Esther Flynn Speech and Language Therapy Ltd

27/03/2026

While screen time can present positive learning opportunities it can also prevent communication opportunities and in particular social and emotional connection with those around us

24/03/2026

If this is where you are, your worry is completely understandable.

Autism in girls is not the same as autism in boys, and growing up brings challenges that are very specific to females. Puberty, hormones, changing bodies, social pressure and expectations can all intensify sensory overload, anxiety, emotional regulation and exhaustion. These are real differences, and they deserve proper understanding and airtime.

Our Autism in Women and Girls webinar is about exactly this. It explores how autism presents differently in females, why these differences are so often missed, and how hormones and development can shape a girl’s experience as she grows. This is not about fear, it is about knowledge, preparation and support.

You are allowed to learn. You are allowed to ask these questions. And your daughter deserves support that truly understands her.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1856988696179

19/03/2026

Neurodiversity Week 💛

This week feels like the right moment to gently share something we’ve been reflecting on…

At Children’s Sensory Therapy, we’ve developed a Therapeutic Alternative Provision that blends:
✨ Occupational Therapy
✨ Regulation-first approaches
✨ One-to-one teaching with a qualified teacher

It’s designed for children and young people who are finding school overwhelming, who may be burnt out, anxious, or simply not able to access learning in the traditional way.

This post shows an outline of what we offer — but in reality, everything we do is bespoke, shaped around each child’s needs, readiness, and regulation.

What we’re finding difficult to understand is this…

Despite hearing consistently that there are significant gaps in alternative provision, and despite being on tender systems and submitting many, many quotes…

👉 We currently have no children accessing this provision.

So we wanted to ask, openly and honestly:

Would this kind of support help your child or a young person you work with?

A space where:
• Regulation comes first
• There is no pressure to “perform”
• Learning is gently reintroduced when the child is ready
• Therapy and education sit side by side
• The environment feels safe, calm, and relational

We know that for many neurodivergent children, the pathway back into education isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about feeling safe enough to try again.

If your child is struggling with school attendance, recovering from burnout, or needing a different starting point… we’d really love to hear from you.

Sometimes the biggest gap isn’t provision… it’s connection to the right provision.

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17/03/2026

If this is your daughter, your worry makes complete sense.

Masking can keep a child going for a long time. Holding it together at school. Appearing fine to everyone else. But it comes at a cost. When a child feels they cannot stop masking, yet no longer has the energy to continue, that in between space can be terrifying to witness.

This is often what burnout looks like. Emotional exhaustion. Shutdown. Loss of motivation. A sense of giving up, even though they are trying their hardest.

Our Masking and Burnout webinar with Jess Thomsett is designed to help you understand what is really happening, why long term masking is so draining, and how to recognise burnout before it deepens further. Jess brings both professional insight and lived experience, and speaks honestly about the realities families are navigating.

If this resonates, you are not alone and support is available.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963183880835

28/02/2026

THIS IS ALARMING.

Some Local Authorities and schools are starting to talk about the Schools White Paper as though it is already in force.

It isn’t.

➡️ The White Paper is a consultation document.
❌It is not law.
❌Nothing has changed legally for your child.

Right now:

☀️ EHCP legal duties are exactly the same
☀️ The Children and Families Act still stands
☀️ The SEND Code of Practice is still in force
☀️ Your child’s rights have not been removed

If anyone is suggesting support can be reduced, delayed or refused because of “the White Paper”, that is not lawful.

🚨Consultation does not equal implementation.🚨

We know this is noisy. We know it feels unsettling. That is exactly why now is the time to get informed, not intimidated.

☀️ Parents need to know their rights
☀️ Teachers need confidence in the law
☀️ Schools need clarity, not assumptions

Knowledge is protection.

💛 Sign up to Week of 'SEND' to ensure your knowledge of the law protects your children. Our knowledge is power - and we have never needed this more than now - https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

✅Please share this.
✅Tag a friend.
✅Tag a teacher.
✅Send it to your WhatsApp group.

Misinformation spreads quickly.
But calm, accurate knowledge is powerful.🥰

We will continue to break this down clearly and responsibly so you know exactly where you stand.

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19/11/2025

Does your child struggle to understand instructions… find the right words… or seem “defiant” when they’re really overwhelmed?

It could look like autism, ADHD, or even anxiety - but it might actually be Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

DLD is one of the most common neurodivergences, yet it’s rarely recognised. And without the right support, children can end up misunderstood and left behind.

That’s why a quality speech and language assessment is so important - and why this webinar is one you simply cannot miss.

Join Libby Hill, one of the UK’s leading Speech and Language Therapists, on 27th November at 8pm for a live webinar that will help you understand what DLD is, how it presents, and what you should be asking for in assessments and support plans.

🎟️ Book your place here:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developmental-language-disorder-also-known-as-dld-tickets-1781311343179

17/11/2025

Masking isn’t pretending. It’s surviving. 🌈

Many autistic people learn to camouflage - to copy, blend in, and hide their true selves just to get through the day. It’s a powerful adaptation, but it comes at a cost: exhaustion, anxiety, delayed diagnosis, and sometimes burnout.

In our upcoming webinar with Chris Bonnello (Autistic Not Weird), we’ll explore how to advocate effectively for autistic children and young people, including understanding masking, burnout, and how to create safe spaces where authenticity can shine. 💛

📅 24th November, 8pm
🎟️ Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1477513495639

Because every autistic person deserves to feel safe enough not to hide who they are. 🌿

03/11/2025

Hello are you free this Friday 10am-2pm? Due to a number of late cancellations, we have a few spaces left on our Understanding Sensory Processing workshop for parents, at our clinic in Needwood DE13 9PD. £10 per person, drinks available but bring your own packed lunch. Please email childrenschoicedept@hotmail.com to reserve a space.