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Summer holidays are full of promise and adventure… sunshine, outdoor fun, family trips, and making memories. But for parents of SEN children, the season can also bring unique safety concerns that aren’t always obvious. As parents and caregivers, we want our children to enjoy summer safely and happily without being overstimulated or put at risk. […]

Travelling with children always comes with a few challenges, but when your child has Special Educational Needs (SEN), a holiday or even a day trip can feel like a mission to Mars. The sensory overload, unpredictability, and unfamiliar environments can be overwhelming for both your child and you. But with the right planning and mindset, […]

Summer can be a beautiful time for families, but if you’re raising or caring for a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the summer holidays can sometimes feel more overwhelming than exciting. That’s why in Part 4 of our Thriving Through the Summer series, we’re focusing on SEN-friendly activities and events in the West Midlands. […]

Summer holidays offer freedom but for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), too much freedom without structure can feel unsettling. One of the best ways to start the summer strong is by taking time to understand your child’s specific needs and creating a Personalised Summer Profile. This simple tool can guide your daily decisions, help […]

Choosing the right holiday club for a child with Special Educational Needs can feel like a very daunting task! You’re probably thinking about transitions, staff training and understanding, and most importantly whether your child will be supported and accepted for who they are. It’s a big decision – so here are some things to consider […]

Summer holidays, a time for sunshine (fingers crossed) and memory-making. But for families with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), the break from routine can bring a unique mix of joy and challenge. Please read on to find out more about our SEN Summer survival guide for families… If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by […]

Have you been told that you should be using visuals for your child or a child you’re working with? Sorry, that may have been me recommending that, so I thought I better explain myself… I’ve been working as a Speech & Language Therapist for over (ahem) 25 years now, and over this time looking to […]

With the current round of GCSE’s coming to a close this academic year, I spoke to Caireen Sutherland, a valued member of our Multi-Disciplinary Team about her recent publication on students who have additional needs  (Special Educational Needs, Autism, Visual Impairment and Multi Sensory Impairments) and exams. You can read more about Caireen here. I […]

In this blog we consider how we can move beyond labels when we consider the whole of the Neurodiversity Spectrum. Are you thinking “What a strange title for a blog from a diagnostic service?” My professional (and personal) experiences have led me to think a LOT about the ideas in this blog and I believe […]

The Easter holidays 2025 are just around the corner, so we have pulled together a list of Autism and SEN friendly family activities taking place across the West Midlands for Neurospicy families to check out. These range from 5th – 19th April and we’ve also listed activities happening across the Easter Holidays. For more information […]