Square Peg Round Whole

Mar 19 2023 53
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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.

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PDA and CPS with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby

Mar 19 2023 60 mins  
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,

Western Australian Warrior with parent advocate, Symone Wheatley-Hey

Oct 11 2022 62 mins  
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

The delightful Yenn Purkis (they/them)

Aug 04 2022 63 mins  
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: [email protected] In this episode, Lou talks to Yenn Purkis. Yenn Purkis is an aut

The Neurodivergent Doctor with Dr Sarah Bernard

Jul 09 2022 52 mins  
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: [email protected] to Action: Towards the end of this episode, Sarah and Lou ma

Value the De-valued with parent and advocate, Lisa Bridle

Jun 24 2022 81 mins  
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: [email protected] is a long episode but worth every minute of your time! Whils

A Mother's Love with Jane Hancock

Jun 09 2022 55 mins  
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: [email protected] episode is a conversation between two loving mums. Lou talks

CPS is coming to Australia! with Dr Ross Greene

May 25 2022 54 mins  
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: [email protected] has been working towards this interview for a long time and h

I will NEVER give up! with Dr David Roy

May 12 2022 66 mins  
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

We Don't Yet Know What We Don't Yet Know, Bridges Learning System with Dr Katrina Martin and Kat Harhai

Apr 19 2022 68 mins  
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 int

Autistic Adjectives and an I CAN Attitude with Chris Varney

Apr 14 2022 52 mins  
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 yo