Moriah Family Support Group

🎉 What an incredible Father's Day Coffee Morning! ☕✨ A heartfelt thank you to our amazing guest speakers, Matthew Foster FRSA and Dr Shah Siddiqui ,for an inspiring discussion on "Fatherhood and Special Needs: Embracing the Joys and Challenges." Their personal stories, insights, and advice touched us all and opened our eyes to the unique experiences of fathers raising children and young people with special needs. 🌟 From sharing the joys and challenges to addressing common misconceptions, Matt and Dr. Shah provided valuable perspectives that resonated deeply with everyone present. The engaging and interactive discussions made this event truly special. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event. Stay tuned for more events like this, as we continue to learn, share, and grow together.

Join us for our next coffee morning as we celebrate Father's Day. Our guest speakers, Matthew Foster FRSA and Dr Shah Siddiqui , will discuss "Fatherhood and Special Needs: Embracing the Joys and Challenges." They will share both the positive and challenging experiences of raising children with special needs from a father's perspective. Additionally, they will address common misconceptions and myths about fatherhood and special needs. This event is open to everyone, offering valuable insights on how to support children and young people with special educational needs from a father's viewpoint.Olufolake Ayeyemi

"Conversations with Moriah" on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube — Is a series hosted by Moriah Family Support Group for families, educators, and advocates supporting neurodivergent children &young people and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With engaging guest speakers and interactive discussions, together, we aim to foster understanding and empower families to flourish and thrive. Stay tuned for updates and be part of the conversation! Please watch our first edition, where we had a conversation with Cat from Portsmouth Parent Voice here 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/ezADUTdU

Over the past year, we've collaborated with Ophelia Matthias of Solent NHS Trust on this amazing project. We held a SLAM poetry event where members of Moriah Family Support group shared their hopes for better support for their children and families through powerful performance poetry. Our live audience, including staff from Solent NHS Trust’s Child & Family service, witnessed these heartfelt expressions. Experience the highlights by visiting our YouTube channel, Moriah Family Support Group, and join us in celebrating this impactful journey. https://lnkd.in/eXx5R6Dk

We had a fantastic time at our coffee morning on Monday! Big thanks to all who joined us. We discussed insights from Heidi Mavir's book "YOUR CHILD IS NOT BROKEN" and had a great chat about life and supporting our children. Due to the Easter Holidays, there won't be a coffee morning in April. Look out for updates on our next gathering in May!

#wevegotnews Join us for "Conversations with Moriah" on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube —a series for families, educators, and advocates supporting neurodivergent children and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With engaging guest speakers and interactive discussions, together, we aim to foster understanding and empower families to flourish and thrive. Stay tuned for updates and be part of the conversation! #ConversationsWithMoriah. #SEND #Neurodiversity #supportgroup #autism #adhd #cerebralpalsy #Portsmouth

#wevegotnews Join us for "Conversations with Moriah" on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube —a series for families, educators, and advocates supporting neurodivergent children and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With engaging guest speakers and interactive discussions, together, we aim to foster understanding and empower families to flourish and thrive. Stay tuned for updates and be part of the conversation! #ConversationsWithMoriah. #SEND #Neurodiversity #supportgroup #autism #adhd #cerebralpalsy #Portsmouth

One of the good things that came out of the SLAM poetry events we held recently is that we're working on making a culturally appropriate toolkit for the NHS. This toolkit will be helpful for NHS workers, social workers, and allies Yesterday, we took steps to make this toolkit happen. We recorded a short animated film with Lyndon and Debbie from @drop_the_mask_productions. It was fun creating the animated characters too. We can't wait show you what we've made. A big thank you to Ophelia Matthias from @solentnhs_trust for facilitating and supporting us along the way.

One of the good things that came out of the SLAM poetry events we held recently is that we're working on making a culturally appropriate toolkit for the NHS. This toolkit will be helpful for NHS workers, social workers, and allies Yesterday, we took steps to make this toolkit happen. We recorded a short animated film with Lyndon and Debbie from @drop_the_mask_productions. It was fun creating the animated characters too. We can't wait show you what we've made. A big thank you to Ophelia Matthias from @solentnhs_trust for facilitating and supporting us along the way.

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 Join us for our March Coffee Morning on the 11th of March. We'll delve into discussions inspired by insights from the book "YOUR CHILD IS NOT BROKEN" by Heidi Mavir. You're all warmly welcome to attend, regardless of whether you have the opportunity to read the book or not. If you're interested in getting a copy of the book, here are some recommended vendors: Paperback: https://lnkd.in/eHMuD5mv Audio (Audible): https://lnkd.in/evcRfUkj Digital (Kindle): https://lnkd.in/eMXWuPRW Feel free to explore other vendors to suit your preferences. Let's look forward to a fantastic time of sharing and learning together! #supportgroup #supportnetwork #supportforparents #ND #SEND #positiveimpact #bookstagram