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
This week we have a new guest! Mason reached out to us to talk about autism and his diagnosis of Crohns disease. Mason talks about his journey through mainstream schooling and his move to a specialist school. He talks about why he is such an advocate for Crohns disease and how he has had to adapt his whole lifestyle due to the disease. An inspirational young man! @advocate_for_crohns
Kicking off our ADHD season we have Tammie from instagram accoutn @adhdmum_and_littlemissautistic Tammie speaks to us about her ADHD diagnosis as an adult. We speak parenting and her journey with her autistic daughter. Tammie tells us all about her neurodiverse family and the "unschooling" they follow as a family - Tammie has chosen to "unschool" her daughter and explains to us what that means, what that looks like and why it works for them as a family. Fascinating chat with an amazing mum!...
This week our guest speaks to us about life as a self diagnosed autistic man. We talk about what self diagnosis is, why it is so controversial in some circles and what being self diagnosed means to our guest. Our guest also shares his journey, diagnosed aged 5 with "clumsy child syndrome" which we know now to be called Dyspraxia. He explains to us what Dyspraxia looked like in his life and still affects him and the strategies put in place to help him. As a 90s kid we talk about schooling for neu...
Emily is back with us this week for a great chat about the support (or lack of) offered after her autism diagnosis 14 months ago. Emily has spoken to us before about her diagnosis as an adult after years of misdiagnosis. On this episode Emily shares what happened after she received her diagnosis and where there seems to be serious gaps in support after a diagnosis is given. You can follow Emily on Instagram at @emily_autism. @thecockneybloggirl @chrissybaby_10 @letstalkautismpodcast...
This episode the girls were joined by Sez and Jack to talk Ableism. In particular the episode focuses on benevolent ableism. We discuss what that means and Jack and Sez share some of their experiences and advice as autistic adults. An inciteful, wonderful chat and a must listen!
Hello and a Happy New Year from us at the Let's Talk Autism Podcast! We are kicking off 2022 with an amazing episode with Lacey and her 11 year old son Casch. Casch was diagnosed with Asperger's aged 5 and wanted to share his story. Casch speaks confidently and openly alongside his mum Lacey about his old school and transferring to his new specialist school. He shares his thoughts and feelings and advice he would give to schools to make them accessible to ALL students. An inspirational young man...
Christmas is nearing and from now until the big day we will be gifting you with the joyous love of some amazing episodes with some even more amazing guests!! Kicking off our episodes we are joined by Jack, Connell and Sez who tell us all about their childhood Christmases from their neurodiverse perspective. We cover a whole range of Childhood Christmas scenarios from Christmas decorations, Christmas dinners, to the famous school nativities! (featuring some extremely funny stories) We talk about ...
Super excited this week to be joined by star of the Great British Bake Off, Lizzie Acker. We were met with an overwhelming amount of requests to have Lizzie on to chat as she was such an inspirational contestant on the Bake Off. Lizzie was diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia in childhood. In this episode she talks about those diagnoses and what ADHD is to her. We talk through her Bake off journey and where her love of baking came from. We talk about the support Bake Off offered in regard...
A bonus episode for you this week! Yes two episodes in one week! Here is Michael Anker talking all things autism and music. Michael was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome aged 7. Michael talks about his diagnosis journey and how music has helped him in his life. Michael has his own music channel on YouTube and even treated us to a little rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow. A wonderful chat with an inspirational young man! @michaelankermusic https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCRbkqxGd9b8rgw0M325...
This week we speak to @theautiecoach Olivia Wilson. Olivia shares her diagnosis journey, from recognising characteristics similar to her own on a TV show to receiving her diagnosis. Olivia talks about life since being diagnosed autistic, how her workplace has made accommodations and her family's reactions to her news. We talk about schooling and how now with her diagnosis she can understand more about her life. Olivia is passionate about helping others who have been diagnosed later in life and h...
This week we are talking to Alice Willians about her schooling journey. Alice was diagnosed with Global Development Delay and Autism at a young age and then attended mainstream school. After battling for a place in a specialist school, Alice moved from mainstream education to start year 7. Alice speaks passionately about her specialist school which she thoroughly enjoyed. We talk about her journey to college to obtain the qualifications she worked so hard for. Alice also spoke about being an aut...
Another episode in our Schooling series this week and we were joined by the wonderful Shane Stoneley. Shane spoke to us about his school journey as an undiagnosed autistic boy in a mainstream school. ***Trigger Warning - Suicide references*** Shane shares an emotional journey including some upsetting stories of bullying and references to suicidal feelings. Shane speaks openly and honestly about his friendships in school and how much those meant to him, then and now. He was with his friend Steven...
Back to School with Let's Talk Autism! Our new series of school based episodes is here! Kicking us off today we speak to fellow podcaster Connell from Instagram account @Conns.1 Connell tells us of his school journey in a specialist school. Connell was diagnosed aged 2 as autistic and was considered non verbal as a child. He shares his story with us from life as a pre verbal child in a special school to leaving school and beginning college. We talk about bullying and mental health and the gap be...
This week Chrissy and Meesh speak to Carla from instagram account@cameronssmile. Cameron has a very rare disease called Norrie Disease, he also is Deafblind and autistic with complex needs. Carla talks to us a bout Norrie's disease and about Cameron and the fund raiser they are working on to help provide the therapies Cameron needs. A great chat about a wonderful boy with the most beautiful infectious smile! You can find more a bout Carla and Cameron here: https://www.facebook.com/CamSmile/ inst...
