The podcast where we discuss diversity and how to embrace our neurodivergent kids at home, at school and in the work place. Each fortnight or so, Lou interviews various guests. These are people with lived experience of neurodivergence, teachers, parents
In this episode Lou discussed PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby. What is PDA? Is it a real diagnosis? Comparing PDA to ODD. Helping families to access the right support if they suspect PDA in their child or have had a recent diagnosis. The discussion then moves to Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) and how this model works for PDAers, how educators are benefiting from CPS in schools when working with PDA students as well as the upcoming visit to WA by Dr Ross Greene!Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auSupport materials mentioned by Theresa and Miriam:1. The Kidd Clinic website: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/ Dr Kidd is bringing Dr Ross Greene to WA in September! Join the mailing list to hear more about this and make sure you don't miss Ross's visit and training! 2. PDA Society in the UK website: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/3. Kristy Forbes Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/inTunePathways4. Book: "The Family Experience of PDA" by Eliza Fricker https://www.amazon.com.au/Family-Experience-PDA-Illustrated-Pathological/dp/1787756777/ref=asc_df_1787756777/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463938214949&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5248029444617133627&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071774&hvtargid=pla-1330963301971&psc=15. Book: "Pretty Darn Awesome" by Lauren O'Grady https://www.amazon.com.au/Pretty-Darn-Awesome-Understanding-Pathological/dp/B08N1N9WDQ6. Book: "Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education Professional" by Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie https://www.amazon.com.au/Collaborative-Approaches-Learning-Pupils-Professionals/dp/17859201707. The Kidd Centre webinars for teachers by Jonelle Fraser: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/professional
This is the episode where Lou announces her recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer but the focus of this episode is a discussion between Lou and parent Advocate, Symone Wheatley-Hey. Symone discusses her struggles with the WA education system and the efforts of the WA Square Peg Round Whole group to engage with Education Minister, Sue Ellery.Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auCall to Action: Here's the contact details so that you can write to Minister Sue Ellery:Address:12th Floor, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005Telephone:61 8 6552 5700Fax:61 8 6552 5701Email:Minister.Ellery@dpc.wa.gov.auPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au1. Western Australian joint Disability Royal Commission submission: HAVE YOUR SAY ANONYMOUSLY https://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/awjmhmf?fbclid=IwAR0CDdCcFRc-loHJLlhYz7FtsWo6iyBRk44cWHfyDwOzbWV4NTACVE0jb082. Template to write to your local MP (found on WA Facebook group):https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198774187604032/permalink/12067590801388763. Legislative Council questions on notice: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Hansard/hansard.nsf/0/79569FAF37D0AEFD482588D80029EC16/$File/G41%20S1%2020221011%20All.pdf?
Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au In this episode, Lou talks to Yenn Purkis. Yenn Purkis is an author, public servant and passionate advocate for Autistic people and their families. Yenn is the author of ‘Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome' – an autobiography, ‘The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens'- an activity book about employment for teens on the Autism spectrum. Yenn is co-author of ‘The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum' and ‘The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum.' Yenn has also contributed to other books, journals, blogs and websites. Yenn has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and atypical schizophrenia.Yenn has been working full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. In between writing and paid work, Yenn frequently gives talks about living well with Autism and mental illness. Lou and Yenn talk about behaviourism, Yenn's life growing up, the intersection of neurodivergence with mental illness, gender diversity and other related topics that Yenn has first hand experience with, as well as Yenn's experience when they spent some time in prison in earlier life. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auRESOURCES DISCUSSED DURING THIS EPISODE:1. Yenn Purkis website: http://yennpurkis.com/2.
Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auCall to Action: Towards the end of this episode, Sarah and Lou make a plea for listeners to contact the Minister for Education in WA. Here's the contact details so that you can write to Minister Sue Ellery:Address:12th Floor, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005Telephone:61 8 6552 5700Fax:61 8 6552 5701Email:Minister.Ellery@dpc.wa.gov.auIn this episode Lou and Dr Sarah Bernard talk about life growing up for Sarah and her discovery of her own neurodivergence. They also discuss Sarah's blogs about Ableist School Reports and letters, Autistic play and Behaviourism. They delve into a discussion about the Aged Care and Disability Royal Commissions and Sarah's career as a Geriatrician and they finish with a focus on WA, where Sarah lives and the sort of advocacy that parents will endeavour over the next little while. A really uplifting and educational discussion with a beautiful and lovely person.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Tim Chan - Autistic Advocate, website: https://www.timhchan.com/2. Dr Mary Dougherty, Founder, Autistic Doctors International, website: https://autisticdoctorsinternational.com/3. Book: Neurotribes by Dr Steve Silberman: https://www.booktopia.com.au/neurotribes-steve-silberman/book/9781760294366.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzqSWBhDPARIsAK38LY_xnqNsAMst4L0a-4TeBZtk_LmhtBMGWoYfs6GJNgLmN_3y935fPnIaAuSeEALw_wcB4. Book: Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker: https://www.wob.com/en-au/books/nick-walker/neuroqueer-heresies/9781945955266?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzqSWBhDPARIsAK38LY_GbwlSrP9XeyZszwJ05P-FDqq4x9QbwrIjhnYL7wOVAIHSwl1g0bcaApcfEALw_wcB5. The Neurodivergent Doctor Blog - https://neurodivergentdr.wixsite.com/website6. UK Report: Positive Behavioural Support in the UK: A State of the Nation Report https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/bild/ijpbs/2022/00000012/a00101s1/art00001?fbclid=IwAR0UHhrtfNHdoHViEYH3IKqEu7hNAmQErpMY7iMEJcjbSwRlWiHSo5ae7Zk
Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auThis is a long episode but worth every minute of your time! Whilst this episode focuses on education and will be particularly useful to Queenlanders, there's messages, tips and knowledge shared here that is for anyone who needs to understand devaluation of people with disabilities, disability discrimination in education and really covers all the challenges we parents and teachers of Square Peg kids face as we constantly battle to break down the barriers of segregation, exclusion, behaviourism and devaluing people with disabilities.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Social Role Valorisation - learn more about the courses you can attend here: http://www.asrva.org.au/2, Community Resource Unit (CRU) - https://cru.org.au/3. Broadreach Training and Resources website - Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klifthttps://www.broadreachtraining.com/4. Book: Being Realistic isn't Realistic by Norman Kunc5. Youtube: The Right to be Disabled by Norman Kunc6. Paper: The Stairs Didn't go Anywhere by Michael F. Giangreco
Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auThis episode is a conversation between two loving mums. Lou talks to Jane Hancock, mum to previous guest, Shadia Hancock. It's an honest, and cathartic chat and reflection of times gone by. This episode will give young families hope, support and optimism for the future. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to such a beautiful person and loving mum. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Autism Actually website: https://www.autismactually.com.au/2. Positive Partnerships website: https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/3. Peter Hutton's Episode "Dancing in the Grey": https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/episodes/dancing-in-the-grey-with-entrepreneurial-educator-peter-hutton4. Shadia Hancock's Episode "Autism is Actually Awesome": https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/episodes/autism-is-actually-awesome5. Uniquely Human podcast with Barry Prizant and Dave Finch: https://uniquelyhuman.com/6. Dr Emma Goodall on the Reframing Autism website: https://reframingautism.org.au/team/dr-emma-goodall/7. Dr Mona Delahooke, ICAN Network, Reframing Autism (all featured throughout Square Peg Round Whole website, Facebook page and with episodes from all of these experts)
Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools!https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschoolsPlease write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.auLou has been working towards this interview for a long time and her determination has paid off. She secured a meeting to introduce Dr Greene to the NSW Department of Education and staff from the NSW Education MInister's office. Dr Greene will explain CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and advocated for NSW to move beyond behaviourism, and towareds neurodiversity-affirming teaching practices. If NSW implement this, it will be the first state in Australia to take this huge step, which would bring students and families improved access to leaning and a sense of safety and belonging. In this episode, Lou and Dr Ross Greene passionately argue in favour of the introduction of CPS in Australian schools. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Instagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:The Lives in the Balance, not for profit organisation founded by Dr Ross Greene: https://livesinthebalance.org/NSW Behaviour Strategy: https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/behaviour-strategyBook: Lost at School by Dr Ross Greenehttps://www.booktopia.com.au/lost-at-school-ross-w-greene/ebook/9781416583677.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp7eUBhBeEiwAZbHwkThRerr0CVkUKwaZey_HUuRw2knGMVP3_5gBhLX7mohxVJjIukJzchoCBHsQAvD_BwE
Dr David Roy has lived through the worst trauma possible; knowledge that his son was allegedly abused whilst attending his special school aged 3 years old. This episode shares shocking details but also the inspirational advocacy that came from it. Lou and David discuss the events that led to David and his wife's drive for a Parliamentary Inquiry following the alleged abuse and neglect of their son and the ongoing agitation that David has found necessary to force change and reforms in NSW education.There's also discussion of the Disability Royal Commission. Please listen to the Family Advocacy podcast series, "Talking Disability Royal Commission"PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Talking Disability Royal Commission with Family Advocacy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-disability-royal-commission-with-family-advocacy/id16231035402. "Finding your Element" by Ken Robertson: https://www.booktopia.com.au/finding-your-element-sir-ken-robinson/book/9780143125518.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L8k4cyHzvzAYTvbLBomcRqOZbLcHsWinWnDg0-JfFHnIqeAAdcY9yQaAudOEALw_wcB3. "Teaching the Arts" by Dr David Roy, William Baker and Amy Hamilton: https://textbooks.zookal.com.au/products/teaching-the-arts-9781108552363?variant=34007253745796&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L9tgQxjn_BcQVZ-O7DnG5T6_Rq3dubTGKHVg1TIeUldtaQ8TsmKT1gaAoJtEALw_wcB4. NSW Ombudsman Inquiry: https://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/47241/NSW-Ombudsman-Inquiry-into-behaviour-management-in-schools.pdf
Lou interviews Katrina and Kat from the Bridges Learning System. On the same journey as Lou, moving away from behaviourism and towards neurodiversity affirming practices, these two clever women have created a wonderful curriculum for neurodivergent children. The "Insight Sprites" take children through an affirming process where they discover neurodiversity and through interactions with the characters, learn to accept and embrace difference. The curriculum has been developed with input and guidance from neurodivergent adults and can be accessed easily online, available to teachers, families and therapists. The discussion moves from an overview of the curriculum, unpacking behaviour and even touching on the intersection of neurodivergence and the criminal justice system. Finally Kat shares an extensive list of mentors and resources listed below and on the Square Peg Round Whole website.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Bridges Learning System website: https://bridgeslearningsystem.com/2. Terra Vance and Neuroclastic website: https://neuroclastic.com/Parts 1 and 2 of the Weaver and Concluder series https://neuroclastic.com/weavers-and-concluders-two-communication-styles-no-one-knows-exist/The Identity Theory of Autism https://neuroclastic.com/the-identity-theory-of-autism-how-autistic-identity-is-experienced-differently/Very Grand Emotions https://neuroclastic.com/?s=very+grand+emotions3. Social Media accounts:Fidgets and Fries https://www.facebook.com/fidgetsandfriesFree Matthew Rushin https://www.facebook.com/FreeMatthewRushin4. Activist and Author:Mia Mingus blog Leaving Evidence https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/medical-industrial-complex-visual/5. Sources of Aggression checklist from We are like your Childhttp://wearelikeyourchild.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-checklist-for-identifying-sources-of.html6. OTs for Neurodiversityhttps://www.facebook.com/neurodiversity.ot7. Learn Play Thrive https://learnplaythrive.com/8. Rachel Dorsey website https://dorseyslp.com/Rachel Dorsey Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/dorseyslp
Finally the wonderful Chris Varney is on the podcast! Lou and Chris talk about the foundation of the I CAN Network, Chris's life growing up, self acceptance and development of Autistic identity and how he learned that it's more important to be proud of what you CAN do than what you CAN'T! If you haven't checked out the I CAN Network for the Autistic person in your life, you're missing out.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:The I CAN Network website - https://icannetwork.online/Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Book, "The Kennedy who Changed the World"https://www.booktopia.com.au/eunice-eileen-mcnamara/book/9781451642285.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjN-SBhCkARIsACsrBz7g1ga0uGz_xdtUiLK8im12DJdehvlrgQqOk_rBS-QiK9PTBPNR6BwaAjY6EALw_wcBCircular Spectrum by Rebecca Burgess - https://the-art-of-autism.com/understanding-the-spectrum-a-comic-strip-explanation/
