Sam Masterton

Mum to two boys. Autism, ADHD & complex needs. SEN Parenting is tough, so am I.

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

A backlog of 170 unanswered complaints submitted to Kent County Council over delayed support for children with SEND has been uncovered during an Ombudsman (LGO) investigation.
https://t.co/SbdHBXIma0

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

Reform the SEND education in the uk https://t.co/uVZSPMSyMz via @UKChange

[SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! @martinimarie]

#AutisticMasking explained by a 10 year old child!!!⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Masking 💔💔

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@martinimarie My youngest son is absolutely thriving in his SEN school. Iv just spent 5 years fighting to get his older brother into a SEN school, totally worth the time and stress. He made massive progress in the first 5 weeks. #asd #pda #adhd #spd #dyspraxia #anxiety

[Beth 💙 @Beth_Tastic]

Facts 👌🏼

[Roanna Âû SEND National Crisis @tinkerbellbites]

@morecakeandgin @martinimarie @RebeccaH1280 @autcareandshare @Lisa_SEND This is the reality isn't it? #SEND is just smoke and mirrors.
I always said its like the Emporers New Clothes. We're told it's finery but in reality, there's nothing there.

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

We have had the absolute worst time trying to get diagnosed, to get the EHCP and to get the SEN school place. It’s taken 4 years, now it’s transport that is the hold up. Year 5 and never had a proper education. #sen #ehcp #Autistic #ADHD #Anxiety #depression @LizMillsSCC

[Georgia is doing. something? @geosbooks]

So I was recently diagnosed with #Autism and I would really appreciate any recommendations on books that deal, especially by Autistic people, and focusing on women or the interplay with mental illness.

If you don’t have any suggestions a rt would be great so I can reach someone!

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

17 months of look for a SEN school one has finally been found. My child has never had a proper education and he should be starting year 5. Transport is now what’s keeping him at home. @SurreyCouncil our children deserve better. #sen #autistic #ADHD #anxiety #forgottenchild

[ADHD Positive @ADHDpositiveuk]

Have faith in your adhd child (and try hold on to your sanity as best you can in the meantime) 💗💗💗

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@no_idea_dave The battle with LA over transport is ridiculous. My son was out of school for 9 weeks because school put him on a reduced time table and it took the LA that long to sort collecting him early. 3 weeks after it was sorted, I was told it was cancelled & I need to start again 🤦‍♀️

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@Lisa_SEND After waiting 18 months to be seen by #CAMHS we are now being told it’s another 6 months minimum and that’s if we are lucky. #SEN #DoBetter

[SEN Lisa ❤️💙 @Lisa_SEND]

CAMHS: ‘we have looked over questionnaires and it indicates a high probability of ADHD’

Parent: ‘okay, that may explain quite a lot. How do they get support in school?’

CAMHS: ‘there is a waiting list for diagnosis’ See you in a few years #ADHD #CAMHS #Westminster #SEND

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@IPSEAcharity Abandoned. I have never felt so failed by a service. #SENLawConf

[IPSEA @IPSEAcharity]

Parent of child with SEND: ‘To get a mortgage you don’t need to understand mortgage law; to trust your doctor, you don’t need a medical degree. Why is SEND different?’ Parents have to become legal experts to get the support their children need and are entitled to. #senlawconf

[Ben Cajee @ben_cajee]

“What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”

Cheers, Captain Tom.

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@DavidB1996 I did the same thing

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

#ladbaby

[Sam Masterton @MastertonSam]

@sendschools Huge congratulations to you all. She is gorgeous xx