SEND_LISA
lisal24.bsky.social
SEND_LISA
@lisal24.bsky.social
A mum to amazing autistic children. Advocate for #Housing #Education #CareAct #SEND #Autism #Neurodivergent #DisabilityJustice
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Great to be at @libdems.org.uk conference with @carlcashman.bsky.social we had a great opportunity at @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social reception to update @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @cllrjoeharris.bsky.social about what we’re doing to stand up against @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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"The Government's plans are undermining growth and hurting our health and care services."

"We need a different approach."

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I am absolutely disappointed with the new Labour government and their stance on vulnerable people in society. First the pensioners and now disabled people #Disabilities #SEND
March 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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A must read and a stark warning, America.

snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
snyder.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Be careful who you trust as your #SEND advocate
- there needs to be better qualifications and a register of advocates because this is a potentially dangerous Send advocate/consultant www.wyjs.org.uk/news/son-gui...
SON GUILTY OF FINANCIALLY ABUSING HIS MOTHER IN CARE HOME
Services
www.wyjs.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Map of Monotropic Experiences

This map highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience.

How many do you experience?

Visit the page for a glossary describing each aspect.

Image credit: @autisticrealms

https://buff.ly/4fvHD0f
October 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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💔 "They hide behind an outstanding Ofsted rating... while abuse takes place, deemed acceptable by NHS & LA services."

The ICARS Report sheds light on the abusive practices of restraint and seclusion hidden in plain sight. Children deserve better.
📖 theicarsreport.com
#DyingForAnEducation
December 5, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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I hope much of the developmental damage inflicted on this poor girl by her mother can be reversed and that she'll flourish having been rescued from such horrific neglect. One wonders whether the cleft palate's presence motivated the mother to such extreme behaviour. I wish the child all the best 🙏 🤗
November 26, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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Just deleted my X account. Feels good!
November 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM
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Only 7 years. How have “we” become so acclimated to abusive and violent behaviour?
November 26, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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A common pattern is that she looks for a fight, especially on a Sunday, before the school week starts again. We’ve had shouting and self-harm threats already today. Walking on eggshells is hard for us all, we don’t want to be scared of her
#anxiety #mentalhealth #schooltefusal
November 24, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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Please share! I am currently interviewing professionals who support young people with self-harm & suicide (prevention & postvention) as part of The 4S Study.

Areas of focus: Bristol, N.Somerset & South Glos, Birmingham, Lincolnshire & Tees Valley📍

Sign-up 👉🏼 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
About 4S
The Support Systems for Self-harm and Suicide (4S) Study is a research study investigating how secondary schools, colleges and governing bodies of youth organisations in England deliver self-harm and ...
sites.exeter.ac.uk
November 24, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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I’m at work today. Post-covid hybrid working means I only have to be here 2 days a week, and wife is part-time, so is home on those 2 days. Sad to say that being away from home and at work is almost a relief for us both. Waiting for news on whether AD makes it to school today 🤞🏻#KidsMH #SchoolRefusal
November 26, 2024 at 7:27 AM
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She’s done it! A crazy routine of getting up at 5am, breakfast at 6 and in the school car park before 8. She’s only going to stay until 10, but just getting ready and crossing the threshold means that today is a win! #kidsMH #schoolrefusal
November 26, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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This is great - thanks @dcpcampaign.bsky.social for putting this together!
We've had a go at one of those starter pack things! The DCP has more than 120 members - here are thoseon Bluesky (DCP members - please let us know if we've missed you out!)
go.bsky.app/4QNiZEF And if your organisation is interested in joining them: email disabledchildrens.partnership@mencap.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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‘Tis here - a starter pack as promised for anyone wanting to link up with others from #CareExperiencedFamilies

#Fostering
#kinship
#SpecialGuardianship
#Adoption
#CareExperiencedAdults

go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC
November 21, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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As a small charity - conceived and founded in lived experience; and now run and nurtured by a very few of us all living with #EarlyLifeTrauma day to day - our aim is to provide practical and useful #TraumaResponsive support to #CareExperienced (and sometimes also #ND) families.
November 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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Fantastic to meet Tobias and others representing the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament today.

They do great and important work, and you can find out more about them here 👉 disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Last week, I dropped in on an event hosted by the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament. It's so important we keep pushing for better support and equality in education. I’ll keep working for an inclusive education system and greater transparency from local authorities.
November 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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I'm proud to have supported the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament this morning. I had a good chat with Tobias, he explained the personal challenges he has faced.
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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We've had a go at one of those starter pack things! The DCP has more than 120 members - here are thoseon Bluesky (DCP members - please let us know if we've missed you out!)
go.bsky.app/4QNiZEF And if your organisation is interested in joining them: email disabledchildrens.partnership@mencap.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Parcel theft from doorsteps has significantly increased. Especially in London so why are delivery companies leaving the parcels on the doorsteps and not taking them to a collection point or reattempting delivery when the person is home? #ParcelTheft #Parcels #Deliveries
November 26, 2024 at 7:19 AM
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Super proud to be an author on a paper published today 🎉

I don't do as much "on-site" work in research these days, but supported with this paper based on EEG data I collected with students at Birmingham University, UK 😊

What are your wins for the week? 🐱🌈 I'd love to hear them, big or small!
November 21, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Our brains work in beautifully unique ways. Learning is about discovering what works for you - not fitting into a mould. Every way of thinking brings its own strengths. 🌱 Celebrate how your mind works and share something you love about your learning journey below! 🌟 #MotivationMonday #Homeschooling
November 25, 2024 at 12:53 PM