A Different Brilliant

Mar 05 2025 33 ep. 29 mins 28
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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 aging

Mar 05 2025 50 mins  
Host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, explores with Dr. WennLawson and Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones why so many older Autistic people have gone undiagnosed, the lasting impact of late recognition and the critical need for autism-friendly accommodations in healthcare and aged care. A conversation that sheds light on an often-overlooked generation and the changes needed to create a more inclusive

Navigating School Transitions

Jan 15 2025 33 mins  
Our host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey and Meghan Williams, Aspect's Education Autism Practice Manager, discuss school transitions. They explore the common challenges that are faced by starting a new school, returning to school, and also transitional periods during the day. They also discuss the strategies that can be implemented to help Autistic students adapt during this time of change.

Pros and cons of autism disclosure

Dec 02 2024 33 mins  
Join our host, Madeleine Jaine Lobsey as she chats with Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) to explore the pros and cons of autism disclosure and what society can do to reduce the challenges and risks associated with disclosure.  . We will also hear how sharing being Autistic can lead to acceptance and authenticity, bu

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Nov 05 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Aspect's PBS & Safeguarding Manager, Jessica Degrassi to address the topic of "Positive Behaviour Support", or "PBS". They look at both the support for, and some of the misconceptions around, the subject.Note that this podcast addresses topics that may be sensitive to some listeners. If this causes you distress, please s

Autism and loneliness

Sep 30 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine 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 discu

Creating an inclusive retail experience for Autistic shoppers

Sep 02 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Natalie Phillips-Mason and Lisa Whinnen, to discuss the importance of providing inclusive retail shopping experiences for Autistic shoppers. This is a must-listen episode for anyone working in the retail sector or retail shop designers and shopfitters.All rights reserved.

Michael Theo talks "Friendships"

Aug 05 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine 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  
Host Madeleine Jaine 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, and her wish list for airlines

Autism in the teen years

May 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine 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 pr