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The SEND Mum Club

The SEND Mum Club
Down Syndrome
Parenting
Autism
Child Development
Mental Health
Parenting Challenges
ADHD
TARP Syndrome
Genetic Condition
Send
Infantile Spasms
Community Support
Therapy
Cerebral Palsy
SEND (special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Epilepsy
Emotional Support
Sensory Processing
Autism Spectrum Disorder

The SEND Mum Club is the parenting podcast with a difference. Made specifically for parents of children with all kinds of additional needs and disabilities. It's a place to share the joys and challenges of raising children with all kinds of SEND, by having raw, honest conversations, designed to make you feel seen and heard on a journey none of us expected to be on.

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Latest Episodes

Amy Draper is my guest this week talking about her 18 month old son Donnie. Amy was told at 13 weeks pregnant there was a high chance her baby had Down syndrome but when he was born it was clear it was something else. After waiting a year for full ge... more

Greer Jones joins me to chat about her eldest child who is 7 and has autism & ADHD (Greer chooses not to share his name publicly). We talk about her difficult route to diagnosis and how professionals made her feel like her son’s behaviour was down to... more

I couldn’t not speak on this subject as it’s sparked conversations and judgements that have been extremely hurtful to the Down syndrome community. Not the choice the couple made, but they statement they released and the meaning behind it.

My friend Sam Ofoegbu is my guest this week, talking about her little boy Theo who’s 4. Theo has Down syndrome and needed heart surgery after he was born. He is also on the ASD pathway. We discuss parenting a child with additional needs without a par... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Draper
Mother of Donnie, advocate for rare conditions, neonatal nurse by background
Episode: 51: Amy Draper: Waiting Over a Year For A Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Greer Jones
American, based in the UK; host of Neurodivergent Conversations
The Unfinished Idea; Neurodivergent Conversations
Episode: 50: Greer Jones: ADHD & Overwhelm
Sam Ofoegbu
Sam, a friend of the host, parent to Theo who has Down syndrome and a history of heart surgery
Independent parent / SEND advocate
Episode: 48: Sam Ofoegbu: Making the Decision to Home Educate
Dora Garcia
Mother of Matteo, SEND advocate and travel enthusiast
Episode: 47: Dora Garcia: The Travelholic SEN Mum
Amelia Christie
Mother of Oliver, child with congenital heart disease
The SEND Mum Club guest
Episode: 46: Amelia Christie: 5 Heart Surgeries in 5 Years
Christian Laing
Co-founder of Stand Out Socks, brother of Ross (who has Down syndrome)
Stand Out Socks
Episode: 45: Christian Laing: Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome, Setting Up Stand Out Socks & Why There’s Still Such A Long Way To Go
Vickie Tanner
Mother of Elsie, a seven-year-old with autism and other conditions
Private individual
Episode: 44: Vickie Tanner: Navigating Autism And Mental Health As A Single Mum
Liz Day
Mother of a child with a rare genetic condition; caregiver and advocate
Private individual
Episode: 43: Liz Day: Parenting a Medically Complex Child With a Very Rare Genetic Condition
Nicola Enoch
Founder and CEO, Down Syndrome UK; advocate and author of resources for families
Down Syndrome UK / Positive About Down Syndrome
Episode: 42: Nicola Enoch: World Down Syndrome Day Special

Host

Gemma
Host of The SEND Mum Club

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Amazing

    I love my Monday mornings listening to your podcasts I love how real and much I can relate to them. I have a son who’s 5 with downsyndrome and it’s really nice to hear someone say out loud how I felt in the beginning snd it not feel negative.

    Thank you Gemma your

    Amazing x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deetud
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazed

    As a primary school teacher of some forty years -I am blown away having listened to Shona -essential listening to all of us in that professional space -her clarity of thinking and honesty gave me pause for thought - thank you -Elizabeth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Springmount7
    Irelanda year ago
  • Beautiful and honest

    Thank you for a peek behind the curtain. Leo is lucky but so are you x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malloyerr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    Cried at how brave you handled this and those lovely words you used how Leo made you a better person.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    free eheujsjejehehiwhebuueh
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Professional and insightful; essential for educators.
Brave and honest, offers a candid look behind the curtain.
Relatable and real, listeners feel seen and heard.
Heartfelt conversations that resonate with families.

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51: Amy Draper: Waiting Over a Year For A Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Q: What support systems or plans does Amy wish had been in place?
Amy notes the lack of a clear roadmap, scarce local resources, and the necessity of better postnatal planning, with particular emphasis on access to specialists and parent-facing support groups.
51: Amy Draper: Waiting Over a Year For A Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Q: When was the final diagnosis confirmed, and how did that shift the family's approach?
After weeks of uncertainty and later full genetic testing, Donnie's diagnosis was confirmed as a rare Aarskog-Scott syndrome, which reframed care planning and highlighted the need for resources and specialists.
51: Amy Draper: Waiting Over a Year For A Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Q: What was the experience around the option of termination during pregnancy?
The option was presented repeatedly and directly, leading to emotional strain; Amy explains that neither option felt right and she eventually pushed back against the continual pressure.
51: Amy Draper: Waiting Over a Year For A Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Q: How did the pregnancy experience begin and what were the initial concerns?
Amy describes the early scans, the neck measurements, and the initial fear of Down syndrome, followed by stress from the ongoing possibility of other syndromes and the difficulty of receiving answers.
50: Greer Jones: ADHD & Overwhelm
Q: What practical strategies do you use to manage overwhelm in daily life?
She shares micro-moments and longer resets, such as five-finger breathing, deep sighs, and deliberate transitions during school runs, plus a bi-weekly “whatever day” to reclaim control.

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A candid, empathetic show focused on families raising children with SEND, with a strong emphasis on Down syndrome, autism, rare conditions, and the practical realities of medical journeys, education plans, and day-to-day parenting. Episodes blend personal stories with advocacy, education system navigation, and community-building, often highlighting resilience, self-care for caregivers, and inclusive approaches to work and travel. A notable strength is the consistently warm, testimonial-rich format that centers parent experience while weaving in expert insight and peer support, making it a helpful resource for families, educators, and professionals seeking real-world perspectives and practical resources.

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Recent guests on The SEND Mum Club include:

1. Amy Draper
2. Greer Jones
3. Sam Ofoegbu
4. Dora Garcia
5. Amelia Christie
6. Christian Laing
7. Vickie Tanner
8. Liz Day

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