The Festive Season

The Science of Social Isolation

In this episode Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, an AuDHD woman, parent to neurodivergent children and leader in the sector speaks with Dr Val Rytova, a Behavioural Neuroscientist who has spent years researching about social isolation.  They talk about social isolation from both the scientific and lived experience perspectives. https://wondiverse.com.au/

Brain Science

Dr Val Rytova has a passion for the brain, her research has led her to a PHD in the science behind behaviour and in particular the impact of social isolation.  We ask Dr Val all the questions about a neurodivergent brain, starting with, can you see someone's brain is neurodivergent?

The Festive Season

Navigating the Festive Season for anyone is a LOT.  In this episode we talk about surviving presents, lunches, large gatherings, Christmas parties and games as a neurodivergent person.

Neurodelight / Neurodowner

Rebecca McCash, Founder and CEO of Futuretech [https://www.futuretechaustralia.org/] and Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, General Manager of The A List [https://alisthub.com.au/] talk about their special interests.  Being Neurodivergent!  Each episode they talk about what delights them and what is a downer.  In this episode they talk about the media attention on autism rates in Australia and some amazing opportunities in the autistic community.

Educating Autistic Kids Part 1

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability [https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/] submitted its conclusive report to the Governor General on September 29, 2023. This comprehensive report comes after an extensive four-year process that included nearly 8,000 submissions and 32 public hearings. Among the 222 proposed measures aimed at improving the well-being of individuals with disabilities, one recommendation stands out: a plan to gradually eliminate segregated education by the year 2051. This recommendation has sparked extensive conversations and prompted concern among many parents and carers of a child with a disability, who value the option of specialised education. For parents and carers in the Autistic community, viewpoints are mixed. I recently spoke with Jac, an ex Primary School Teacher and appreciated her openness and candour, as she shared their hopes and worries when it comes to educating  Autistic children.