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Unpacking Autism

Unpacking Autism
December 28, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.10: Don’t check out of check-ups! Navigating sight appointments

The thought of trying to take your autistic child for any kind of health check-up can be a daunting one. As parents, we’re all aware…
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December 20, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.9: Making the world of work, work.

Ritu Kiran-Jackson, who has turned the impressive skillset she honed in the corporate world towards supporting and advocating for autistic members of society,
Unpacking Autism
December 13, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.8: Wellbeing and the warrior: why we all deserve kindness with Dr Rachel Taylor

In this episode, Reena is in conversation with cognitive neuroscientist Dr Rachel Taylor, who explains how kindness towards ourselves is vital in facilitating the wellbeing…
Unpacking Autism
December 6, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.7: It’s not just the autism: neurodivergence and mental health

Today’s episode brings some hard-hitting truths about mental health problems and autism, as Reena introduces psychiatric nurse consultant Lavinia Dowling
Unpacking Autism
November 29, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.6: Your child’s TA: there for them, there for you

We talk about the importance of keeping conversation flowing between home and school, and how your child’s teaching assistant (TA) is their biggest support at…
Unpacking Autism
November 23, 2022

Unpacking Autism – Podcast Series Music

This is the Unpacking Autism Theme Tune by Paul McGoun. Paul titled the track 'Just Another Day'.
Unpacking Autism
November 23, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.5: Unpacking the theme tune with Paul McGoun

Paul is autistic, and is the composer of the theme tune for Unpacking Autism, which was written especially for the podcast.
Unpacking Autism
November 16, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.4: Nothing about us without us: listening to and learning from the #actuallyautistic

Today Reena speaks with Iqra Babar, who is a trainee teacher and passionate advocate for autistic voices.
Unpacking Autism
November 8, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.3: Making space for speech

Reena gets some really in-depth advice and practical tips from speech and language associate practitioner Dipaley Patel.
Unpacking Autism
November 2, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.2: From culture clash to shared experiences: the importance of a support network

Reena is in conversation with the CEO of Special Needs Community, Olivia King-Boateng.
Unpacking Autism
October 26, 2022

Unpacking Autism Ep.1: Autism today: a changing conversation with Dr Shermina Sayani

Dr Shermina Sayani, a consultant paediatrician with a ten-year special interest in autism.
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September 21, 2022

Unpacking Autism – Introducing Reena

Before diving into the full episodes, learn a little more about host Reena Anand, her background, the impetus behind the podcast.
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