In this episode, speech therapist, Karen Massey, explores autism and apraxia of speech, as well as discussing ways to support children with Down Syndrome. She also talks about her upcoming book, her plans for a specialist centre, and her new online programme.

Karen is CEO and Director at All About Speech Therapy Ltd. She empowers parents and educators to help childrenfind their voice. She specialises in complex speech, including apraxia of speech, and leads therapy sessions, where she provides face-to-face support locally. As a writer, trainer and speaker, Karen has also co-authored a book, entitled “Total Speech’, which is available to pre-order and is due for release later on this year.

You can find Karen at All About Speech Therapy and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Karen recommends her book, Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, as well as Overcoming Apraxia by Laura Baskall Smith.

She also shares three tips during the episode:

• Remember that although a speech therapist has specialist knowledge and training, you are the expert when it comes to your child.
• It can be helpful to identify and support any sensory needs before adding in speech and language therapy.
• Practising little and often, or embedding tips and techniques throughout the day, is the best ways to get results.

The My Family Coach podcast covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15-minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, Jack Pattinson talks to Clare about understanding and supporting anger. He discusses the importance of separating the behaviour from the emotion, and looks at ways to respond, rather than react, when your child feels angry.

Jack is a Senior Team Teach trainer and developmentconsultant to a variety of education and care settings across the UK. He is passionate about the importance of inclusion and the impact it has on the experiences we have and hold onto growing up.

As Managing Director at Codevelo Training and Consultancy, Jack delivers a variety of training courses and workshops, helping staff to reflect on and further improve their practice around inclusion.

You can find Jack on the Codevelo website and on LinkedIn.

He also shares three tips during the episode:

• When you feel under pressure, take the time to pause, reflect, and choose your response.
• Nobody else’s opinion matters when it comes to your child’s behaviour.
• Try to separate the behaviour from the emotion and think about what the underlying cause might be.

The My Family Coach podcast covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15-minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, Clare talks to expert guest, Allegra McEvedy MBE, about using food and cooking to help build connection and positive family relationships.

Allegra reflects on her own experience of cooking during childhood and how this shaped her approach to cookery as an adult. They also talk about helping children and young people become ‘kitchen-comfortable’ and the benefits of families spending time cooking together.

Allegra McEvedy MBE is a chef, writer, broadcaster, consultant, mum, and co-founder of LEON restaurants. She is also patron of the Fairtrade Foundation and has an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University.

You can find out more about LEON restaurants here. Allegra has also written a book called, ‘Chefs Wanted!’.

Allegra shares three tips in the episode:

• Cooking with children takes longer than you might think, so make sure you allow plenty of time!
• Children can tell if you’re not enjoying the experience, so try to relax and not worry too much about the mess.
• Choose recipes together that you know they’ll enjoy trying. The book, ‘Chefs Wanted!’ is a great starting place…

The My Family Coach podcast covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15-minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.