Catherine Hallissey is a senior psychologist with 19 years experience in autism. She guest lectures at masters and doctorate level and she regularly contributes to national and international media. She is the founder of Reclaim Parenthood, a membership dedicated to helping parents use the power of relationship and connection to address parenting challenges, create more peace and harmony at home and help children become more confident and resilient.  

Catherine is a psychology geek who reads obsessively about parenting. She takes the latest child-development research and translates it into practical strategies to help parents address parenting challenges and create the family lives they truly love.

#autism #autism_journeys #parenting #anxiety #pandemic_parenting

Get on the waiting list for Reclaim Parenthood membership here: catherinehallissey.com/reclaim-parenthood/ Inside the membership, Catherine does regular masterclasses and monthly Q&A sessions along with guest expert sessions. 

Sign up for Catherine’s free parent club - the place to be to get parenting inspiration and advice with a dose of reality on the side! catherinehallissey.com/free-parent-club

The best way to contact Catherine is by email catherine@catherinehallissey.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook www.fb.me/CatherineHallisseyPsychologist And Instagram: www.instagram.com/catherine.hallissey 
Website: www.catherinehallissey.com

Audio Interview With Catherine Hallissey, Autism Journeys, March 2021

So delighted to have caught up with the fabulous Emily from @21 and sensory. Emily is a young autistic woman who also has a diagnosis of sensory processing disorder. She is an incredibly talented graphic designer and artist and contributes a huge amount to the autistic conversation. She can be found at 
https://21andsensory.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/
on twitter @21andsensory
https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory?

Interview 21 And Sensory, Autism Journeys, April 2021

Interview with Marcelle Ciampi aka Samantha Kraft. Marcelle is an International Neurodiversity & Inclusion Specialist, an author, keynote speaker and an autistic advocate. Marcelle is recognized for her inclusion works and expertise by role models, including bestselling author Steve Silberman, and the sociologist who coined the word ‘neurodiversity,’ Judy Singer, and has been interviewed for several books. She is also the creator of Samantha Krafts autistic traits checklist. In this interview she shares her journey as an autistic female and she offers great insight into ways to best support autistic individuals

Interview With Marcelle Ciampi (Samantha Kraft), Autism Journeys, May 2021

Interview with the founders of Autism Level Up! Dr's Amy Laurent and Jacquelyn Fede. This interview looks at everything from emotional regulation to making an environment conducive to an autistic child or adult's needs, all the while keeping the autistic person and their voice central.

#autismjourneys #autism_journeys #autismjourneysfm #autismlevelup! #emotional_regulation
#actuallyautistic #autism

Audio Autism Level Up Interview, May 2021, Autism Journeys

Interview with Dr. Peter Vermeulen, theorist, researcher and clinician. In this interview, Peter discusses his new endeavour, The H.A.P.P.Y. project. This is a programme that focuses on the strengths of autistic individuals and looks to that which makes the individual happy to improve and support mental and physical wellbeing . To learn more about this, follow the link below -

 https://petervermeulen.be/h-a-p-p-y/

Peter Vermeulen Audio Interview, Autism Journeys, May 2021

Davida is an Educational and Child Psychologist, Clinical Director and co-founder of The Children’s Clinic and author of a number of books. Davida also recently founded The Adult Autism Practice at www.adultautism.ie providing respectful, neurodiversity affirmative, strengths based adult autism assessments.
She has many years experience working with autistic children (and more recently autistic adults). She is lecturer and trainer, providing consultation in the area of disability (and in particular autism) to a number of different groups and agencies including Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and the NCSE.

in this interview, she offers insight into how best to support both autistic children and adults alike, offering practical strategies that can be applied in a number of different situations.

Some of her publications include: 

Beating Anxiety: What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know (2017) Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! (2015) Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

The Growing Up Guide for Girls: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! (2015) Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Professional’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours (2013) Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Supporting Children with Autism Through Adolescence and Beyond (July, 2014) The Irish Psychologist.

