Episodes
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#1 These days we are all largely aware of neurodiversity and roughly what it entails but, how would you describe or define it to someone? What exactly is it in average person speak and what's important about it? Who does it include? Going on to talk about abelism and inclusion and what an inclusive classroom should look like starting with presuming competence in all students.
#2 Guest N/A
#3 Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
2:05 Advocacy; Identity First Language and Disability.
5:20 The Neurodiversity model of Disability.
6:42 What neurodiversity is not.
8:18 Abelism, what is it?
10:53 We are ALL as human beings co-dependent.
13:49 Myths about non speaking autistic individuals.
17:35 Inclusion.
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Intro and where I have learned about neurodiversity, abelism and inclusion from.Advocacy, Identity first language; Disability models.What is neurodiversity, abelism and inclusion + what they are not.Analogies to help us understand and relate to.Myths about non speaking autistic individualsSpelling 2 CommunicateQuotes and references#5 Calls to Action
pre-roll: webpage
mid-roll: thank you re podcast listens and please share
end-roll: newsletter sign-up
#6 References.
Quotes:
Neurodiversity - Judi Singer; Steve Silberman (author of Neurotribes book); Thomas Armstrong.
Inclusion - Miller & Katz 2002; Newton 2017; Cheryl Jorgensen.
#7 Social media
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#8 Next Episode
What does Progress Look Like?
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#1 Part A of my journey with my non speaking son Henry age 13 and S2C - Spelling to Communicate. Where it began and how I find out about it; understanding presuming competence and that it his body he cannot control well (including the eyes) in purposeful motor movement. Our first sessions and being introduced to a practitioner and the stencil alphabet boards.
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#3 Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Where it all began/how I found out about
2:56 Tit bit - put yourself out there, take the plunge, it's a journey
4:14 Meeting Emma Bond (and her son George)
5:00 Act for Autism - Tessa and Jane, Warwickshire (+ their book)
6:17 S2C - A personal story in a book called "Underestimated". So, what is it?
10:26 Elizabeth Vossellor (EV), Founder of S2C and evidence based methodology
12:13 Meeting EV and Anna Lechleiter of Palz Ireland, in London
13:30 Session 1 - not good
15:45 Hope and skepticism + Session 2
19:30 Disappointment
21:53 Re-start: Take 2
23:08 Parent Cohort
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How I found out about S2CThe Book called "Underestimated"The website and founder Elizabeth VossellorGoing into London for 5 sessions over 3 daysStepping away and returning#5 See links below
#6 Calls to Action:
End-roll: website, social media, newsletter, podcasts
#7 N/A
#8 Next episode - tbc
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#1 A look into how often others/society makes assumptions about neurodivergent and/or disabled people's intelligence just by what they see. having heard about the children/adults and their parents struggles the assumption is that they are always miserable and struggling and a real challenge for their parents, as if there is no joy. What is presuming competence and the true meaning of inclusion, all in Mum/S2C Practitioner-speak!
#2 Guest N/A
#3 0:00 Intro/Welcome, I'm back
2:51 Today's episode
2:51 The assumption by others/people/friends you know that our autistic and/or neurodivergent children are always struggling and unhappy and that it is an exhausting all day every day challenge for parents.
10:15 There is always a unique personality with interesting thoughts and ideas in every neurodivergent or disabled person you meet.
11:06 What is presuming competence? 12:57 Definition - Cheryl Jorgensen 2005
15:57 Speaking age appropriately to my autistic non speaking son Henry
20:53 Podcast - follow - review - share. Thank you.
23:58 The true meaning of inclusion
25:15 Interested in S2C? Have a look at www.i-asc.org
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Assuming and judging others intelligence by what we seeAll neurodivergent people have unique personalities with their own thoughts and ideas and they are most often fascinating, interesting, humorous, lovely, lovely people. Be curious.Presuming CompetenceSpeaking age appropriately to disabled peopleThe true meaning of inclusionInterested in S2C?#5 Calls to Action
Pre-roll: web page
Mid-roll: podcast follow/review/share
End-roll: look up I-ASC
#6 Next Episode - tbc
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#1 A good hour long episode chatting to Tracy; how we met; Tracy's background as an OT; her PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and autistic son Jack; their family; discovering NVR (Non Violent Resistance) and a new family venture called 'Aspects Together'!
