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All Brains GrowBeyond Burnout: How Parents of Autistic & Dyspraxic Kids Can Reclaim Their Well-Being with Léa ChawkiAre you constantly running on empty? Do you feel like no matter how much “self-care” you do, burnout keeps creeping back in? You’re not alone. Parents of autistic and dyspraxic/ developmental coordination disorder (DCD) kids experience some of the highest levels of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, yet their own well-being is often overlooked.
In this episode of All Brains Grow, I sit down with clinical psychologist and PhD candidate Lea Chawki, who studies the mental health of parents raising neurodivergent children. We break down:
- Why traditional self-care often fails parents of autist...2025-02-2147 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 174a: Victoria Biggs Shares Her Story of Being DyspraxicAcademic, teacher, and writer Victoria Biggs shares her experience growing up as an autistic, dyspraxic child and explains how parents can support their similarly wired children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-12-2037 minTILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 174a: Victoria Biggs Shares Her Story of Being DyspraxicAcademic, teacher, and writer Victoria Biggs shares her experience growing up as an autistic, dyspraxic child and explains how parents can support their similarly wired children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-12-2037 min
ADHDAFNeurodistinct:The Black Dyspraxic, Tumi SotireTumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide with his amazing platform The Black Dyspraxic. According to the (now closed) Dyspraxia Foundation, around 50% of people with dyspraxia also have ADHD. I am self diagnosed Dyspraxic, and I'm super grateful to Tumi for explaining the condition and his experiences to help us all learn more about the neurodevelopmental condition also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder - DCD. Alongside his platform, Tumi is an early career researcher in Health Economics at Newcastle University. He h...2024-06-191h 01
The Neurodivergent WomanDyspraxia with Rosemary RichingsWe are thrilled to have Rosemary Richings on the podcast today, to chat with us about her experience of dyspraxia. Rosemary is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity, and she is the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia. Rosemary is on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me, a charity for dyspraxic young adults. In this episode we cover: What is dyspraxia? How is dyspraxia diagnosed? Rosemary’s experience of dyspraxia from childhood to adulthood. The mental load of neurodivergence. What has been helpful in accom...2024-05-2749 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Tumi Sotire Interview: Chatting with The Black Dyspraxic about intersectionality in the british neurodivergent communityAutisticly Aar chats to Tumi Sotire a,k.a The Black Dyspraxic about his dyspraxia, and what it was like growing up dyspraxic, being dyspraxic in his job as a health data economist with University of Newcastle and his advocacy and activism work he has done with his social media @TheBlackDyspraxic. He has a keen interest in talking about intersectionality when it comes to his disability as when it comes to him being a black British neurodivergent person which forms his work. He does public speaking and consultancy work having written and contributed to Forbes on neurodiversity in the...2024-04-0752 minNeuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Tumi Sotire Interview: Chatting with The Black Dyspraxic about intersectionality in the british neurodivergent communityAutisticly Aar chats to Tumi Sotire a,k.a The Black Dyspraxic about his dyspraxia, and what it was like growing up dyspraxic, being dyspraxic in his job as a health data economist with University of Newcastle and his advocacy and activism work he has done with his social media @TheBlackDyspraxic. He has a keen interest in talking about intersectionality when it comes to his disability as when it comes to him being a black British neurodivergent person which forms his work. He does public speaking and consultancy work having written and contributed to Forbes on neurodiversity in the...2024-04-0752 min
The Dyspraxic Help 4U PodcastJohn Hastings | Dyspraxic Comedian | America's Got TalentThis podcast aims to raise awareness for Dyspraxia/DCD and giving an insight into the life and career of a notable personality living with the disability. Twitter - @thejohnhastings Instagram - @thejohnhastings Facebook - thejohnhastings Website - www.thejohnhastings.com *Contains strong language in parts. Credits: Mike Nelson (Music & Editing)2024-03-1758 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLet's Talk Disability - S1 EP 49Welcome to "Let's Talk about Disability" season 2, episode 24Within this episode, I will be discussing the topic of my most dyspraxic moments.I hope you enjoy the episode. @ life through dyspraxia, and tell me what you liked most about this episode. .@lifethroughdyspraxiaFacebook @lifethroughdyspraxiaHope you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------we all know someone with a Disability, But do we know everything about it/ How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions weekly, whilst talking to some fantastic Disabled people...2023-12-2512 min
Rethinking NeurodiversityIntersectional NeurodiversityThis Dyspraxia Awareness Week, Tumi Sotire, aka the Black Dyspraxic, joins us on our Rethinking Neurodiversity podcast! Tumi talks about intersectionality in neurodiversity, from race and gender to geography and different neurodivergences.Tumi also talks about dyspraxia and why it is important to advocate for neurodivergences that aren’t discussed as frequently.To follow Tumi's work, check out his LinkedIn. The Black Dyspraxic website is coming soon.To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/.If...2023-10-0945 min
