Autistic Girls, Women and Non Binary People with Cathy from The Autistic Girls Network

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text What does it actually mean when we say a child is gifted? And what about when that same child is really struggling? I’m joined by the wonderful Mark Talaga, a counsellor who specialises in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children and adults. This one is quite personal for me because giftedness is part of our family story too. And I’ve often found it quite difficult to talk about. Because saying your child is str...

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text This episode comes with a content note. Rachel and I talk openly about suicidal thoughts and suicidal ideation in parents, including our own experiences and what it can feel like when everything becomes too much. Please listen with care. If today isn't the day for this conversation, give this one a miss and come back to it another time. Rachel Winder from Auticulate joined me for a conversation that went in quite a few diffe...

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text This Bookshelf episode reminded me that sometimes a book gives us far more than just a good story. Jo joined me to talk about Passiontide by Monique Roffey, but we ended up chatting about so much more than the book itself. We talked about finding a bit of escapism when life keeps you close to home, why some books completely pull you in, and how reading isn't always straightforward for all of us. As two people who both find rea...

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text There is a quiet strength to this episode. From discovering his own neurodivergence later in life, to supporting children in ways that help them feel understood rather than managed, Simon Airey shares what teaching looks like when you experience the world a little differently. When we think about what makes a good teacher, we often talk about knowledge, experience and patience. But what happens when the teacher is autistic too...

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Please note: This episode discusses themes from The Girl with the Louding Voice, including child marriage, abuse and violence towards young women, which some listeners may find upsetting. Another Untypical Parent Podcast Bookshelf episode, this time with listener Carly Cavilla Hunt. These episodes were only meant to be around 15 minutes long, but somehow, as always, I get completely drawn into the conversation and list...