#2 Tracy Weiner
#3 Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro to this episode and Tracy, how we met and Tracy's journey
6:35 Why is my child not coping? What is wrong with my parenting? Discovering PDA and getting no support.
15:08 "It's can't not won't" and "meet their storm with your calm"
16:40 NVR - non violent resistance, a theraputic parenting program through CAMHS
32:08 PDA Tops Tips
45:35 'Aspects Together' - new venture with husband Mark - see fb page
52:13 A story about my Dad and being a carpenter...link to men's mental health and the woodworking workshop at 'Aspects Together'
57:27 a long and positive and uplifting round-up
#4 Summary
Introducing Tracy, her OT background and familyPDA - the journey and top three tipsNVR - a pivotal part of Tracy's journey so much so that she is now a registered practitioner. Tracy's new venture with her husband Mark called 'Aspects Together'#6 N/A
#7 PDA Society; NVR and Aspects Together + Blinkvist - see research links
#8 Next Episode :
Neurodiverse people can be happy and are wonderful human beings.
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#1 This is not an episode on bad parenting or bad children, its an episode why we feel like bad parents and why our autistic and/or adhd and/or neurodiverse children are often made to feel this way. How us parents wish someone could come into our homes and simply observe and offer helpful advice on how to make getting through each 24 hr cycle easier + have someone who actually can witness and believe us and our children. Why its a challenge every single day and what a quick run through of 24 hours in the home is like.
#2 Guest N/A
#3 Time Stamps:
0:45 Intro to this episode
1:00 feeling like a bad parent
2:37 who is there for the parent for those 12-16 hours every day?
2:57 what we wish we had...someone actually come into our home to observe
3:30 someone to believe us and believe our children
6:00 my experience with this actually happening for me and the difference it made
8:30 rant about social service
11:39 Friends or relatives or 1:1's or ta's etc wanting to know what its actually like and how to help
14:57 can't NOT won't
17:00 The 24 hours!
#4 Summary
feeling like a bad parentwhat we parents wish someone would do for uswhy social services does not work for neurodiverse familiesour autistic and/or adhd and/or neurodiverse are not bad or difficult, just different and with unique sensory challengeswhat a 24 hour cycle can be likehow to be a better friend or relative and helpyou are not alone, your child will be okSpellX event online. Free!#6 Calls to Action:
Pre - roll: I am 20 episodes in...thank you for your listens and shares and follows
Mid-roll: newsletter sign up via website and how to find it quickly
End roll: The free online SpellX event
#7 SpellX - see research links
#8 next Episode- tbc
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#1 Food wars vs food relationships and the battle with their sensory systems that are constantly changing. There is so much more going on than just the food. It's different to the neuro-typical journey of fussy or picky eaters. My own experiences and advice from having raising a now 20 yr old son who is adhd plus my youngest Henry who is on speaking, autistic and adhd, age 12. They do grow and develop and their eating habits, relationships with food and mealtimes do get better. Look to professionals (nutritionists, dietitians etc)who are autistic themselves and/or actually live the autism journey as parents for the right advice e.g Yaffi Lvova.
#2 GUEST: N/A
#3 0:00 Intro
0:48 'food wars' should really be 'food relationships'
1:37 It's not war against the child, its against their sensory systems
2:00 Its not just about the food
4:04 what's especially tough for parents
5:31 my own experiences and examples with two of my 3 children
9:37 under/over weight
11:25 Nutritionist and other 'experts' advice
14:00 mix it up, experiment, try not to get riled, forget the traditional rules/norms/manners
17:25 The younger years and thinking things would never get any better, and the now
22:00 Our childrens brains work differently, it is not the same
22:30 Yaffi Lvova, nutritionist and dietitian who lives it and knows the autism journey.
