We spoke to Claire Stancliffe - captain of the National Deaf Women’s Football Team about just how far society has come in relation to disabilities, and about how much further we still have to go. Of course, she also provided some fantastic tips about getting your children in to sport where possible, and some interesting insight into how the world of tech is helping disabled athletes Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to h...
Feb 12, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Paul and Michael talk to Andrea from @mummyandherthree.autism on Instagram to talk about the realities of raising a child with autism, a subject very close to the guys' hearts. She also gives us her top tips for parents of children with autism. Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to https://www.getcycling.org.uk/diffability/ to find out more and to book a demo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We spoke to Sandie at Beat to discuss some of the most common or prominent eating disorders, and of course, get her top tips for parents raising children facing one of these. Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to https://www.getcycling.org.uk/diffability/ to find out more and to book a demo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode, we caught up with Rosie from Epilepsy Action, to talk all things epilepsy. Rosie was a fantastic guest, with a lot of insight, and of course, some fantastic tips for parents raising children with epilepsy. Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to https://www.getcycling.org.uk/diffability/ to find out more and to book a demo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, we will be tackling ADHD - a disorder that has been around forever, but only now are people starting to understand it fully. We spoke to Katherine, who is @ADHD_coach_katherine on Instagram, and she is a specialist ADHD coach. We asked her all about diagnosis, and of course, got her tips for parents raising children with ADHD. Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to https://www.getcycling.org.uk/diffability...
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We spoke to Charlie - she’s @ouralteredlife on instagram - whose son Harry was born with Goldenhar syndrome, which causes facial disfigurement, and often comes alongside autism and global learning delay. She has some fantastic insight on how life changes when you’re raising a child with a disability, and how to get support on this journey you never expected to take! Season 3 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles, for all kinds of people. Head to https://www.getcyc...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Paul and Michael speak to two incredible Down Syndrome charities to find out what life is like for parents of children with an extra chromosome. Find out more about Down Syndrome UK here: https://downsyndromeuk.co.uk/ And learn about 21 Together here: https://21together.org.uk/ Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your family here: https://www.getcycling.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad ...
Mar 21, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Gillian and Christopher work for Shine, supporting families and people with Spina Bifida. Find out what causes it, what support there is available, and more! To find out more, or to get in touch with Shine, head to: https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/ Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your family here: https://www.getcycling.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Mar 08, 2023•42 min
Jen's experience of children with dyslexia is twofold - firstly she is a former SENCO, and secondly, she has two children with dyslexia. Her son's route to diagnosis may surprise you. If you would like to reach out to Jen, or just follow her family on Instagram, you can follow them at It's The Fergusons. Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your family here: https://www.getcycling.org.uk...
Mar 01, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Emma is a Teacher of the Deaf from the National Deaf Children's Society, and shares her insights and tips on raising a deaf child. Find out how the National Deaf Children's Society support deaf children and young people on their website, https://www.ndcs.org.uk/ Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your family here: https://www.getcycling.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Feb 22, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode focuses on raising children with Cerebral Palsy, and Amanda and Pilar talk about the important role online communities can play. Amanda Richardson is the CEO of Action Cerebral Palsy, and Pilar Cloud is Project Lead there, where they help raise awareness of the issues faced by children and young people living with Cerebral Palsy. Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your fam...
Feb 15, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hosts Paul and Michael speak to Penny about anxiety in children, what you can do as a parent to help them, and where you can turn for help. Penny is the Assistant Clinical Director at Kids Inspire, who provide mental health and trauma recovery support for children, young people, and their families. Season 2 of Diffability is brought to you by Get Cycling - all kinds of cycles for all kinds of people. Find out more about bikes specifically for your family here: https://www.getcycling.org.uk/ Lear...
