Author's Background
This book is
written by Sara Jane Gorman, a passionate advocate for disability awareness,
mental health, and inclusion. Sara draws deeply from her personal experiences
as someone learning difficulties and mental health challenges. Her journey has
been shaped by her work with organizations such as Mencap and One Voice
Wolverhampton, where she has supported others and raised awareness through
public speaking, training, and creative projects.
Sara also runs a
blog, which shares honest reflections on daily life, advocacy, disability
rights, and emotional well-being. This book is an extension of that blog—her
first published work—bringing together many of the topics she explores online
in a more structured and accessible way.
Book's Focus
This book explores
a wide range of topics around learning disabilities, mental health, and special
educational needs. It begins by offering clear and simple definitions of key
terms and conditions, helping readers understand the difference between labels
such as learning difficulty, learning disability, special needs, and mental
illness.
The book then moves
on to discuss real-life challenges people face, such as emotional struggles,
access to support, education and employment barriers, and the impact of social
stigma. It also looks at the systems meant to help—from healthcare and
education to community support and advocacy.
Each chapter is
designed to be informative, easy to read, and rooted in both personal insight
and professional experience.
Next Steps
The next step in
reading this book is to explore Chapter Two, which focuses on defining and
understanding learning disabilities and special needs. This chapter lays the
foundation for the rest of the book, helping readers gain a solid understanding
of the language we use—and why it matters.
Why This Book
Matters
Understanding the
complexities of learning disabilities, mental health, and special needs is an
essential part of building a more inclusive society. As awareness grows, so
does the need for books like this—grounded in real life, written by someone who
lives it, and aimed at educating, supporting, and empowering others.
About the Blog/ book
Sara Jane Gorman’s blog/book is
a space where she shares her thoughts, personal stories, and reflections on
disability, mental health, and inclusion. Written in her voice, the blog gives
readers an honest look into everyday experiences—both the challenges and the
victories—that come with living with learning difficulties, anxiety, and other
conditions.
About the Blog/ book
Sara Jane Gorman’s blog/book is a space where she shares her thoughts, personal stories, and reflections on disability, mental health, and inclusion. Written in her voice, the blog gives readers an honest look into everyday experiences—both the challenges and the victories—that come with living with learning difficulties, anxiety, and other conditions.
The blog is a mix of lived experience, encouragement, disability rights advocacy, and creative expression. It has become a helpful resource for people who are navigating similar journeys, and for those who want to better understand the world through Sara’s eyes.
This book builds on that foundation, turning individual posts and experiences into a structured guide for wider audiences, including students, parents, educators, and support workers.
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Sara Jane Gorman – advocate, writer, and speaker – sharing her experiences to raise awareness and inspire change.
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Personal Quote from Sara (optional)
“We all have a voice. Sometimes we just need the right support to help us use it—and the right people to hear it.”
— Sara Jane Gorman
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