Let's Talk Autism

In this weeks episode Meesh and Christelle speak to London SENCO Kelly about what her role involves. 
A great chat about the difficulties SENCO's may face, the expectations parents have of them and the pressure and work that goes into an EHCP. We also spoke about how that role may have changed slightly over lock down and what additional responsibilities befell SENCO's during the lock down period. 

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to @sendwarriorlucy about her two girls and their mulitple additional needs. We speak specifically about Lucy's eldest child's diagnosis of Dyspraxia. We learn what Dyspraxia is, the treatments and therapies available and how the condition affects life in general. 
An amazing guest with an amazing story and advice. 

This week we spoke to Rich about his son Josh who was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease aged 3. Rich spoke to us about Josh's life, the condition and how Josh faced it all with a smile on his face. 
We thank Rich for sharing his family's story with us and raising awareness for the condition. It is Mitochondrial awareness week this week from  September 13th. If you'd like to find out more or make a donation, you can find out more at www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk 
With Love 
Meesh and Christelle 
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This week Meesh and Christelle talk to the Sen Warrior Mama - Jackie again about Sensory Processing Disorder. Jackie has three boys, two with Additional Needs and both with Sensory Processing Disorder although very different. We learn more about SPD. 
Jack also talks about how she knew her child had SPD from the very start as a newborn. 
Find us on instagram at @letstalkautismpodcast. 

An EHCP is an Education, Health and Care Plan. 
This week Meesh and Christelle are joined by a secret, undercover EHCP coordinator who explains the EHCP process and answers your questions, as sent in over on @letstalkautismpodcast on Instagram. 
We hear more about what the EHCP covers, how long the process takes and what you can do if you feel you are not receiving the adequate support on your journey. 

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Emily who runs Instagram account @alwaysflapping. Emily tells us about her son Barkley's journey who was diagnosed with Autism, GDD - Global Developmental Delay and SPD - Sensory Processing Disorder. 
Emily tells us more about GDD all involved with Barkley's journey. 
Friendly chat with parents of children with Additional Educational Needs. 

This week Meesh and Christelle speak to Travel Agent Nic Lander who runs Willy Wonka Travel www.willywonkatravel.com
Nic is a father of 3 girls, two who are autistic, he talks to us about his children's diagnosis and his family's venture into becoming the UK's only certified Autism Travel agency. The family run travel agency offer a personal service with expertise knowledge to enable families with autism and additional needs to have holiday's and trips of a lifetime. 
A wonderful chat with a remarkable guest. 

This week Meesh and Christelle chat to Emma who tells them about her decision to de-register her son and daughter from their school and her plans to home school them for the foreseeable future. 

This week Shane Stoneley joins Meesh and Christelle to talk about his life as an autistic adult. Shane tells us about his diagnosis in his early 20s, his struggles in mainstream school and what life is like now he has his diagnosis.
Shane shares his journey as an author after self publishing his first book Relate and his plans for his new books which will be a compilation of short stories by other autistic adults. Shane raises awareness regarding the current rules about autism and face coverings. 

Shane's Links
https://www.amazon.de/Relate-Shane-Stoneley/dp/1724072579
https://www.facebook.com/ShaneStoneleyAutisticAuthor/posts/3192053007547707

This week Christelle and Meesh speak to health and fitness mother of two Lacey who talks of her son's move to a Specialist school. Lacey's son was diagnosed with Asperger's aged 5 and after initially starting schooling in mainstream then made the journey to a specialist school. Lacey talks us through her families decision, the support she received and how her son has adapted to his new school. Lacey can be found on Instagram at @lacey_healthymindbodyskin also spoke about the importance of self care and mental well being.