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food wars vs food relationshipsit's about so much more than the foodwhat we all know as fussy or picky eatersit's different for autistic, adhd, spd, neurodiverse childrenexpert advice should come from those who are actually autistic or actually live itmy own experiences wiht a 20yr old adhd son and a 12 yr old non speaking, autistic and adhd younger son. it will get better, it takes time and adjustments, experimenting, mixing things up, never giving up# 5 Calls to Action
pre-roll: new name, website, newsletter
mid-roll: thank you for the listens + follow + review/comment
#6 see under 'research links'
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#8 n+Next Episode...tbc
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#1 The message as per an original unisex 'Autism Threads' slogan T-shirt is "NO APOLOGY". Autism is part of who our children at any age, are. It is part of their make-up, it is responsible for the incredible minds they do have and we should make no apology for their actions, noises, lack, of eye contact, different ways of communication. An introduction to Elizabeth Vossellor, Founder of S2C that is 'Spelling to Communicate', a film recommendation called "The reason I Jump" and what 'no apology' translates to for all of us on any given day.
#2 Guest: N/A
#3 Timeline:
0:00 Intro - welcome and intro to my either and/or autistic, adhd, neurodiverse children.
2:52 The NO APOLOGY unisex slogan T-shirt.
4:35 Why NO APOLOGY?
6:23 Meeting Elizabeth Vossellor, Founder of 'Spelling to Communicate/S2C' and her analogy for NO APOLOGY.
14:00 The Reason I Jump film and Bradstow School.
16:53 Never apologise for who you are. What's your NO APOLOGY for today?
19:05 School refusal/avoidance crisis in the UK.
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Intro - this back story to 'NO APOLOGY' i.e. a slogan T-shirt to raise awareness and support autism charities.When and why we apologise for our children's autism and why to stop doing so.Meeting Elizabeth Vossellor and her unique analogy for 'NO APOLOGY'"The Reason I Jump" British film on YouTube or AppleTV - my connection.What 'NO APOLOGY' canmean for us all and examples.Hint of a further topic and info coming soon in my February newsletter -school refusal/avoidance.#5 Calls to Action:
New website + newsletter and podcast sing-up
The NO APOLOGY T-shirt
#6 Links/References:
https://youtu.be/W2GJO_rtzrs?si=Mjkv4pf3GsjpXMON
https://i-asc.org/
#7 Social media: N/A
#8 Next Episode: When you meet an autistic person...how to engage
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#1 New Year vibes, already knackered, down with colds again and no resolutions made! Not an episode inviting a pity party but one encouraging awareness as I share what it's like for my non speaking son and I and how I describe just how fully competent he and all non speaking autistic people are and how we need to start to presume competence and treat them both with respect and age appropriately. tit bits on what I am learning as a Spell to Communicate Practitioner.
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0:00 Intro 1:33 New Years vibes2:53 This is not a pity party4:08 What I assume those who know nothing of non speaking autism think my life and my sons life is like5:50 Our non speaking children ARE clever7:16 Sensory impacts7:40 What non speaking autistic people have said themselves (via spelling/typing)8:34 Cognition and Motor11:50 Diagnosis and testing14:06 The least dangerous assumption must surely be full competence? Until they themselves can communicate their thoughts to us14:50 Henry interrupts the recording and says a very poorly (he is unwell) "hello"16:16 A brief day in the life of#4
This is not a pity party but an invitation to become more aware of non speaking autismThere is nothing wrong with their brains and competency/cognition, they simply have a brain body disconnect and a sensory system that is constantly going offline making motor tasks extremely challenging eg speech!Diagnosis and Intelligence testingWhat I assume others think my life with a non speaking child is likeA day in the life of#5 Calls to Action:
Intro only - new name and webpage + newsletter sign-up
#6 Books:
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Hiagshida
Ido in Autismland by Ido Kedar (available in audible too)
Carly's Voice by Arthur Fleischmann & Carly
*Underestimated by JB Handley & son
*= reference to S2C Spelling to Communicate program and EV, my course leader!
