LIVED EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Stories matter
The SENDism experience impacts deeply, personally, as well as being lonely and isolating. When your experiences are brought together, patterns can often emerge. Those patterns that appear
show it's not rare, not accidental,
and highlight it's not acceptable.
You matter
Stories shared on SEND a Message
are anonymous. This protects young people, families and professionals, allowing your experiences to be
shared without fear of consequences.
All submissions are reviewed before publishing with your permission.
WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER
Damage to individuals
SENDism is harming development and mental health with consequences that continue through adulthood, shaping confidence, identity and opportunity.
Your voice has power
Young people, parents, professionals and advocates can speak out. When experiences are seen together, recurring patterns become harder to overlook.
Damage to society
SENDism places pressure on public services, reduces people's opportunities and limits the economic contribution. The cumulative cost is on everyone.
You lead the way
By sharing your experience, you can expose what needs to change and help those in power to reshape systems so they work inclusively for everyone.