SENsational Life with Kellyanne RileySmith

01/11/2025

Feeling thankful this National Author’s Day 🥰

Being part of Parenting on a Different Path has been such a special experience - sharing my journey of raising my eldest son, who has complex needs, alongside other incredible families who truly understand what it means to walk this path.

There were so many times I felt alone in those early years, but writing my story reminded me how powerful it is when we share our experiences - the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

If you’ve ever felt unseen or needed a reminder that you’re doing an incredible job (even on the toughest days), this book is for you - and you can get it with the link in the comments 💙

17/10/2025

If you missed our webinar this week with the lovely Sandrine Raspail Olmi all about Supporting the Brain Though Food & the Gut - my goodness you will want to watch it back! 👌🏻

Not only did she share some amazing insights into what food can do to help our children and how to get those much needed food groups into our children who may have sensitivities around eating but she also shared with us 12 quick and easy protein snacks for anxious children!

You can watch the replay now over in Parenting Autistic Children 101 (see link in comments) and if you have any questions at all, please do just ask ❤️

08/10/2025

Did you know…

If your child is over 14 and is registered on their GP's learning disability register, then they are entitled to a free annual health check?

Not only does being on the register tell healthcare staff that they need to adapt their support and care to you and your situation but also the annual health check can help detect any underlying health issues that can easily go unnoticed until they are a real concern.

If your autistic child also has a learning disability, then make sure they are registered with your GP for their annual health check ❤️

06/10/2025

Home educating or raising an autistic child with big ideas and even bigger passions?

You’ve probably seen those special interests light them up - the deep dives, the creativity, the unique way they see the world.

What if those passions could also help them learn real-life skills, build confidence, and even plant the seeds of a future business? 💡

That’s exactly what will be explored in the upcoming masterclass: ‘5 Types of Business Your Child Can Start’ - designed especially for children and their parents who want to nurture their strengths in meaningful, practical ways.

Whether your child loves art, animals, gaming, storytelling, or creating things with their hands, this session will show you how to turn those interests into opportunities for growth and independence.

You’ll also get the option to receive monthly business boxes, filled with hands-on activities, guides, and tools to help your child learn at their own pace and bring their ideas to life.

Sign up to the 🆓 masterclass and let’s turn passion into purpose 💪🏻

The “5 types of businesses your kid could start” masterclass For potentially entrepreneurial kids and parents who are passionate about helping the next generation to understand the endless possibilities that exist for them in the world of business. For potentially entrepreneurial kids and parent...

02/10/2025

Don't let the mess add to the stress!

You know that feeling when you’ve been on the go all day, juggling school runs, therapy appointments, phone calls, work, meal times, meltdowns, and a million little things in between, and you finally (if you’re lucky) sit down… only to look around and see the house in absolute chaos?

The toys, the laundry, the paperwork, the kitchen counters. It’s like the moment you try to breathe, the mess just stares back at you as yet another thing to do. And over time, that daily clutter builds up into an overwhelming weight.

You’re not alone in this. And the good news is... there’s support available!

I'm thrilled to be hosting a f-r-e-e. webinar with award-winning neurodivergent professional declutterer and organiser, Janine McDonald, who has years of experience supporting neurodiverse families.

In this session, Janine will share:

✅Practical, realistic strategies for tackling clutter in a neurodiverse household.

✅Tips for creating systems that actually work for your family (not just Pinterest-perfect solutions that don’t last a week).

✅Simple ways to reduce the daily overwhelm and create more calm in your home.

This isn’t about having a “perfect” house. It’s about making your home work for you, so that when you finally sit down at the end of the day, you can actually rest.

We’d love for you to join us. Because you deserve a home that feels like a safe haven, not another source of stress.

(You can sign up with the link in the comments)

01/10/2025

TOMORROW we have the award winning Janine McDonald joining us to talk all about Decluttering and Organising in Neurodiverse Households!