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#8 TBA
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SHOW NOTES:
#1 News on the new podcast name and website coming soon. Announcement about a new training course I am on and an informal, lighthearted look at sleep issues for both autistic children and adults plus their parents. The why and what helps in terms of sleep onset problems and paying attention to ourselves as parents and the physical and mental impacts of years of sleep deprivation.
#2 NO GUEST
#3 0:00 - 4:45 Intro - new podcast name and why
1:32 Spell to Communicate (S2C) practitioner in training, ooh err.
7:08 Sleep onset issues and why
9:46 Sleep aids
11:04 Melatonin medication
16:07 Parents and sleep deprivation
21:18 Remaining calm
24:34 Christmas!
#4 Summary
new podcast name and training coursesleep issues and whysleep onset and what helpssleep deprivation and being aware if the impactsremaining calmChristmas!#5 Calls to Action:
pre-roll: new name and website + how to follow
mid-roll: share with friends and family, review an episode
end-roll: thank you for your continued support
#6 References:
https://i-asc.org/
[email protected] for any non or minimally or unreliably speaking autistic children or adults interested in free 45 min - 1hr weekly spell to communicate sessions in Tonbridge, Kent.
#7 Instagram: @_thethreadsoflife_
#8 Merry Christmas! I'll be back 12 Jan 2024.
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#1 An informal, light hearted, parent speak, type of chat about the current parent generation and their unique struggles plus the parent child shift in terms of respect and what our children and especially autistic children are doing when they need to control and manipulate us parents. An example of setting boundaries and mentioning motor loops.
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0:00 Intro and new podcast name, website, blogs, newsletter + maybe one iconic awareness tee, all coming soon. Also a little teaser about my new job ie S2C practitioner training!
4:00 Being in the pity pit as a parent and all parents of my particular generation aka the current 50 somethings...
12:03 Being aware that both you and the environment are being controlled and in the case of an autistic child allowing it and why.
16:09 Setting boundaries and motor loops - the dining chairs example.
22:27 Can't not won't
24:13 A "Uniquely Human" podcast episode recommendation on the many meanings of the word NO and why our children might and also may need to use it.
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What's coming soonthe 50 somethings parent 'pity pit': raising kids with tech; woke and jobless and partner-less young adults; zero grandchildren babies; ageing parents still alive and needing care.what the actual intention of an autistic child's need to control and manipulate a parent might besetting boundaries and how its different with autistic children and adultsrecommending the 'Uniquely Human' podcast episode on saying NO and all its many meanings.#5 Calls to Action
Pre-roll: new podcast and website name plus newsletter sign-up
Mid-roll: none
End Roll: 'Uniquely Human' podcast recommendation
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Uniquely Human: The Podcast - Uniquely Human: The Podcast
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#8 A guest: Tracey Weiner on her autistic son Jack, PDA, NVR and her new venture.
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#1 My guests today are autistic, nonspeaking and adhd Henry's older siblings. An informal chat about their own experiences with their brother, understanding what autism is and coming to terms with how it impacts their brother and the whole family. As usual with the siblings they become mentors for the parents, just the most unconditionally accepting and loving humans who have none of the deep concerns of the parents and do not see the autism at all.
#2 Ben (20) and Abi (18) - Henry's siblings. Henry is 12.
#3
0:00 Intro
1:41 Introducing guests...Ben and Abi, the siblings!
2:17 Discovering autism in their sibling and how they felt
3:30 The play date with Jess and her younger children
4:45 How do they feel about autism now and would they change it?
8:25 has your sibling ever embarrassed you?
13:17 The wonderful, divergent, aware, understanding younger generations
15:10 Worry for their sibling
19:30 The uniqueness of their sibling and what they love about him
23:56 Noticing the parent strain
28:05 Hopes for their siblings future
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Finding out your sibling is autisticWishing your sibling wasn't autistic, or not wishing itIs life unfair and does your sibling embarrass you?Worry for your siblingWhats great about their personality and/or autismThe strain on the parentsThe future for your autistic sibling#5 N/A
#6 Calls to Action
Pre=roll: changes afoot and new name coming soon.
