Ep 97 - BEING A BLACK SEN MAMA

​ @IAMSHELLS  is joined by the Black SEN Mama's UK founded by Marsha Martin a Behavioural Therapist. The discussion navigates being a black mother and sole carers of SEND / Neurodiverse children by breaking cultural stigmas, accessing mental health support and utilising advocacy services. Some of the diagnoses touched upon are: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of difficulties autistic people may share, including the two key difficulties required for a diagnosis. Click on the plus sign for more information. Pica is a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances that have no nutritional value, such as paper, soap, paint, chalk, or ice (https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/other-eating-feeding-problems/pica/) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - It is a type of condition known as a neuro-developmental condition. Neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD affect the way your brain develops and works. This can impact your behaviour and the way you experience the world around you. Around one in 20 young people have ADHD. It is not a mental health condition or a learning disability (https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/adhd-and-mental-health) To support Black Sen Mamas UK you can: Follow on Instagram: @blacksenmamas_uk Email: [email protected] Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-sen-mamas-support-fund? About us: Mama Drama Pod is a community feel podcast where mothers share their parenting journey through engaging, informative, and controversial content. Mama Drama Pod spans Parenting, Life & Relationships Follow host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellsssssssss/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMSHELLS Follow Mama Drama Pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamadramapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mamadramapod?lang=en Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8Bmt5Sj/ To feature Email: [email protected] #neurodivergent #adhd #asd #specialeducationalneeds --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mamadramapod/message