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Gets to know...Michael's story

Jun 11, 20231 hr 18 min
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Episode description

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast Simon K speaks to Avril Smith & her son Michael.

Co-written by Avril and her son, their book, "Michael's Story," offers an honest and inspiring account of the dreams and challenges that come with Down syndrome. It's a captivating autobiography written in Michael's own voice, where he shares his deepest hopes, dreams, and experiences, all with a touch of wit, humor, and the occasional dash of mischief.

Simon and Avril speak about:

  1. Who is Michael?

  2. Other parents opinions on sharing schools with Michael

  3. Connecting stories...

  4. Michaels Taxi adventure

  5. Michael & Rory Gallagher

  6. Granny's eating breadcrumbs

  7. Michael's ex

  8. Power ranger family

  9. Eating difficulties for down syndrome children

  10. Being wrongly blamed

  11. Michael's working life

  12. The taxman is at the door

  13. The future for Michael


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087850940159Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mich.aelsstory/Book:https://www.amazon.com/Michaels-Story-challenges-growing-syndrome-ebook/dp/B0BNLM3W4Whttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123317020-michael-s-storyCollective Whisper website: https://www.collectivewhisperpodcast.com

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