Let's Talk Autism is a friendly chat between parents of autistic and neurodiverse children and neurodiverse and additional needs adults, sharing their journeys and experiences. Autism - Until Everyone Understands. Find us on instagram and social media @letstalkautismpodcast
The Let's Talk Autism Podcast is back with a bang! Today we are talking to Corinne from Finch of Autism Life Instagram account. Corinne shares her own diagnosis journey as well as debating the recent media article claiming there is a way of reversing autism and a "cure."
This episode is brought to you from autistic voices talking about what advocacy means to them. A lovely chat with Connell, Sez, Jo, Gray and Mason about inclusivity in schools, advocacy and what it means to be an advocate for neurodiversity. @sezfrancis1 @conns. 1 @autistic_advocate_for_crohns @jospear15 @sfvetneph #autism #advocacy #autismawareness #letstalkautismpodcast #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic
Back for 2024 today Meesh n Chrissy speak to Autistic, dyspraxic actor Jordan Winn. Jordan was diagnosed in his 20s and tells us what that diagnosis process looks like. Jordan also talks about what social anxiety looks like to him as an autistic man. He talks about producing and directing his own film about his experiences! We cannot wait to see more from Jordan in the future!
On this week's episode Meesh n Chrissy catch up about the awards and have a half term update before looking at what happens when an EHCP gets rejected at panel. EHCPs are more and more being rejected at panel and SEN Support Plans being issued instead. You don't have to accept this! You can appeal and Meesh talks about this from personal experience and how she appealed and had the decision over turned. Please do get in touch if this is happening to you and we will help advise as much as possible...
A little tea cup episode with the amazing Bryan Dunne who is a poet and neurodiverse man. Bryan tells us a bit about his journey and what poetry means to him in his life. @bryan_the_creative @northernpoetssociety
Today we catch up with Let's Talk Autism regular Sez who is an autistic woman who is just so driven and full of positivity! We hear about Sez's YouTube channel and training to be a swim teacher! She never fails to make us smile with her wonderful happy nature! Everyone needs a Sez in their lives!
Today we catch up with Connell as he tells us all about what hes been up top since we last spoke. Connell is an autistic man who previously spoke to us about life in a specialist school. Today Connell tells us about his new passion for the gym and exercise and the positive impact this has had on his life!
Today we speak to Amy from instagram account @neuro_spide_all_things_nice Amy tells us about her fight for her children's diagnosis and the struggle to get their within a seemingly broken education system. Amy wishes for her son to attend a specialist school and leave mainstream education and tells us what this entails. #autism #parenting # adhd #letstalkautism #autismdiagnosis
Our Teacup episode today is with past guest Ricky who is an autistic man also diagnsoed with PDA. Since we last chatted Ricky has finished uni and has been off travelling the world! Ricky tells us all about his travels and how autism and PDA plays apart within that! @rixk.y #autistic #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #travelling #traveltheworld
Today's 5 min teacup episode is a catch up with the wonderful Shane Stoneley. Since we last spoke to autistic Shane he has also been diagnosed ADHD. Shane tells us about the diagnosis and how ADHD and Autism coincide in his life. Shane talks about the struggles he and his family are having with adult social services to help support them. He also tells us the exciting news about his new book School of Slashing! You can follow Shane @shanesautism_adhdjourney #autism #adhd #autistic #writer #autist...
The end of the school holidays is looming and many people may be feeling some back to school dread....Maybe 4 weeks into the 6 week break you may be feeling slightly lonely and isolated as many parents and students can feel also. That's why we have created a series of 5 minute "ave a cuppa tea" episodes. We know how busy life can be in the holidays so each day until the start of school we will bring you a little 5 minute chill out episode to sit and have a cuppa alongside. We will always be so g...
Past guest Andy is back to talk to Meesh and Chrissy about R.S.D. - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Andy was diagnosed in the 80s as a child with "clumsy child syndrome" which is now what we know to be Dyspraxia (thank goodness for the name change!) Andy talks about what life was like as a Dyspraxic child and now as a Dyspraxic adult. Andy not only talks about the physical parts of Dyspraxia but also about the emotional side. Andy, who is also autistic, then tells us about RSD and how debilitatin...
This week Meesh and Chrissy speak to BBC presenter and chartered civil engineer Ayo Sokale. Ayo is a remarkable and inspirational young lady who tells us all about her journey as a neurodiverse woman and the challenges she has faced and overcome. Ayo talks about dyslexia, autism and adhd as well as what representation means to her and her hopes abd dreams for the future! Truly inspirational and so much fun throughout! @officiallyayosokale
This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Rachel Barnes who was diagnosed autistic, adhd, dyspraxic, dyslexic as well as having sensory processing disorder 8 years ago. Originally Rachel was misdiagnosed several times and even told she was Bipolar. Rachel discusses her diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Since diagnosis Rachel has created her own business the Big Stim www.bigstim.bigcartel.com which is an online store of sensory items. You can follow rachel at @rachelbarnes2222
This week we're speaking to Faye from instagram account @adhd_menopause_and_me Faye talks to us about her journey with ADHD and her children's. She talks to us about what the menopause is and how it affects her as a neurodiverse woman. Faye talks about the support available and how the menopause needs to be spoken about and discussed rather than be the taboo subject it may have been in the past. Faye talks about the scientific reasons behind hormone changes and how this may affect neurodiverse w...
