Autism and Us

Autism and Us

By Maisie Clater
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Autism and Us episodes

  • Episode 9: Coralie
    In this episode, Maisie talks to her friend Coralie about her son Michael who has a diagnosis of autism. 
     
    Useful Links:
     
    1) EHCP plan: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help
     
    2) Lewisham Colleage Supported Learning Services: https://www.lscollege.ac.uk/courses/supported-learning
     
     

    Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey

    The online version can be completed and submitted online: 

    https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cedar/familyresearch/supportearlyyears/study/

    Sharing The Survey

    We would be grateful if you could join our efforts and spread the word about our survey via your social media channels and networks to reach parents and carers of children with autism. Below we have provided some suggested social media wording to help you do this and feel free to add your own flare to it. Or if you'd prefer, simply retweet or

    share our posts from our social media pages.

    Suggested Post for Twitter

    Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 0-6 with #autism? Please help @AmbitiousAutism gather evidence for their #RightfromtheStart Project by completing this short #survey about your experiences https://bit.ly/2Cdt01q @warwickuni #pleaseshare
     
    Suggested Post for Facebook
    Ambitious about Autism are working with the University of Warwick to research the needs and issues faced by parents/carers of children aged 0-6 with autism to inform a project which will help families receive the right support, Right from the Start.

    TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE!

    39 min
  • Episode 8: Sarah Hilary

    In this episode, I talk to Sarah Hilary about her son and his diagnosis of autism. 

    Sarah is a UK crime novelist and former bookseller. Her debut, 'Someone Else's Skin', won the 2015 Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award

    'Someone Else's Skin' is the first book of the 'Marnie Rome' series with a further four books published. The fifth in the series, 'Never Be Broken' is out later this year. 
     
    Useful Links:
     
    1) Sarah Hilary: https://twitter.com/sarah_hilary
     
    2) Banardos Cygnet Services: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/cygnet.htm
     
     

    Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey

    The online version can be completed and submitted online: 

    https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cedar/familyresearch/supportearlyyears/study/

    Sharing The Survey

    We would be grateful if you could join our efforts and spread the word about our survey via your social media channels and networks to reach parents and carers of children with autism. Below we have provided some suggested social media wording to help you do this and feel free to add your own flare to it. Or if you'd prefer, simply retweet or

    share our posts from our social media pages.

    Suggested Post for Twitter

    Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 0-6 with #autism? Please help @AmbitiousAutism gather evidence for their #RightfromtheStart Project by completing this short #survey about your experiences https://bit.ly/2Cdt01q @warwickuni #pleaseshare
     
    Suggested Post for Facebook
    Ambitious about Autism are working with the University of Warwick to research the needs and issues faced by parents/carers of children aged 0-6 with autism to inform a project which will help families receive the right support, Right from the Start.

    TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE!

    47 min
  • Episode 7: Claire

    In this episode I talk to my amazing friend Claire. Claire tells me the story of bringing up her daughter Ariella. Like my son Charlie, Ariella has severe autism and we both openly discuss the difficulties this brings as well as the joy and laughter they bring to our everyday.

    Useful Links:


    1) ABA Therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis

    2) Ambitious About Autism: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/ 



    Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey

    The online version can be completed and submitted online: 
    https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cedar/familyresearch/supportearlyyears/study/

    Sharing The Survey

    We would be grateful if you could join our efforts and spread the word about our survey via your social media channels and networks to reach parents and carers of children with autism. Below we have provided some suggested social media wording to help you do this and feel free to add your own flare to it. Or if you'd prefer, simply retweet or

    share our posts from our social media pages.

    Suggested Post for Twitter
    Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 0-6 with #autism? Please help @AmbitiousAutism gather evidence for their #RightfromtheStart Project by completing this short #survey about your experiences https://bit.ly/2Cdt01q @warwickuni #pleaseshare
     
    Suggested Post for Facebook
    Ambitious about Autism are working with the University of Warwick to research the needs and issues faced by parents/carers of children aged 0-6 with autism to inform a project which will help families receive the right support, Right from the Start.

    TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE!

    36 min
  • Episode 6: Candida

    Welcome back to Series 2! In the first episode of the series I am talking to my dear friend, Candida. Candida is the manager of 'SIGNAL’ a charity based in Lewisham, South London, run by parents for parents of autistic children and young adults.

    When I first received Charlie's diagnosis I was told about SIGNAL and how much it had helped families like mine for many, many years. At a time when I wasn't coping very well, Candida was the first person from the ‘Autism Community' that I contacted and I'm so glad that I did! She instantly made me feel at ease with her warmth, understanding and wisdom.
     
    In this episode, Candida talks to me about her son Harry. 
     
    Useful Links:
     
    1) SIGNAL - http://signalfamilysupport.org
     
    2) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk
    47 min
  • Autism and Us Series 2 - Launching Jan 2019

    Autism and Us The Podcast wants to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful new year. We will be back with a new series on the 29th January 2019, hearing new stories from some very lovely people.

    With special thanks to my parents and sister, my uni girls and Kit Milsom, my co-producer.

    Look out for updates on our instagram and facebook, see you soon!

    3 min
  • Episode 5: Henry Normal

    Maisie talks to comedian, television producer, poet and writer, Henry Normal. Henry's book 'A Normal Family: Everyday adventures with our autistic son' is a wonderfully touching, heartwarming and honest portrayal of Henry and his wife Angela's journey of raising their son Johnny. 

    Johnny is 20 now and creates the most fantastic and enthralling art, which has been exhibited in various galleries. Please take a look at Johnny's artwork in the link below. 

    Useful Links:

    1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk


    2) Art by Johnnny: https://www.facebook.com/Art-By-Johnny-882499851852944/ 

    3) Henry Normal's website: http://henrynormal.com

    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 4: Alice

    Maisie talks to her lovely friend, Alice. Maisie met Alice at a support charity for autistic children and their families. Alice discusses her son Jay and his diagnosis of autism. 


    Useful links:

    Oppositional Defiant Disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/new-guidelines-on-child-antisocial-behaviour/

    ADHD: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/ 

    47 min
  • Episode 3: J Rock
    Maisie talks to J Rock who is part of the MOBO award winning band Big Brovaz. 
    J Rock discusses his own journey as a parent to an autistic son, Richard Michael. 
     
    Useful links:
     
    1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk
     
    2) Early Signs of Autism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
    31 min
  • Episode 2: Anna
    Maisie talks to a lovely mother from South London called Anna. Maisie met Anna when they both attended the EarlyBird workshop which is run by the National Autistic Society. Anna talks to Maisie about her four year old son Ethan and his recent diagnosis of autism.Useful Links:1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk2) EarlyBird: https://www.autism.org.uk/earlybird3) The London Children's Practise: http://www.londonchildrenspractice.co.uk 
    4) Engaging Autism - Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think (Merloyd Lawrence Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0738210943/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3qiQBbDJXMPC2
    45 min
  • Episode 1: Kathy Lette

    Maisie talks to the renowned author Kathy Lette (Best Laid Plans, The Boy Who Fell To Earth) about her son Jules and his diagosis of autism. Jules is now an actor who plays Jason in Holby City.

    You can follow Kathy on twitter @KathyLette or head to kathylette.com for more information.

     

    44 min

About Autism and Us

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Autism and Us is an honest and relatable podcast around the topic of autism. Each episode invites a parent or close family member of someone with autism to share their story.