Audio Interview Davida Hartmann, Autism Journeys, May 2021

Interview with Anthony Walker. Anthony is an autistic young man with a particular interest in broadcasting. Identified as autistic at 9, Anthony expressed both the things he finds most positive about autism and also the areas of challenge he has faced. Check out his new #podcast, The Anthony Walker Show now on 
YouTube - https://youtu.be/b6DYxmvWYoY
Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MDQyYjkxYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Audio Interview With Anthony Walker. Autism Journeys, August 2021

Holly Bridges is an autistic author and therapist. She is author of the book Reframe your thinking around autism and creator of Autism Reframe Technique or A.R.T. a therapy centred on the poly-vagal theory. Essentially, this technique looks to reset autonomic sensory responses in each sensory system from a place of sensory overwhelm and cause for anxiety to a more regulated state. A.R.T. training is now available online as a short 6 week intensive course, where one will learn to implement the technique and as a 2 year course for those interested in completing training in both delivery of the technique and in becoming a qualified practitioner. Find out more about Holly at https://zebr.co/

#autism #autismjourneys #autismjourneysfm #autism_journeys #autismreframetherapy #polyvagal #actuallyautistic

Interview Holly Bridges, Autism Journeys, August 2021

Karen is mother to a wonderful young autistic son and father. She speaks openly about her relationship with him and shares how she believes he has revolutionised her life (and profession!). 

Formerly, Karen was an Account Director in Marketing Communications and Public Relations predominantly for Health, IT, Property and Transport sectors.  Following her son's identification, she switched paths and is now an esteemed autism professional & active Christian.

In 2012, She founded Parents Talking Asperger’s (PTA), now a Community Interest Company, which is an autism social enterprise organisation that provides emotional and practical support to empower children and young autistic people at home, in education, the workplace and in the community.  

Although primarily for families living in or around Banbury, north Oxfordshire, Karen and her Co-Director Lisa Bhanu have now established a PTA Witney in west Oxfordshire, and online, supporting families nationwide and overseas.

Website: http://www.parents-talking-aspergers.co.uk

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Audio Interview Karen Irvani, Autism Journeys, August 2021

Claire is an autistic teacher, currently working as Deputy Principal, in a primary school based in Cork, Ireland. She has many years experience teaching autistic pupils. She also works as a teacher-educator with two National Teacher Professional Support agencies. Claire is a qualified coach and coaches neurodivergent trainees. Claire holds a 1st Class Honours Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Educational Leadership and an M.Ed. in Applied Linguistics. She currently has a scholarship to study for an M. Ed. in Autism Studies. Claire offers insights into how best to support autistic children in education through empowerment and inclusion. She offers tips for educators on how to ensure the autistic child has a 'voice' and ways to ensure they have every opportunity to realise their potential.

Claire is on Twitter @claruineill

Interview Claire O Neill, Autism Journeys, September 2021

Interview with Sharon McCarthy, autism journeys, 17th April 2022

Unlike other interviews, the roles are reversed in today’s episode, with me in the hot seat and the autistic SLT (and my eldest son) Caolan McCarthy leading the session, where he interviews me about my personal autism journey.

#StrengthsAndSupports #autismjourneys #autismjourneysfm #autism_journeys #autisticadult #lateadultdiagnosis #autismparent #actuallyautistic #theautisticslt

 https://youtu.be/hwE_88LR328 - link to video interview on YouTube

Audio Interview With Sharon McCarthy, Autism Journeys, 17th April 2022

The Autistic Baker

Sean O Mahony is a 16 year old individual who has huge passion and talent for baking. He currently works in his local community cafe, The Cottage Community Cafe, and bakes (among other things) different breads. He aspires to one day teach other autistic young people to bake. 

