By
Sara Jane Gorman,
Title Special Needs,
Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, and Mental Health Awareness
,
Author's Background and about the book/blog
“Sara Jane Gorman just published
her first book!”
Special Needs, Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, and Mental Health Awareness
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✨ Author’s Background & About
the Book
Hello, my name is Sara Jane Gorman.
I was born with Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and Depression.
I didn’t learn how to tie my shoes
until I was twenty—my cousin Luke, who was just ten at the time, taught me. I
felt foolish, but grateful.
Over time, I became a Visiting
Lecturer in Learning Disability and Mental Health—first with Royal
Wolverhampton Mencap, and then at the University of Wolverhampton. I also
worked as an Advocate and Befriender with One Voice Advocacy Service and the Beacon
Centre.
Heading: Who
This Book Is For
·
Students, trainees
·
People with disabilities, mental
health problems, and other conditions
·
Parents, families, carers
·
Disability and mental health
managers and staff
·
Teachers and friends
·
Anyone who wants to learn more
Why I’m
Writing This Book
I want this book to:
·
Educate students and professionals
·
Support families, carers, and
friends
·
Speak to people who live with
learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and hidden disabilities
💡 Whether you
are a parent, teacher, doctor, carer, social worker, or someone with lived
experience—you are welcome here.
Hello, my name
is Sara Jane Gorman.
I was born with Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Epilepsy,
Anxiety, and Depression.
I didn’t learn how to tie my shoes until I was
twenty—my cousin Luke, who was just ten at the time, taught me. I felt foolish,
but grateful.
Over time, I became a Visiting Lecturer in Learning
Disability and Mental Health—first with Royal Wolverhampton Mencap, and then at
the University of Wolverhampton. I also worked as an Advocate and Befriender
with One Voice Advocacy Service and the Beacon Cen
Heading:
Who This Book Is For
¡ Students, trainees
¡ People with disabilities,
mental health problems, and other conditions
¡ Parents, Families, carers
¡ Disability and mental health
managers and staff.
¡ - Teachers and friends
¡ - Anyone who wants to learn
more
¡
) I have raised awareness with student professionals in
many fields, including:
· Learning
Disability Nursing
· Social
Work
· Occupational
Therapy
· Paramedics
· Teaching
and Education
Why I’m Writing This Book
I want this book to:
· Educate
students and professionals
· Support
families, carers, and friends
· Speak
to people who live with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and
hidden disabilities
Whether you are a parent, teacher, doctor, carer,
social worker, or someone with lived experience—you are welcome here.
What This Blog/Book Covers
This book explores a wide range of topics about:
·
Learning disabilities
·
Mental health
·
Special educational needs (SEN)
It starts with clear and simple explanations of
important words and conditions.
It helps readers understand the difference between different labels — and the
people behind them.
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
Sara Jane Gorman new Author, Advocate, Writer, etc.)
Special Needs, Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, and Mental Health!”
About the Blog/ book
This 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.
I am an advocate, writer, and speaker, sharing my
experiences to raise awareness and inspire change.
My Personal Quote
“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
, I am a passionate
advocate for disability awareness, mental health, and inclusion. Sara draws
deeply from her personal experiences as someone with 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.
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