Not Your Typical Podcast

Episode 39 - The prediction predicament

The Prediction Predicament - sounds like a Big Bang theory episode doesn't it!! Here, we are, the last episode of 2024, I cant believe it! For todays episode, and please ignore the husky December germs voice, I am chatting about the prediction predicament. In essence the impact that a difference in what two people predict is going to happen and the reality of what actually does happen and then how this relates to the expectations in early years for our neurodivergent children. Enjoy, let me know what you think

Episode 38 - Supporting our dyslexic Thinkers

This was such a great conversation. I adored my time with Georgina from Fantastic Alternative Brains (FAB) and I know you will too. We can learn so much, and need to learn so much about the different ways our brains think and learn. And did you know that dyslexia isnt just linked with reading and writing?! I know that you are going to take away so much from todays episode. You can find Georgina on Instagram @fantastic_alternative_brains

Episode 37 - Supporting parents to navigate Christmas

Christmas is a fun time of year, everyone gets very excited and the energy and the overwhelm stacks up. For parents of neurodivergent children, this can be a really difficult time of year. In this episode I will be sharing ways you can support families to do Christmas their way and the permission to know that this is ok. I hope you enjoy it

Episode 36 - Becky Ekersley Lead SEND advisor

You will gain so much from this episode from Becky. Becky heads up a team of SENCo's supporting over 200 early years settings in the UK. She will share how she enables the whole team to embed neurodiversity affirming practices, share tips and tricks and conversations you can have with your team to do the same. The take aways from this episode are ones not to miss

Episode 35 - Parents are not in denial

In this episode I talk a little about my story in identifying differences in my sons development. I share what happened the day I was told of his confirmed autism, but also the months and years prior. Life navigating this journey as a parent is far from easy and sometimes we just need a little understanding an empathy. I hope you find this beneficial