The Parenting Spectrum

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What's The Parenting Spectrum about?

A podcast about autism and family life. Meet Fiona and Travis, and their son Patch as they discover what an autism diagnosis means and what happens next. Let them be your guide, your community and your support network. This podcast will open your mind to all the incredible things autistic people wish the world understood.

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The Parenting Spectrum episodes:

04.28.2019
08 | Self-care for carers
How do you look after yourself? Like, seriously? Parents of autistic children often talk about the need to live a long life to be there for our children. Yet, the reality is, plenty of parents eat badly, don’t get enough...
04.21.2019
07 | When they grow up
There’s a huge focus on supporting children and teens diagnosed on the autism spectrum but what about when they grow up? Autistic adults share what’s helped them find independence and feel secure and excited about the future. Fiona and Travis ask...
04.14.2019
06 | The joy of travel
Everyone knows travelling with a child can be challenging. And rewarding. And challenging again. What about flying to the other side of the world, getting on a pushbike and cycling 5,600 kilometres across the USA as a family? That’s exactly what Fiona,...
04.07.2019
05 | Good night, sleep tight
Dreaming of a good night’s sleep? Grab a coffee and join the club. A high percentage of autistic children find it hard to go to and stay sleep every night, meaning there are a lot of very tired kids and...
03.31.2019
04 | School rules
Finding a school to support your autistic child can seem impossible. What are the different education options available and why do many parents end up home-schooling? Fiona and Travis explore whether mainstream schools should be more inclusive, get tips from...
03.24.2019
03 | Keeping kids safe
Ask parents of autistic kids what their greatest fear is and many of them will say drowning. For good reason; autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than the general population. Many autistic children like to wander and seek out rivers, lakes and swimming pools, often with devastating results. Fiona and Travis ask parents and...
03.17.2019
02 | Understanding your child
No two people on the autism spectrum are the same. Each person possesses a unique set of strengths, interests and capabilities, but may also experience difficulties navigating the world. From stimming to eye contact to sensory meltdowns, there’s a lot...
03.10.2019
01 | Diagnosis
When your child is diagnosed on the autism spectrum you have so many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What’s the best approach as a parent? What happens now?
03.03.2019
INTRODUCING – The Parenting Spectrum
Meet Fiona, Travis and their delightful son Patch as they learn about autism and get advice from a community of autistic adults, parents and professionals. From dealing with a diagnosis to sleep deprivation, finding the right school and worrying about...

What's The Parenting Spectrum about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Parenting Spectrum episodes:

08 | Self-care for carers

07 | When they grow up

06 | The joy of travel

05 | Good night, sleep tight

04 | School rules

03 | Keeping kids safe

02 | Understanding your child

01 | Diagnosis

INTRODUCING – The Parenting Spectrum