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.

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

Interview with Dr. Peter Vermeulen, expert in the field of autism and responsible for the theory of context blindness in autism. he speaks about the importance for the autistic person understanding the context of any situation for better learning outcomes and social interactions. he also speaks about harnessing the strengths of the autistic individual and offers tips and pointers on best to support the person with autism both in school and at home. A great interview

Interview With Peter Vermeulen, December 2018, Autism Journeys

"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

Interview with Dr. Luke Beardon, on anxiety and the autistic child. In this episode, Luke shares ideas, tips and strategies on how best to support the anxious child in a kind, respectful and autonomous way. He speaks of everything from how to identify anxiety in the autistic child, to the importance of predictability and structure in anxiety management, to how an environment, when set up to suit the autistic persons needs, can help preserve and maintain positive mental wellbeing.

Interview With Dr. Luke Beardon, 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

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.

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