Neuroshambles

Life as a social outcast | Samuel Wilson


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This episode discusses the lighter side of parents of SEND kids being treated as outcasts from polite society.

Mark speaks to Samuel Wilson, author and parent of two children: an 8-year old daughter (on the autism pathway, with Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Visual Impairment and Sensory Processing Disorder) and a 4-year old son (undiagnosed neurotypical).

Mark and Sam shine a humorous light on being ostracised by the other parents at school, alienated from WhatsApp groups and treated as a social pariah at parties, before discussing how this social isolation can sometimes be used to our benefit.

I know, I know, it all sounds a bit gloomy, but trust me, this is a surprisingly fun episode. And what better time to listen to it than when no-one else is around?

 

LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:

Albion in the Community, Brighton - www.bhafcfoundation.org.uk/timetable/

Jumpin Fun - www.jumpinfun.co.uk/burgess-hill
Gladiators - www.gladiatorstv.com/gladiators/bbc/
"Lend a Hand", Samuel Wilson's book - www.littlestepspublishing.co.uk/books/lend-a-hand
Amaze, Sussex - www.amazesussex.org.uk
Whoopsadaisy, Brighton - www.whoopsadaisy.org

 

CONTACT US

If you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: [email protected]

 

FOLLOW US

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Neuroshambles

Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Neuroshambles

Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshambles

 

CREDITS

The Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

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