Our Life on the Spectrum

In this week's episode, I sat down with the amazing Jodi Rodgers. Many will know Jodi as the beloved Relationship Counsellor from  'Love on the Spectrum, Australia'. Jodie is also a qualified sexologist, counsellor and special education teacher, with over 30 years’ experience in the education, disability and sexuality fields. In this conversation, we dive into a rich, thoughtful explor...

This conversation follows the remarkable journey of Therese Macfarlane and her 29 year old son Oliver who has non-verbal Autism. A diagnosis that, back in the 1990s in the small regional town of West Wyalong, was not only rare but largely misunderstood. With limited services, scarce information, and little community awareness, Therese found herself navigating uncharted territory. She shares the ea...

​Episode 2 ​In this episode, ​I sit down with the inspiring Nicole ​Raymond. Nicole ​opens up about her very raw and real journey mothering her beautiful, nonverbal son Jac​k. From initial diagnosis to navigating therapies, school systems, daily life, ​and what advocacy looks like in its most inspiring forms, ​we chat about the joys, fears, and small victories that define ​their world. She reflect...

In this conversation, Felicity shares her journey as a mother to her beautiful Autistic son Leon. She discusses the early signs of autism she noticed in Leon, the challenges they faced during the diagnosis process, and the importance of early intervention. Felicity reflects on the difficulties of navigating the education system, the significance of self-advocacy, and the growth Leon has shown over...