#7 N/A
#8 Next Episode: School options for your autistic child
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#1 Me, parent of autistic nonspeaking adhd Henry age 12 about the enormous amount of admin, energy and frustration it takes to ensure your childs' education, health and care are in order, their needs being met and all the form filling, waiting, appointments, research, therapy this takes, that all goes son in the background. It feels though no-one is there for ht parent to acknowledge, believe and support just how it is to get through each day, beginning to end, and the next and the next, especially when a child is dysregulated and/or unhappy. Empathy for the autistic children and what they have to deal with and parting with some tips to cope that have been learned over the years, simply by being a parent.
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#3 0:00 Intro.
1:20 What goes in the background as a parent of an autistic child.
4:35 What parents/caregivers want to help us get through the day to us, for us and our child.
8:16 Empathy for how incredible autistic people actually are.
9:18 Paying attention to their environment and the sensory.
10:15 Tiny tips purely from parenting: transitions, language, information processing, voice control, sleeping, eating etc.
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The admin required of parents of autistic childrenwho is there for us to help observe, believe & support what we go through just getting our children through their day, every single day.the impacts of the sensory and the environment on our autistic children and how they struggle to control their bodies.empathy for autistic people and how utterly incredible and resilient and caring they are.Tips on getting through each day from transitions, to mealtimes, to sleep, to environments, to language, to processing information.#5 N/A
#6 Calls to Action
Pre-roll: website price drop plus accessories offer
Mid-roll: where to find the podcast; changes coming soon, new business name
End roll: blogs
#7 N/A
#8 Next Episode: Do you sometimes feel manipulated and/or controlled by your child(ren)?
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#1 A relaxed and fairly brief chat to my first guests Kay and her son Isaac who is autistic. We talk about Home Education, what led to Kay's decision to home educate her son, how Isaac feels about it, busting the many myths and how to go about it, finding help and support.
#2 Guest names: Kay and her 12 year old autistic son Isaac.
#3 0:00 Intro
1:05 How I met my guests and what we are going to discuss
03:40 Apology for the volume issues!
4:11 Kay experience vs Isaac's experience
6:40 Home education not homeschooling
7:22 How to start: de-registration & letter templates; help and support.
11:26 Busting those myths
17:54 Chatting to Isaac who is autistic and 12yrs old
21:40 Quality of Life
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Why Home EducateBefore and AfterHow to start and where to fond help and supportMyth bustingAutistic Isaac tells us about his experience of home education#5
The general SEN Facebook group is: Supporting SEN Parents/Carers Kent
https://www.facebook.com/groups/623533877705416
The home ed Facebook group is: Hearts and Minds
https://www.facebook.com/groups/121747604569314
#6 Calls to Action:
Where and when to find podcast epodes + website and email reference.
#7 N/A
#8 Next Episode: transitions and helping get through the day to day
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#1 Parenthood, for all of us, from the moment you fall pregnant and finish classes on how to actually have a baby, has no manual, you have to just figure it out, from teething all the way through school, puberty young adults the works. Having a neurodiverse/autistic/sen/disabled child adds a whole other layer of intensity and concern. As a SEN parent it is isolating, confidence sapping and so draining just simply trying to sift through, process and follow advice and systems you are forced into versus staying focused on the child, plus then having to prove their needs in order to get the help they deserve. Parents should not underestimate what they are going through nor assume they should indeed be coping and/or their child does not warrant the support they seek simply because it is not forthcoming or they are being told no.
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#3 Intro 0:00
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#5 Peter Vermeulen as guest on 'Uniquely Human' Podcast.
6 Calls to Action:
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#8 Next Episode: My first guests! Kay & Isaac talk on Home Education.
