Spectrum Uncensored

In this episode, I chat with Kale who currently lives in Melbourne, Victoria but is originally from Tennessee in America. Kale opens up about her diagnoses, traumatic childhood and struggles during school offering an unfiltered conversation filled with abuse and poverty, highlighting her remarkable strength and perseverance. Thank you so much for opening up to me, Kale. I learned so much from our...

In this episode, I chat with Sam from South East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sam is a mother of two boys, one who is ADHD/ASD and one who is ADHD currently being assessed for ASD. Sam is also Neurodivergent herself. She works as a Teacher Aide at a Special School and absolutely loves her job. We chat about what it's like working with Neurodivergent children and the tricky balance of work l...

In this episode, I chat with Sam from South East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sam is a mother of two boys, one who is ADHD/ASD and one who is ADHD currently being assessed for ASD. Sam is also Neurodivergent herself. She works as a Teacher Aide at a Special School and absolutely loves her job. We chat about what it's like working with Neurodivergent children and the tricky balance of work l...

In this episode, I chat to Gabby Bond from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Gabby is a Psychologist who owns Gabby Bond Psychology, located in Burpengary, QLD. I chat to Gabby about her role as a Psychologist and the assessment process for Autism and ADHD. Gabby is also Neurodivergent herself. Her husband and children are also all ND. If you are undiagnosed or have a child who is undiagnosed and a...

In this episode, I chat to Gabby Bond from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Gabby is a Psychologist who owns Gabby Bond Psychology, located in Burpengary, QLD. I chat to Gabby about her role as a Psychologist and the assessment process for Autism and ADHD. Gabby is also Neurodivergent herself. Her husband and children are also all ND. If you are undiagnosed or have a child who is undiagnosed and a...

In this episode, I chat to Josie from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Josie is an Occupational Therapist, working at Nest Therapy Services in Coorparoo, QLD. I chat to Josie about how she knew she was meant to be an OT, what she loves most about her job, and why Occupational Therapy is so important. Thank you so much for your time, Josie! It was a pleasure chatting to you. If you have any questio...

In this episode, I chat to Josie from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Josie is an Occupational Therapist, working at Nest Therapy Services in Coorparoo, QLD. I chat to Josie about how she knew she was meant to be an OT, what she loves most about her job, and why Occupational Therapy is so important. Thank you so much for your time, Josie! It was a pleasure chatting to you. If you have any questio...

In this episode I chat with Erika Gleeson from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Erika is a Senior Behaviour Specialist and CEO of Autism Swim. Autism Swim are the international peak body for inclusive aquatics. They specialise in wandering and drowning prevention for those on the autism spectrum and with any specific learning needs, providing training/certification packages for Swim Instructors...

In this episode I chat with Erika Gleeson from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Erika is a Senior Behaviour Specialist and CEO of Autism Swim. Autism Swim are the international peak body for inclusive aquatics. They specialise in wandering and drowning prevention for those on the autism spectrum and with any specific learning needs, providing training/certification packages for Swim Instructors...

In this episode I chat with Joline from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Joline is a mother to two sons, one of which is neurodivergent (Autistic and non-verbal). In 2019, Joline decided to create a safe space for parents with neurodivergent children to attend and meet others who are going through similar journeys. Joline is the founder of Help You Cope, a not-for-profit that runs support group...

In this episode I chat with Joline from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Joline is a mother to two sons, one of which is neurodivergent (Autistic and non-verbal). In 2019, Joline decided to create a safe space for parents with neurodivergent children to attend and meet others who are going through similar journeys. Joline is the founder of Help You Cope, a not-for-profit that runs support group...

In this episode, I chat to Cath Fernando from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Cath is a Speech Pathologist (AKA Speech Therapist). She is a big advocate for neuro-affirming practice and utilises this in her work. Cath is also neurodivergent, giving her the lived experience of which she can draw from to better understand and help her clients. Thank you for chatting with me, Cath. It was an honour t...

