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For sure, reality tv may not reflect real life, bu

For sure, reality tv may not reflect real life, but I am always on the lookout for positive communication reflected on TV.
Do you watch #MAFSUK ?? Or any other suggestions for my watchlist?
#proneurodiversity #ADHD #CommunicationSkills #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy

The weather in the therapy room can change as much

The weather in the therapy room can change as much as the ocean. Families bring so much with them. We can help them to allow for the reality of messy progress, adjust expectations and home in on what to practice.
Thanks to @eddiessurfacademy for the coaching, the clips, and the inspiration 🤟🏼
#womenwhosurf #lessonsfromnature #speechtherapy #parentcoaching

The book you’ve been waiting for, just perfect f

The book you’ve been waiting for, just perfect for everyone on your Christmas list! 😁
You know how I love to share honest thoughts on Instagram captions. This book is no different. Bitesize suggestions, real-life stories aaaand the most BEAUTIFUL illustrations from my talented friend and graphic artist, Victoria Escandell. She made the cover look so pretty! 💝
Every pre-order makes a big difference, so thank you for your support.
#EarlyYears #SpeechTherapy #EarlyLearning #proneurodiversity #autism #SLPeeps

I feel like I squeezed every inch out of this seas

I feel like I squeezed every inch out of this season. October was beautiful and I was outside a lot for it.

I can also tell you that come 1st November I’m having a day off. But I’ll probs be back in the sea again real soon. It’s irresistible.

Thanks for your support and encouragement. Together we raised almost £300, which is a whole lot more than my annual membership fee, so yay!

I’m so glad we were able to raise this money and help keep @surfersagainstsewage on the case for cleaner seas 🌊

#dipadayinoctober #wildswimming #womenwhosurf #dailydips #isleofwight

Surfing is always serving up the life lessons. #Sp

Surfing is always serving up the life lessons. #SpeechTherapy #TakeABreak #EarlyLearning #SEN

👆🏼look at this bland view! Srsly tho, my br

👆🏼look at this bland view!
Srsly tho, my brain too easily wonders how to package up moments of beauty into some digital format, rather than just *appreciating it*.
A quick square like this ain’t scroll-stopping. But the half hour I had out on the rock looking towards Lundy did stop my brain’s auto-scroll, constant thinking mode.
Butterflies and jackdaws and waves and lines in stone and grasses.
My body feels different after I sit like this for a while. Like, I finally stop focusing on my head and the rest of me relaxes 🧘‍♀️You too?
➡️ pic 3: pls enjoy my pro tripod skills… 😝🌾
#MindfulMoments #EyeForTheDetails #DoingNothing

Change is possible! We don’t have to have 💩 p

Change is possible! We don’t have to have 💩 pouring into our waterways! Do you agree?
#DipADayInOctober @surfersagainstsewage

Anyone else get this? I will spend longer thinking

Anyone else get this? I will spend longer thinking about doing a thing than actually getting on and doing it. But when I finally leave the procrastination station it sure does feel satisfying to see a project through.
This one is in prep for an October camping trip. Autumn campouts require a little extra insulation 🍂

How hard is it to make those family plans happen?!

How hard is it to make those family plans happen?! We’ve been talking about this little overnight trip to Newtown for years. With another summer ending, we realised we were at risk of it being all talk. So, we bundled sleeping bags and snacks into the hull and took a mini trip.
Grateful to be learning new things and spending quality time with bro and dad.
👉🏼 if you’ve been talking about that trip for a while, maybe just put a date in the diary and make it happen… 💕

#IsleOfWight #MicroAdventure #FamilyTime

This morning hike up a hill never gets old. #rusty

This morning hike up a hill never gets old. #rusty_reels #IsleOfWight #startedearlytookmydog #rolotherescuemutt

He did it! He went swimming all by himself ✨ You

He did it! He went swimming all by himself ✨
You gotta enjoy the journey, appreciate the tiny moments of success. Because good things take time.
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know what a huge brave step this was for #RoloTheRescueMutt
Here’s to tiny things that are actually a pretty effing big deal for some. ❤️
#SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #TinySteps

Went up a hill, swam in a lake, saw a million tiny

Went up a hill, swam in a lake, saw a million tiny frogs. Loving holiday times with my boys.
#BreconBeacons #SummerInWales

Where my overthinkers at… 🙋🏻‍♀️

I’m not a perfectionist. But that’s because I just avoid STARTING.
I get analysis paralysis, wanting all the pieces just right before I begin.
Whether it’s painting a wall, practising yoga, or writing a report, the start is the biggest hurdle.
You too?

Sometimes I hack it by telling myself I only have to do the thing for ten minutes (or five!)
Just start. I promise it’ll be ok. 🧚🏼
#honestthoughts

Here’s two suggestions for you 👇🏼 1) Thin

Here’s two suggestions for you 👇🏼

1) Think about any times when you need a ‘reasonable adjustment’ to access a space. How has it felt for you to ask for that?

2) Notice when you feel confident accessing a space and look out for ways to make sure others feel able to ask for what they need.

#DisabilityRights #HonestThoughts #ProNeurodiversity #SpeechAndLanguage

Happy #TongueOutTuesday y’all. #RoloTheRescueMut

Happy #TongueOutTuesday y’all. #RoloTheRescueMutt #VanDogs

True story: the subtitle of my new book was *this*

True story: the subtitle of my new book was *this* close to being ‘What surfing taught me about speech therapy’. 😅
But hear me out! Being a beginner, learning to fail publicly and keep trying, finding joy in the journey, is just some of the essential lessons I’ve learned from this thing I love. 🌊
If you want the details, you’ll have to wait til the book’s out. (Or, just sign up for my Substack and read Monday’s mail..)
Big thanks to @ph__imagery for the pic and @eddiessurfacademy for the coaching.
#WomenWhoSurf #BeginnersMind #SpeechTherapy

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