Larissa provided outstanding support for our 5‑year‑old son, who has speech delay and autistic traits and usually finds adapting to changes in routine very hard. The fact that he already knew her from Mead Preschool made a real difference — that familiar connection reduced both his and our initial anxiety straight away, and he settled far more easily than we expected.

Her calm, attuned approach helped him regulate far better than we’ve seen with anyone else, including close family. She clearly understood his sensory and emotional needs and adapted the day around him with real skill. She was accompanied by her slightly older daughter, who also has similar SEN needs to our son, and this shared understanding created an immediate sense of comfort and resonance for him.

When I asked him what was good about his day, he simply said “Rissa, really excellent!”, which speaks volumes. Larissa’s SEN experience, patience and natural intuition make her a genuinely caring and SEN‑aware childminder.

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