In this episode, I chat to Cath Fernando from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Cath is a Speech Pathologist (AKA Speech Therapist). She is a big advocate for neuro-affirming practice and utilises this in her work. Cath is also neurodivergent, giving her the lived experience of which she can draw from to better understand and help her clients. Thank you for chatting with me, Cath. It was an honour t...

In this episode to chat with Hon Emily Bourke MLC. Emily is the Assistant Minister to the Premier in South Australia as well as the Assistant Minister for Autism. Her role is the first of its kind in the world and we chat about what her role entails, what has been achieved and the hopes for the future. Thank you for your time, Assistant Minister. It was a pleasure to speak with you. If you have qu...

In this episode to chat with Hon Emily Bourke MLC. Emily is the Assistant Minister to the Premier in South Australia as well as the Assistant Minister for Autism. Her role is the first of its kind in the world and we chat about what her role entails, what has been achieved and the hopes for the future. Thank you for your time, Assistant Minister. It was a pleasure to speak with you. If you have qu...

In this episode I chat with Danica from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Danica is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD. We talk about how Danica was diagnosed and how ADHD effects her day to day, including her professional life as a Journalist for the Courier Mail. Thank you for chatting with me, Danica. I love chatting to you and I really love the fact that you try to spread neurodiversit...

In this episode I chat with Danica from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Danica is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD. We talk about how Danica was diagnosed and how ADHD effects her day to day, including her professional life as a Journalist for the Courier Mail. Thank you for chatting with me, Danica. I love chatting to you and I really love the fact that you try to spread neurodiversit...

In this episode I chat with Sarah from Albury, New South Wales, Australia. Sarah is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. She is also a parent of ND children, a Speech Pathologist, host of the "Talking Children Podcast" and a Professor at Charles Sturt University. Sarah and I chat about her career and how she got to where she is today. Thank you for chatting with me, Sarah...

In this episode I chat with Sarah from Albury, New South Wales, Australia. Sarah is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. She is also a parent of ND children, a Speech Pathologist, host of the "Talking Children Podcast" and a Professor at Charles Sturt University. Sarah and I chat about her career and how she got to where she is today. Thank you for chatting with me, Sarah...

In this episode, I chat with Melissa Kyriakacis, owner and founder of Inside Out Therapy - located in both Kallangur and Burpengary, Queensland, Australia. Mel has been an Occupational Therapist for almost 14 years. We chat about how and why she chose her career path, what makes being an OT so special and why Occupational Therapy is so important. Mel also answers some questions that viewers had su...

In this episode, I chat with Melissa Kyriakacis, owner and founder of Inside Out Therapy - located in both Kallangur and Burpengary, Queensland, Australia. Mel has been an Occupational Therapist for almost 14 years. We chat about how and why she chose her career path, what makes being an OT so special and why Occupational Therapy is so important. Mel also answers some questions that viewers had su...

In this episode I chat with JessieLea from Melbourne's outer suburbs in Victoria, Australia. You may recognise JessieLea from their Facebook/Instagram page, The Inclusionist. JessieLea is diagnosed Autistic with ADHD, CPTSD and is also Diabetic (type 1). Chatting to them about their journey was extremely inspiring, showcasing their resilience and determination to thrive, no matter what life th...

In this episode I chat with JessieLea from Melbourne's outer suburbs in Victoria, Australia. You may recognise JessieLea from their Facebook page, The Inclusionist. JessieLea is diagnosed Autistic with ADHD, CPTSD and is also Diabetic (type 1). Chatting to them about their journey was extremely inspiring, showcasing their resilience and determination to thrive, no matter what life throws at th...

In this episode I chat with Connor from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Connor is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD. We talk about his life, all things ADHD and his career as an ADHD coach and Psychosocial Specialist. Connor is also the author of "ADHD Explained" and will be speaking at The Spirited Child Convention in Brisbane on May 18th this year. Thank you for chatting wit...

In this episode I chat with Connor from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Connor is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD. We talk about his life, all things ADHD and his career as an ADHD coach and Psychosocial Specialist. Connor is also the author of "ADHD Explained" and will be speaking at The Spirited Child Convention in Brisbane on May 18th this year. Thank you for chatting wit...