Love Needs No Words
Love Needs No Words is a real insight into life raising a child with Special Educational Needs.
Amy and Kirsty - mums to two boys who are diagnosed Autistic share the highs and lows of their lives whilst interviewing brilliant guests along the way.
You will laugh, cry and hopefully feel a sense of security knowing that you are not alone on this journey. Which can sometimes feel very lonely and a little bit scary, especially at first.
Love Needs No Words got to the finals of the Quill Podcast Awards 2025 after being whittled down from thousands of entries and so has been recognised for its attention to detail and unique content.
So sit back, relax and enjoy! 💕
Episodes
46 episodes
Mrs Jessie Townz: My Son And PDA: 'At Its Worst Its Like Being In An Abusive Relationship'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Jessie Townz who has a 7-year-old boy with a Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile. Jessie home educated her son for two years whilst navigating the school system and ex...
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39:59
Dr Megan McEwan: Counselling Psychologist: 'People Are Like Sunsets, Not One Is The Same'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Megan McEwan. Megan is an NHS Counselling Psychologist and throughout her career has worked with many neurodivergent children and young people and subsequ...
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33:23
The Boys Are Early Risers: 'Coffee Is Life'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss why the summer months are a blessing in disguise for a lot of SEN children and their families.Their love of Coffee as both Alex & Max are early risers.They discuss Ipads and the ...
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34:44
Jessica Whalley: Writer Of The Autistic Mom: 'A Raw And Honest Guide To Help Support Others'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Jessica Whalley. Jessica has written and released her brilliant book the Autistic Mom, which is all about her son Jude who is diagnosed Autistic/ADHD and is Non-Speaking...
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29:48
Juzt2girls: Mother & Daughter Share Their Journey Of Discovery & Hope
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Mother & Daughter combo Juzt2girls who are raising awareness of Autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and mental health issues - all through their social media page.&...
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35:30
Easter Roundup: 'Too Many Easter Eggs Is A Recipe For Disaster'
On this week’s episode Amy & Kirsty are back with an Easter Break Roundup.They discuss the ups and downs of being away from school/routine and what the holidays involved, including way too much chocolate. They also have a...
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34:31
Autism Mums Wellness Coaching: 'Little Changes Can Make A Big Impact On Ourselves'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Michelle Violet or Autism Mums Wellness Coaching on Instagram. Michelle talks about the stress, anxiety and guilt mums can feel especially when they have children with a...
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47:51
Corrine Bryan: Finch Of Autism Life: 'Being Diagnosed In My 30s Is The Highlight Of My Life'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Corrine Bryan or as she is widely known on instagram, Finch Of Autism Life.Corrine talks about her own autism journey and her late diagnosis in her 30s being the 'highlight of her lif...
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34:58
Hannah Williams: Let's Talk AAC Devices 'They Absolutely Do Not Hinder Speech'
On this week’s episode of love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Hannah Williams who provides AAC support for families.Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices can help someone with speech difficulties learn to expr...
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40:54
Blue Bee Mike: 'I Want To Create Clothes To Help As Many Families As I Can'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Kasia, mum to Michael who is 9, has Autism and is non-verbal. Michael struggles with certain clothing so Kasia created a clothing brand called Blue Bee Mi...
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34:39
Nicola Brassington: Raising A Son With Cerebral Palsy
On this week’s Episode of Love Needs No Words we are joined by Nicola Brassington. Nicola’s son Marlon is 4 years old and has cerebral palsy. Marlon is a wheelchair user but learning to walk with a walker. Ni...
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43:27
Why Is It Such A Fight?
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss the latest on their EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) journey.The stress of trying to get in touch with the Local Authority and the emotion surrounding the fight that you feel like you ar...
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37:01
Jessica Kirton: Occupational Therapist - ‘Early Intervention Is Key'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Jessica Kirton.Jessica is a Private Occupational Therapist based in Buckinghamshire.She talks about the strategies you can use and when is best to reach out for support....
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28:37
Vicki Egarr: Forest Schools ‘Provide A Low Pressure Environment Children Can Thrive In'
On this week’s episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Vicki Egarr who runs Wacky Woods Alternative Provision - a Forest School in Maidenhead, Berkshire.The school caters for children who struggle in mainstream scho...
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35:31
Why Is This So Hard?
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are back discussing half term, the return to school and the fight with the Local Authority for a Special Needs School Place and updates on EHCP's.They also give a taster of the guests that ar...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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37:46
Lisa Lloyd: 'Raising the SEN Betweeners'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Lisa Lloyd or to many of you – you will know her as asd_with_a_g_and_t.Lisa is such an advocate and support for Sen families through her facebook, tiktok and Instagram page.Her...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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50:04
SEND Mummies: A Bit About Us and 'Top Tips When Claiming For DLA'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by SEND Mummies. Jemma and Lisa joined forces to create the popular instagram page and have been empowering SEN parents to navigate the complex education, he...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:07
Seona Towell: NHS Speech And Language Therapist - Hints & Tips For School & Home
On this week's episode we are joined by Seona, a NHS Speech and language therapist who works to support communication needs of children typically between the ages of 5-16. Alongside this, she works closely with schools to offer guid...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:52
Sarah Pearson: My Daughter Regressed aged 3: 'This Is All Very New And Scary'
On this week’s episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Sarah Pearson – a mum very new to this journey. Her daughter Florence or Flo for short is 3 ½ and was developing neurotypically until around 3 when there was a huge regression.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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43:46
Happy New Year Lovely Listeners: 'Back To School With A Slight Bump In The Road'
Happy New Year to you all! xThis week on the podcast Amy & Kirsty discuss their Christmas' and the slight bump in the road that starting back at school had on the boys.They also discuss the exciting news that Alex is saying ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:56
The National Autistic Society: Sharon McDaid: 'My Experience And Charity Support'
In this week's episode Amy & Kirsty speak to Sharon McDaid from the National Autistic Society.Her son, who was diagnosed Autistic very young is now in his 20s and so Sharon shares her experience of raising him in a time where there ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:15
Girl With Autism: 'Living With AuDHD - The Two Are Difficult To Manage'
On this week's episode of Love Needs No Words.......She was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2022 so has gone most of her life not knowing why she had certain behaviours that she couldn’t explain.Girl With Autism @girl_w_autism – her a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:05
'We Are Limping Through To Christmas'
On this week's episode Amy & Kirsty discuss their plans for Christmas and the importance of routine this time of year.They also have an update on school for both Alex and Max.They will be taking a two week break for the fest...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:53
Jordan Wylie: Living With ADHD 'I See It As A Superpower'
On this week's Episode Amy & Kirsty are joined by Former Soldier, Author and Extreme Adventurer Jordan Wylie.Jordan who is also a hunter on the popular TV show Hunted and has received an MBE for his services to charity was diagnosed ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:30
School Run Mum Autism: Lets Chat Christmas 'Create Your Own Normal’
Christmas incoming! ❄️🎄This week we are joined by the brilliant Lisa Galley, or as some as you may know her better, School Run Mum Autism! Lisa is an Autism Consultant, Former Speech and Language Therapist and Mum to 3 grown up ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:35