In this episode of SEN Talks, Salise and Adam are joined by Ali Durban, SEND parent, co-founder of Gesher Special School in Pinner, and a SEND consultant.

Ali shares the personal experience that led her to help create a specialist school for children who were not thriving in mainstream but did not fit existing special school pathways.

They discuss the barriers to setting up provision, why attachment, safety and trust had to be at the centre of the school’s culture, and how integrated therapeutic support helps children feel they belong. The conversation also explores what inclusion really means in practice, why forced inclusion can be harmful, and how wellbeing and friendships can be a foundation for learning.

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This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.

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In this episode of SEN Talks, we speak with Dr Mike Hymans, an experienced Educational Psychologist who shares his insight into the diverse ways autism can present in children and young people.

Together we explore the differences in how boys and girls may present, the complexities of masking, and why some children appear fine in school but struggle significantly at home. Dr Hyman also discusses misdiagnosis, the challenges of primary–secondary transition, and the growing issue of autistic children being unable to attend school due to anxiety or demand-avoidant behaviours.

This episode offers practical understanding for parents, carers and professionals supporting autistic young people at all stages of their journey.

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This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.

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In this episode of SEN Talks, we welcome Dr Mike Hymans, an educational psychologist with over four decades of experience across local authorities and private practice. Dr Hyman discusses the complexities of ASD diagnosis, why autistic girls often present differently to boys, and how masking can impact children both in school and at home.

He also explores the challenges around primary to secondary transition, the misconceptions around “naughty behaviour” in autistic boys, and the growing number of young people unable to attend school due to anxiety or demand avoidant behaviours. (EBSA)

This insightful conversation is ideal for parents, carers, and professionals supporting autistic children or those awaiting assessment.

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This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.

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Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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