Tag: autistic

HBH 41: Puberty & Relationships On The Spectrum

Masturbation, erections, orgasms, puberty and sexual relations are NOT taboo in this podcast episode!! We cover it all in an open conversation with Nelle Francis, special needs educator and mum to a 29-year-old autistic son. We talk about how puberty presents in both girls and boys on the spectrum, common vulnerabilities, how to initiate these… Continue reading HBH 41: Puberty & Relationships On The Spectrum

HBH 40: Sensory Processing Disorder – The Lived Experience with Allison Davies

Today we are talking all about sensory processing disorder and I am thrilled to be talking to Allison Davies on this topic! Allison is a Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate and speaker. She has 15 years experience working as both a therapist and educator in childhood intervention and aged care, and specialises in anxiety and… Continue reading HBH 40: Sensory Processing Disorder – The Lived Experience with Allison Davies

HBH 33: Autistic Females & A Late Diagnosis

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an autistic female? Or what’s it like to receive a diagnosis later in life? If so, buckle up, because today we are soaking up the lived experiences of the insightful Kristy Forbes! Kristy dives deep into her personal journey, why she prefers ‘autistic’ over ‘person with… Continue reading HBH 33: Autistic Females & A Late Diagnosis

AQJ 135: Empowering Parents of Kids on the Spectrum, with Rhiannon Crispe

Rhiannon Crispe is an occupational therapist and passionate autism advocate. She thinks outside the diagnostic box and sees every child as an individual with unlimited potential. On this episode, Rhiannon shares some of the ideas and interventions that can empower parents of kids on the spectrum, and explains that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach… Continue reading AQJ 135: Empowering Parents of Kids on the Spectrum, with Rhiannon Crispe

HBH 30: Dear Teachers, What I Wish You Knew with Princess Aspien

Chloe Hayden, better known as Princess Aspien, is a 21 year old girl with Aspergers Syndrome. Chloe struggled throughout her childhood and early teenage years feeling outcast and unable to connect with anyone. She suffered relentless bullying at school which landed her in hospital.  When Chole was 18, she came to the realisation that she… Continue reading HBH 30: Dear Teachers, What I Wish You Knew with Princess Aspien