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Te Modern Family New Families & Family Health


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The early days L


ife as a new parent can be many things at once: beautiful, overwhelming and unfamiliar. You’ll be dealing


with new experiences daily, while


KT Healthcare is a company with a difference. It provides a NHS Right to Choose Autism diagnostic service and also private ADHD and Autism diagnostic services


Te owners of KT Healthcare, Emily Kirsop-Taylor (speech and language therapist) and James Kirsop-Tay- lor (entrepreneur), have first-hand experience of the diagnostic process, with their eldest son having been di- agnosed with ADHD privately aged eight and their youngest son with au- tism through their local NHS service, following a long wait, aged five. Dad and co-founder


James, recognising


similar traits to his oldest child, was diagnosed with ADHD aged 41. “As a family, we felt we had many


mountains to climb when we noticed traits of ADHD and autism in our boys,” says Emily. “Our eldest with ADHD was struggling in mainstream and suffered very badly with what’s now known as EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance). We were devastated that our youngest son was already aged five and hadn’t started talking. We were worried for their fu- tures, the impact on their sister and how we could ‘be’ as a family.” Now running their diagnostic ser-


vice Emily, James and their team at KT Healthcare come across many fami- lies in a similar situation. “Tere are many parents out there stressed and


PerfectPrep Pro Tere’s nothing quite as stressful as waking to a crying baby and rushing to make a bottle, only to wait for the kettle to boil. Te Tommee Tippee PerfectPrep Pro will become your most valued household possessions, preparing a fresh formula feed in just 90 seconds, up to 10 times faster than a kettle. It dispenses everything you need, from the perfect amount of formula to a bacteria-dispelling shot of hot water, plus you can track feeds in an app to make sure bottles are safe. £199.99. tommeetippee.com


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Make the transition into life as a new parent a little easier with these nifty products. Words: Deborah Cicurel


coping with a lack of sleep and the demands of a cute — but impatient — little one. Buying the right products in advance can make those moments much more seamless.


tumbler Whether you’re parched during breastfeeding or waking up in the night suffering from those glamorous night sweats, the postpartum phase can be seriously thirsty work. Te viral Stanley IceFlow Bottle is, therefore, the perfect buy for a new mum: the double-wall vacuum- insulated technology keeps water ice-cold, it’s leak-proof for on-the-go hydration and the quality means you’ll use it for years to come. £50. stanley1913.com


Homedics MyBaby Portable


Sound Spa A white noise machine is a powerful tool to have in your parenting arsenal. White noise rarely fails when it comes to getting babies to fall asleep — and stay asleep — whether at home or on the go. Tis white noise machine from wellness brand Homedics has a clip to strap onto your buggy or cot, and offers four soothing sounds to help little ones doze off — ocean waves, white noise, a lullaby or a heartbeat. £14.99. homedics.co.uk


Doona X car seat and stroller


Take it from one flustered first-time parent to another — the Doona is seriously worth the investment. Te ingenious car seat transforms into a stroller at the click of a button, and makes those stressful car journeys safer and simpler. Tere’s no need to wake your peacefully sleeping baby every time you need to pop out of the car for an errand — simply pop the wheels out and you’re golden. Te newest model, Doona X, also offers three recline positions for the ultimate in car seat flexibility. £499. doona.shop


Totter + Tumble playmats


Forget what you think you know about playmats: the chic offerings from Totter + Tumble put the garish mats of yore to shame. Tese look nothing like the mats you’ve seen before, with aesthetically pleasing patterns, memory foam cushioning to keep your baby safe during tummy time and a reversible design so you can switch the look up when guests are round. Plus, it doubles up as a very stylish yoga mat for some postpartum stretching. From £90. totterandtumble.co.uk


An ADHD and autism diagnostic service with a difference


anxious struggling to get the help and support they need for their children,” says Emily. “Waiting lists are long and schools often won’t provide support until there is a diagnosis, even then resources are limited with many other children in the class to cater for.” Emily and James have set their ser-


vice up with this knowledge. At KT Healthcare, waiting lists are short with regular updates and clear com- munication with parents. Children aged seven and over can


be seen online within the comfort of their own home or face to face at KT Healthcare clinics in Sussex and Oxfordshire. Emily and James have handpicked experienced clinicians with specialist training in diagnos- ing neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism that they would trust with their own family. Te diagnostic process follows NICE guidelines and ensures a robust assessment, timely outcome, an informative diagnostic report with recommendations and sign-posting as to where to go next.


Don’t hesitate to contact KT Healthcare at E: enquiries@kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com for further information. Scan the QR code or visit the website kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com to find out how to refer your child


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