If you think you can help the Future Schools Alliance with a financial donation, to create a new education system that will be able to teach our Square Pegs, please go to this link and donate now!https://www.mycause.com.au/p/281370/lets-build-a-new-model-of-schooling?fbclid=IwAR0OUiQWRHjSdhgw4cDbEny3ybz9Cwhi2vRaB98D9sDFbo-Q2ENFpwALYj0Lou and Peter Hutton energetically discuss Australian education and everything that must change! Peter Hutton is a rebel with a cause and he passionately believes in a better education system for this country. Rather than wait for that to happen, which he calls the "slow burn", he has decided he and his team at The Future Schools Alliance will just make it happen. Peter says teachers should learn to be comfortable "dancing in the grey". Challenge the status quo and find better ways to do things. This is an episode not to be missed. If you want motivation for change, I give you Peter Hutton!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:The Future Schools Alliance websitehttps://futureschools.education/Peter Hutton's TED Talk - What if students controlled their own learning?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNQ1tyAbgpAProfessor Yong Zhaohttp://zhaolearning.com/Book: "Let the Children Play" by Prof Parsi Sahlberghttps://www.booktopia.com.au/let-the-children-play-pasi-sahlberg/book/9780190930967.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwuYWSBhByEiwAKd_n_m78J7krUjgIaHNNeG8of24wCQUE6qfy9lLmUhQubRpaQMglkgamQxoCvKEQAvD_BwEProf Parsi Sahlberg at UNSW Gonski Institutehttps://www.gie.unsw.edu.au/people/professor-pasi-sahlberg
Lou and Ash Kuchel will be speaking at the "My Spirited Child" Victoria ADHD Conference and what better way to discuss the excitement than to invite the founder and organiser, Rebecca Perkins on to the podcast!In this episode, Lou chats to Rebecca about her journey parenting and leading the way in education of the broader community about ADHD and other neurodivergences. Rebecca's accomplishments are so impressive and she is another woman on a mission to educate, smash stigma and draw on the strengths of neurodivergence in everything that she does.Lou and Rebecca also discuss the upcoming Victorian ADHD Conference where Lou has been asked along as a guest speaker. They discuss the emphasis of these conferences and why Rebecca feels that this Victorian conference will be the best one yet!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:The Victorian ADHD Conference, 2nd April, 2022https://www.myspecialchildonline.com/victorian-adhd-conference-speakers/My Spirited Childhttps://www.myspiritedchild.com/The National PEKE Centreshttps://www.pekecentre.com.au/
Lou interviews Sarah Humphreys from Inclusive Schools Australia. Sarah has an uncanny way of just making inclusive education to be so black and white and easy to implement. She would argue, that's because it is! She talks about the "50 Shades of Grey" around non-inclusion and how to avoid that. Sarah accurately and simply describes Universal Design for Learning and how universally designing anything will benefit the whole population. Sarah also explains the problem with alternative curriculums like LifeSkills in NSW and Ables in Victoria. Lots of practical advice and reassurance that us advocating for inclusion is an aspiration that we should hold on to tightly.You can experience Sarah's wisdom at the upcoming Illume Australian Inclusive Schooling Conference on 12th and 13th of May.Register here: https://www.inclusiveschoolingconference.com.au/#:~:text=ABOUT,and%20engage%20students%20with%20disabilities. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:Inclusive Schools Australia websitehttps://inclusiveschools.com.au/Illume Australian Inclusive Schooling Conference on 12th and 13th of May 2022: https://www.inclusiveschoolingconference.com.au/#:~:text=ABOUT,and%20engage%20students%20with%20disabilities.Family Advocacy website with information about P and C Subcommittees:https://www.family-advocacy.com/events/running-a-p-and-c-subcommittee-afternoon/For parents:https://udl-irn.org/For teachers:https://www.cast.org/
In this episode, Lou an Mel discuss Mel's early life and how her passion that led to a PhD in medieval studies soon changed to a brand new world of Autism once her children were born and four members of the family were identified as Autistic. The discussion continues as Mel shares her experiences from behaviourism to neurodiversity affirming approaches, peaceful parenting, home schooling and the birth of the organisation she founded, Reframing Autism. Mel is now studying a second PhD but this time in the field of parenting and Autism. She is a passionate, knowledgeable and articulate advocate for our community and the chat is long but extremely diverse and helpful for all listeners.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:Reframing Autism website:https://reframingautism.org.au/Reframing Austim's Certificate in Autistic Well-being:https://reframingautism.org.au/certificate-in-autistic-wellbeing-for-autistics/ "The Real Experts" by Michelle Swanhttps://www.amazon.com/Real-Experts-Readings-Autistic-Children/dp/0986183563/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486679563&sr=8-1&keywords=the+real+experts+readings+for+parents+of+autistic+childrenBeyond Behaviours by Mona DelahookeRaising Human Beings by Dr Ross GreeneThe Explosive Child by Dr Ross Greene"Peaceful Parenting" by LR Knosthttp://www.littleheartsbooks.com/tag/peaceful-parenting/Damian Milton's "Double Empathy" concept as explained on the Reframing Autism website:https://reframingautism.org.au/miltons-double-empathy-problem-a-summary-for-non-academics/Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn:https://www.booktopia.com.au/unconditional-parenting-alfie-kohn/book/9780743487481.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrODLcNP-IA3jV_ous40T1jll1gA1E5cxxPLgSxekKZjXemKq8QbBOhoC7MYQAvD_BwEDan Seigal and Tina Bryson book:"The Whole Brain Child"https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/books/the-whole-brain-child-en/overview?utm_source=gsn&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=16085107647&utm_content=132673439013&utm_term=__580113448035_c_dsa-1578456356062_CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrOLEipoRcjhJ_o81_ni60NG3hsR2Uv2LtRjoWeB-A-uNzrZQAFgRkBoC_AwQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrOLEipoRcjhJ_o81_ni60NG3hsR2Uv2LtRjoWeB-A-uNzrZQAFgRkBoC_AwQAvD_BwEYenn Purkishttp://www.jeanettepurkis.com/https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.purkis.9Dr Wenn Lawsonhttp://www.buildsomethingpositive.com/wenn/
With a neurodivergent lens over the whole conversation, Paul and Lou explore the risk taking behaviour of our teens. They discuss alcohol, weed, vaping and cocaine in detail and then go on to focus on the Year 9s, sleep overs and the inevitable driving risks and drug testing that can get, especially those taking ADHD medications in hot water. Finally they finish with an often neglected topic around drug interactions, especially relevant to youth taking ADHD medications, anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. It's a very long episode but every word is an eye opener.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:DARTA website: https://darta.net.au/DARTA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=drug%20and%20alcohol%20research%20and%20training%20australia%20(darta)Paul's blog on medication interactions: http://doingdrugs-darta.blogspot.com/Youtube video on mobile drug testing NSW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr4DB9xMU0c
Today is a discussion between the two Lous!! Lou Kuchel speaks to Lou Brown about ADHD. When Lou B was a child, she was misunderstood. That led to shame and a poor self image. After discovering her son was ADHD, she realised she's also neurodivergent and that led to a re-birth of sorts. Lou realised that everything she had experienced in her earlier years, now has an explanation. The world opened up and Lou became an ADHD coach and is now a PhD candidate! More doors have opened and Lou is a consumer advisor at Deakin University, on the board at AADPA and her parenting approach is set for validation that will bring hope and improve outcomes for many neurodivergent families in the future. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:Lou's website:https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?fbclid=IwAR0RIZLtd-gMXuVjdUB04D41knkLrH4ULHELCGbxGz563cc7INJJ8MjuQgMLou's Teacher Guide - this can be printed and shared with primary schools when advocating for students with ADHD:https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/product/adhd-in-primary-school-product/?fbclid=IwAR0Yo8QpLxrIRRDr3RV5qWRa5ASXcQwkzerqXZUuJeAeAiRRqwBSUiyKJaQMore parent resources:https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/parental-resources/?fbclid=IwAR26U9g7kG1rDlEP_wslEJiGJSJ7Qo2MZFDKC4uCswGL0X7Y-ElMKHORDYoAADPA website and Language guide (endorsed by PAAA):https://aadpa.com.au/talking-about-adhd/?fbclid=IwAR3itqTthAVWewhPjCqaIMAW8vYwKJl_M3JsPIwkqzvWBPxDb3bRPOV16b4
