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Autism, Neurodiversity and Me

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratings

Explore autism and neurodiversity in the context of education, with Autism Specialist Teacher, Steph Reed. With strong passion for improving the teaching and outcomes of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, join Steph and guests on a journey of sharing practical information and advice related to autism and education, whilst also exploring her own neurodivergence.

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Podcast #14 PECS: Collaboration between home and school with Louise Maggs

March 27, 2023 19:45 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Last Updated on March 27, 2023 by Steph Reed Transcription coming soon… Join the free live online PECS workshop on Thursday the 30th March. Information on how to save your free spot over on the pinned post in my Facebook group Autism and Inclusive Teaching.  The post Podcast #14 PECS: Collaboration between home and school with Louise Maggs appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #13 Neurodivergent teachers: ADHD with Lynn McCann

January 27, 2023 16:27 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MB

Autism Specialist Teacher Lynn McCann is on the podcast to talk about ADHD, lived experience and the impact on teaching neurodivergent students. The post Podcast #13 Neurodivergent teachers: ADHD with Lynn McCann appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #12 The value of neurodiversity with Gareth Jones

January 10, 2023 21:02 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MB

TV presenter, producer, director and podcaster Gareth Jones AKA 'Gaz Top' joins Steph Reed to discuss the value of neurodiversity in the context of neurodiverse family. The post Podcast #12 The value of neurodiversity with Gareth Jones appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#12 AST Updates and Neurodiversity

June 18, 2020 10:39 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MB

The pandemic has had a challenging impact on us all. I have needed to pivot to ensure the security of the podcast and other projects I run as Autism Spectrum Teacher. This is the first of a mini-series introducing the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. The first one is 'Understanding Autism and Learning'. The post #12 AST Updates and Neurodiversity appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#12 Understanding Autism and Learning

June 18, 2020 10:39 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MB

The pandemic has had a challenging impact on us all. I have needed to pivot to ensure the security of the podcast and other projects I run as Autism Spectrum Teacher. This is the first of a mini-series introducing the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. The first one is 'Understanding Autism and Learning'. The post #12 Understanding Autism and Learning appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#12 AST updates and neurodiversity

June 18, 2020 10:39 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MB

The pandemic has had a challenging impact on us all. I have needed to pivot to ensure the security of the podcast and other projects I run as Autism Spectrum Teacher. This is the first of a mini-series introducing the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. The first one is 'Understanding Autism and Learning'. The post #12 AST updates and neurodiversity appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis

April 10, 2020 12:18 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Last Updated on July 15, 2022 by Steph Reed Podcast Episode Notes This is a live recording from a Facebook Live I hosted this week. It took place in a group aimed at general support through the Covid-19 Crisis, in the island of Jersey, where I am from. I took […] The post #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis

April 10, 2020 12:18 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Bonus episode: This is a live recording from a 'Facebook Live' I hosted this week. It took place in a group aimed at general support through the Covid-19 Crisis, in the island of Jersey, where I am from. I took this opportunity to talk to parents and carers about potential strategies that could be helpful for families with children with special needs, when spending all day at home. The post Podcast #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis appeared first on Autism Spect...

#10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo

March 26, 2020 20:54 - 30 minutes - 71.4 MB

Last Updated on April 26, 2022 by Steph Reed Podcast Episode Notes Zafer Elcik is the Co Founder of the Otsimo app, which has over 100 educational games created specifically with the needs of autistic learners in mind.  It was great to speak to Zafer as my special guest in […] The post #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo

March 26, 2020 20:54 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MB

Zafer Elcik, founder of the Otsimo educational apps joins Steph Reed to discuss how he originally built the apps to help teach his brother. Zafer works alongside educators, speech and language therapists and families to develop educational games aimed at learning different concepts, as well as a free open source AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tool in Turkish and English. The post Podcast #10 Learning through technology with Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo appeared first o...

Podcast #9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem

March 04, 2020 21:04 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs as well as a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults joins Steph on he podcast. Hear some great sensory related success stories! The post Podcast #9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem

March 04, 2020 21:04 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MB

In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs. Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults. Hear some great success stories! The post #9 The need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem

March 04, 2020 21:04 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MB

In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs. Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults. Hear some great success stories! The post #9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities

February 19, 2020 13:08 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MB

In this episode, I discuss and pose questions about enhancing opportunities for communication and interaction of those with autism and complex needs. This is through adapting the environment, our teaching approach and resources, both at school and home. The post #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities

February 19, 2020 13:08 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MB

Steph Reed, autism specialist teacher discusses and poses questions about enhancing communication at school and home through adapting the environment, our teaching approach and resources. The post Podcast #8 Enhancing communication opportunities: Autism and learning disabilities appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre

February 05, 2020 17:59 - 20 minutes - 47 MB

Angela Charalambous, a reading specialist from the Workshop Reading Centre in Johannesburg discusses strategies to support children to enjoy reading and feel more confident. The post Podcast #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre

