S2 E7: Speech Delay, Tongue Tie and Social Media: Nicole Bateman chats with Jenna Farmer

05/15/24 • 17 min

In Season 2, Episode 7 of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman engages in a conversation with fellow mum Jenna Farmer, owner of Mumernity. Together, they explore topics ranging from speech delay and tongue tie to the power of social media advocacy and addressing parent bashing.

Episode Highlights:

Journey Through Speech Therapy: Jenna shares her journey of navigating speech delay in her son, reflecting on the challenges and the triumphs of early speech therapy interventions.
Impact of Tongue Tie on Speech: Nicole and Jenna delve into the topic of tongue tie and its impact on speech development. Jenna shares personal experiences and insights into identifying and addressing tongue tie in her son, highlighting the significance of seeking professional evaluation and treatment options.
Power of Social Media for the SEND Community: The conversation shifts to the role of social media advocacy in the SEND community. Jenna and Nicole discuss the positive impact of social media platforms in raising awareness, sharing resources, and building supportive networks for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Addressing Parent Bashing: Jenna and Nicole address recent comments made by individuals on social media platforms, highlighting the importance of empathy, respect, and support within the parenting community. They advocate for kindness, understanding, and solidarity in navigating the challenges of parenthood and advocating for children with SEND.

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Episode Highlights:

Journey Through Speech Therapy: Jenna shares her journey of navigating speech delay in her son, reflecting on the challenges and the triumphs of early speech therapy interventions.
Impact of Tongue Tie on Speech: Nicole and Jenna delve into the topic of tongue tie and its impact on speech development. Jenna shares personal experiences and insights into identifying and addressing tongue tie in her son, highlighting the significance of seeking professional evaluation and treatment options.
Power of Social Media for the SEND Community: The conversation shifts to the role of social media advocacy in the SEND community. Jenna and Nicole discuss the positive impact of social media platforms in raising awareness, sharing resources, and building supportive networks for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Addressing Parent Bashing: Jenna and Nicole address recent comments made by individuals on social media platforms, highlighting the importance of empathy, respect, and support within the parenting community. They advocate for kindness, understanding, and solidarity in navigating the challenges of parenthood and advocating for children with SEND.

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S2 E6: Masking, Tuition and the Education System: Nicole Bateman chats with Kevin Wrenn

In Season 2, Episode 6 of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman engages in a conversation with Kevin Wrenn, a Dad whose daughter is dyslexic, former school senior leader, and tuition business owner. Together, they delve into the topic of dyslexia, masking in primary school, and the education system.

Episode Highlights:

Dyslexia and Masking in Primary School: Kevin shares his personal experiences and insights into his journey to dyslexia diagnosis with his daughter, discussing the challenges faced by his daughter in the transition to secondary school. They explore the phenomenon of masking leading to struggles in the classroom.
Tuition and the Education System: Nicole and Kevin discuss the role of tuition in supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences. Kevin draws on his expertise as a tuition business owner to share strategies and approaches for providing personalised support and empowering neurodivergent learners to thrive.
Navigating the Education System: The conversation extends to navigating the complexities of the education system and advocating for all students. Kevin reflects on his experiences as a former school senior leader, highlighting the importance of inclusive practices, early intervention, and collaboration between schools and families.

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S2 E8: Tips for filling out DLA and finding your community: Nicole Bateman chats with SENDMummies Jemma and Lisa

In Season 2, Episode 8 of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman sits down with Jemma and Lisa from SENDMummies. Together, they share invaluable tips for filling in the DLA (Disability Living Allowance) form, discuss their personal stories, and emphasise the importance of finding and building your community.

Episode Highlights:

Tips for Filling in Your DLA Form: Jemma and Lisa share practical advice and insights for parents navigating the process of filling in the DLA form. They discuss common challenges, key sections to focus on, and how to effectively communicate your child's needs and challenges to ensure the best possible support.
Personal Stories: Nicole, Jemma, and Lisa open up about their individual journeys as SEND mums. They reflect on the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the resilience required to advocate for their children's needs.
Importance of Finding Your Community: The conversation highlights the significance of finding and building a supportive community. Jemma and Lisa talk about the creation of SENDMummies, a platform dedicated to connecting SEND parents. They discuss how having a network of understanding and empathetic parents can provide emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of belonging.

Conversations with a SEND Mum - S2 E7: Speech Delay, Tongue Tie and Social Media: Nicole Bateman chats with Jenna Farmer

Transcript

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Hello and welcome to Conversations with a Send Mum with me as your host, Nicole Bateman. Today I am joined by Jenna Farmer. She is a mum and she runs Mumernity and she is also a fellow podcaster. So welcome. Hi, thank you so much for having me. That's all right. So first of all just wanna share what is your connection to the SEND community? So I have a son who is just turned five and he's autistic. We started our journey a few years ago talking about speech delay on l