Feb 08, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
For International Day of People With Disabilities, Paul and Michael joined guests from Merlin's Magic Wand and Merlin Entertainments to talk about accessibility on the London Eye, the River Cruise, and across Merlin as a whole. They also spoke about the Magical Day Out scheme from Merlin's Magic Wand, and if you would like to apply, head to: https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/apply-for-a-day-out/making-an-application.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 03, 2022•20 min
Paul and Michael are back to fill you in on the exciting plans for Season 2 of Diffability! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022•1 min
Paul and Michael talk to Jacob Kelly (a.k.a. adhdfatheruk on Instagram) about his ADHD growing up, and what he is doing now as an adult to help others like him. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022•37 min
Paul and Michael talk to Naomi from @livingwithmyhero on Instagram. She is mum to Ethan, who has a rare genetic disorder called ARX, and also has a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) implant for his epilepsy. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Jul 04, 2022•38 min
Paul and Michael talk about the new Primark campaign featured disabled models, and chat to Chriis Riley about his Epilepsy and how he lives with it as an adult. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022•37 min
Paul and Michael talk about what it's like when their boys have to be put under anaesthetic for an operation. Plus the guys recommend a floatation aid for holidays! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2022•17 min
Sharon is a careers advisor at a college, and often deals with special needs students. She talks about the transition for these children coming out of school and into further and higher education or careers. She also talks about gender and sexuality issues in Autistic children. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our maili...
Jun 13, 2022•37 min
This week the guys are joined by special guest Kellie from Born Anxious, who is on for the whole show, talking about label-free clothing and her work with Scope on accessibility for playgrounds. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Jun 06, 2022•46 min
Paul and Michael discuss all things teeth in this episode, helping you maintain your kids' dental health, then Russel Jones Jr. joins them to discuss dyslexia and his miraculous anti-aging. Plus, you get a glimpse behind the scenes as the guys air their dirty laundry! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, a...
May 30, 2022•46 min
Join Paul and Michael for the second part of their interview with Anna Kennedy, as she tells them all about what it was like to be presented with an OBE. Plus, a listener didn't realise something about autism, and in the recommendation, there's something that might help with that exct issue! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joi...
May 23, 2022•33 min
Anna Kennedy OBE joins Paul and Michael about how she saved a school from being turned into flats, and about how she came to be on the People's Strictly. Plus, the guys have a great recommendation for beds for your kids, and they have some great news to share! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsne...
May 16, 2022•50 min
Celebrity therapist, Marisa Peer, joins Paul and Michael to talk about avoiding mental burnout as a parent, amongst other things. Plus, Paul finds something to NOT reccommend, and the builders are at it again! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
May 09, 2022•47 min
Did the Easter holidays feel especially long for you too? It ended up being 3 weeks in the Atwal-Brice household! This week, Paul and Michael discuss getting presents for Levi and Lucas for their birthday, they reccommend some buggies, and they talk to Autistic Commonwealth Take Kwon Do champion, Thomas Henley. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything...
May 02, 2022•39 min
Paul gets a surprise mouthful, and the guys talk to Lyn from AFK. Plus, a listener asks how to go about getting their child diagnosed, and there's another recommendation - and this one is so relaxing, you might even get a cheeky nap! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about ...
Apr 25, 2022•41 min
Paul and Michael talk about their trip to Madame Tussauds, talk about what they do when people stare in public, and chat to Kellie from Born Anxious clothing. Plus, Paul was totally unprepared for a Sky News interview, and the guys recommend the Glow Worm festival! For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at d...
Apr 18, 2022•45 min
Paul and Michael took the kids to Alton Towers and LOVED it, and they catch up with Ben from Caudwell Children's Charity. They also have a reccommendation for a product that will help with your kids' chewing and eating, as well as some tips on how they got their kids to eat well. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mai...
Apr 11, 2022•40 min
Holidays with children with diffabilities can be a daunting thought. Paul and Michael talk you through some of their experiences and top tips! Plus, the guys talk to singer-songwriter John Galea about mental health. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 04, 2022•34 min
Paul and Michael look forward to their week, and catch up with Debbie Bright from TOWIE about fostering and adoption. They also take a deep dive into Merlin's Magic Wand for a great day out, and discuss school funding for the boys. For more advice and news about parenting, head to dadsnet.com For more great podcasts like this, check out the other Dadsnet podcasts at dadsnet.com/listen Stay up to date with everything from Dadsnet by joining our mailing list, at dadsnet.gr8.com Learn more about yo...
Mar 28, 2022•37 min
