"We came across Somente by meeting Lauren at a conference she was speaking at. I was struck by her seminar in particular; the content felt so relevant to what we see in our children and her eloquent, relaxing and professional vibe was mesmerising. I was immediately keen to work with Lauren to understand more how our daughter, in particular, communicates and what her arousal states are trying to tell her and us. Lauren took us week by week through different modules/milestones and tailored worksheets for our unique challenges. Through paying closer attention to the contexts around our daughter's behaviour, and trialling various strategies I feel as if I know her better, and am more equipped to meet her where she is at. We by no means feel finished in our journey (are we ever as parents?!), but now we have access to great written resources from Lauren to refer back to that are specific to our daughter's strengths and challenges.

One thing that struck us about Lauren's work is how heard we felt. Between the intake questionnaire and the video sessions, Lauren was able to collect a lot of data which she then captured back to us in the worksheets and resources. I found myself nodding along thinking "she nailed it!”. Somente is a unique service and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to understand their family dynamics more, and feel supported and have fun in the meantime!"

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"I have never felt judged by you as a parent. I have felt listened to, supported and understood.

There have been challenging moments, difficult periods and times when things have felt overwhelming, and your compassion and understanding have meant more than you probably realise.

You have helped me better understand my girls and recognise what their bodies and behaviour may be communicating. You have also helped strengthen my confidence in advocating for them and trusting what I know about my own children.

It genuinely feels as though we are a team, all wanting the same thing: for my girls to be happy, confident and supported to become as capable and independent as possible without ever losing sight of who they are as individuals. You celebrate their wins alongside me, including the ones that might look insignificant to somebody else but that we know have taken enormous effort.

You see the child before the diagnosis. You recognise strengths alongside challenges. You listen. You adapt. You believe in them.

What stands out most is that it is so obvious this isn't simply a job for you. This is your passion and your purpose. You genuinely care about the children and families you work with, and that cannot be taught or manufactured.

I would recommend you without a moment's hesitation.

Having you in my girls' corner is something I will never take for granted, and I am genuinely and forever grateful that our paths crossed."

“I appreciate it so much that you never make me feel bad for being able to do so little. You always just meet my capacity where it’s at. I cannot begin to tell you how validating and helpful that is.”

“My daughter, who has social anxiety and hardly speaks to anyone, connected with Lauren so fast it was unbelievable. Lauren is one of the 5 adults she hugs (or touches in general) and 3 out of that 5 are family members... She is completely herself when with Lauren, no masking whatsoever. Lauren has this magical ability to connect with kids.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to anyone whose child needs more support. She picks up on a child's personality very easily and finds a way to connect with them practically the first session, which I believe has a huge part in her success.”

“My son has made really good progress at school and he recognises the need to self-regulate when feeling emotional. We notice a big difference if he doesn't see Lauren for some time! He is a much calmer and happier kid at home and at school.”

“Our family is grateful to have Lauren. We intend to continue working with her as long as she stays in this underserved area of need for children and people with developmental disabilities.”

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"Working with Lauren is like hanging out with a friend.

I always feel comfortable and supported to be and act myself in our sessions. I've struggled with fitness and exercise my entire life; it's always been a chore. Now it's genuinely something I look forward to each week, with Lauren's support and knowledge. With a tailored plan that is always evolving to suit me and my body, I always feel supported to work on my health and fitness without any pressure. I also really, really appreciate how comfortable I feel to be my AuDHD self around Lauren; it's a very accepting and friendly environment.

I've learnt a lot from working with her, and I'm very grateful to have found a needle in a haystack."

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