This episode is brought to you from autistic voices talking about what advocacy means to them. A lovely chat with Connell, Sez, Jo, Gray and Mason about inclusivity in schools, advocacy and what it means to be an advocate for neurodiversity.  @sezfrancis1 @conns. 1 @autistic_advocate_for_crohns @jospear15 #autism #advocacy #autismawareness #letstalkautismpodcast #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic ..read more

Back for 2024 today Meesh n Chrissy speak to Autistic, dyspraxic actor Jordan Winn. Jordan was diagnosed  in his 20s and tells us what that diagnosis process looks like. Jordan also talks about what social anxiety looks like to him as an autistic man. He talks about producing and directing his own film about his experiences! We cannot wait to see more from Jordan in the future!  ..read more

On this week's episode Meesh n Chrissy catch up about the awards and have a half term update before looking at what happens when an EHCP gets rejected at panel.  EHCPs are more and more being rejected at panel and SEN Support Plans being issued instead. You don't have to accept this! You can appeal and Meesh talks about this from personal experience and how she appealed and had the decision over turned.  Please do get in touch if this is happening to you and we will help advise as much as possible ?  You are not alone!  #letstalkautismpodcast #ehcp #sen #autism #neurodivers ..read more

Today we catch up with Let's Talk Autism regular Sez who is an autistic woman who is just so driven and full of positivity! We hear about Sez's YouTube channel and training to be a swim teacher! She never fails to make us smile with her wonderful happy nature! Everyone needs a Sez in their lives!  ..read more

Today we catch up with Connell as he tells us all about what hes been up top since we last spoke. Connell is an autistic man who previously spoke to us about life in a specialist school. Today Connell tells us about his new passion for the gym and exercise and the positive impact this has had on his life ..read more

Today we speak to Amy from instagram account @neuro_spide_all_things_nice  Amy tells us about her fight for her children's diagnosis and the struggle to get their within a seemingly broken education system. Amy wishes for her son to attend a specialist school and leave mainstream education and tells us what this entails.  #autism #parenting # adhd #letstalkautism #autismdiagnosis ..read more

Our Teacup episode today is with past guest Ricky who is an autistic man also diagnsoed with PDA.  Since we last chatted Ricky has finished uni and has been off travelling the world! Ricky tells us all about his travels and how autism and PDA plays apart within that!  @rixk.y #autistic #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autism #travelling #traveltheworld ..read more

Today's 5 min teacup episode is a catch up with the wonderful Shane Stoneley. Since we last spoke to autistic Shane he has also been diagnosed ADHD. Shane tells us about the diagnosis and how ADHD and Autism coincide in his life. Shane talks about the struggles he and his family are having with adult social services to help support them. He also tells us the exciting news about his new book School of Slashing!  You can follow Shane @shanesautism_adhdjourney #autism #adhd #autistic #writer #autisticwriter #letstalkautismpodcast ..read more

Past 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 is a condition which can cause overwhelming levels of em ..read more

This week Meesh and Chrissy speak to BBC presenter and chartered civil engineer Ayo Sokale.  Ayo is a remarkable and inspirational young lady who tells us all about her journey as a neurodiverse woman and the challenges she has faced and overcome.  Ayo talks about dyslexia, autism and adhd as well as what representation means to her and her hopes abd dreams for the future! Truly inspirational and so much fun throughout!  @officiallyayosokale ..read more