In 2019, Katy Martins welcomed her fourth child, a son named Xavier. Shortly after his birth, Xavier was diagnosed with Apert Syndrome—a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in every 65,000 to 88,000 live births. Today, Katy sits down with Tahnee to share their family’s journey. Tune in as we explore what Apert Syndrome is, how it affects those who live with it, and the strength and resilience behind their story.

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/apert-syndrome/

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ADHD with the brilliant Connor Greene, an ADHD Behavioural Specialist, parenting coach, and the voice behind ADHD & ODD Parent Coaching. Whether you're a parent, educator, or navigating ADHD yourself, Connor offers practical insights, empathy, and evidence-based strategies to help you better understand and support the ADHD brain.

Connor shares real-life stories and actionable tips to reduce daily chaos, communicate effectively, and build stronger relationships with your child.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Visit Connor’s coaching site: adhdandoddparentcoaching.com
• Follow on social for tips, strategies & support: @connormgreeneadhd
• Connor’s book: ADHD Explained https://www.connormgreene.com/books

🧠 Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just curious, this episode is packed with empowering content to help you feel seen, heard, and supported on your ADHD journey.

🎤 ADHD - Master Skylander

🎤 Bring Me the Horizon - Avalanche

Educational consultant Carly Steel is back, bringing her wealth of experience and expertise! She is the author of Consulting Autistic Young People on Their Personal Happiness, published in the Good Autism Practice journal. Carly began her career as a teacher at a specialist college, where she supported autistic young people, and later completed a master’s degree in autism. She then went on to coordinate alternative provisions for a major charity across the East Midlands and London.

Carly’s true passion was discovered in her role as Director and Head of Education at an outdoor alternative provision, where she was able to make a direct impact on the lives of autistic individuals. As an autistic individual herself, Carly brings a unique, firsthand perspective to her work, offering invaluable insights into understanding and supporting the autistic experience.

Note to listeners: Tahnee would like to clarify that it wasn’t until after her conversation with Carly that she realised the autistic community prefers the term "autistic people" rather than "individuals with autism." We are all continuously learning and growing in our understanding.

https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/

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