Quirky and Autistic Parenting Podcast
By Samera & Hayley
If you are new to autism and parenting, the first series of the Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. It’s about ‘the shape of family’. The podcast is a funny audience–driven show for parents and autism professionals alike. Samera and Hayley, both parents to autistic children answer your fundamental questions over ten episodes. The series covers a child’s identity, autism diagnosis, family dynamics, autistic girls, parental well-being and a two-part bumper edition on education. You ask a question, Samera and Hayley will find the answer, they love to research and highlight relevant autism news and views, so you don’t have to. In this series they are joined by two psychologists Jo and Chris discussing their evidence-based parenting programme, and an autism speaker Vicki on her Masters research on puberty.
The podcast hosts do go off piste and talk about food. Samera likes cooking and Hayley loves eating - a match made in heaven. Signposting references are listed in the accompanying episode’s transcript and the food consumed at recording. Recipes are included!
The content of the podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.
The podcast hosts do go off piste and talk about food. Samera likes cooking and Hayley loves eating - a match made in heaven. Signposting references are listed in the accompanying episode’s transcript and the food consumed at recording. Recipes are included!
The content of the podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.
Latest episode
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I want to break free
Following a post-14 programme model Samera and her parent co-host Celeste, an NHS transitions coordinator, outline independence skills parents should consider when their young person is moving into adulthood. From how to forge independence, travel... -
When tomorrow comes
When should you start preparing your young person for adulthood? Following a post-14 programme model, Samera and her parent co-host Celeste, an NHS transition coordinator, discuss what health considerations parents should be discussing with... -
A change is gonna come
Samera and her parent co-host Michelle, a primary school teacher, answer a listener’s question ‘ Why does my son find the same transition going into school and even going to sleep everyday, so difficult? ' Transitions are a time or process... -
The power of love
As part of our ‘pride not prejudice’ series we wanted to give a voice to a cohort who can often be missed when talking about autism. Samera interviewed Jude a mum of three, who described parenting her non verbal 22 year old son, Marky.... -
Nobody told me
There is a Dynamic Support Register of people that are at risk of going into hospital if they do not get the right care and treatment in the community. Samera and her NHS colleague Les explain what parents should do if their child’s mental or... -
Through the Barricades
What are the additional barriers when autistic and from an ethnic minority? Samera and Hayley discuss report findings from 2014 onwards where no discernable change seems to have occurred. Their guest Michelle, a teacher, works... -
We can work it out
The ‘ask Hayley episode’. Samera puts listeners' questions to our co-host and resident speech language therapist Hayley, whilst sampling regional cheeses. Hayley explains what Total Communication is, Gestalt Language Processing and recounts... -
You don't have to say you love me
There are many reasons why a child is being looked after outside of their birth home. In the third episode of ‘pride not prejudice’ five foster carers share their quirky family stories wanting to make a difference. Samera enjoyed a frank... -
Don't get me wrong
Samera and Hayley discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or as they prefer to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Autism can be seen as a disability of trust and their guest Tom, a trainer from the PDA Society outlines the features of... -
Come together
Back for a second series titled ‘Pride not Prejudice’ with guest contributors, Samera is also creating regional foods for Hayley, this episode it’s vegetarian Betty’s hotpot [#CoronationStreet]. Samera and Hayley discuss...
