Let's Talk Autism

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Gem from instagram account @geminstitches about her autistic son's hyperlexia.  Hyperlexia is when a child can read at a level far beyond that expected of their age. Gem tells us of her son's fascination with the alphabet and numbers and how he has been able to spell out complex words from the age of 3. A fascinating chat with talks about diagnosis...

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Carrie from instagram account @amazingalbie  Carrie spoke to us about her son's stimming. We talk about what stimming is and the reasons for it.  Carrie also shared her son's journey with speech regression and the thoughts and feelings around that time and how it has been since Albie's speech has started to return.  An amazing chat with an ama...

This week Meesh and Christelle take the time to share their stories and journeys with their autistic sons.  We talk about Christelle's pregnancy and her son's extremely rare brain condition which resulted in brain surgery at just 2 days old. We talk through diagnosis stories and how much we have learnt through the past 6 months podcasting. Lots of laughs and honest chat.  We recap on pas...

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Sue from A Sprinkle of Spectrum (trying saying that fast - #tonguetwister)  Sue has applied and received a blue badge for her daughter who is autistic.  Sue tells us about the process, we discuss the controversy from some of the general public met by families receiving a blue badge and how the blue badge has changed their lives.  A great chat with a wonderfu...

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Niki from instagram account Understanding Ella. Niki tells us of her daughter Ella's brain malformation, epilepsy, learning difficulties and their future plans for brain surgery and what that will mean for Ella.  An honest and emotional chat with Niki about their family's journey. 

In this weeks episode Meesh and Christelle speak to London SENCO Kelly about what her role involves.  A great chat about the difficulties SENCO's may face, the expectations parents have of them and the pressure and work that goes into an EHCP. We also spoke about how that role may have changed slightly over lock down and what additional responsibilities befell SENCO's during the lock dow...

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to @sendwarriorlucy about her two girls and their mulitple additional needs. We speak specifically about Lucy's eldest child's diagnosis of Dyspraxia. We learn what Dyspraxia is, the treatments and therapies available and how the condition affects life in general.  An amazing guest with an amazing story and advice. 

This week we spoke to Rich about his son Josh who was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease aged 3. Rich spoke to us about Josh's life, the condition and how Josh faced it all with a smile on his face.  We thank Rich for sharing his family's story with us and raising awareness for the condition. It is Mitochondrial awareness week this week from  September 13th. If you'd like to find...

This week Meesh and Christelle talk to the Sen Warrior Mama - Jackie again about Sensory Processing Disorder. Jackie has three boys, two with Additional Needs and both with Sensory Processing Disorder although very different. We learn more about SPD.  Jack also talks about how she knew her child had SPD from the very start as a newborn.  Find us on instagram at @letstalkautismpodcast. 

An EHCP is an Education, Health and Care Plan.  This week Meesh and Christelle are joined by a secret, undercover EHCP coordinator who explains the EHCP process and answers your questions, as sent in over on @letstalkautismpodcast on Instagram.  We hear more about what the EHCP covers, how long the process takes and what you can do if you feel you are not receiving the adequate support on your jou...

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Emily who runs Instagram account @alwaysflapping. Emily tells us about her son Barkley's journey who was diagnosed with Autism, GDD - Global Developmental Delay and SPD - Sensory Processing Disorder.  Emily tells us more about GDD all involved with Barkley's journey.  Friendly chat with parents of children with Additional Educational Needs. 

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Travel Agent Nic Lander who runs Willy Wonka Travel www.willywonkatravel.com Nic is a father of 3 girls, two who are autistic, he talks to us about his children's diagnosis and his family's venture into becoming the UK's only certified Autism Travel agency. The family run travel agency offer a personal service with expertise knowledge to enabl...

This week Shane Stoneley joins Meesh and Christelle to talk about his life as an autistic adult. Shane tells us about his diagnosis in his early 20s, his struggles in mainstream school and what life is like now he has his diagnosis. Shane shares his journey as an author after self publishing his first book Relate and his plans for his new books which will be a compilation of short stories by other...

This week Christelle and Meesh speak to health and fitness mother of two Lacey who talks of her son's move to a Specialist school. Lacey's son was diagnosed with Asperger's aged 5 and after initially starting schooling in mainstream then made the journey to a specialist school. Lacey talks us through her families decision, the support she received and how her son has adapted to his...

This week Meesh and Christelle chat to Chanelle mother of Kayden who tells us what life was like for a young mum raising her non verbal autistic child and the incredible journey they have had. Chanelle dedicates her life to ensuring Kayden lives his life with as much independence as possible. 

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Charlotte from Instagram account @ourautismtravels who just this year has travelled to 5 different countries with her autistic son!  Charlotte shares her journey and tips for stress free travelling.  Lots of fun and laughs along the way!

This week Christelle and Meesh are joined by Becky from PDABubble to talk about her daughter's diagnosis of Autism and PDA. We learn what PDA is and what life is like for Becky and her daughter. Becky also tells ushow she feels she was undiagnosed autistic and her battles with mental health.  Lots of fun and laughter along the way!

Christelle and Meesh are joined this week by radio presenter Ian Daborn who shares his story of growing up in the 70's and 80's with a sister diagnosed with Aspergers.  Ian shares his sister's diagnosis aged 18 and their journey ever since.  Lots of laughter and fun chat with autism mums Christelle and Meesh.

This week Christelle and Meesh talk food and eating with autistic children. Joined by autism mum Anastasia who tells us about her son's diagnosis of ARFID's - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and how his main food is Dairylea Dunkers. 

Join Christelle and Meesh as they talk to author and mum Rachel Dove about life with her two autistic boys. Rachel talks about her boy's journeys from primary to secondary education, hormones, bullying and mental health.   

On this episode of Let's Talk Autism we discuss autism in girls. We speak to Lisa who has an autistic daughter, regarding her daughter's diagnosis and knowing her daughter was autistic from just 5 weeks old.  Christelle and Meesh also discuss their weeks as autism mums including melatonin and sensory play.  Join us each week for a chat and catch up from the world of autism parenting. 

On today's show Meesh and Christelle are joined by speech and language therapist Becky Frewin to talk about non verbal and verbal children with autism/AEN and to discuss what Makaton and PECS are and how they aid communication. 

Hello and welcome to Let's Talk Autism, a podcast created by parents with autistic/additional needs children,  discussing our lives. In this first episode we talk about Christelle receiving her son's autism diagnosis during lockdown and also to Sen Warrior Mama, Jack Sutherland about her decision to send her child back to school and the controversy and trolling that brought her.