Let's Talk Autism

Kelly is here for two episodes! 
Kelly who is a SENCO talks to us firstly about her 20 yr old daughters decision to refer herself for an autism diagnosis.

Becky from PDABubble is back to update us on her daughter who was diagnosed autistic with a PDA profile. 

Very Excited to be joined by actor, martial arts fighter and Celebrity Big Brother winner Alex Reid.

Alex has recently been diagnosed autistic. 
Alex talks to us about his diagnosis journey and how he is beginning to reach out and understand autism and recognise how it has played a part in his life without him knowing until recently. 
We talk about masking and his experience in the Big Brother house and how he was able to be himself there more than ever, despite the cameras. 
Alex speaks honestly and openly about his life and was a pleasure to have on with us on the Lets Talk Autism Podcast Marathon. 

It's Day Six!
We have now brought you 42 guests and episodes. 
You can support us over at @letstalkautismpodcast and find all information about our Super 7 Challenge for the National Autistic Society there! 

It's Day 5 on the Lets Talk Autism Podcast Marathon and we now have 35 podcasts recorded, edited and sent out to you all. 
We really hope you are enjoying this weeks episodes and all the stories from our amazing guests. 
Today we have another batch of brilliant episodes to bring you! 
We talk sleep deprivation and Christelle's journey with a sleep therapist. 
Shane Stoneley autistic author and advocate is back with his dazzling smile and personality. He never fails to brighten our days!
Mr Black, regular on the podcast is back tackling the subjects most want to shy away from. Previously on talking about toilet training and smearing, Pete is back talking teenagers and puberty with his autistic son. 
Magicnumberthree Louise then joins Pete as they discuss how to give THE talk and how she approached sex ed with her autistic triplets. 
Becca from @aboylessordinary is also here speaking screen time and gaming and why she has lifted all restriction on her autistic/PDA son and her reasons why....
Blossomingautism talks about her three autistic children their relationships as siblings and the differenting needs they have. 
and finally today an amazing interview with Detective Inspector Lynsay who talks about the The National Police Autism Association and the work they do to raise awareness for autistic officers, witnesses and suspects and victims. Lynsay will be back for a full episode very soon! 

Loving all your support this week and cant wait to share our last 14 with you over the weekend. 
Meesh and Christelle 
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Meesh and Christelle are joined by Detective Inspector Lynsay who tells us all about the National Police Autism Association. Lynsay talks of it origins and how as a mother of an autistic son she has helped push for more autism awareness in the police force both with autistic officers and staff but also for victims, witnesses, suspects and the community. 
There was far too much to fit in to our 7 minutes therefore Lynsay will be back to talk to us about the National Police Autism Association in depth very soon. 

Becca from aboylessordinary is here to talk about her son and their own super 7 challenge which was 7 hours straight gaming! 
Becca talks about her son's PDA profile and how during lockdown they have called a halt to all gaming and screen time restrictions and explains why. 

Mr Black and Louise from MagicNumberThree are here to talk all things teenagers and the birds and the bees talk as they discuss how to approach puberty and sex ed discussions. 

Mr Black is back talking about puberty and autism as his eldest son enters his teen years. Pete tells us about the affects of lock down on his family. We talk about his son's ADHD and autism and how it has been difficult with all the different changes the pandemic is bringing to children's lives. 
Mr Black tells us about how he is now having to explain hormones and body changes involved in puberty. 

Blossomingautism joins us to talk about her three children all who have autism diagnosis. Blossom shares their diagnosis journeys, the uniqueness of her children's characters and their relationship as siblings with such varying needs.