In this final episode for the 2021 season, Lou and Will discuss Will's lived experience as a young neurodivergent person living with Dyslexia and probable ADHD. Will explains the rollercoaster ride of his younger years and the experience of being misunderstood by everyone around him, struggling with drugs and alcohol and finding his strengths. It's a discussion of self-discovery and self acceptance. Will is also super creative and clever and has founded a new organisation called The Neurodiversity Academy, aiming to work with organisations and individuals to achieve "neuroinclusion for the neurodistinct". PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode: 1. The Neurodiversity Academy - https://www.neurodiversityacademy.com/2. Dr Nancy Doyle - Forbes Magazine:https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/?sh=7f35993017ca3. Dr Nancy Doyle - The Genius Withinhttps://www.geniuswithin.org/our-team/dr-nancy-doyle/4. Universal Music - Creative Differenceshttps://umusic.co.uk/creative-differences5. Dr Helen Taylorhttps://youtu.be/Iv29jKg-zek
This is a long episode but it is well worth it and packed with a huge amount of resources and helpful and practical advice and information. There's quite a few light bulb moments where Lou connects the dots such as a realisation that you can't apply Collaborative Proactive Solutions if you don't have a trusting relationship with the child first. Christina Keeble is a complex and authentic neurodivergent educator. She has a deep understanding from personal experience, parenting experience, teaching and psychology. Not only does she share her perspective, she offers so much practical and helpful advice that can be applied in our families immediately. Lou and Christina explore self-identity, authenticity, neurodiversity affirming practices over ABA, interoception and co-regulation and more...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:Christina's business website:https://christinakeeble.com/South Australian Dept of Education - Interoception information:https://www.education.sa.gov.au/schools-and-educators/curriculum-and-teaching/curriculum-programs/applying-interoception-skills-classroomAutism Goals website:https://autismgoals.com.au/Autism Goals Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesandautismThe 5Cs that Christina mentioned in the episode:https://christinakeeble.com/free-downloads/The PEKE Centre website:https://www.pekecentre.com.au/The Autistic Realm Australia Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/autisticrealmReframing Autism website:https://reframingautism.org.au/Dr Mona Delahooke website:https://monadelahooke.com/Dr Ross Greene website:https://drrossgreene.com/Dr Stuart Shanker and Self-reg website:https://self-reg.ca/Dr Stephen Porges and Polyvagal theory:https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand%20-%20nam%20-%20search%20-%20all%20devices&utm_term=stephen%20porges%20ssp&gclid=Cj0KCQiA15yNBhDTARIsAGnwe0VhZLBoVFWn9pSf-ofpfGTnBFKOuFia2_FezvijD_ZFr939jQYTtIwaAs7XEALw_wcB
Lou and George talk about "the human right to read, write and numerate" as George put it. They discuss the correct language used to describe learning disorders Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. The diagnosis and school experiences, teachers' approaches, George explains some key messages for parents and teachers, where to get help and access supportive resources, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and more. George dispels myths associated with learning disorders, and there are many. It's a very informative "part one" discussion about learning disorders. More to come on this can of worms!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:SPELD NSW: https://www.speldnsw.org.au/State SPELD organisations AUSPELD: https://auspeld.org.au/state-associations/Dyslexia Support Australia - Dyslexia Support Australia | FacebookDyslexia Victoria Support - Dyslexia Victoria Support | FacebookAUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties Guide: Parent's Guide – Understanding Learning Difficulties – A guide for Parents (uldforparents.com)Think Forward Educators - Think Forward EducatorsReading Science in Schools - Reading Science in Schools | Facebook
This really is "A Special Understanding". It's an understanding of Treacy and everything she's been through in her life from years of mis-diagnosis and all that comes with that, of the trauma, fear and challenges of single parenting a neurodivergent child when you don't understand your own neurology. It's the revelation when the penny drops. It's fierce advocacy at school and in the world in general. It's the special understanding and special relationship between a son and his mum. A really heartfelt lived experience episode. Enjoy!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources mentioned during this podcast episode:SPELD NSW https://www.speldnsw.org.au/Mental health resources: Helplines https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines Too Peas in a Podcast https://toopeasinapodcast.com.au/Treacy's Instagram profile: @tdthendsocialworker
Samantha Nuttall is The Neurodivergent Coach and she talks to Lou about life as a neurodivergent mum to two neurodivergent sons and the interesting lightbulb moment she had that led her to develop her business as The Neurodivergent Coach. Sam is passionate about helping neurodivergent people to overcome disability discrimination barriers with employment. She's on a mission to change the life and employment outcomes for all Neurodivergent individuals, at an individual, organisational and systemic level. Music to Lou's ears! They get "fired up" as they chat and put the wrongs to right. An energetic discussion that really will give listeners food for thought.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:The Neurodivergent Coach website: https://www.theneurodivergentcoach.org/I have just launched a page specifically for parents, teens and young adults https://www.theneurodivergentcoach.org/neurodivergent-teen-and-parent-workshop Facebook www.facebook.com/theneurodivergentcoachInstagram Samantha_a_nuttall or the_neurodivergent_coach Links to some of the organisations I mentioned: Neurodiversity Academyhttps://www.neurodiversityacademy.com/ Neurodiversity Mediahttps://www.neurodiversitymedia.com Saved – Charityhttps://www.saved.org.au/ Relevant research papers (some from the UK but just as relevant here) The research talking to the active discrimination that occurs towards neurodivergent job seekershttps://www.institutelm.com/resourceLibrary/workplace-neurodiversity-the-power-of-difference.html Deloitte paper talking about the impact of ADHD on participation in thw workforcehttps://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/social-economic-costs-adhd-Australia.html Facts and Stats about Neurodivergent employment in Australiahttps://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/neurodiversity-employment-statistics Autism specific paper regarding employment in Australiahttps://engage.dss.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Autism-CRC_Disability-Employment-Strategy-Consultation_FINAL.pdf Excellent research from AMAZE regarding employment for Autistic people.
