FII CASES – My Personal Experience in the Family Courts
Despite the expectation that Family Court should be ‘inquisitorial’ – with an expert agreed by all parties and acting for the Court, the system is often experienced as adversarial, and for me that has meant presenting as an expert witness has been in some cases a truly unpleasant experience. When I am instructed in Family […]
Our Mission – FII AWARENESS WEEK 2022
During the first week in May we are holding the world’s first ever FII Awareness Week. FII is the abbreviated term for ‘Fabricated or Induced Illness’ which is a term given to parents by professionals when they believe that they are ‘making up’ or ‘exaggerating’ their child’s difficulties; often with no formal evidence. The term […]
Survivors of FII – Your Personal Experiences with Accusations of Fabricated or Induced Illness
The stories below have been submitted by families who have been accused of Fabricated or Induced Illness. They are not intended to scaremonger but to highlight the trauma these individuals and families have gone through. (All submissions are anonymous). Thank you to everybody who shared their story.. STORY ONE “I was recently told by a […]
What is a Specific Learning Difficulty?
There are so many terms used these days, it all gets a little bit confusing. I wouldn’t know where to begin with half of them but as a person with AD(H)D I know a fair amount about SpLDs (Specific Learning Difficulties as AD(H)D is classed as one. Having a SpLD may seem like just another […]
5 Positives of Dyslexia, that often go unsaid!
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty or disability, that is the clinical/diagnostic definition at least. The condition certainly comes with some learning challenges or differences, but there are positives that often go unappreciated… 1. A Deep Connection to Empathy There are two leading theories that explore why high levels of empathy are common in those with […]
Crucial Christmas Tips! From Sunshine Support
Who doesn’t love the festive season? It’s a time to come together and share, celebrate and relax… However, so many parents are too busy trying to manage the needs of individuals within their families that they don’t get a chance to enjoy the festivities. Fortunately, we can help with that!
Healing Traumas and Reducing Anxiety with the Polyvagal Theory
Trauma, Sensory Differences and The Polyvagal Theory… If you ever see any of our Sunshine Support workers together then they probably are talking about one of those things if not all of them. The Polyvagal Theory is something we LOVE to talk about, we are HUGE endorsers of it in all of its complexities. There’s […]
Being a ‘Neurodiverse’ Family at Christmas!
‘Tis the season for meltdowns, burnout and desperately seeking excuses to escape social obligations… Sound familiar? Ah yes, it must be time go gather the family together for the holidays!
Life After EHCP
We are always on a mission to ensure children and young people with SEND are receiving the support they need to progress and succeed throughout their education. Having the right provision detailed and put into place can be paramount in creating a strong EHCP (Education Health & Care Plan) and ensuring their success. But what […]
The story of Cathie Long
Between the rather unusual taste in bright coloured outfits and rather boisterous presence, the high demand regarding Cathie Long, independent social worker, could appear contrived. However, she is somewhat a subtle Casanova in her own field of work. The 57-year-old business owner has achieved in a plethora of industries and has more strings to her […]
