Stories About Autism
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to the Stories About Autism podcast, hosted by James Hunt, the dad of two autistic boys. Each week he'll be joined by a special guest, who will be telling their own story about autism. James will be talking to autistic adults, parents and family members of children with autism, and professionals who work with autistic individuals. In doing so he hopes to create a greater understanding of autism and show just how different and unique everybody in the autism community's story is. This is the perfect podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about autism by listening to real life experiences. You can find more of our stories at www.storiesaboutautism.com
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Podcast E22: Wemzy - Autism and the African Community
October 19, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week I get to speak with Wemima (Wemzy), a mum of three autistic children. They live in the North of England, and Wemzy shares stories from their lives on her TikTok and Instagram pages Aqotas. If you spend any time on the autism side of TikTok, then I’m sure you will have come across their page and their wonderful family. There are so many heartwarming, funny videos that she shares, and the bond between them all is lovely to watch. We talk about the early days, getting an autism diag...
Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal
September 21, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week I’m joined by Ashley Blaker. Ashley is a dad of 6, that’s right 6 kids. Two of his children are autistic, and he also has an adopted daughter who has Down Syndrome. As well as being a dad, Ashley is a comedian and writer and has been part of numerous TV and radio shows such as Little Britain, V Graham Norton, and Fantasy Football League, as well as two Off-Broadway shows. Ashley recorded a BBC Radio 4 show with his family, Ashley Blaker 6.5 Children, which is part stand-up, part ...
E20: Stephanie Vavron
September 06, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week I’m joined by Stephanie Vavron, who tells us her family’s story about autism. Steph lives in Scotland, is a single mum of two, and her youngest, Max, is autistic and also has Cerebral Palsy. I first became aware of Steph last year when one of her TikTok videos about the packed lunches she makes for Max went viral. Whereas many autistic kids will only eat what’s often described as beige food, Max is the complete opposite and loves spicy foods and different textures. Join us as we ...
E19: TJ - Nigh Functioning Autism
August 23, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this week’s episode of the Stories About Autism Podcast , I’m joined by TJ from the social media pages Nigh Functioning Autism. TJ is an autistic adult who was diagnosed in her teens, along with diagnoses of epilepsy, OCD, and ADHD. She is a single mum of 3, and two of her children are autistic. I’ve been speaking with TJ online for years, and often picking her brain as she is such a font of knowledge, and always happy to help, as anyone who already follows her will know, especially. Thi...
E18: Martin - A Different Spectrum
August 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week I talk with Martin, an autistic adult from Denmark. Martin also has diagnoses of ADHD and Tourettes, and shares stories from his life on his Instagram and TikTok pages A Different Spectrum. Join us as we talk about Martin's autism diagnosis as a child Masking at school and what it felt like Meltdowns and shutdowns Special interests Stimming and why it's so important AAC communication Autism and the LGBTQ community How blogging has helped him find community Follow Martin I...
E17: Nicola - Happy Hands With Hallie
August 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week I talk with Nicola, a mum of three girls, including Hallie who is autistic. Nicola has been sharing her family's story on Instagram and TikTok for the last 18 months on her page Happy Hands With Hallie. Join us as we talk about Early signs of autism in Hallie Fighting for an autism diagnosis Autism in girls Autism and food Sensory challenges Sleep Hallie's relationship with her sisters EHCP's and applying for a school place Follow Nicola Instagram: https://www.instagram...
E16: Autism and Sleep - Hunrosa Sleep Consultants
July 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBJoin me as I chat with Jan and Tabitha from Hunrosa Sleep Consultancy, discussing why so many autistic people struggle with sleep, and what we can do to make sleep better for the whole family. In this episode we talk about Why so many autistic people struggle with sleep How our sensory system impacts sleep Melatonin - what it is and is it safe? Tips to improve the bedtime routine What to do when our kids wake up in the night Co-sleeping How to make seasonal changes easier How paren...
E15: Heidi Mavir: Your Child Is Not Broken
July 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode, me and Heidi discuss Her son Theo's mental health crisis, brought on by his struggles at school as an undiagnosed autistic student Realising that Theo was autistic, and what little she knew about autism Battling with professionals to recognise her son was autistic and needed support. EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) and how that saved Theo Advice for parents of children who are struggling at school Heidi's own autism diagnosis, and the impact it has had on her l...
Stories About Autism - Telling our story
April 10, 2019 10:22 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis week I'm mixing it up a bit and telling you more about our story. I'm answering questions from previous podcast guests, and from some of our followers on Instagram. I get to talk about *The early years for Tommy and Jude, and their diagnosis *Therapies that have helped along the way *The greatest challenges we've faced *Worrying about the future *What made me decide to start blogging And much more.... Hopefully you enjoy this episode and I'll do some more in the future USEFUL ...
Walking With Drake - Jill Powell
March 27, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week I get to talk to my first international guest, Jill Powell, all the way from South Carolina, USA I've been friends with Jill for a few years now, after getting to know her through her blog Walking With Drake. Jill is the mum of Drake, who is autistic, and it's their story she shares with me. We talk about the early years, what led to Drake's diagnosis, and how things differ in America compared to the UK when it comes to services and therapies. We also talk about ABA therapy, c...
Carly Jones MBE
March 20, 2019 14:56 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWe're back! After a much longer break than intended, we're kicking off season 3 with a very special guest, Carly Jones MBE. I found Carly on twitter last year and have been an avid follower ever since. Carly is a mum of 3 girls, 2 of whom are autistic. It was during their diagnosis process that she too would later be diagnosed as autistic. We talk all about this time in their lives, what autism means to them as a family, and how Carly feels about her diagnosis being missed when she was youn...