Tania is a lawyer and psychology student. Other accomplishments are her three sons. Tania and Lou discuss the challenges of being parents to neurodivergent children but they also focus on strategies to understand our square pegs, their journey to self-awareness and self-acceptance. They also discuss Tania's approach to school to avoid the inability to attend school by building self-esteem and confidence via their special interests such as horse riding and her youngest son's interest in creative writing. He's even written a book! Tania is the queen of the co-regulation as well and she articulates all of this in her own special way. Then they get on to discussing "Mrs Kindness" who is a wonderful "lighthouse" teacher in her son's school. It's a unique lived experience discussion and they cover a lot of ground. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au
Another very special episode. This time, Lou chats to Australia's national treasure, Maggie Dent! Lou learns that Maggie's key early intuitions led her to a deep understanding for our neurodivergent youth, their strengths, challenges and their need for our support and understanding, especially when they are at school. Maggie shares some very moving and heartfelt stories of her experiences as a teacher and parent over the years and the connections she's been able to form with young neurodivergent people that she has met along her own journey of acceptance and care for our community. Lou challenges Maggie to help her understand the exasperation of yet another setback in the wake of Minister Alan Tudge's recent speech with its "behaviourist overtones". Maggie explains that she has been trying to convince Australia's politicians about what's needed for years and the two lament that it feels like a mammoth task at times. It's a wonderful discussion between two mums who deeply care and want to help neurodivergent youth.Maggie is host of super successful ABC podcast, Parental as Anything: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/parental-as-anything-with-maggie-dent/episodes/PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources mentioned in this episode:Dr Mona Delahooke's book, Beyond Behaviours: https://www.booktopia.com.au/beyond-behaviours-mona-delahooke/book/9781529300468.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_fiLBhDOARIsAF4khR0Ylo1Tgmctzci89QYTzUPtriPBMv3pdrXnxUCmqCcKoN1MVV8AaZwaAq2hEALw_wcBDr Stuart Shanker's book Self-Reg: https://www.booktopia.com.au/self-reg-dr-stuart-shanker/book/9780143110415.htmlMaggie's Blog: "Are your problem Students bad or just Struggling?"https://www.maggiedent.com/blog/problem-students-bad-just-struggling/Minister Alan Tudge's speech from 22nd October, 2021:https://ministers.dese.gov.au/tudge/roaring-back-my-priorities-schools-students-return-classroomsLisa Feldman-Barrett's book, How Emotions are Made: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/how-emotions-are-made/
This week we are talking Tourette Syndrome. Lou talks to Lydia Roberts, mum to Ruari and her twin daughters. Ruari is neurodivergent. He has ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. Lydia is a brilliant parent advocate and actively works to educate the community about Tourette Syndrome. The episode opens with a sound bit from an ABC Perth radio segment where Lydia and Ruari articulate the world of Tourette. Ruari's words are absolutely imperative listening. He describes his tics, how they feel, when they occur, what it's like for him. It's such a wonderful insight. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources mentioned in this episode:Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inchttps://tourette.org.au/Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inc Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/TouretteSyndromeAssociationOfAustralia/
Order in the court! Today we are getting legal. Lou talks to lawyer, Laura Cottam from Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL). They talk about disability laws and the importance of understanding those in order to advocate for your Square Peg at school and across all settings. Laura explains the laws and the importance of getting the balance right when working with a school to make sure all Square Pegs receive the reasonable adjustments to access learning, to which they are legally entitled. Laura also discusses a wonderful new Learning Together toolkit that everyone can access on the ACDL website. Please note: This episode does not provide legal advice but rather a general discussion about the legislation and best approach for parents, schools and students to follow.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources mentioned in this episode:Disability Discrimination Act: https://www.dese.gov.au/swd/resources/fact-sheet-1-disability-discrimination-act-1992Disability Standards in Education: https://www.dese.gov.au/swd/resources/fact-sheet-2-disability-standards-education-2005NSW Civil and Administration Tribunal (NCAT): https://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) and the Learning Together Toolkit: https://disabilitylaw.org.au/projects/education/Anti-discrimination NSW (ADNSW): https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC): https://humanrights.gov.au/If you are in a state other than NSW, please google "Community Legal Centers Australia"https://clcs.org.au/Children and Young People with Disability Australia (Qld/Vic):https://www.cyda.org.au/Family Advocacy NSW: https://www.family-advocacy.com/Purple Orange SA:https://www.purpleorange.org.au/
Did you know that Autism is Actually Awesome? If you still think that being Autistic means a life of stress, worry and social isolation - think again! Listening to Shadia will surely convince you otherwise. Lou and Shadia discuss Shadia's life growing up, their amazing advocate/teacher mum, the progressive and inclusive school that Shadia attended in recent years, Autistic identity, animal therapy, speech pathology, gender identity, mental health and a whole lot more. Shadia is such an insightful and beautiful person. The lived experience of neurodiversity strengths is totally inspiring and uplifting. Enjoy this powerful episode.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:1. The ICAN Networkhttps://icannetwork.online/2. Peter Hutton was the principal at Shadia's school. This is his TED talk. Well worth a watch.https://www.google.com/search?q=peter+hutton+ted+talk&rlz=1C1CHZL_enAU796AU796&oq=peter+hutton+ted+talk&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j69i60l5.3621j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-83. Shadia's organisation - Autism Actually:https://www.autismactually.com.au/4. Shadia mentions Mind Dog as an organisation to understand the role of therapy assistance dogs:https://www.minddog.org.au/5. Reframing Autism. Shadia mentioned that this organisation look to employ Autistic people and assist them with many aspects of life. https://reframingautism.org.au/6. Yellow Ladybugs:https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
Zoe is Lou's son's best friend. Zoe is living with mental illness, and like so many others, to look at her and to know her reasonably well, you would never know what's going on under the surface. She is so beautiful on the outside and has a beautiful heart and a beaming smile at all times, but no one would ever know the battles within. Zoe was recently super brave and spoke to a journalist about the Year 12 students in Australia and their struggles during the COVID pandemic 2021, and she was able to warn the community the “Freedom Day” as we are calling here in NSW, may not necessarily be a pleasant experience for everyone, shining a light on the mental illness and trauma caused by the pandemic restrictions but also the way that the government have taken so much choice and control away from these young adults as they journey through the end of their school lives and the right of passage that has been taken away from them all. ABC news article is posted on the Square Pege Round Whole Facebook page. When listening to this episode, you will notice the unconventional and unexpected ways that young people explain their world. It is quite confronting and it really challenged Lou, causing constant worry that we may be doing the wrong thing by talking about these issues so openly. After lots of thought, Lou realised that to censor our young people or to try and make them sound the way we need to hear, would be going against the ethos the Square Peg Round Whole concept and stifling their authenticity, so it was decided to push forward.Like so many other young people today, Zoe's story is filled with heartache and trauma but also such promise and light. This discussion includes the mention of suicide and listeners need to consider self-care. The contact details for Lifeline and Headspace are below.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Headspace:https://www.headspace.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4SLBhCVARIsACrhWLUj6gujqQFgon2wlQzmNjNxvHu5uSrCfVyoVt9pcH7WHn-Fdxc25QwaAhe-EALw_wcB
