{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/68a17e72aabbc2ace315bbf9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How We Fail SEND Families with Debra Paynter","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/1755414106126-0d6e5a30-7e96-4a68-a676-f8bc2b923e84.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Dysfunctional, Josh sits down with Debra Paynter — business manager, single parent, and advocate — for a raw conversation about raising her son, Teddy, who is autistic and has a learning disability.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore:</p><p><br></p><p>Why SEND families are so often failed by schools, local authorities, and society</p><p><br></p><p>The difference between a tantrum and a meltdown, and what public judgement really feels like</p><p><br></p><p>How lockdown became a turning point in Teddy’s development</p><p><br></p><p>The exhausting fight to secure the right school place and legal protections</p><p><br></p><p>What society could do — right now — to better support SEND parents</p><p><br></p><p>The unexpected joy, connection, and resilience Debra has found in her journey</p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about courage, love, and truth-telling — and it will make you think differently about SEND parenting.</p><p>Follow Debra:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debs.does.asana/</p>","author_name":"Josh Connolly"}