Nigel Prosser Foundation

04/06/2026

During volunteer awareness week we've asked a few of our volunteers why they enjoy volunteering for Nigel Prosser Foundation. Here is Sue (chairperson) of the charity telling us about her views on volunteering.

04/06/2026

At what age did you notice signs of additional needs in your child? I noticed around 9 months old with Toby, he wasn't meeting development milestones like other children his age, he would do repetitive movements and gave little to no eye contact. It wasn't until his 2 year check up review that I had confirmation from a health professional that he needed further testing.

04/06/2026

SEN support group update for new followers 💞

04/06/2026

Ste is taking on a 24 hour fishing challenge this Saturday to raise money for Nigel Prosser Foundation. He knows first hand the difficulties families of children with special educational needs face. Please watch his video to find out more information and share or donate to this amazing fundraising challenge if you can, the link is below 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephen-kelly-1989?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We can't do the work that we do without the support of others, so we massively appreciate people like Ste who take on fundraising projects for us. 💛

03/06/2026

It's volunteer awareness week so we wanted to hear from some of the wonderful volunteers who support Nigel Prosser Foundation.. Here's Sarah who volunteers at our weekly SEN support group and at events, she's an incredible asset to our team.

03/06/2026

One of the parents who attend our SEN support group has sent us this video she'd made from today's session.. We love it! We're so proud of the community we've built together 🩷

02/06/2026

Next weekend Ruth and Kristina are taking on an incrediblely hard challenge to raise funds for Nigel Prosser Foundation. Lets help them along the way by sharing or donating to their fantastic fundraising efforts.. read all about it in the link below.

Help Ruth Detorre raise money to support Nigel Prosser Foundation

02/06/2026

As parents and carers of children with additional needs know, connection comes in many forms. It’s found in routine, in trust, in shared experiences, and in learning to understand the world through our children’s unique way of communicating.

At the Nigel Prosser Foundation (Charity No. 1210968), we know these moments matter. They remind us that communication is so much more than words — it’s about love, patience, understanding, and meeting our children where they are.

What little moments help you connect with your child? 💙

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

🦷 Wobbly teeth and sensory regulation – it’s not “just a tooth” 🦷

For many children, losing a tooth is an exciting milestone. But for some children with sensory needs, a wobbly tooth can feel really uncomfortable, upsetting, or even overwhelming.

The feeling of movement in the mouth, changes in chewing, sensitivity, or simply the uncertainty of “when will it come out?” can lead to dysregulation, anxiety, meltdowns, food refusal, sleep struggles, or constant touching and chewing.

Every child experiences sensory input differently, and something that seems small to others can feel huge to them.

💡 Some gentle ways to support sensory regulation around wobbly teeth may include:

✨ Offering cold foods if tolerated (yoghurt, smoothies, ice lollies)
✨ Providing safe chewing alternatives if your child seeks pressure
✨ Using calming sensory activities to help regulate big feelings
✨ Giving reassurance and plenty of time — avoiding pressure to wiggle or remove the tooth before they’re ready
✨ Validating their feelings, even if the fear or discomfort doesn’t seem “big” to us

Sometimes what looks like “overreacting” is actually a child trying their best to cope with a body sensation that feels intense.

You know your child best 💙