Make sure that you’ve signed up - as you really aren’t going to want to miss this super 🆓 webinar

29/09/2025

Make sure you are signed up for ToNIGHTs 🆓 webinar ❤️👌🏻

(Link is in comments)

28/09/2025

As part of our support group Autism & Parent Support UK - a SENsational Life Community we have the lovely Alison Bull from Alison Bull SEND Consultancy joining us tomorrow evening to guide us through an introduction to EHCP’s.

If you are navigating the process or think your child needs one, please make sure you have signed up to the 🆓 webinar (link in comments) 👇🏻👌🏻

25/09/2025

If your child has a PDA profile then make sure you’ve signed up for this years Global PDA Summit!

Not only does it bring together over 25 people - all hand picked to share their lived experience, practical strategies, and deep understanding of the neurodivergent world but also every webinar is 🆓 to watch across the summit weekend so you can access insight that truly resonates with you - all in your own time in one supportive, online space.

You can sign up with the link in the commments 🔗 👇🏻

23/09/2025

Trump strikes again - claiming that Tylenol in pregnancy “causes” autism 🤦🏼‍♀️

Here’s the important bit: correlation does not equal causation!

30/08/2025

The countdown to September and school is on!

Back-to-school can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, excitement, nerves, and maybe even a little dread. For our autistic children that transition can be especially overwhelming, which is why I’ve created resources to help make it smoother and calmer.

Back-to-School Prep Pack (link in comments)
✅Parent booklet with practical strategies
✅Fun activity pack for your child
✅Visual countdown chart to ease worries

School Communication Pack (link in comments)
✅Ready-to-use email templates
✅ “All About Me” sheets (support needs, calm plans + more)
✅Year-long communication diary
✅Teacher’s one-page guide on autistic overwhelm & meltdowns

✨ Or grab BOTH (plus access to my full library of resources) when you join Kelly-anne Riley-Smith Subscribers- Parenting Autistic Children 101

Where you’ll also get:

📌Monthly Live Q\&A sessions
📌Bespoke tools & 1:1 advice sessions
📌Webinar recordings (past & future)
📌An exclusive supportive community
📌Discounts on all products and services on the website

Oh, and if you missed it - I was honoured to be named Best Online Resource for Neurodiverse Families 2025 at the UK Enterprise Awards, and there is still a couple of hours for you to grab my guide Helping Reduce Anxiety in Autistic Children, in celebration for just **25p**! 🎁 Use code awardwinning at checkout.

Here’s to a calmer, smoother September 💛

When do your children go back to school?

27/08/2025

I’m absolutely over the moon to share some exciting news with you… I’ve won Best Online Resource for Neurodiverse Families 2025! 🥰

I honestly couldn’t have done this without you being part of my community, whether you’ve joined in with this page, Autism & Parent Support UK - a SENsational Life Community, downloaded one of my resources, had support with a DLA application, or signed up my subscription Parenting Autistic Children 101 - or all of the above, so a big THANK-YOU.

Over the last few years I’ve poured my heart into creating as much support as I can for families like ours, and it feels so special to have that recognised.

From my DLA support service (100% success rate to date 🙌) and the weekly resources I create for the subscription group, to the products and guides over on my website, it all comes down to one thing: making sure no parent ever feels like they’re navigating this alone.

So, to celebrate, I’ve got TWO special things for you:

✅ Flash Sale on my Parenting Autistic Children 101 subscription group – I announced this a few days ago and there are still a couple of spaces left! If you’ve been on the fence, now is the perfect time. Inside the group, you get brand-new resources every single week, Q&A sessions, 1:1 drop-ins, recording of all past and future webinars and a safe space with parents who truly get it. (Link in comments)

✅ My guide to helping reduce anxiety in autistic children – available for just 25p (yep, you read that right!) 🎁 Simply head to my website, pop it in your basket, and use the code awardwinning at checkout for over 90% off (available until August 31st)

This award might have my name (well business name 😜) on it, but in truth, it belongs to all of us. Thank you for trusting me, cheering me on, and being part of the reason I do what I do 🥰😘👌🏻

Thank-you again

Kelly-anne Riley-Smith