• Michael Theo talks "Friendships"
    Aug 5 2024

    In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo, star of hit TV shows Austin and Love on the Spectrum, to discuss the topic of navigating friendship in the high school years.

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    32 mins
  • Supporting Siblings
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Vicki Gibbs, a clinical psychologist and Head of Research at Aspect, and Amanda Scali, a teacher and assistant principal, share insights on the research behind sibling experiences, strategies for parents to support all their children, and personal stories and experiences about growing up with an Autistic sibling.

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    40 mins
  • Autism friendly travelling for you and the family
    Jun 3 2024

    Just in time for the school holidays! Host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Kate Bondar, Senior Manager for Stakeholder Engagement and Passenger Experience Sydney Airport, and Ainslie Robinson, Aspect’s Working in Partnership Sr Officer. Ainslie discusses her experiences travelling with her two children on the autism spectrum, provides her tips and tricks as an Autistic parent, and her wish list for airlines, cruise ships, theme parks and more.

    Kate also provides some tips when travelling through airports and how Sydney Airport is adapting to be more inclusive and sensory-friendly for people with hidden disabilities.

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    40 mins
  • Autism in the teen years
    May 1 2024

    In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by author and medical writer Benison O’Reilly (‘The Australian Autism Handbook’, Ventura Press). Together they explore how to support Autistic teenagers through adolescence, offering advice on aiding their social interactions and friendships. They also address common puberty and mental health challenges to help parents provide comprehensive support during these transformative years.

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    32 mins
  • World Autism Understanding Day 2024
    Apr 1 2024

    Join us for the latest episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’. Our host, Madeleine Lobsey, is joined by Kerry Chin, an aromantic/asexual Autistic person. In this episode, we discuss World Autism Understanding Day – not World Autism Awareness Day as some of you may have heard about, but Understanding Day.

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    30 mins
  • Autism and First Nations People
    May 16 2022

    On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Adam Howie and Emma Dresens from Positive Partnerships. Orion, Adam, and Emma explore the topic of autism and First Nations people.

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    20 mins
  • Transitioning to Employment
    May 9 2022
    On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Professor Adam Guastella & Lorna Hankin from University of Sydney, and Stephanie Soans from Aspect Employment. Orion, Adam, Lorna, and Stephanie explore the topic of transitioning young Autistic adults from school to employment. Plus the important of inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
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    30 mins
  • Autism Specific Education
    May 2 2022

    On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Aspect Education National Director Maryanne Gosling. Orion and Maryanne explore the topic of autism specific education.

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    24 mins