This is a pivotal episode. Lou dreamed it may happen one day and all her dreams came true!Mona and Lou discuss the fundamental messages of Mona's book, Beyond Behaviours, they delve in to COVID induced trauma, school "push out", Mona's thoughts on ODD, PDA, behaviour charts and behaviour management strategies and the importance of respecting the Sensory Systems and mind-shift away from compliance and towards connections and compassion for neurodivergent children. They explore the return to school post COVID lockdown, single parenting and most importantly, the experiences of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged students and the exclusionary practices they endure. Mona offers compassion, kindness and also an assertive call to action for the Education System of Australia. Enjoy this uplifting discussion.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:1. Beyond Behaviours - available as an audio and written book.2. Mona's Facebook group (where you will find Mona's famous blogs): https://www.facebook.com/DrMonaDelahooke3. Mona's website: https://monadelahooke.com/4. Beyond Behaviours Flip Chart - an educational course and strategy to support parents.5. Mona's new book will be out in March 2022 and is called "Brain Body Parenting"
Do you believe that Inclusive Education can happen? Should happen? Well it's happening!! Loren Swancutt is a highly experienced inclusive educator and leader who is committed to advancing the realisation of inclusive education within the Australian context. Lou and Loren discuss the human right to access inclusive education and Loren explains the theoretical to practical implementation of it and the work that Loren has led to reform a complex and challenging high school in North Queensland. Loren shares some really uplifting examples of lives turned around, leading to a sense of value and fulfilment through inclusive practices. Inclusive Education is not just something that should happen. It IS happening!! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:SIPN - School Inclusion Parent Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1768717560042106SINE - School Inclusion Network for Educators on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolinclusionnetworkforeducatorsAustralian Alliance for Inclusive Education (All means All):https://allmeansall.org.au/QUT Centre for Inclusive Educationhttps://research.qut.edu.au/c4ie/"Inclusive Education for the 21st Century" edited by Prof Linda Graham and Episode on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment co-authored by Loren https://www.perlego.com/book/1629253/inclusive-education-for-the-21st-century-theory-policy-and-practice-pdf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwhaaKBhBcEiwA8acsHMfDSm58yFxT6FgVr1zH9ofhNspx_iWqmLQGOo7-KagCTBlGgTkU0BoCyTYQAvD_BwEInclusive Schooling Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveSchoolingDr Julie Caustonhttps://www.inclusiveschooling.com/about/
Lou and Darcy discuss Darcy's colourful, wonderful, uplifting and magical but also traumatic life story. Darcy tells us about the importance of the elders, his father's influence and their special bond. Darcy discusses fostering 150 children! His relationships with his kids, the students at the school where he works. He talks about the juvenile justice system and school exclusions, the influence of drugs that are ripping through the Aboriginal communities. All of this has an Aboriginal mental health lens cast over and Darcy shows his deep understanding, lived experience of mentoring, guiding and embracing those with neuro-differences and mental health challenges within his community. Darcy is also known as "Buddy Oldman", legend boxing champion! What a champion and all round delightful person he really is. Lou was really privileged to have Darcy on the podcast!Warning: Discussion of sexual assault and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander listeners are warned that there is reference to an Aboriginal person who has diedPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:Buddy Oldman - Masters Boxer Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/BUDDY-Oldman-Masters-Boxer-107068864920516Autism Aboriginal Way Facebook private group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478863162159107
Announcement: Dr Mona Delahooke coming on the podcast in early October 2021! In this episode, Lou and Carly discuss Occupational Therapy and the concept of adapting the environment to suit the needs and preferences of the child. They talk about looking behind behaviour and meeting the child where they are at with compassion and evidence based therapy that can build on strengths to meet goals. With a focus on understanding Sensory Processing Disorder, DIR Floor time, working as a team in schools and more, there is something in this episode for everyone, even if you don't have a Square Peg in your life!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:- Trauma research and information regarding connection, co-regulation:https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2sfS4ILk8gIV03wrCh0MDQyyEAAYAiAAEgL_VfD_BwEhttps://www.stephenporges.com/https://self-reg.ca/ - Information regarding DIR / Floortimehttps://www.icdl.com/homehttps://profectum.org/https://www.floortime.org/ - Stanley Greenspan – Engaging Autismhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Engaging-Autism-Floortime-Approach-Communicate/dp/0738210943 - Parent courses in DIR / Floortimehttps://profectum.org/training-programs/parent-educational-program-2-2/ Books for understanding sensory processing challenges Sensational Kids, Lucy Millerhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/sensational-kids-lucy-jane-miller/book/9780399167829.html Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tighthttps://www.amazon.com.au/Loud-Bright-Fast-Tight-Overstimulating-ebook/dp/B00KVIBX98 Books for parenting:Parenting from the Inside Out, Dan Siegelhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/parenting-from-the-inside-out-daniel-j-siegel/book/9781922070937.html Mona Delahooke, Beyond Behaviours
Dr Siobhan Lamb is the Principal of "Embrace Difference", an Autistic led organisation that educates and supports schools, teachers, parents, carers, families and individuals who are Neurodivergent themselves, to teach and support Neurodivergent students or just seek a better understanding of Neurodiversity.http://embrace-difference.com.au/Don't forget! Dr Mona Delahooke is coming on Square Peg Round Whole in early October 2021! In early September 2021, NSW Department of Education asked PAAA to respond to the following two scenarios:1. A child has a significant behaviour incident (unexpected and undiagnosed)...how to go about engaging parent and external support?2. child has a well developed individual learning plan, great support at school and home. There is a very violent incident. Thoughts on managing?Siobhan talks to Lou about these scenarios and in response to the Department's request for a parent perspective. Who is this episode for?All Departments of Education TeachersPrincipalsParentsPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources and mentors that Siobhan mentions during the chat:Dr Ross Greene - Author of "The Explosive Child", "Lost at School" and "Raising Human Beings"Dr Mona Delahooke - coming on the podcast in early October 2021! Author of "Beyond Behaviours"Jonathan Mooney - Author of "Normal Sucks"What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy HomeAuthor: Ned Johnson, Bill Stixrud and Edward Suffern Johnson