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent peopleAutistic and dyspraxic actor Ross K. FoadRoss K. Foad is a professional actor and voice artist in the United Kingdom. A second generation actor, he was just 18 months old when he made his acting debut, but would get his proper start in acting on the London comedy circuit as a stand up comic and sketch comic actor. He is autistic and dyspraxic, and in 2017 was one of only 30 disabled actors chosen by the BBC for their Class Act Training Scheme, an initiative designed to help increase disabled representation on screen. During this episode, you will hear Ross talk about: What life was l...2023-09-1819 min
Let's Talk DisabilityCollab with Autistic arron P.2Welcome to "Let's Talk about Disability" season 1, episode 32. Part three (of three) Within this episode, I'll be talking to Arr (pronounced: a-ron), another Autistic, dyspraxic podcaster as we talk about what it was like growing up neurodivergent and what our life is like in the present day.@lifethroughdyspraxiaFacebook @lifethroughdyspraxiaHope you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------we all know someone with a Disability, But do we know everything about it/ How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions weekly, whilst talking to some fantastic Disabled people along the way...2023-09-0725 min
Let's Talk DisabilityCollab with Autisic Arran P.1 E.P 30Welcome to "Let's Talk about Disability" season 1., episode 30. Part two (of three) Within this episode, I'll be talking to Arr (pronounced: a-ron), another Autistic, dyspraxic podcaster as we talk about what it was like growing up neurodivergent and what our life is like in the present day.@lifethroughdyspraxia Facebook @lifethroughdyspraxiaHope you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------we all know someone with a Disability, But do we know everything about it/ How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions weekly, whilst talking to some fantastic Disabled people along the...2023-08-3023 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLet's Tallk disailty S1 E.P 39Welcome to "Let's Talk about Disability" season 2, episode 13. Part one (of three) Within this episode, I'll be talking to Arr (pronounced: a-ron), another Autistic, dyspraxic podcaster as we talk about what it was like growing up neurodivergent and what our life is like in the present day.@lifethroughdyspraxiaFacebook @lifethroughdyspraxiaHope you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------we all know someone with a Disability, But do we know everything about it/ How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions weekly, whilst talking to some fantastic Disabled people along the way...2023-08-2819 min
Let's Talk AutismR.S.D. - Rejection Sensitive DysphoriaPast guest Andy is back to talk to Meesh and Chrissy about R.S.D. - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Andy was diagnosed in the 80s as a child with "clumsy child syndrome" which is now what we know to be Dyspraxia (thank goodness for the name change!) Andy talks about what life was like as a Dyspraxic child and now as a Dyspraxic adult. Andy not only talks about the physical parts of Dyspraxia but also about the emotional side. Andy, who is also autistic, then tells us about RSD and how debilitating it can be . Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria...2023-08-0422 min
Arts Calling108. Rosemary Richings | Freelance writing, living with Dyspraxia, and Stumbling through Space and TimeHi there,
Today I am so excited to be arts calling Rosemary Richings! (www.rosemaryrichings.com)
About our Guest:
Rosemary Richings is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity-related subject matter and the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia. Rosemary's writing has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Broken Pencil Magazine, Happiful Magazine, and a long list of other print and digital publications. She has also done writing and editing work for organizations such as E-bay, Lexxic, Uptimize, Lokafy, and Yellowpages Canada. Past public speaking engagements include...2023-06-0841 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLets Talk Disability E.P 10Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode TenIn this episode is about I talk about Special interests relating to Autism and ADHD. I talk about what special interest's are and the ones I've had growing up. Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions every week...2023-04-1013 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLets talk Disability EP.9Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode NineIn this episode is about I talk to my mum about what life was like growing up with Autism and Dyspraxia and what is was like for both of us like always we look at the ups and the downs. Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful...2023-04-0327 min
JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) PodcastAll Brains Belong with Dr. Mel Houser, MDDr. Mel Houser (she/they) is an autistic family physician with a clinical focus on providing primary care for neurodivergent patients across the lifespan. She is the Founder and Executive Director of All Brains Belong VT, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Montpelier, Vermont that uses universal design principles to provide healthcare, social connection opportunities, and neurodiversity-related education for kids and adults.
