome neurodiversity experts to share insights, strategies and advice for supporting neurodivergent children, exploring all things ADHD, autism, mental health, and more.

Visit out website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/

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September 28 · 56 min
An Educational Journey: The Reality Of SEND Parenting
In the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, we have a conversation with Amy White, proud mum and founder of The Spectrum SENDvocate who opens up about the realities of SEN parenting and the importance of advocating for your child’s needs.
August 25 · 27 min
Finding Our Way Exploring Mental Health And Self-Harm
In the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, we’re joined by Hayley Farrar, Senior Therapist from our Group, for an important conversation about supporting the mental health of children and young people.
July 29 · 41 min
Parenting Differently Raising Autistic Children
Our conversation with Lisa Galley, autism parenting specialist and author of ‘Parenting your Autistic Child: Permission to do it Differently’ is not to be missed.
June 29 · 57 min
Neurodivergent Girls: Growing up Differently
👧🎙️ Neurodivergent girls: what are we missing? In the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, Stephanie Batey, CEO of Inclusive Teacher Co, explores why neurodivergent girls are so often misunderstood, overlooked, or diagnosed later in life.
May 28 · 36 min
The Sensory Plate: Helping SEN Children with Fussy Eating
💜In the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, Ciara Attwell, creator of the My Fussy Eater blog and founder of Pick Plates, join us for an insightful conversation about her experience navigating SEN and eating.
April 30 · 38 min
Supporting Children With AuDHD
🎧In this episode of our podcast, SENsational, Dr Annie Clements, Founder of Autism & ADHD [TAG], draws on both professional expertise and lived experience to explore AuDHD.
March 30 · 40 min
EHCPs, Diagnosis & School Relationships
We welcome Angie, a parent at our Cheshire Hall School. who has navigated getting a diagnosis and an EHCP for her son, plus she discusses the impact of a good home-school relationship.
March 2 · 25 min
Neurodiversity, Early Years & Child Development
In the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, we’re chatting to Emma Weaver, Child Development & Neuroinclusion Advisor, about neurodiversity in the early years.
January 30 · 37 min
Managing Masking, Meltdowns & Challenging Behaviour
In our latest episode, Lisa Lloyd from ASD with a G And T shares her experiences of navigating SEN, and opens up about the realities of diagnosis, education, and parenting.
Dec 29, 2025 · 20 min
ADHD & Executive Functioning
We’re back with a new episode of Sensational, Understanding Executive Functioning.
Nov 28, 2025 · 24 min
Understanding & Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance
✨New podcast episode alert: Understanding And Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Oct 31, 2025 · 23 min
Teenagers & Challenging Behaviour: Navigating Neurodiversity
🎙You asked, we listened, and now we present to you the latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, Teenagers And Challenging Behaviour: Navigating Neurodiversity.
Sep 29, 2025 · 20 min
The ADHD Debate: More Cases Or More Understanding
We’re joined by Colette Longden, National Training Director at Blueprint Learning, for an open and honest conversation about ADHD.
Sep 1, 2025 · 31 min
Stories About Autism: A Dad’s Perspective
Joining us in our podcast studio is James Hunt, a dad and advocate from Stories About Autism.
Aug 1, 2025 · 19 min
Managing School Transitions & Anxiety
Our latest episode of SENsational is here, where we share advice and strategies to help regulate and support neurodivergent children in school.
Jul 1, 2025 · 18 min
Supporting Emotional Regulation At Home
Listen to our latest episode of SENsational, where our Clinical Services Team join us to explore what emotion coaching is and how to implement it.
Jun 2, 2025 · 25 min
How To Find The Right Specialist Provision For Your Child
In the latest episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Jenny Graham, our Senior Partnerships Manager, who shares expert guidance on how to find the right SEN school to meet your child’s unique needs and also dispels some myths.
May 1, 2025 · 24 min
The SEND Crisis
In this episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Richard Orchard-Rowe, Chief Executive at SOS!SEN, for an insightful conversation around the SEND crisis.
Mar 31, 2025 · 35 min
Neurodiversity In The Workplace
In this episode of our podcast SENsational, we’re joined by Helen Cullis and Josh Jones from Virgin Media O2 to discuss neurodiversity in the workplace.
Mar 14, 2025 · 34 min
SEN, Sleep, Routines & Co-Sleeping Support
In this episode, we explore co-sleeping, routines and sensory wind-downs with Helen Rutherford, Specialist Sleep Practitioner from The Sleep Charity

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