This isn't in the handbook

In this episode of This Isn’t in the Handbook , we are hanging out with Caitlin, a tutor assistant who’s not just helping others, she’s figuring out her own brain along the way. Diagnosed with ADHD in mid 20s, Caitlin’s here to share what it’s been like to grow up feeling like she didn’t fit the mould, and how she’s learning to embrace who she really is.  Caitlin talks about her journey of navigat...

The journey continues! In Part 2, Julie and Pat get real about the battles behind the scenes. Fighting for the right education, navigating the maze of social care, and pushing to make sure their son gets the support he deserves.  It’s a raw and honest look at the grit and determination families need when the system feels like an uphill climb. Plus, they share their hopes and fears for the future,...

When you already raised one child, you think you know the route. But what do you do when parenting takes you down a completely different route? In this episode, we are joined by Julie and Pat, parents to a young autistic adult with Learning Disabilities, as they share how parenting the second time around came with no handbook (and definitely no sat nav). They talk us through their journey, from th...

This Isn’t in the Handbook is the podcast where we ask the awkward, honest, important stuff no one else will. Autism, behaviours of concern, learning disabilities...we’re diving into it all with real talk from people who live it, work in it, and try to change the system. There's no manual, so we created a podcast! Hosted by Sara and Scott, produced and edited by Andi, plus student voices from...