Quirky and Autistic Parenting Podcast

By: Samera & Hayley
  • Summary

  • If you are new to autism and parenting, the first series of the Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. It’s about ‘the shape of family’. The podcast is a funny audience–driven show for parents and autism professionals alike. Samera and Hayley, both parents to autistic children answer your fundamental questions over ten episodes. The series covers a child’s identity, autism diagnosis, family dynamics, autistic girls, parental well-being and a two-part bumper edition on education. You ask a question, Samera and Hayley will find the answer, they love to research and highlight relevant autism news and views, so you don’t have to. In this series they are joined by two psychologists Jo and Chris discussing their evidence-based parenting programme, and an autism speaker Vicki on her Masters research on puberty. The podcast hosts do go off piste and talk about food. Samera likes cooking and Hayley loves eating - a match made in heaven. Signposting references are listed in the accompanying episode’s transcript and the food consumed at recording. Recipes are included! The content of the podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.
    Frank Communications CIC 2024
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Episodes
  • I want to break free
    Mar 27 2024

    Following a post-14 programme model Samera and her parent co-host Celeste, an NHS transitions coordinator, outline independence skills parents should consider when their young person is moving into adulthood. From how to forge independence, travel skills, and money management to options for supported living. Celeste and Samera also compare an Occupational Therapist’s recommendations, of which household chores they've managed to get their children to do. All references in the podcast are in this episode's transcript [Transcripts with References - Frank Communications].

    If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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    35 mins
  • When tomorrow comes
    Mar 13 2024

    When should you start preparing your young person for adulthood? Following a post-14 programme model, Samera and her parent co-host Celeste, an NHS transition coordinator, discuss what health considerations parents should be discussing with their young person moving into adulthood. From writing health and communication passports, understanding the Mental Capacity Act, to consent and STIs.

    All references in the podcast are in this episode's transcript [Transcripts with References - Frank Communications] If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

    Podcast Engineer: Paul Henty Theme music: Alisdair Stirling

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    33 mins
  • A change is gonna come
    Feb 28 2024

    Samera and her parent co-host Michelle, a primary school teacher, answer a listener’s question ‘ Why does my son find the same transition going into school and even going to sleep everyday, so difficult? ' Transitions are a time or process of change and it is natural that change almost always brings uncertainty. The hosts identify why autistic children may struggle with transitions and outline some successful strategies for home and school.

    All references in the podcast are in this episode's transcript [Transcripts with References - Frank Communications]

    If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

    Podcast Engineer: Paul Henty Theme music: Alisdair Stirling

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    35 mins

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