Fed up with the thought that autistic people are 'less than', as part of his 'Autistic Baker' brand, he also strives to flip the narrative and make sure people recognise that autistic people are hugely strengths based and often have great ability and expertise in their area of interest. 
I can attest that Sean's baking produce is delicious and I suggest anyone who frequents the Cork area drop in to the Community Cafe in Mahon to sample. 

@theautisticbakercork
@thecottagecommunitycafe
@rainbowclubcork

Audio Interview With The Autistic Baker, Autism Journeys, April 2022

This week, Autism Journeys chats with mother and daughter duo, Rosie and Sharon King! Sharon is parent to 3 children with autism, all of whom have varying abilities. she tells us about her journey as an autism parent. Rosie is a young lady who inspires people across the globe with her Ted Talk, 'How my autism freed me to be myself'. listen in to gain a dual perspective on life in an autism family!


Link to Rosie King's TED talk page - https://www.ted.com/speakers/rosie_king

The Kings, My Perfectly Imperfect Family Blog - https://myperfectlyimperfectfamily.wordpress.com/

Interviews with Sharon and Rosie King, Autism Journeys September 2017

An interview with world leader in the area of autism research. Professor Uta Frith discusses different theories in autism, and how they explain different behaviours seen. She also offers insight into how best to support a person with autism and enable him or her to realise their potential.

Interview with Dame Uta Frith, Autism Journeys July 2018

One of the worlds forerunners in autism, Tony discusses how autism can impact on the individual, the family and how best to support both. He offers some great advice, from both professional and personal perspectives.

Interview with Dr. Tony Atwood, Autism Journeys, December 2017

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen talks with Sharon about theory of mind and the
extreme male brain theory, explaining how these theories can explain behaviours and challenges in autism. he offers practical advice on how best to support people with these challenges and offers ideas on what to look out for if one has concerns.

Interview with Professor Simon-Baron Cohen, Autism Journeys, April 2018

Introduction to Autism Journeys!

Great interview with Dr. Luke Beardon, who speaks about how best to support individuals with autism, the importance of keeping the person central to everything and looking at strengths basis in autism.

UCC 98.3FM Recording

Interview with Dr. Luke Beardon, Autism Journeys, June 2018

"Autism is a shared disability". Interview with Dr. Amy Laurent, co-author of the SCERTS framework for intervention. In this episode, Amy speaks about ways in which to use individuals strengths to propel them forward. She asks communication partners to take responsibility for the part they play in any interaction. By doing so, individuals are empowered to become the best versions of themselves. .

Interview with Dr. Amy Laurent, Autism Journeys, May 2019

Interview with Dr. Jacquelyn Fede, developmental psychologist and Ted Talk co-presenter for 'Compliance is not the Goal'. She shares her autism story, identified as autistic in 2017. She offers tips and strategies on what she finds helpful navigating her autism journey.

Interview with Dr. Jacquelyn Fede, Autism Journeys, May 2019

Interview with Autism Consultant, trainer and speaker Geoff Evans. Geoff has over 30 years experience in the field of autism and supports families, staff and autistic individuals across the UK. In this podcast, he offers lots of strategies and tips on how best to support autistic individuals.

Interview With Geoff Evans, Autism Journeys, September 2019

Author of Autism: how to raise a happy, autistic child, Jessie Hewitson, shares pointers, tips and strategies that she has found helpful on her journey as an autism parent.

Interview With Jessie Hewitson, Autism Journeys, September 2019

An interview with junior autism class in Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal on their christmas concert and how it made it's way to the big screen! A wonderful interview with children who are so proud of their achievements. The lovely Cleo, an autism sibling, shared some great insights into what it's like and why its so important to be kind. And finally an interview with Susan Conway, a class teacher striving for equal and equitable opportunity for all of her pupils. This really is a show not to be missed.