At age 37, Dr. Houser was diagnosed as autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, dyslexic, and dyscalculic. She is also the parent of an autistic 5 year old, who is her guru of so many keys to the universe.
...2023-03-231h 16
Let's Talk Disabilitylet's Talk disability E.P 8 (My Life so far)Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode EightIn this episode is about I talk about my life, what I've been up to recently and like always we look at the ups and the downs and what my life has really been like since my diagnosis.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do...2023-03-2117 min
My Vampire Novel with Julie Jones & GuestsAuthor and Award Winning Filmmaker - Mark BowsherMark Bowsher is a proudly dyspraxic writer and filmmaker. He made three award-winning shorts before going freelance in 2013 and has since created content for Unbound, the RHS, The Big Issue and Arrow films, as well as producing 17 documentaries for History Hit. His debut novel, YA fantasy 'The Boy Who Stole Time', was published in 2018.See Mark's production company below:https://www.rabbitislandpro.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0Ho4YwrPOFZ__b2Skyg6FGBUjFWwApSnGm0k5lQdYfQYc7SHoEpZtqnacBuy The Boy Who Stole Time on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Stole-Time/dp/1912618648Follow MY...2023-03-1552 min
Let's Talk Disabilitylet's Talk disability E.P 7Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode seven.In this episode is about about Dyspraxia and Autism. The special guest for today is James (@beyonddisabilites) a advocate a podcaster passionate just like me on the topics of Dyspraxia, Autism and of course podcasting.Like always we look at the ups and the downs the the differences of being diagnosed at a young age compared to what its like being diagnosed as an adult.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia...2023-03-1221 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLet's Talk Disability Ep.6Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode six.In this episode about about Anxiety and how anxiety can effect someone with a disability.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as...2023-03-0617 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLet's Talk Disability Ep.5Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode fiveIn this episode about I'll talk about the disability of cerebral palsy with my good friend Sam and what life is like for him living with the condition.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How...2023-02-2726 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLet's Talk Disability Ep.4Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode fourIn this episode about I'll talk about accommodation and what accommodation means to me within my daily life.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic...2023-02-2116 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLets talk Disability Ep.3Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode three.In this episode I talk to Mason a Crohn's and Austisric advocate delving into topics such as "what is Crohn's" "how does Crohn's and autism effect his daily life" and what are some of the positives of living with multiple hidden debilities.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the any of my content content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with...2023-02-1316 min
Let's Talk DisabilityUps and DownsWelcome to "Lets talk about Disability" Bonus Episode "Ups and downs"In this bonus episode I talk about the ups and downs of my week, challenges that I have to face and what I'm loving about life.I hope you enjoy!Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do...2023-02-0905 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLets Talk Disability EP. 2Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode two.In this episode I talk about the disability of Autism, what it is, and how i came to the realisation that I had it.This episode is very insightful, not only for you but for me too only being diagnosed a two months ago.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with...2023-02-0621 min
Let's Talk DisabilityIntroducing Me Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" Bonus Episode "Introducing me".In this bonus episode I introduce myself to you whilst talking about elements within my life that have led me up to the moment right now producing this podcast.I hope you enjoy and get to know more about me and who I am.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know...2023-01-3004 min
Let's Talk DisabilityLets talk Disability Ep.1Welcome to "Lets talk about Disability" episode one.In this episode I talk about my Journey having the disability of dyspraxia and how it has effected me throughout my life.Let me know your thoughts or if you relates to the content at:@lifethroughdyspraxia -Instagram@lifethroughdyspraxia- FacebookI hoe you enjoy!Athina x--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic...2023-01-3016 min
21andsensory PodcastEpisode 67: Special Guest, Rosemary Richings (Writer, editor, author, and neurodiversity advocate)On todays episode I have the lovely Rosemary Richings. Rosemary is a Dyspraxic Pro writer, editor, author, and neurodiversity advocate. Currently Rosemary is serving on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me, a UK-based charity providing peer support for dyspraxics ages 16-25. She is also a founding member of Dyspraxic Alliance, along with a Dyspraxia Magazine Panel member. Rosemary is originally from Toronto, Canada, but moved to Marrakech (which is in Morocco) in 2021.