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#1 A roughly 30 minute episode discussing being nonverbal or nonspeaking and what Apraxia is. What it means to be nonverbal, why a child still might be ale to use actual words and say speech whilst still being termed nonverbal. What being nonverbal does not mean, motor control and the literal mind. Frustrations and how we help at home day to day on our journey with our fully competent, fascinating and wonderful autistic son.
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#3 0:00 Intro
The nonverbal caption T-shirt. Why?
Language is changing.
Nonverbal autism does not mean 1-4.
Motor control and Apraxia.
Talk as in has use of words, vocabulary and no speech impediment although still very literal.
Frustrations and how we have learned together, what helps.
The autistic mind is a wonderful, fascinating and superior thing to be embraced and respected.
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why caption T-shirts?nonverbal vs nonspeaking vs Apraxianonverbal does not mean 1-4motor control and literal mindshow we help at homeembrace and respect#5 N/A
#6 Calls to Action
pre-roll: price drop on website (T-shirts)
mid-roll: blogs
end roll: available to give talks
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#8 Next Episode is no.12 and titled "The Plight of The Parent"
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#1 A lighthearted episode to lift parents in particular's spirits after a long and no doubt tiring school summer holiday. Choosing humour over distress or anxiety or embarrassment and laughing not at our child but celebrating the joy of who he is and how genuinely unique, hilarious, sometimes downright weird some of the things he does and says are. They make us love him even more so here are some personal funnies. A reminder that there absolutely is so much joy in raising an autistic child, in the purest most astonishing form and to hold onto it in times of exhaustion and concern.
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#3 0:00 Intro
00:55 pre-roll: reminder what this podcast is about.
01:32 be a voice, not a whisper.
03:33 celebrating autism not laughing at a child.
05:19 parents do not want pity, second to not wanting their child or them judged.
06:33 mid roll: price drop and changes coming soon.
11:00 the funnies: echolalia; how was school today?; "stop your mouth"; the cactus and scissors; food & clothes tactics; welcome and now "say goodbye"; passport control echolalia; stealing chips.
27:15 our joys: looking into my soul; touching others; blanket; intuition; cuddles; giggles; riding his bike.
#4 summary:
who I am and what podcast is for after August breakseeing the funny sidecelebrating the autistic mindparents don't want pitypersonal funny stories around communication & the literal mindour joys and privilege in raising an autistic sonrest#5 N/A
#6 Calls to action:
pre roll - who I am and why podcast
mid roll - website and changes afoot
mid roll - price drop on tees
#7 N/A
# 8 not mentioned
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#1 An honest and real episode talking as a parent about the broad areas in which autistic individuals struggle in varying and often very stressing ways ie anxiety, medication, self injurious behaviours. Looking at the advice on cognition, behaviour parents have been given/told to do from the top down to the more current learning from the bottom up, that is from autistic people themselves and the knowledge the their struggles are often moor based and not having full control of their bodies.
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#3
0:00 Intro
1:00 looking for and understanding the why to unwanted behaviours
1:17 classroom example
9:03 parent persecution
11:14 cognition, behaviour & motor control
14:02 anxiety
18:25 medications
25:00 SIB - self injurious behaviour
35:00 comfort and support
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you are not a bad parent and nor is your child a bad one either.looking for and understanding the why to unwanted behaviours.parents being squeezed between advice/instruction from the top down and the newer learning from the actually autistic voices ie the bottom up.anxiety and witnessing, coping, surviving, supporting & medicating.medicating your autistic childSIB - self injurious behaviour and interpreting it, reacting to it, helping your child.reassurance, comfort and support for parents.#5 Calls to Action
pre-roll: none
mid-roll: email me anytime, blog, newsletter and website reference
end-roll: tag line
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#8 Communication Funnies - the joy of the autistic mind
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#1 An episode at times emotional, at times funny, on what it takes to plan and go on holiday with autistic children. Feeling the strain as parents of the too long school summer holidays especially for autistic children. Why it is so hard, routines and regulation, not feeling guilty & remembering our own childhood memories of the family unit on holiday no matter where or what type. What exactly goes into preparing for, planning and actually going on holiday example re flying. Why queues can be a problem and learning to adjust an do what works for you, the main caregiver and your autistic child(ren). How others can help ease the strain.