This week, Lou talks to Maddi about all things ADHD. Dr Maddi Derrick is a psychologist, a parent and has a lived experience of ADHD. Maddi is super clever because she is a founding member of the super successful parent advocacy group called Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia. Lou and Maddi discuss the early days and Maddi explains her experiences as a psychologist and why kids with ADHD deserve a special understanding, support and care and Maddi also advises on advoacy in education. It's a really spicy and colourful discussion between two old mates and mums who know their Square Pegs!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Resources discussed in this episode:1. Dr Ross Greene - Ross has quite a few books. Here is one where the CPS model is discussed in the school context: "Lost at School" https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Lost-at-School-Audiobook/B018WDMO46?source_code=M2MOR1341126180055&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjo2JBhCRARIsAFG667Wglan2k1Pc8zc6XA0bLT_VkI6U7NHH1f2cYi5rldp5w9PE2zhxCZIaAp0hEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds2. Dr Russell Barkley - http://www.russellbarkley.org/3. "A Hunter in a Farmer's World" by Thom Hartmanhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=hunter+in+a+farmers+world&adgrpid=55885898351&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsZKJBhC0ARIsAJ96n3VQjMw8TiPz0eDdpceAOax5QjE-luCXpQZP6zmGRTNUan8AvI0dlVcaAmdBEALw_wcB&hvadid=259101164045&hvdev=c&hvlocint=1006861&hvlocphy=9071774&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8939596780348215819&hvtargid=kwd-326588108370&hydadcr=24432_1816109&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_9n93atkhq1_e4. Dr Maddi Derrick's rooms: Hobart ADHD Consultants. https://hobartadhd.com.au/about-us/5. Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia (PAAA)https://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/groups/143509386460369https://www.facebook.com/Parents4ADHDadvocacyAu
In this episode, Lou talks to Melinda Gindy about being Gifted and Talented with Disability, also known as Twice Exceptional. Did you know that you can be gifted but also have one or more disabilities? This is a concept shrouded in mystery and misconception. Melinda helps Lou to unpack and understand this complex area in education. Melinda clearly and gracefully explains what this all means and what we as parents and teachers can do to welcome and accept Twice Exceptional Square Pegs and how we can help them to effectively engage with their learning, just like everyone else.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/AAEGT - Australian Association for the Schooling of the Gifted and Talented website: http://www.aaegt.net.au/?page_id=745Melinda's website:https://2emusicstudio.com/?fbclid=IwAR2OqiEfjg6KrXhtNfNhiKrH_cDbcv1qCAMI2UqZQg6kvZYrxrqywYkDU1A Melinda kindly provided some resources for anyone interested to learn more about Twice Exeptionality:"Twice Exceptional Gifted Children - Understanding, teaching and counselling gifted students" by Beverley Trail https://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Twice-Exceptional-Gifted-Children-Beverly-A-Trail/9781593634896?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=AU&gclid=CjwKCAjwgb6IBhAREiwAgMYKRsIZYTxYVxi4w-Fb3k1vcAALsgTDnxMlwlPnBn54TAMTJeoB8cF6TRoC8p8QAvD_BwEFor parents: "Raising Twice Exceptional Children - A Handbook for Parents of Neurdivergent Gifted Kids" by Emily Kircher-Morris https://www.routledge.com/Raising-Twice-Exceptional-Children-A-Handbook-for-Parents-of-Neurodivergent/Kircher-Morris/p/book/9781646322145For educators: "To be Gifted and Learning Disabled" 3rd Ed by Susan Baum, Robin Schader and Steven Owen. https://www.bookdepository.com/To-Be-Gifted-and-Learning-Disabled-Susan-M.-Baum/9781618216441?redirected=true&selectCurrency=AUD&w=AF45AU96SUHBBCA8V94B&gclid=CjwKCAjwgb6IBhAREiwAgMYKRp8SvJOvsVQkeS1CDQkUkbdWHjc-VoNXcEbeYs2fpXMM8gRaIVtNQhoCG9cQAvD_BwE
Lou talks to Nathalie Steinmetz again but this time they take a deep dive in to school suspensions and behaviour school experiences within Nathalie's "Brady Bunch" family. Nathalie shares some shocking facts about her experiences during this stressful and worrying time and how her littlest square peg has come out the other end as a well adjusted and authentic individual thanks to his parents advocacy and his brilliant uniqueness and awesome spirit.This story will jolt you to attention but also bring you along on the roller coaster ride experienced by so many Square Peg families.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/OLT ADHD training module featuring Nathalie, my family and other members of Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia alongside Simon da Roza, other teachers and expert physicians.https://aus.oltinternational.net/free-short-courses?fbclid=IwAR1EljjmPr4JXMH9jYSafOuwnkBUveOp1dAXHoa9hDrsbGV9cBa9YILShk4Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia:Facebook closed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143509386460369/posts/715615585916410Facebook public page: https://www.facebook.com/Parents4ADHDadvocacyAuWebsite: https://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel CreativeMusic and memes by Jazi C
Lou talks to Nathalie Steinmetz about the life of a large, blended and mostly neuordivergent family. They discuss the adjustments that Nathalie makes at home to keep things running smoothly, education experiences, supporting everyone's mental health and why it's so important to have good "neurodiversity literacy" when working with schools to support our kids. Nathalie has many important messages about parent advocacy but also parenting in unique and complex situations with many stakeholders involved. Always mindful of the little people at the center of everything, giving them a sense of achievement and self-confidence, Natalie brings a fresh perspective to discussion on parenting in general and anyone listening to this episode will learn something new.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/OLT ADHD training module featuring Nathalie, my family and other members of Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia alongside Simon da Roza, other teachers and expert physicians.https://aus.oltinternational.net/free-short-courses?fbclid=IwAR1EljjmPr4JXMH9jYSafOuwnkBUveOp1dAXHoa9hDrsbGV9cBa9YILShk4Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia:Facebook closed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143509386460369/posts/715615585916410Facebook public page: https://www.facebook.com/Parents4ADHDadvocacyAuWebsite: https://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel CreativeMusic and memes by Jazi C
This episode explores the experience of an ADHD diagnosis when you are 18, in your final year of school, during a pandemic! Lou's son Matt has recently been diagnosed with ADHD at a very fragile and difficult time in his life. They discuss his experiences to the present day and hopes for the future. It's a great baseline discussion for future follow up episodes to see how Matt gets on and the sorts of scaffolds and accommodations that help him to function and thrive.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel CreativeMusic and memes by Jazi CMatt discusses his ADHD coach and the assistance he gets at school during the episode. Here is a list of the scaffolds and accommodations in place to support Matt at this time:1. Mentor teacher - Matt meets with his mentor teacher every week to discuss his plan and mental health.2. SLSO (Learning support teacher's aide) - Matt meets with his SLSO to help him to be organised, plan out his study time and to go over work that he is "stuck" on. They also discuss exam technique.3. Tutor - Matt meets with his tutor to work on subjects that he is struggling with at that time. His tutor is a past student from the school and she helps him work on a weekly study plan that is shared across google as well as subject content. She gives him ideas for visual aids and other ways to remember information needed for the exams.4. Matt meets regularly with his ADHD coach, Sarah Andrews (https://www.sarahtheadhdcoach.com/). They work on developing Matt's strategies and supports for school based responsibilities. Sarah helps Matt to understand his ADHD, so he recognises challenges to develop a growth mindset. During coaching, Sarah uses Assistive Technology to support executive functioning. The AT can also support social/family communication, or multi-disciplinary working if Matt wanted to use it in either context.5. Matt has a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who diagnosed the ADHD and prescribes appropriate medication in consultation with Matt and his parents.