February 05, 2020 17:59 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

Angela Charalambous, a reading specialist from the Workshop Reading Centre in Johannesburg discusses strategies to support a child to enjoy reading and feel more confident. The post #7 Supporting reading with Angela Charalambous from the Workshop Reading Centre appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#6 Anxiety in Autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell

January 22, 2020 15:33 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell from the West Sussex County Council Autism and Social Communication Team. They have recently put together an evidence based guide to anxiety in autism with Sebastian Gaigg from the Autism Research Group at City University of London. The post #6 Anxiety in Autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell

January 22, 2020 15:33 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell from the West Sussex County Council Autism and Social Communication Team discuss the information in the 'Evidence Based Guide to Anxiety in Autism' put together with Sebastian Gaigg from the Autism Research Group at City University of London. Themes covered include how anxiety presents differently in autism, the potential causes of anxiety and practical strategies to help and support. The post Podcast #6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell ...

#6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell

January 22, 2020 15:33 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell from the West Sussex County Council Autism and Social Communication Team. They have recently put together an evidence based guide to anxiety in autism with Sebastian Gaigg from the Autism Research Group at City University of London. The post #6 Anxiety in autism with Jane Crawford and Helen Cottell appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside

January 08, 2020 16:04 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Experienced teachers Haia Ironside and Steph Reed discuss important themes to consider in autism early intervention. The post Podcast #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside

January 08, 2020 16:04 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

In this episode, myself and experienced early years, special needs teacher Haia Ironside, discuss important themes to consider in autism early intervention. The post #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources on the learning and understanding of autistic children

April 07, 2019 18:54 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MB

I share success stories of experiences where visual resources have had a big impact on autistic children's understanding and this has helped with their communication, independence and learning. With practical examples. The post Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources on the learning and understanding of autistic children appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children

April 07, 2019 18:54 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

I share success stories of experiences where visual resources have had a big impact on autistic children's understanding and this has helped with their communication, independence and learning. The post #4: Success Stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #4: Success stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children

April 07, 2019 18:54 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MB

Autism specialist teacher Steph Reed shares success stories that highlight the effectiveness of visual resources to enhance understanding and communication for autistic children. With practical examples of experiences where visual resources have had a big impact and has helped with children's communication, independence and learning. The post Podcast #4: Success stories: The impact of visual resources for autistic children appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens from the All Aboard Club

March 07, 2019 17:48 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Richard Semmens discusses the impact of the special interest group 'The Engine Shed' on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging children and young people with autism. The post #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens from the All Aboard Club appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed

March 07, 2019 17:48 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Richard Semmens discusses the impact of the special interest group 'The Engine Shed' on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging children and young people with autism. The post #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed

March 07, 2019 17:48 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Richard Semmens discusses the impact of the special interest group 'The Engine Shed' on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging children and young people with autism. The post Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens and the Engine Shed appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens from the All Aboard Club

March 07, 2019 17:48 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MB

Steph and Richard Semmens discuss the impact of the special interest group ‘The Engine Shed’ on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging autistic children and young people. Richard also talks through his recent autism diagnosis. The post Podcast #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens from the All Aboard Club appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 2: Emotional regulation, behaviour, autism and severe learning difficulties with Adem Cetindemar

February 07, 2019 14:49 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MB

Adem Cetindemar, an experienced teacher, discuss what emotional regulation means, the importance of teaching regulating strategies to autistic students and the impact this can have on learning and everyday life. The post Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 2: Emotional regulation, behaviour, autism and severe learning difficulties with Adem Cetindemar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar

February 07, 2019 14:49 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MB

Steph and experienced teacher, Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties. The post #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindemar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindamar

February 07, 2019 14:49 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MB

Steph and experienced teacher, Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties. The post #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindamar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Podcast #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindamar

February 07, 2019 14:49 - 41 minutes - 93.9 MB

Steph and experienced teacher Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for autistic children and young people who have severe learning difficulties. The post Podcast #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindamar appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

#1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!)

January 07, 2019 14:58 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

I discuss important practical strategies to implement when teaching autistic children. These strategies will also have a positive impact on all children. The post #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!) appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast Episode 1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit children with autism, but ALL children!)

January 07, 2019 14:58 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

There are lots of effective strategies that can really help children with autism including environmental and sensory input changes, adapting our communication, consistency, organisation, emotional regulation development, enhancing social interaction skills, understanding behaviour, using transition supports, visually structuring lessons and tasks as well as ensuring learning is engaging and exciting. In this episode I discuss these themes and how we can implement these strategies to help our...

Podcast #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!)

January 07, 2019 14:58 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Autism specialist teacher Steph Reed talks through practical and inclusive teaching strategies to support and enhance autistic children's learning. These strategies will also have a positive impact on ALL children. The post Podcast #1: Inclusive teaching and support strategies (that will not just benefit autistic children, but all children!) appeared first on Autism Spectrum Teacher.

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