Rosemary is on the podcast today not only to chat about herself and her life but also her book, Stumbling Through Space & Time Living Li...2023-01-2745 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Harriet Kemslet Interview: Laugh out loud fun with the dyspraxic comedianShe/Her Harriet is a comedian you may have seen her pop up across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Comedy Central all over TV shows like Live At The Apollo and 8 Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown. As well as radio programmes and podast including one she hosted with comedian friend Sunil Patel called 'Why Is Harriet Crying'. This episode features no intro and no outro I recorded them but technology became an enemy and is a rival of mine (it should easily work, why not) enough of my tech rage. this was a fun and enjoyable...2023-01-1952 min
The Wheelchair ActivistS2 E09 - Accessible Content & User Experience with Zoe PortlockZoe Portlock is a Digital Accessibility Expert who established and now leads Accessibility for the UKs biggest investment platform. Zoe also writes about digital accessibility for Scope.Her work and advocacy is informed by her lived experience. She is autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, has Irlen Syndrome, M.E/CFS and fibromyalgia.Zoe is a tenacious advocate for all people with access needs, driven to ensure all users have the equal digital experience they deserve.Follow Emma on TikTok and InstagramDonate to The Wheelchair Activist Hosted...2023-01-111h 02
Let's Talk DisabilityLets Talk Disability Trailer We all know someone with a Disability, but do we know everything about it. How do we accommodate? How do we be a helpful person? Join Athina (a Dyspraxic, Autistic person) as she answers these questions every week, whilst talking to some amazing Disabled people along the way. If you want to learn more about Disabilities this show is for you.2022-12-1400 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Rosemary Richings InterviewIn this episode author and journalist Rosemary Richings chats to Autisticly Aar about her book 'Stumbinging through time and space - living life with dyspraxia' published through Jessica Kingsley Publishing about from her first hand experience of dyspraxia chatting to others about it provifing a resourceful guide for those who wish to understand dyspraxia. She was diagnosed in Canada as a young child in the 1990s also with dysautonia and sensory processing disorder which is also discussed in the podcast episode. She hinted but not yet explored diagnoses of ADHD and Autism with executive dysfunctioning, sensory and communicative experiences...2022-12-1145 minNeuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Rosemary Richings InterviewIn this episode author and journalist Rosemary Richings chats to Autisticly Aar about her book 'Stumbinging through time and space - living life with dyspraxia' published through Jessica Kingsley Publishing about from her first hand experience of dyspraxia chatting to others about it provifing a resourceful guide for those who wish to understand dyspraxia. She was diagnosed in Canada as a young child in the 1990s also with dysautonia and sensory processing disorder which is also discussed in the podcast episode. She hinted but not yet explored diagnoses of ADHD and Autism with executive dysfunctioning, sensory and communicative experiences...2022-12-1145 min
The Invisible GiftFullspektrum and building for the future with André SkeppleEpisode Description:On today’s podcast, Andrew sits down with entrepreneur and founder of FullSpektrum - André Skepple. FullSpektrum is a company that aims to modernise and personalise education, care, and health, using technology.In today’s show, Andre details what FullSpektrum is and what they want to achieve, the boys also discuss the massive problem with education today, and why the government needs to step up and scrap the old ways of doing things.Top Quotes:“The process of dealing with local government, let alone national government, is like hitting your he...2022-12-0757 min
The Diverse Minds Podcast#171 From Awareness to Acceptance to Action with Martin GriffinWelcome to the 171st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about intersectionality and disability. To join me in talking about this in greater detail, this week I am joined by Martin Griffin. About my guestMartin is a UK-based Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer who is a chartered engineer and chartered geologist and works for the international multidisciplinary niche consultancy Knight Piésold in their London office. He is neurodivergent (autistic dyslexic and dyspraxic) and registered as disabled by being visually impaired. Presently, he specialises in mining and ground risk a...2022-12-0630 min
The Silent EntrepreneurEpisode 19 - Oliver Bruce - 11.5million in 12 weeks, neurodiversity and having a good time!"There's no good time to start a business, however, in business, you should always have a good time!" 1 GCSE, proudly dyspraxic and dyslexic, Oliver Bruce was told he would never go to college or Uni - He did both! He started a business at the age of 18 and is now CEO of Pinpoint Media! Founder of the award winning podcast, Success in the mind, which is highly rated and being shown on the Virgin airline flights! Oliver discusses his journey in detail, right from the start and whats got him...2022-12-051h 27
Life - An Inside JobInside midlife exercise with Sam PalmerSam Palmer of Midlife Makeover talks through all the fear of exercise and what stops us from moving, and what to do about it.Midlife makeover is an online community where women can access menopause fitness and lifestyle support. Sam’s work started in the NHS, she’s worked in further education, she trained as a running coach and was coach of the year in 2014. Midlife Makeover has supported thousands of midlifers to make simple, proven lifestyle changes since its launch in 2014.We explore how we get over the FEAR of doing exercise in midlife when...2022-11-3041 min