Lou chats to Karen Tippett from Family Advocacy about inclusive education and the challenges faced by neurodivergent families. There is also discussion around behaviour support, school suspensions and the exciting new parent driven P and C Inclusive Education Initiative.Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Exclusive privileges for patrons only include early access to episodes and assistance with advocacy activities. If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWhole Website: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel CreativeMusic and memes by Jazi CSome of the books and references/resources discussed during this episode:The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Rights of People with Disabilities links: file:///C:/Users/louis/Dropbox/My%20PC%20(LAPTOP-KUU9VB0B)/Downloads/G1626300.pdf and https://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspxGeneral Comment No. 4 on the Right to Inclusive Education: https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=CRPD/C/GC/4&Lang=en A/Prof Robert Jackson research on "Why Should Schools Include Students with a Disability?"https://include.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Whyinclude.pdfQUT MOOC on Inclusive Education (free online course)https://www.qut.edu.au/study/professional-and-executive-education/courses/inclusive-education-core-concepts-and-essential-knowledge?gclid=CjwKCAjwoZWHBhBgEiwAiMN66Wk0AjzqYBhExpwp2cTQbet5FcxSU2kFJB0ISzbZQOLhkvVQm2U5LRoCmMcQAvD_BwEFamily Advocacy website: https://www.family-advocacy.com/Northern Sydney P and C Inclusive Education Sub-Committee webinars: https://www.family-advocacy.com/events/activating-your-p-and-c-2/Access Symposium: Ted Talks type of forum with Jody Carr (Canadian politician) talking about Authentic Inclusive Educationhttps://access.family-advocacy.com/Prof Kathy Cologon often refers to the research that shows improvement in student behaviour when all students are included and the disruptive students are NOT segregated or excluded: https://theconversation.com/inclusive-education-means-all-children-are-included-in-every-way-not-just-in-theory-45237https://www.family-advocacy.com/ordinary-lives/school-years/listen-to-the-evidence-what-does-the-research-say/https://www.cyda.org.au/images/pdf/towards_inclusive_education_a_necessary_transformation.pdf
In this episode, Lou talks to Mark Hunyor, a local parent. Mark and his wife have worked very hard to ensure that their son, Luca receives an inclusive education at his local public school. Mark discusses the mentorship and support he receives from Family Advocacy and the open and collaborative relationship he has with his son's school to ensure that Luca receives his human right to an inclusive education. Other advocacy initiatives are discussed including the Northern Sydney P and C Council subcommittees on Inclusive Education.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel CreativeMusic and memes by Jazi CSome of the books and references/resources discussed during this episode:Family Advocacy: https://www.family-advocacy.com/In a Different Key - https://www.amazon.com/Different-Key-Story-Autism/dp/0307985679The Reason I Jump - https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Reason-I-Jump-Audiobook/B00FEZN4UE?source_code=M2MORSH051016002X&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAjww-CGBhALEiwAQzWxOrBJZwSHkqmcRVbu2cceFIqq-ChBxMNqHCw2c_YDjLPW0BKOMrr_whoCTmgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsEdo in Autismland: Climbing out of Autism's Silent Prison - https://www.amazon.com/Ido-Autismland-Climbing-Autisms-Silent/dp/0988324709Family Advocacy workshops: "One of the Kids" https://www.family-advocacy.com/events/Neuro Tribes by Steve Silberman: https://www.booktopia.com.au/neurotribes-steve-silberman/ebook/9781925266603.html?gclid=CjwKCAjww-CGBhALEiwAQzWxOk8mxegTFJLPC22NnzUp2WclwB9_xUaqWVn0DZjTXbOs7EBIxfOz6xoCyBQQAvD_BwEFall Down 7 times, Get up 8: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fall-down-seven-times-get-up-eight-naoki-higashida/book/9781444799101.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjww-CGBhALEiwAQzWxOuyvzESjwl6rvF-8PcovQ7e1GEhdOAPTLXEPdxQhcEynljFgOffxgBoCOKUQAvD_BwE
In this episode, Lou talks to Dr Siobhan Lamb. Siobhan is the "perfect storm" of neurodivergence and she tells some fascinating facts about her life and growing up different and embracing that difference through to her adult life. Siobhan also gives insight to the way she approaches neurodivergent students from her teacher's perspective as well as her family dynamics.Siobhan's new business, Embrace Difference (http://www.embrace-difference.com.au/) provides teacher professional development, advocacy/mediation services for parents and schools as well as assistance with understanding reports about learning differences and disabilities.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Logo by Carla Kuchel Creative Music and memes by Jazi CSome of the books and references discussed during this episode:Dr Stuart Shanker and the MEHRIT Centre and "Self-reg" courses: https://self-reg.ca/Johnathan Mooney and his book "Normal Sucks" https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/390635378/Normal-Sucks-How-to-Live-Learn-and-Thrive-Outside-the-Lines?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=Google_DSA_NB_All&utm_device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKcaMqRvjA-W9yJb-gN5Uis6hnW0LhP0kcybXtkLVRD_UPNEGMEOPXAaAsVnEALw_wcBDr Mona Delahooke and her book "Beyond Behaviours" https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Beyond-Behaviors-Audiobook/1630153737?source_code=M2MORSH051016002X&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKcobYlrn3I-YKUHY0Xo9qJ7WLVDv3e4onRjCWDKSmmVZuYDYkS_eEAaAqAmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsDr Ross Greene and his book "Lost at School" https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Lost-at-School-Audiobook/B018WDMO46?source_code=M2MORSH051016002X&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKcD1TIfQVEHyzG8gINyojNw1czZbDrS04m3xxA70P3sjsKkx8lAj5MaAudnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
During this episode Lou talks to her husband, Ash about the early years up to present day. They talk about their initial stumbles and the moments that made them "wake up" and realise that their son didn't need to be fixed or changed but that embracing him and treating him with compassion would change everything. Ash presents a father's perspective, giving insight with raw honesty and real feelings.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/Books, Resources and acknowledgements: "Beyond Behaviours" by Dr Mona Delahooke (also on Audiobook)https://www.booktopia.com.au/beyond-behaviors-mona-delahooke/book/9781683731191.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zOIbfkYRhwyaZSplamyw69vE9t4MUJyBz3gGnpwexmFNTBnHJPtHGxoCnMgQAvD_BwE"Lost at School" by Dr Ross Greenehttps://www.booktopia.com.au/lost-at-school-ross-w-greene/book/9781501101496.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zFVuFD9lzKlhvOLj7pDkxXPQP7fEiEEvkiy_SE1tIL99nbCVCim8JxoCQrMQAvD_BwEPatreon membership: If you would like to support my set up costs and to help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/userLogo by Carla Kuchel Creative Music and memes by Jazi CToo Peas in a Podcast https://toopeasinapodcast.com.au/
The podcast where we discuss diversity and how to embrace our neurodivergent kids at home, at school and in the work place. Each fortnight or so, Lou interviews various guests. These are people with lived experience of neurodivergence, teachers, parents or academics. We will discuss ADHD, Autism, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing differences...the list goes on. We will also discuss inclusion, diversity, education experiences, employment. Real stories and real experiences that will shock and uplift but mostly it will motivate to embrace difference, include and welcome those with brains that are differently wired.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership: Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts. If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: https://www.squarepegroundwhole.com.au/
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