Kate E Reynolds

Autism/ID mother. Author/speaker: Autism, intellectual disability, smearing, female Autism, relationships & sexuality for Jessica Kingsley Publishers

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

SEND mums: ‘We’re running faster and faster just to stand still’

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright told @bbcnuala that fighting to get support for her son, who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and dyslexia, has left her ‘exhausted’.

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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

'I lost two years of income when my son with Send had to miss school' - BBC News Pretty similar story with my son... #autism #intellectualdisability #education #SEND #carers #parentcarers

[Tim Linehan @timlinehan]

"A punitive approach is rarely helpful because what you really need is to work as a team: the school, the parents and the local authority. As soon as there’s a punitive element you are breaking down that partnership." Wonderful stuff from @Tamsin_J_Ford https://t.co/gOSZXApvTw

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

‘Fighting every step is so hard'

Katie, 17, is autistic and has barely been to school since she was 13.

She joined @BBCNuala to discuss her experience as a child navigating England’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, and how it has impacted her.

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

In his parliamentary debate on #SEND provision, @RichardBurgon called for the scrapping of Safety Valve ✅, the cancelling of LA high needs debt ✅ and for government to discourage the demonisation of "pushy parents" who are forced to fight for their children's support. We concur

[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

https://t.co/eNr7gQ8n8h Of course, this is no surprise to parent carers #neurodivergence #autism #specialeducationalneeds #parents #caregivers #intellectualdisability #employment #pensions

[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

Every carer who receives Carers Allowance should write to the DWP to see if they are unwittingly accruing debt in this way. BBC News - Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP in allowance overpayments
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

BBC News - Plan to ban sex education for children under nine
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

BBC News - Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms, BBC investigation finds
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

Huge thank you to staff @gwr Chippenham and @gwr Paddington who helped my 87 year old mother manage on the train yesterday. Great support

[Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007]

#Oliverscampaign
I have been sent this photo of me during a Teams meeting If you see this expression on my face, KNOW that I am not happy
On this occasion a very senior GP kept referring to learning disabled & #autistic people as THOSE types of people who come into my surgery

[Amanda Lees @amandalees]

I’m delighted that the judge rejected @BristolUni’s appeal - one they should never have brought. Natasha Abrahart deserved better, as do her parents. It’s time all universities had a statutory duty of care towards the students they all too often fail to support. @Dying4aDegree

[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

BBC News - Hidden camera at Whittlesey care home shows abuse before man died
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

BBC News - Natasha Abrahart: University contributed to student's death, court upholds
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

BBC News - Families of disabled people tell BBC of battle for NHS care support
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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

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[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

Suspended sentences? What does this say about defending our most vulnerable citizens? BBC News - Whorlton Hall: Four carers sentenced for abusing hospital patients
https://t.co/gKugLAILYJ

[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

I agree entirely.

[Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007]

#Oliverscampaign
I have given so much of myself to so many others.
Now I really need your help The petition to have The Oliver McGowan training adapted for schools closes in 20 days
All I am asking is for you to take 30 seconds to sign this petition

https://t.co/7xjblPDSxi

[Kate E Reynolds @KateEReynolds1]

Scandal of patients with learning disabilities locked in ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement for 20 years https://t.co/S7yOLtqeXS