Today for a very special episode we meet with just some of the people behind SEND Reform England - a movement to make education inclusive. Kathryn, George and Lisa all join us to talk about the reasons behind the movement and the protest which will be taking part next week at Parliament Square London from 11am and 3pm. The peaceful protest will be held to ask central government for a reform of the SEND educational system. You can find out more here: www.sendreformengland.com Instagram @ sendrefo...
Today we speak to Steph, who has two neurodiverse girls. Steph’s youngest daughter has the pathological demand avoidance profile of autism and she tells us what that looks like for family life. We talk about some crossovers of PDA and ADHD symptoms. Steph tells us how different autism looks between her two girls, and talks about the hurdles they have had to overcome as a family as they navigate the education system. You can find out more about Steph and her family at her Instagram account @steph...
Our amazing guest Laura from instagram account @spectrumserafina speaks openly and honestly about her struggles as an autistic woman. Laura tells us more about her dating journey and the thoughts and feelings of dating as well as connections with others. Laura tells us how she finally met her dream husband and the journey they have been together as a neurodivergent and neurotypical couple!
This week we are joined by Instagram and TikTok sensation Matt Raekelboom. Matt was diagnosed ADHD as a child and shares his incredible story with us. Matt explains so much to us about ADHD medication, diet and dopamine. Matt talks in detail about how he has changed his life and developed ways to get dopamine in holitstic ways rather than medication. Matt shares his past and his battle with addictions, weight and at one point homelessness. He talks about his work as an advocate for adhd and the ...
In this week's special episode we are joined by television personality and autism advocate Christine McGuinness. Christine speaks to us about autistic women and the lack of awareness surrounding the diagnosis of autistic women. She talks about misdiagnosis in the autistic community and about her own diagnosis. Christine speaks more about the sensory issues which effect her life daily especially in terms of clothing . She tells us more about how different items of clothing may affect her sensory ...
Today we are joined by Autistic Therapist and advocate Zoe Darazsdi. Zoe tells us about her own personal journey as an autistic woman, about her autism diagnosis and about her early career before becoming a therapist and coach for neurodivergent people. Zoe talks about ABA therapy and the adults she has worked with to help overcome past traumas and effects from the therapy. Zoe tells us about her private practice and the work she does but why being an advocate is her most important role. An amaz...
Lots of unique and inventive/hilarious ideas to what this episode was going to be about. Join Christelle and Meesh on a one off spin off episode to hear more.... @thecockneybloggirl @chrissybaby_10 @letstalkautismpodcast
We are back with our amazing new guest Jewel from instagram account @autisticvintage. Jewel is an actress from New York who tells us about her journey. Jewel talks about her childhood with selective mutism and hers and her twin sisters early misdiagnosis. Jewel talks openly about starting stage school and how theatre helped her find her voice and what acting means to her. An amazing journey story from an inspirational guest.
An exciting episode as Meesh and Chrissy are joined by TikTok sensations @thestehle.bros Brothers Josh and Zach talk to us about their TikTok success, autism and cyber schooling and most importantly their endearing and unique bond!
In this episode we talk to Blossom from Blossoming Autism Instagram account. Blossom updates us from our last episode about her autism diagnosis as an adult. We talk about her 3 autistic children and how Christmas looks in their family!
This week we return by welcoming back Carla to talk to us about her Cameron and his journey. Cameron is Autistic and Deafblind as well as having other complex needs. Deafblindness is a loss of sight and hearing which then affects mobility, communication and various other things. Carla tells us about Cameron's diagnosis of autism and how the diagnosis worked with a deafblind child. She also updates us on the life changing operation Cameron went through to aid his mobility and how they prepared hi...
This week's podcast is a chat between Meesh and Chrissy about introducing a new baby to the family. Christelle gave birth to a beautiful baby boy earlier this year. The girls talk about their own experiences of introducing a new baby to their autistic older brothers and all this entailed in their journeys. @thecockneybloggirl @chrissybaby_10
Chrissy and Meesh talk to @sezfrancis1 and @eryberrie_ who are autistic women about Puberty and Menstruation in particular. The girls discuss starting their periods, the support and advice given to them through puberty and what should change to make puberty and menstruation more accessible to every child in the education system. The girls discuss products and sensory issues around these. Such an important topic to talk about and raise awareness around!
ARFID stands for Avoidance, Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Tammiee from instagram account @adhdmum_and_littlemissautistic is back to talk to us about her journey with ARFIDS. She explains more about what ARFIDs means and how it effects her life. Tammiee talks more about her ADHD diagnosis and ADHD in women in particular. We talk about eating disorders, body image and anxiety. A fantastic informative episode.
This week we welcome back Sez to the show. Sez is here to talk to us about Autism and Epilepsy as this week is National Epilepsy Week. As always Sez brings so much information, kindness and warmth to the episode and explains to us what epilepsy is and her own diagnosis journey with epilepsy. Sez tells us what to do if someone has a seizure and the best ways to identify seizures. We then speak more about what life is like being autistic and epileptic and how Sez dealt with life changing with an e...
