Heather Bryson-Banks
Heather Bryson-Banks is a single mother of two special needs children. She is not only a full time carer, but a SEND advocate, Writer, Radio Producer and Tik Tok Content Creator, who has found a way to embrace her families unique & difficult circumstances.
Her 14 year old son, is in autistic burnout ,he suffered severe school trauma, has not attended school and barely left his room for over a year. Her 12 year old, in January 2022 presented almost overnight with Tourettes Syndrome; motor and vocal tics, tic attacks, and full body epileptic type seizures possibly brought on by a rare brain infection. In the space of a month he went from preparing for SATS at School - to managing less than one day a week, and needing a wheelchair.
He is now also, Educated other than in school ( EOTAS) . Heather now shares her experiences to help other parent carers, and Neurodiverse families.
A change in mindset, parenting style, and a fierce determination are required to survive what can be an isolating and overwhelming experience -The ‘Jungle’. It can seem like a minefield of acronyms - EHCP, DLA, EP, EOTAS, EBSA, LGCSO, what do all of these mean..and why are they important? Heather shares tips on how she managed to find out- and where to go for advice and support. A holistic advocate of self care, sobriety and spirituality. Heather challenges us to think in a very different way, in order to find ‘Joy In The Jungle’.
This is the title of a tealk she has given recently on International Women's Day - And the series of webinars she is currently producing.
Her 14 year old son, is in autistic burnout ,he suffered severe school trauma, has not attended school and barely left his room for over a year. Her 12 year old, in January 2022 presented almost overnight with Tourettes Syndrome; motor and vocal tics, tic attacks, and full body epileptic type seizures possibly brought on by a rare brain infection. In the space of a month he went from preparing for SATS at School - to managing less than one day a week, and needing a wheelchair.
He is now also, Educated other than in school ( EOTAS) . Heather now shares her experiences to help other parent carers, and Neurodiverse families.
A change in mindset, parenting style, and a fierce determination are required to survive what can be an isolating and overwhelming experience -The ‘Jungle’. It can seem like a minefield of acronyms - EHCP, DLA, EP, EOTAS, EBSA, LGCSO, what do all of these mean..and why are they important? Heather shares tips on how she managed to find out- and where to go for advice and support. A holistic advocate of self care, sobriety and spirituality. Heather challenges us to think in a very different way, in order to find ‘Joy In The Jungle’.
This is the title of a tealk she has given recently on International Women's Day - And the series of webinars she is currently producing.