Don’t Write Us Off || Barriers I had to push past as a teenager in SEND

by: Owen SmithPublished on: 24/02/2026

Whilst I received much support through my EHCP, there were still many barriers I faced being in SEND throughout my secondary education.

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Don’t Write Us Off || Barriers I had to push past as a teenager in SEND

“I Only Lasted a Month,” Confessions of a University Dropout

by: Owen SmithPublished on: 24/11/2025

Making the choice to withdraw from my course was difficult, but I’m so glad that I have done it.

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“I Only Lasted a Month,” Confessions of a University Dropout

What is Equine Therapy? || My Experience with Equine-Assisted Therapy and Autism

by: Owen SmithPublished on: 23/12/2024

My experience with equine therapy and autism. Talking about ‘what is equine therapy,’ the benefits of equine therapy, mindfulness and how it compared with the traditional mental health care for autistic children and teens that I experienced.

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What is Equine Therapy? || My Experience with Equine-Assisted Therapy and Autism

A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

by: Owen SmithPublished on: 06/11/2024

I dream of travelling the world, but I struggle to leave the house alone because of autism and anxiety. Sensory issues, strict routines and a sense of panic make it harder than average. But I won’t let that stop me.

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A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism