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! 💕
Love Needs No Words
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE: The Hardship Behind Raising A Son With Severe Autism
On this episode of Love Needs No Words, Amy & Kirsty are joined by Mary Long-Dhonau OBE.
Mary also known as 'Flood Mary' is known in a work capacity for going above and beyond to support victims of flooding. But at home she is mum to Peter who is 28, Non Speaking and Autistic.
Mary wrote so eloquently on LinkedIn about how difficult it is parenting a child and now adult with severe needs.
She describes the early days and the impact his behaviours had on the family, in particular his siblings. The teenagers years that were particularly difficult and the tough decision to send him to residential care, which, ultimately saved his life and gave the family their lives back.
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Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs isn't easy but I think we can all agree it is incredibly rewarding...
Join Kirsty and Amy as they discuss the highs and lows of parenting a child on the spectrum.
They will also be chatting to a variety of guests who will share their thoughts and insights of being a part of this wonderful world of different.
