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Autism and UsEpisode 17: Giuliana WheaterOn this episode Maisie is joined by Giuliana Wheater who talks about her son Ollie. Giuliana is a multi-award winning complementary therapist, Indian head massage specialist, author, teacher, trainer, public speaker, fundraiser, story massage instructor and special yoga practitioner. She is also the founder of Rainbow Kids Touch Therapy and Relaxation which has been recognised as a Learning Destination by the Children’s University. This episode is so moving - it's about love and hope.
Please check out Giuliana's website: Giuliana Wheater - Therapies for special needs2021-06-1147 minAutism and UsEpisode 16: JordanThis week Maisie talks to Jordan about her son Jackson who has a diagnosis of autism. Jordan is the managing director of a top London PR agency, LMPR. She talks about growing up in London, working in the media and her journey into motherhood.
2020-05-2644 minAutism and UsLockdown StoriesIn this special episode of Autism and Us we hear some lockdown stories from parents during this unprecedented time.
2020-05-1213 minAutism and UsEpisode 15: Kate WildeThis week Maisie talks to Kate Wilde. Kate is the Director of The Son-Rise Program and has worked at The Autism Treatment Center of America for over 20 years. She has spent her whole life working with children on the autism spectrum and their families. Kate has worked one-on-one with well over a 1,500 different children of different diagnoses and more than 10,000 hours working one-on-one with children and adults, helping thousands of families from all over the world help their children with autism. She is a senior teacher and lecturer at the Autism Treatment Center of America helping families individually and...2019-12-0344 minAutism and UsEpisode 14: LucyToday Maisie is joined by Lucy. Maisie and Lucy met through the charity Ambitious About Autism who are partners of this podcast. Lucy talks about her son Oscar, who is severely autistic and most recently was diagnosed with epilepsy. We hear about the early years of Oscar's development, ABA therapy, Treehouse school, Lucy's other children and her plans for Oscar's future. This episode personally resonates with Maisie as Charlie and Oscar present very similarly to each other and since recording, Lucy and Maisie have become firm friends.
Here's some information about Ambitious About Autism: Ambitious about Autism i...2019-11-261h 01Autism and UsEpisode 13: Kacey AinsworthWe begin Season 3 with a very exciting guest. Maisie is joined by the British actress Kacey Ainsworth. Kacey is well known for her roles in Holby Blue, Grantchester and EastEnders in which she played the iconic character of Little Mo. Most recently Kacey received critical acclaim for her role as Mrs Lovett in the stage production of Sweeny Todd. Kacey talks to Maisie about her son Elwood, who has a diagnosis of autism and dyspraxia. Kacey also touches upon her husbands subsequent diagnosis of autism.
Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey
...2019-11-1956 minAutism and UsEpisode 2: AnnaMaisie talks to a lovely mother from South London called Anna. Maisie met Anna when they both attended the EarlyBird workshop which is run by the National Autistic Society. Anna talks to Maisie about her four year old son Ethan and his recent diagnosis of autism.
Useful Links:
1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk
2) EarlyBird: https://www.autism.org.uk/earlybird
3) The London Children's Practise: http://www.londonchildrenspractice.co.uk
4) Engaging Autism - Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think (Merloyd Lawrence Book): https...2019-05-3144 minAutism and UsEpisode 12: AngieIn this week's episode, and the last in this series, Maisie is joined by Angie. Maisie found Angie’s Instragram account when searching for autism related pages. Angie posts funny, heartwarming and honest pictures and videos of her now 16 year old son Ainsworth, who she affectionately calls Pootie and has a diagnosis of autism. Her Instagram page is loved by many thousands of people around the world and with over 10K followers she is spreading autism awareness and positivity with every post.
Useful Links:
1) Please follow Angie’s Instagram: @geegetaylor
2) Ambitious About Autism: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
...2019-03-1949 minAutism and UsEpisode 11: FinnIn today’s episode Maisie is joined by her friend Finn. They discuss raising Rob, Finn's son, who has a diagnosis of autism. Finn has struggled through the years in getting the help Rob rightfully deserves when it comes to education. Individuals who are seen as 'high functioning' often need a very high level support in many different areas - 'high functioning' autism does not mean easy autism, far from it.
Useful Links:
1) Parent's Rights: https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Parent-Rights-Eng-2012.pdf
2) Ambitious About Autism: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Right From The Start Pr...2019-03-1232 minAutism and UsEpisode 10: Shaun PyeIn this episode Maisie is joined by writer, actor, comedian and all round amazing guy, Shaun Pye. Shaun writes for many successful TV comedy panel shows, co-wrote the cult tv sitcom 'Monkey Dust', had a regular role in Extras and recently created and wrote the amazingly moving and realistic comedy drama 'There She Goes' on BBC 4. If you haven’t seen it, you can watch it via the link below.
