Let's Talk Autism

Becca from aboylessordinary is here to talk about her son and their own super 7 challenge which was 7 hours straight gaming!  Becca talks about her son's PDA profile and how during lockdown they have called a halt to all gaming and screen time restrictions and explains why. 

Meesh and Christelle are joined by Detective Inspector Lynsay who tells us all about the National Police Autism Association. Lynsay talks of it origins and how as a mother of an autistic son she has helped push for more autism awareness in the police force both with autistic officers and staff but also for victims, witnesses, suspects and the community.  There was far too much to fit in to our 7 m...

Shane is back with us talking about life in  general and regards to the lock down. Shane is an autistic author who never fails to make us smile with his happiness and positive outlook always. Shane is an advocate for autism awareness and dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance.

Blossomingautism joins us to talk about her three children all who have autism diagnosis. Blossom shares their diagnosis journeys, the uniqueness of her children's characters and their relationship as siblings with such varying needs. 

Mr Black is back talking about puberty and autism as his eldest son enters his teen years. Pete tells us about the affects of lock down on his family. We talk about his son's ADHD and autism and how it has been difficult with all the different changes the pandemic is bringing to children's lives.  Mr Black tells us about how he is now having to explain hormones and body changes involved...

Mr Black and Louise from MagicNumberThree are here to talk all things teenagers and the birds and the bees talk as they discuss how to approach puberty and sex ed discussions. 

The energetic Dave from the Football Fun Factory is back talking to us about inclusion for additional needs in Football as well as competitiveness and how to combat winning and losing emotions within sport. 

Lisa is back to talk about her daughters and how they have adapted through lock down and the challenges they have faced as a family. 

Lacey is back to speak about her son's transfer to mainstream to specialist school and the positive affects this has had on the whole family and her son's happiness at school. 

Lynsey is here to talk about her son's diagnosis and EHCP journey during lockdown and how they recieved both before he started mainstream reception during the pandemic!

It's Day 4 of the Let's Talk Autism Podcast Marathon in aid of World Autism Awareness Week.  This week the girls are interviewing, editing and producing 49 podcasts - 7 podcasts each day of this week in aid of the National Autistic Society and their #super7challenge

Lawrie from @raising_rocco_and_co joins us to talk diagnosis and about the puzzle/jigsaw piece and the negative connotations it has and why the majority of autistic people do not like it and do not want it associated with autism. 

Emily is an autistic female. She was diagnosed only recently during lock down at the age of 26 after spending her whole life masking and being assessed for mental health conditions.  Emily tells us about her diagnosis and the relief it was to hear she is in fact autistic and how now, going forward she is passionate to raise autism awareness.  A remarkable woman with an amazing story. 

Malin from @sensationallearningwithpenguin is back talking to us about AAC.  Malin's son "penguin" is autistic and non verbal. Malin is passionate about raising awareness for non verbal communication. Malin and Penguin use AAC. We talk about what AAC with Malin explaining some of the apps they use which have been beneficial.  Amazing and informative as always with Malin. 

Meesh and Christelle take a little pit stop to talk about how the Let's Talk Autism Podcast Marathon is going so far as they embark on Day 3 of the Super 7 Challenge for the National Autistic Society.  They talk diagnosis stories and about the term to "label" a child. 

Declan Downie, research in Sport Development and Autism, speaks to Meesh and Christelle about his work as a swimming and sports coach and how he is dedicating his life to inclusion for all in sports.  You can find Declan on Instagram @ddeclandownie 

Instagram and Meme legend Marcus Mitchell is back to talk to us about social media and trolling.  Marcus create comedy memes and content on his instagram and facebook pages which have brought smiles to many faces over the years. He has a huge following and support network from his social media fans however he has been subjected to vile trolling recently.  Marcus talks about that trolling and how h...

Author Aaron Wright joins us from California to talk about his two autistic daughters. Aaron talks about the diagnosis process in California and the battles parents face in regards to diagnosis and the relevant support.  You can find Aaron at @authoraaronwright on instagram and read the book he has written at: https://www.authoraaronwright.com/ 

Sue is back to speak to us about choosing words wisely! We caught up with Sue and how her daughter Mia is getting on in her specialist school. We speak about Autism Acceptance and how powerful the correct language and terminology we choose is.  We also talk Covid Vaccines in regards to those caring for children and adults with additional needs. 

It's Day Three of the Let's Talk Autism Podcast Marathon and first up we have Lisa from ASD_with_a_g_and_t  Lisa creates memes and funny Instagram content and is a parent of two autistic children. Lisa talks about life in general as well as some of the the hurtful comments she receives online as well as the positives to social media.

Guest 11 is Aaron Smith who is and Elvis impersonator in America.  Aaron is an autistic performer who tells us all about how lock down and the pandemic has contributed to increased anxiety and how this has affected his performing.  He talks about the ways he reduces his anxiety and the close network around him who are always on hand for support. A wonderful young man, bursting with energy and even...

Rich from Inside the Orange Podcast joins us to tell us about his son who was diagnosed with autism.  Rich has a real passion for helping others to understand autism and promoting autism acceptance.  @insidetheorange

Carl from @fighting_the_dadbod joins Christelle, Rich (@insidetheorange) and Meesh to talk about fundraising and the importance it has on raising awareness.  Carl is a legendary fundraiser running 10 marathons in 10 days back in October for Breast Cancer.  He has now set Rich, Meesh and Christelle the challenge of running the Milton Keynes Half Marathon for the National Autistic Society. We talk m...

Back in September Emma made the decision to not send her children back to school and has embarked on a full homeschooling journey. She tells us how their home schooling journey is going, specifically about her ongoing battle for her son's autism diagnosis.  @ardleyshomeschool

First up on Day 2 of the  Lets Talk Autism Podcast Marathon is Ali from Instagram account @fizzykids. Ali podcasts about her two son's journey and autism diagnosis. She tells of her son's diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder.