SJOG Podcast

Communication styles 03.08.2026 3:02 ↓

How does communication style vary across the autism spectrum, and why is it important to avoid one-size fits all?

Communication interventions 03.08.2026 3:59 ↓

What are the long-term effects, both intended and unintended, of intensive communication interventions early in an autistic person's life on their identity, self-advocacy and mental health? 

Communication profiles 03.08.2026 3:05 ↓

How do cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors shape autistic communication profiles and the availability of appropriate supports, and what strategies can lessen inequalities in assessment and services? 

Communication & technology 03.08.2026 6:19 ↓

How do chatbots, virtual agents, etc. assist in scaffolding communication skills, and how to prevent this kind of technology from normalising neurotypical interaction patterns? 

Communication - alexithymia & interoceptive differences 03.08.2026 2:32 ↓

Do alexithymia and interoceptive differences intersect with communicative intent, emotional disclosure and help-seeking behaviour among autistic adults? 

Autism and Comorbidities 21.05.2026 5:46 ↓

Looking at this deeply important topic - autism and comorbidities.

Autism and Self-Injury 21.05.2026 5:00 ↓

Understanding self-injury and the support required.

Autism and Girls 21.05.2026 5:47 ↓

Focussing on autism and girls and why so many are missed.

Autism and Sensory Processing 21.05.2026 8:22 ↓

This podcast explains what sensory processing is and why it's so important.

Autism and Change and Transition 21.05.2026 3:17 ↓

Exploring a topic that affects autistic people every day.

Autism and Motivation 21.05.2026 5:37 ↓

A subject that is often misunderstood.  Are autistic people less motivated than others?

Autism and Capable Environments 21.05.2026 6:23 ↓

Discussing what we mean by capable environments.

Autism and Stress 21.05.2026 3:26 ↓

Discussing autism and stress, and how stress can present differently in autistic people.

Autism and Stimming 21.05.2026 4:02 ↓

Discussing what stimming is, why it happens and why acceptance matters.

Autism and Challenging Behaviour 21.05.2026 5:04 ↓

Often encountered but also misunderstood, this podcast explains what challenging behaviour is.

Autism Strategy 20.05.2026 4:50 ↓

Discussing SJOG's autism strategy for Complex Care Services.

Autism and ADHD 20.05.2026 5:54 ↓

What do we mean by Autism and ADHD, and how do we help people to thrive.

Sickness and Absence Policy 12.05.2026 6:56 ↓

A guide to the Sickness and Absence Policy (HRPP07) and what to do if you need time away from work.

Infection Control Policy 12.05.2026 4:29 ↓

Covering the key points of our Infection Control Policy (HSPP07).

Professional Boundaries Policy 12.05.2026 6:26 ↓

Looking at why professional boundaries matter, what good boundaries look like in practice and how they protect the people with support.  (OPP38)

Concerns, Complaints, Compliments and Suggestions Policy 12.05.2026 6:21 ↓

Discusses the Policy (OPP15) which sets out how we ensure concerns, complaints, compliments and suggestions are welcomed, listened to, acted upon and used to improve our services.

Workvivo 12.05.2026 4:42 ↓

Discussing what Workvivo is and why we use it at SJOG.

Quality Assurance Policy 12.05.2026 6:08 ↓

Providing a quick guide on the Quality Assurance Policy, describing how SJOG defines, leads, assures and evidences quality in everyday practice.

Supervision, annual performance reviews and personal development plans 11.05.2026 9:27 ↓

An overview of supervision, performance reviews and personal development plans looking at key areas over several policies.

Fire Risk Management Procedure 11.05.2026 3:34 ↓

Providing a breakdown of the key points of the Fire Risk Management Policy (HSPP02-P1).