Interview With Junior Autism Class, Bunscoil Mhuire Youghal, Autism Journeys, December 2019

Interviews with Elaine Healy, writer of the blog 'Life upside-down, being an autism mom' and Lenore Good, writer of the blog ' out in the sticks with six'. Both of these women are parents in an autism household and share some tips and pointers on how they are supporting their autistic children, and maintaining their own mental well-being during the current covid19 pandemic

Interview With Elaine Healy And Lenore Good, Autism Journeys, April 2020

Interview with Dr.s Amy Laurent and Jacquelyn Fede, the minds behind the new emotional regulation programme, Autism Level Up! An evidence based approach and informed at every step by the autistic voice. Jacquelyn and Amy speak of the importance of equipping the autistic person with the ability to express themselves emotionally using a means most suited to them. They also share why it is essential that we move from autism awareness right through every step, ultimately to empowerment and advocacy, that wherever we are on their scale, that we should always strive to Autism Level Up!

Interview With Autism Level Up, Autism Journeys, April 2020

Delighted to have had the opportunity to speak with Arthur Shortall from @LifeFMCork about my family experiences, the ethos that drives autism journeys and the different supports I offer :)

Autism Journeys With Interview Life FM - 30 July 2020

Interview with Professor Olga Bogdashina, author, lecturer, autism consultant and parent. Olga speaks about sensory perception in autism, language and communication in autism and shares her experiences as both professional in the autism field and her experiences as a parent to her two autistic children

Professor Olga Bogdashina Interview, Autism Journeys, August 2020

Paula Prendeville is a chartered educational psychologist, who works in a specialist child development clinic. She is an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society and she also teaches on professional psychology clinical and educational training courses in University College Dublin. In this interview, Paula speaks about the environment and it's impact upon the autistic child, how to support the autistic child in school and ways in which to support emotional regulation.

Interview With Paula Prendeville, Autism Journeys, September 2020

Interview with Faye Hayden, author of 'United we Play', a book written to raise much needed funds to guarantee a good quality of life for 3 youngsters Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who were all diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2012. Faye tells us about the book, speaking about it's message - that we are all human, despite our differences and disabilities and therefore should all be included. She tells of how a number of different people came together to impact positively and create a change, not just for these boys, but in the wider community and society in general. 

The book can be purchased in at the following link -https://www.amazon.co.uk/United-We-Pl...

And if anyone wishes to either contribute to upcoming volumes or support this drive, Faye can be contacted at unitedweplay1@gmail.com

Interview With Faye Hayden, Autism Journeys, October 2020, (Audio)

Interview with Daniel Docherty. Daniel is a 21year old, identified as autistic at 14. Following his success in Autisms Got Talent, Daniel was asked to represent Anna Kennedy Online and today, he is an autism ambassador for the charity. In this interview, Daniel shares very honestly about his own autism journey and offers some suggestions for support based upon his own experiences. He also shares his amazing talent, singing us out at the end of the show with 'Fly me to the moon'. 
Daniel can be found on 

Facebook page DNL: 
https://www.facebook.com/dnl.official10/

Youtube Channel: DNL
https://youtube.com/channel/UC3gqBL3Ga5GcDfKHqfOHXMA

TikTok: dnl_official

Instagram - @_dnl_official

Audio Interview With Daniel Docherty, Autism Journeys, January 2021

In this interview Luke discusses anxiety and its impact upon autistic individuals, in general and in the current pandemic situation. He discusses ways to support autistic children in education and offers some interview techniques potential employers can implement to ensure the interviewee has the opportunity to showcase their talents. He states that environmental impact must be taken account of and as always, advocates that the autistic person and their voice is central in everything.

Interview With Luke Beardon, Autism Journeys, January 2021

Barb Cook is an autistic female, formally identified on the autism spectrum along with ADHD and phonological dyslexia in 2009 at the age of 40, Barb is founder and editor in chief of Spectrum Women Magazine and editor and co-author of Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. In this interview, Barb speaks of her experiences as an autistic female. She offers ideas and suggestions based on her own experiences about how best to support an autistic individual gain the skills to self advocate, succeed in education and ultimately to realise their potential.

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