A Different Brilliant

Sep 30 2024 29 ep. 28 mins 24
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A different brilliant is an Aspect podcast made for Autistic adults and parents or carers of kids on the autism spectrum.

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Autism and loneliness

Sep 30 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) researchers, Dr Abbey Love and Dr Chris Edwards, and Occupational Therapist/Researcher/Parent, Leah Wiseman. Together, they discuss the worldwide epidemic of loneliness, debunk myths surrounding autism and loneliness, share effective strategies to reduce loneliness and discuss how

Creating an inclusive retail experience for Autistic shoppers

Sep 02 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Natalie Phillips-Mason and Lisa Whinnen, to discuss the importance of providing inclusive retail shopping experiences for Autistic shoppers.All rights reserved.

Michael Theo talks "Friendships"

Aug 05 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo, star of hit TV shows Austin and Love on the Spectrum, to discuss the topic of navigating friendship in the high school years. All rights reserved.

Supporting Siblings

Jul 01 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Gibbs, a clinical psychologist and Head of Research at Aspect, and Amanda Scali, a teacher and assistant principal, share insights on the research behind sibling experiences, strategies for parents to support all their children, and personal stories and experiences about growing up with an Autistic sibling.

Autism friendly travelling for you and the family

Jun 03 2024 40 mins  
Just in time for the school holidays! Host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by Kate Bondar, Senior Manager for Stakeholder Engagement and Passenger Experience Sydney Airport, and Ainslie Robinson, Aspect’s Working in Partnership Sr Officer.  Ainslie discusses her experiences travelling with her two children on the autism spectrum, provides her tips and tricks as an Autistic parent

Autism in the teen years

May 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Lobsey is joined by author and medical writer Benison O’Reilly (‘The Australian Autism Handbook’, Ventura Press). Together they explore how to support Autistic teenagers through adolescence, offering advice on aiding their social interactions and friendships. They also address common puberty and mental health challenges to help parents provide

World Autism Understanding Day 2024

Apr 01 2024 29 mins  
Join us for the latest episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’. Our host, Madeleine Lobsey, is joined by Kerry Chin, an aromantic/asexual Autistic person. In this episode, we discuss World Autism Understanding Day – not World Autism Awareness Day as some of you may have heard about, but Understanding Day.All rights reserved.

Autism and First Nations People

May 16 2022 19 mins  
On this episode of the Aspect podcast 'a different brilliant', Orion Kelly explores the topic of autism and first nations people.

Transitioning to Employment

May 09 2022 30 mins  
On this episode of the Aspect podcast 'a different brilliant', Orion Kelly explores the topic of transitioning young Autistic adults from school to employment.

Autism Specific Education

May 02 2022 23 mins  
On this episode of the Aspect podcast 'a different brilliant', Orion Kelly explores the topic of autism specific education.