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#3
0:00 Intro
3:55 childhood memories
8:35 and children deserve to be on holiday with their family
11:48 wider family holidays and getting help/respite
17:04 The family Unit
18:49 A feeling off to all parents
19:17 Do what works for you
21:52 routines and regulation
24:45 Queues and the literal mind
25:30 what actually got sinot planning and going on holiday with autistic children
32:18 How you/public can help
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school summer holidays are too long, parents last a couple of weekschildhood memories no matter what type of holiday are always goodautistic children deserve to be going on holiday toowider family holidays and getting help/respitedoing what works for your family unitroutines and regulationqueues and the literal mindhow others can help ease things#5 Calls to Action
pre-roll: please share this podcast far and wide
mid-roll: none (hint of podcast guests and siblings topic); blog reference & website
end-roll: what to expect re Aug
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#8 Are you a bad parent if your autistic child is anxious, harms, doesn't sleep...?
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#1 Personal stories, anecdotes and experiences as a parent of an autistic, nonverbal, adhd boy called Henry. Talking about whether or not it is true that one cannot say 'no' to an autistic child, why that might be and what we and you and others can do about it & how we can help autistic individuals with overwhelm, disappointment and getting used to boundaries.
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#3 0:00 Intro
1:05(long version) & 3:30 (short version) personal story
7:15 why might it be difficult to say 'no' to an autistic child
9:48 Instagram account reference/story
13:15 what can you/we do to help - personal experiences & examples
17:34 experiencing overwhelm and meltdowns
21:19 boundaries
#4 saying 'NO' to an autistic child
personal storyis it true?why?how you/we can helpoverwhelm & meltdownsboundariesstaying sane as a parent#5 calls to action:
newsletter & blogs on website in pre-rollemail me anytime [email protected] mid-rollsocial media follow request end-roll#6 references
IG @raising_emma_bear
@autismthreads
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#8 Holidays & what we live through
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#1 This podcast is not about telling anyone what they should or shouldn't do, what is or isn't right & bombarding you who information leaving you feeling deflated, tired, not good enough. This podcast does not provide any answers it's a just a conversation with a friend on the sofa with a coffee in hand, someone who knows what you are living & does not judge. Something to resonate with and feel less isolated about. Needless to say, there are no straight answers about when or how or even if re telling your child they are autistic. Accepting autism in a child goes hand in hand with finding the right school so there is advice on how to approach school visits and why they are so important.
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#3
0:00 Intro
2:52 Future guests to share how/if they told their child they were autistic
4:08 No right time & no right way. No judgement.
4:42 T-shirt call to action: crowded noisy places can make me anxious, thanks for understanding.
7:23 Knowing you are autistic is illuminating
10:37 Siblings story
13:41 The Kent Autistic Trust (family liaison officer)
14:25 Books
16:22 School visits (must have an echo and booking a visit can take months)
21:41 Hearing your child is not the right fit (Autism specialist schools)
25:51 Wrap up and tips
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No right time to tell a child they are autistic, your opinion as a parent matterswe all come to unconditional acceptance & positivity in our time at various agesno judgementMy sons autism and his siblings becoming aware of his autismrecommended booksschool visits: process, types, questions, knowhow, open minds#5
business reference re marketssensory caption t-shirt: crowded noisy places can make me anxious thanks for understanding.#6 Books:
A Different kind of Brilliant by Louise Cummins
The Brain Forest by Sandhya Menon
We're not Broken - changing the autism conversation by Eric Garcia
Changing Our Minds - how children can take control of their own learning by Naomi Fisher
Lost at School by Ross W Greene
Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins (LGBTQIA & teens on the spectrum)
Different Not less by Chloe Hayden (for girls on the spectrum)
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#8 Episode 7: saying 'no' to an autistic child
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