On the 20th September 2021 the BBC published THAT article with the headline "Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnosis" Following this article were breakout articles from other mainstream media such as the Telegraph. The autistic community and parents of autistic children have been left hurt, upset, and angered by the article. After an overwhelming week on social media which has brought us together in a strength of forces against these types of damaging reports we spoke to Tom, Casey and ...
We are back this week with an amazing episode with Lauren Hilaire. Lauren has graced the covers of Vogue as well as many TV adverts and campaigns world wide. Lauren talks about her journey, about Downs Syndrome and the groups which have supported her through her life. We speak about "Our Voice" a group for Downs Syndrome adults and children which have helped many. We are joined by Lauren's dad Julian who talks about Lauren's birth and their journey as a family. Lauren is an inspirational young l...
Today we are joined by Emma Mcnally and Johnny Davidson MBE. Emma has started a petition for more awareness and funding into Tourettes Syndrome. Her son was diagnosed with Tourettes. Johnny who was diagnosed with tourettes aged 13 also talks about his life with Tourettes, the lack of support available for newly diagnosed children and adults with tourettes and why awareness and more funding and research is needed. An honest and heart felt chat which shows the truths and reality of Tourettes Syndr...
This is the 100th episode of Let's Talk Autism and Additional Needs Podcast. Join Meesh and Chrissy as they take a little trip down memory lane with lots of laughs and highlights from past shows. We can't thank you enough for the wonderful support we have received from all of our listeners and contributors! Here's to the next 100! @thecockneybloggirl @chrissybaby_10 @letstalkautismpodcast
Hello! We are back at last after a months break while we had a little bit of time out (as well as Meesh losing her voice!) So happy to be back with a new season full of wonderful guests and interesting topics. This week Louise from insta account @neurodivergent_lou is back to talk to us about her experiences in regards to holidays and travel. Lou describes what holidays were like for her as a child and teen and shares with us some top tips for travel and holidays from her point of view as an aut...
This week Meesh and Chrissy welcome back Casey from instagram account and small buisness @sensorial_sensoryboxes and @caseys|_asd_journey Casey is back to talk to us about "Burnout" or autistic overload as other autistic guests have said they call it. Casey tells us what happens to her during burnout, what can help and the relationships between herself and her family during a burnout. We also discuss mental health, antidepressants, anxiety and depression. An amazing young lady who speaks honestl...
This week we have a full panel. Meesh and Chrissy are joined by Tom, Malin and Lou to talk Interoception. Interoception is described as the internal state of the body. Interoceptive signals travel to the brain via a diversity of neural pathways which allow for sensory processing and a prediction of the internal bodily state.... sounds really complicated and scientific we know....Luckily autistic cinematographer @tomwattsdop, @neurodivergent_lou and parent of an autistic teen @sensationallearning...
This week Meesh and Chrissy are hacking away at the DLA form which many parents complete in regards to their children's needs. Join the girls as they discuss top tips, helpful advice when completing the form and the emotions that can come alongside it. @letstalkautismpodcast @thecockneybloggirl @chrissybaby_10
This week Meesh and Chrissy revisit PDA but this time we are speaking to mum Rosie who is autistic with a PDA profile as well as her daughter. Rosie talks openly and honestly about PDA and autism and how the diagnosis has changed hers and her daughter's lives. We talk about their relationship, similarities and differences and coping strategies. A fascinating chat with a remarkable guest. @pdagirls
Today Meesh and Christelle celebrate the podcast's 1 year birthday! Dan is on to speak all things ADHD. Diagnosed aged 19, Dan talks us through his diagnosis journey, what ADHD means to him and his fight to have his son diagnosed also. Dan talks about life growing up undiagnosed with ADHD, schooling and working in the hospitality sector. Amazing chat with an amazing young man! Find dan at @aka__hunter
This week Chrissy and Meesh speak to Detective Inspector Lynsay about autism awareness within the police force. Lynsay, who has an autistic teenage son, explains the National Police Autism Association and the work it does. We also speak about "Autism Alert" cards which can be applied for and used by the autistic community if they were ever to come into a situation where the police were involved. We discuss breaking down barriers in the community and how the police force are making themselves mor...
This week's panel line up consisted of Emily, mum Lisa with her 14 year old daughter Ayla. Emily has spent her life being diagnosed with depression, anxiety and mental health conditions. It wasn't until she was 26 that somebody asked if she had ever considered she was autistic. During the start of the first lock down Emily received her autism diagnosis. She speaks about the relief the diagnosis brought to her, how her life has changed since and her work going forward to aid acceptance and inclus...
Our first episode with our panel of guests discussed previously with Brian Dooley. Today's panel consisted of Shane Stoneley, Casey from @sensorial_sensoryboxes and @theoneandonlysia Shane and Casey are autistic adults sharing their experiences with Chrissy, Meesh and Sia who are parents of autistic children. Together we talk through sensory processing, covering diet/food, clothing, masks and lockdown and recognising emotions. We absolutely loved this episode and hope you do too!...
The last week has marked the start of major changes to our podcast. Christelle and Meesh shared a post after the podcast marathon stating that we will be editing our textual context removing all harmful phrases and language which we had not understood to be harmful at the beginning of our journey on this podcast. We were approached by the amazing Brian Dooley @brian.dooley95 who joins us today to talk about the autistic community and the changes we can make and should be making to be better advo...
We did it! 49 Episodes in a week. 7 podcasts a day for the last 7 Days. We want to thank all our guests and every single person for all your support. Your stories have all inspired us. World Autism Awareness Week 2021
Those 8 year olds are back again talking about their brothers and with some exciting news for Meesh and Christelle!!!!
