Wellington Mum Keely shares her experiences of what like having two autistic children. There are a couple of teary moments as we discuss some of the hopes and dreams we have for our kids.
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Episode 05 - Meet the parents - Anna
In this episode I talk to Wellington Mum Anna who shares her story with beautiful vulnerability and honesty. We find out what it was like for her to find out pre-natal that there was a chance her baby could have Down Syndrome and what it was like to first look into her eyes when she was born. Anna is also a neurodiversity affirming early intervention teacher passionate about connection and regulation. She supports early childhood teachers and caregivers of tamariki who have support needs. Follow along on @empowerlearningproject
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Episode 04 - Meet the parents - Jack
Episode 4 features my colleague Jack who is the other Wellington Coordinator at Parent to Parent. We talk about what it's like to have a disability yourself and be raising a child with Autism. Listen in to hear an honest and heartwarming story of a Dad who takes every day as it comes, trying to put the pieces of the jigsaw together.
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Episode 03 - Meet the parents - Ken
In this episode I talk with Ken, a Wellington father of two neurodivergent boys. We talk about advocating for your child and what that looks like in different spaces as well as PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) which is a profile of autism.There are a few acronyms mentioned so here's a glossary:ASD - Autism Spectrum DisorderPDA - Pathological Demand AvoidanceCDS - Child Development ServiceADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderCAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServiceND - Neurodivergent or NeurodiverseOT - Occupational TherapistSunflower lanyard: Hidden disabilities sunflower scheme | aviation.govt.nz
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Episode 02 - Meet the Parents - Leila
In this episode I talk to Leila who is a Wellington Mum of two boys, one of whom is autistic. She also talks about what it was like growing up with a neurodivergent brother and how that, along with her own experience has shaped her perspective on disability.
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