Useful Links:
1) Shaun Pye: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0701445/
2) There She Goes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bp2zq4
Right From The Start Project - Parent And Care...2019-03-0545 minAutism and UsEpisode 9: CoralieIn this episode, Maisie talks to her friend Coralie about her son Michael who has a diagnosis of autism.
Useful Links:
1) EHCP plan: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help
2) Lewisham Colleage Supported Learning Services: https://www.lscollege.ac.uk/courses/supported-learning
Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey
The online version can be completed and submitted online:
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cedar/familyresearch/supportearlyyears/study/
Sharing The Survey
We would be grateful if you could join our efforts and spread the word about our survey via your social m...2019-02-1938 minAutism and UsEpisode 8: Sarah HilaryIn this episode, I talk to Sarah Hilary about her son and his diagnosis of autism.
Sarah is a UK crime novelist and former bookseller. Her debut, 'Someone Else's Skin', won the 2015 Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award
'Someone Else's Skin' is the first book of the 'Marnie Rome' series with a further four books published. The fifth in the series, 'Never Be Broken' is out later this year.
Useful Links:
1) Sarah Hilary: https://twitter.com/sarah_hilary
2) Banardos Cygnet Services: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/cygnet.htm
Right From The Start Project...2019-02-1246 minAutism and UsEpisode 7: ClaireIn this episode I talk to my amazing friend Claire. Claire tells me the story of bringing up her daughter Ariella. Like my son Charlie, Ariella has severe autism and we both openly discuss the difficulties this brings as well as the joy and laughter they bring to our everyday.
Useful Links:
1) ABA Therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis
2) Ambitious About Autism: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Right From The Start Project - Parent And Carer Survey
The online version can be completed and sub...2019-02-0535 minAutism and UsEpisode 6: CandidaWelcome back to Series 2! In the first episode of the series I am talking to my dear friend, Candida. Candida is the manager of 'SIGNAL’ a charity based in Lewisham, South London, run by parents for parents of autistic children and young adults.
When I first received Charlie's diagnosis I was told about SIGNAL and how much it had helped families like mine for many, many years. At a time when I wasn't coping very well, Candida was the first person from the ‘Autism Community' that I contacted and I'm so glad that I did! She instantly made me fe...2019-01-2946 min
Autism and UsAutism and Us Series 2 - Launching Jan 2019Autism and Us The Podcast wants to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful new year. We will be back with a new series on the 29th January 2019, hearing new stories from some very lovely people.
With special thanks to my parents and sister, my uni girls and Kit Milsom, my co-producer.
Look out for updates on our instagram and facebook, see you soon!
2018-12-2002 minAutism and UsEpisode 5: Henry NormalMaisie talks to comedian, television producer, poet and writer, Henry Normal. Henry's book 'A Normal Family: Everyday adventures with our autistic son' is a wonderfully touching, heartwarming and honest portrayal of Henry and his wife Angela's journey of raising their son Johnny.
Johnny is 20 now and creates the most fantastic and enthralling art, which has been exhibited in various galleries. Please take a look at Johnny's artwork in the link below.
Useful Links:
1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk
2) Art by Johnnny: https://www.facebook.com/Art-By-Johnny-882499851852944/
3) Henry Normal's...2018-10-301h 13Autism and UsEpisode 4: AliceMaisie talks to her lovely friend, Alice. Maisie met Alice at a support charity for autistic children and their families. Alice discusses her son Jay and his diagnosis of autism.
Useful links:
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/new-guidelines-on-child-antisocial-behaviour/
ADHD: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/
2018-10-0946 minAutism and UsEpisode 3: J RockMaisie talks to J Rock who is part of the MOBO award winning band Big Brovaz.
J Rock discusses his own journey as a parent to an autistic son, Richard Michael.
Useful links:
1) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk
2) Early Signs of Autism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
2018-10-0230 minAutism and UsEpisode 1: Kathy LetteMaisie talks to the renowned author Kathy Lette (Best Laid Plans, The Boy Who Fell To Earth) about her son Jules and his diagosis of autism. Jules is now an actor who plays Jason in Holby City.
You can follow Kathy on twitter @KathyLette or head to kathylette.com for more information.
2018-09-1843 minAutism and UsAutism and Us - Launches 18th September
Autism and Us is an honest, often funny and relatable series that explores the topic of autism by talking to those directly affected by it.
In the first episode of the series, Maisie talks to the renowned author Kathy Lette (Best Laid Plans, The Boy Who Fell To Earth) about her son Jules and his diagosis of autism. Jules is now an actor who plays 'Jason' in Holby City.
Some useful links:
National Autistic Society:
https://www.autism.org.uk
Education, Health and Care Plans:
https://contact.org.uk/advice-and-support/education-learning/e...2018-09-1100 min