News and real-life stories

We’re here for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities, young carers and families. ​We’re on a mission to create a world where all kinds of kids have all kinds of opportunities. ​

a teenage girl sits with her head in her hands
Real-life stories
18 Sep 2026

Imogen’s story

Imogen has AuDHD and her family has struggled to get the right support for her at school. Read Imogen’s story.

young boy plays with spatial toys
Real-life stories
16 Sep 2026

Charlie’s story

Charlie is 4 and autistic, with significant additional needs and global developmental delay. Read Charlie's story.

Toddler playing with building blocks
Real-life stories
22 Jun 2026

Cece’s story

Cece is a young person with Down Syndrome, and with support from Kids she is growing in confidence.

a group of children crafting on a table with coloured paper and pens
Early years
9 Apr 2025

Remi’s story 

Remi is autistic, and with support from Kids, his family found a group where he could truly thrive. Read Remi's story.

Young person attending online workshop
Navy
8 Apr 2025

AJ’s story 

AJ is an autistic young person with ADHD. His dad reached out for support to help him embrace his individuality.

classroom
Real-life stories
21 Jan 2025

Jack’s story

Read about Jack, a 12-year-old boy with autism & ADHD, who faced severe bullying and challenges at school.

children's multicoloured wooden block toys in playgroup setting
Early years
4 Dec 2024

William’s story 

William has a congenital syndrome and Rachel, William's mum, shares how he has flourished at Kids' playgroup.

girl's bedroom with orange bedding and wooden walls
Real-life stories
3 Dec 2024

Ruby’s story 

Ruby struggled with her sleep and her family found support through our online Sleep Workshop. Read Ruby's story.

A person is sitting around a wooden table, a pen in their hand. They are looking at someone off camera, presumably talking to them
Real-life stories
2 Jul 2024

Tabatha’s story – Disability Pride Month 

Tabs shares their journey as a person with SEND finding employment at Kids, and empowering young people to speak up.

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Early years
12 Apr 2024

Sharon’s story

Sharon explains how Kids' early intervention helped her children with SEND thrive. 

A selfie of Donna. She has reddish hair and is wearing eyeliner
Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Donna’s story

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Donna shares her experiences learning about herself and making friends through our Nurturing Anchors workshops.

Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Allie’s story

Allie attended our workshops to build confidence and meet other parents of neurodivergent children in the naval community.