Miriam Gwynne - Faith Mummy
December 09, 2018 16:33 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week I'm joined by Miriam Gwynne, mother of autistic twins, Isaac and Naomi. Miriam also who writes the blog Faith Mummy I've been reading Miriam's blog since before I started my own, and have loved following Isaac and Naomi's progress over the years, so was delighted to get the chance to talk with her about their story. Even though they are twins, autism means very different things for Isaac and Naomi, just like it does for Tommy and Jude. We get to talk all about their younger years...
Caro Greenwood - Spikey Mama
November 30, 2018 06:18 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week I'm talking to Caro Greenwood, who is a mum of 4, wife of Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood, and runs the blog Spikey Mama Caro's daughter Matilda is autistic, but getting a diagnosis has been far from straightforward. Caro shares all that they went through, the numerous specialists and professionals they saw over the years before finally a diagnosis was given We talk all things autism, what it means for their family, and in particular their experiences with school, and how ...
Marc Carter - Little Blue Cup
November 15, 2018 06:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBA couple of years ago, whilst the world was reflecting on Donald Trump being elected as the new US President, another story went viral and was challenging it for most read. That was the story of today's guest, his autistic son Ben, and a little blue cup! After following that story, I met Marc a few months ago, and knew I had to get him as a guest on the podcast. Marc introduces us to the story of his family, his three autistic children, and what autism means to their lives. We talk about t...
Victoria Hatton - Autism Consultancy International
November 02, 2018 09:13 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBI've been asked by so many listeners if I can interview a teacher who works with autistic children. Well this week I go one better and speak to Victoria Hatton, who's not only a teacher, but also has an autistic daughter too. Victoria shares so much valuable information, tips and ideas, looking at autism as both a teacher and a parent. We get to talk about what inspired her to become a teacher, and the strategies she's developed along the way. We learn about her daughter's diagnosis, and ho...
Nicole Duggan - My Boy Blue
October 24, 2018 05:02 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFinally we're back! In the first episode of series 2 I talk with Nicole, who writes the blog My Boy Blue, and is mum to Riley, who is autistic. A few months back Nicole convinced me to join the world of Snapchat so that I could take part in her "Through Their Eyes" campaign, to raise autism awareness during Autism Awareness Week. It went incredibly well and also raised thousands of pounds for a local autism charity in Ireland. During this episode we get to talk about Nicole and Riley's who...
Steph's Two Girls - Steph Curtis
June 26, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBToday I get to talk to Steph from the blog Steph's Two Girls. In case you couldn't guess, Steph is the mum of two daughters, and she shares with me her autism story about her youngest daughter Sasha who is autistic. Sasha's diagnosis is a little bit different as she is diagnosed with a distinct profile of autism called Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA. I knew nothing about PDA until I found Steph's blog a couple of years ago, so it was great to get to talk to her, learn some more about w...
Autistic Not Weird - Chris Bonnello
June 18, 2018 11:32 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBA few years ago when I stumbled upon the world of autism and social media, one of the first blogs I read by an autistic adult was a blog called Autistic Not Weird written by Chris Bonnello. Since then I've got to know Chris a little bit and was really excited to talk to him on this episode and find out his story about autism. We get to talk about what life was like for Chris in his younger years, knowing he was different but not having a diagnosis. How his life changed once he received his ...
Purple Ella
May 15, 2018 04:25 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn each episode I get to speak to a parent of a child with autism, an autistic adult, or somebody who works with the autism community, today I get to speak to somebody who ticks all 3 boxes! Ella, of the blog Purple Ella, someone who I met a couple of years ago, shortly after her own diagnosis. We talk about what difference it's made to her life, meltdowns, anxiety, and the strategies she's put in place to help cope. How important routine is for her and her family, and how her autism diagnos...
Autism From A Dad's Eye View - Kevin O'Neill
April 26, 2018 17:45 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBHere's a chat with a very good friend of mine, Kevin O'Neill, from the Facebook page, Autism From A Dad's Eye View. Kevin is the dad to 3 children, and 2 of them are autistic. We get to talk about their diagnosis, how autism is so different for them both, schools, their love for their big sister, and regression. We also talk about being non-verbal, pro-Stim, and much much more. To find out more about Kevin visit his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AutismFromADadsEyeView/ and to find...
Charlie Beswick - Our Altered Life
April 18, 2018 10:15 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday's chat is with Charlie Beswick from the blog Our Altered Life. Charlie is the mum to twin boys, and one of them, Harry, has a dual diagnosis of Autism and Goldenhar Syndrome. So we find out more about what both diagnosis means, what life is like for Harry, and how Charlie is so passionate and dedicated about making the world a more accepting place for her son. A really fascinating insight into their lives. You can find out more about Charlie and her family on her blog https://www.our...
Dean Devonport - A Year In The Life Of Autism
April 18, 2018 10:03 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOur first ever episode is a chat with Dean Devonport from the Facebook Page, A Year In The Life Of Autism. Dean is the dad to 3 children, and one of them is autistic. Three years ago Dean was also diagnosed with autism too. So we talk about parenting an autistic child, how life has changed since Dean's own diagnosis, how autism is different for him and his son, and much much more. To find out more about Dean, his family, and the support groups he runs visit https://www.facebook.com/Yearint...
Trailer - What this podcast is about
April 18, 2018 08:30 - 1 minute - 2.17 MBA quick intro on what the Stories About Autism podcast is all about, who I am, and why you should listen. To find out more visit www.storiesaboutautism.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storiesaboutautism.substack.com