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.

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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

As part of the #StrengthsAndSupports campaign, autism journeys is delighted to have had the opportunity to speak with Caoimhe Canavan. Caoimhe is an autistic 18 year old who is incredibly passionate about raising autism awareness and flipping the current narrative to one of strengths focus. 

Find out more about her on 
https://instagram.com/autistic_teen_?igshid=130wv6kwpcji3

Autistic Teen Podcast Interview, Autism Journeys, April 2021

Interview with Freya O Horo, creator of Autism Siblings Ireland. Freya is big sister to Dian. Her blog shares information on autism supports and resources from the point of view of her experience as a sister. It also serves as a platform for siblings to connect with each other. Freya is passionate about autism and the conversation around awareness and understanding. She also strives to keep the autistic person's voice central and focuses on both Dian and other peoples strengths.

Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/autismsiblingsireland/

Audio Autism Siblings Ireland, Autism Journeys, April 2021

This week Autism Journeys talks with Valerie Sheehan, author of Tony the Turtle(link below) and Paul Isaacs, a young man who has autism, and spends his days creating awareness as an autism advocate and public speaker.


Tony the Turtle by Valerie Sheehan - http://www.tonytheturtle.com/

Paul Isaacs' Blog - https://theisaacs22.wordpress.com/

Interviews with Valerie Sheehan & Paul Isaacs, Autism Journeys September 2017

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

Jennifer speaks about her experiences as a person with autism and parenting her children who also have autism. She tells us about Asperkids book series and she also discusses where this idea came from. Finally she discusses what it was like not to have a diagnosis until she was older. One to listen to!

Interview with Jennifer Cooke O'Toole, Autism Journeys October 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

Anna Kennedy, Advocate and founder of Hillingdon Manor School tells us of her journey as an autism parent and how important it was for her to advocate for her child, and now for the autism community.

Liane Holliday-Wiley, Author, lecturer, Mother, and Female with Autism tells us about how differently autism seemed to affect her by comparison to her male counterparts. She explains sensory processing challenges and how to best support someone through these challenges

Interviews with Anna Kennedy & Liane Holliday-Wiley, Autism Journeys December 2017

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

Alison discusses the signs and symptoms of ADHD, both as a stand alone condition  and a condition in the context of autism. She discussed the traits that overlap and speaks of how to support the person and indeed the parent or care-giver. she also is author of the book, The Boy From Hell, Life With A Child With ADHD.

Interview With Alison Thompson ADHD Kids, Autism Journeys, September 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

Founding member of Cork Aspergers Womens Group, Fiona, shares her experiences as an autistic woman. She speaks about acquiring a diagnosis as an adult, being an autistic parent  and offers tips and strategies that work for her dealing with sensory and anxiety issues.

Interview with Fiona Quinn, Autism Journeys, February 2019

Interview with autism advocate and speaker, Stiof MacAmhalghaidh. They share with us what is was like growing up as a person who only acquired an autism diagnosis as an adult and their experiences as an autistic adult. They also speak offer an autistic perspective on sensory processing differences and discuss what the term 'autistic space' means.

Interview with Stiof MacAmhalghaidh, Autism Journeys, February 2019

"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. Damian Milton. Damian speaks of his experiences as an autistic person working in the autism field. He offers some tips on how best to support autistic individuals in school, home and work settings. He also shares of his experiences as an autism Dad.

Damian Milton Interview, Autism Journeys, November 2019

Interview with Jessica Griffin, creator of 'One Piece Missing', a new autism specific comic book, based on her own experiences as an autistic young person. She shares words of wisdom on how best to support autistic individuals and  on why it's important to embrace autism as a strength. Also involved in the interview are her parents, Marlene and James, who speak offer words of advice to other parents.

Interview With Jessica Griffin, Autism Journeys, January 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

Another interview with Dr. Micaela Connolly, senior child and educational psychologist. In this episode, Micaela shares some great tips around how best to support a child as they transition back to school in the current Covid19 Pandemic, and beyond. She offers ideas on anxiety management and sensory management and also speaks of how both parents and educators can best support the child as they make this transition.

Interview 4 With Dr. Micaela Connolly, Autism Journeys, 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)

Siena Castellon is a passionate anti bullying campaigner and neurodiversity advocate. She is a BBC Radio 1 Teen Hero, was recently selected by the United Nations to be one of their 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, and is author of The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide. In this interview Siena shares her experiences and her passion for advocacy and making certain autistic youngsters everywhere have every opportunity to experience education and other areas positively.

Interview With Siena Castellon, Autism Journeys, November 2020

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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