Neuroshambles

'Tis the season to be fizzy, as Mark welcomes back former guest "Belle", to discuss the additional challenges that Christmas presents to our neurodifferent children. Featuring torrid tales of taking children to visit Santa, performing in school concerts and trying to coax a PDA child into writing a Christmas list. There will also be regular favourite features, such as Neurodiversity Champions, Tiny Epic Wins and some more joyous "What the flip?" moments.Links to stuff we mention in this episodePolar Express: https://ukfamilytravel.com/polar-express-train-ride-locations-in-the-uk/Preston Manor Father Christmas: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/father-christmas/Amazing Maids: https://www.amazingmaidssussex.com/Wakehurst "Glow Wild" event: https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/glow-wild-2023Cheese knife: https://www.robertwelch.com/products/radford-bright-cheese-knifeContact usIf you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.comFollow usInstagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles/Facebook: www.facebook.com/neuroshamblesReddit: www.reddit.com/r/neuroshambles/Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshamblesCreditsThe Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

In this episode, Mark speaks to "Kate", who has a 10-year old girl, who is diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD. They discuss how their neurodifferent kids navigate the knotty issue of friendships. We also have some more neurodiversity champions, plenty of "what the flip" moments and a couple of tiny wins.Links to stuff we mention in this episodeAppeer: https://www.appeer.org.uk/Overworld: https://overworld-amp.uk/Contact usIf you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.comFollow usInstagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles/Facebook: www.facebook.com/neuroshamblesReddit: www.reddit.com/r/neuroshambles/Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshamblesCreditsThe Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

In this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Liam Mullone, who has twin 12-year old boys - one diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD and the other suspected autistic/ADHD. They discuss the pros and cons of raising neurodivergent kids with intense special interests, from Pokemon, Greek Mythology and Football, to Thomas the Tank Engine, Rollercoasters and Murder Drones. Links to stuff we mention in this episodeCrealy Family Theme Park: https://www.crealy.co.uk/Murder Drones: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHovnlOusNLiJz3sm0d5i2Evwa2LDLdrgSimply Great Media: https://simplygreatmedia.co.uk/Devon JDM (Liam’s Japanese Imported Car company): https://www.devonjdm.com/Contact usIf you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.comFollow usInstagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles/Facebook: www.facebook.com/neuroshamblesReddit: www.reddit.com/r/neuroshambles/Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshamblesCreditsThe Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

In this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Dr Hildi Mitchell, who has an autistic daughter, aged 19, and another daughter, 22, who is also suspected autistic, with agoraphobia. The topic of this show is “Holidays”. Mark reports back from his holiday in Greece and Dr Mitchell discusses their annual holiday routine, as well as exploring the unique set of challenges posed by going on holiday with a neurodivergent family. Links to stuff we mention in this episodeGatwick special assistance: https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-out/special-assistance/EasyJet Special Assistance: https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/special-assistanceClub la Santa, Lanzarote: https://www.clublasanta.co.uk/Lego: https://www.lego.com/en-gbContact usIf you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.comFollow usInstagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles/Facebook: www.facebook.com/neuroshamblesReddit: www.reddit.com/r/neuroshambles/Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshamblesCreditsThe Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

Host Mark Allen talks to anonymous guest, “Belle”, who has two neurodivergent kids - an 8-year old autistic girl with sensory processing disorder and PDA, and a 6-year old suspected-autistic boy with Tourette Syndrome. In this episode, they discuss the thorny issue of “Birthday Parties”, as well as looking at more neurodiversity champions and a tiny win.Links to stuff we mention in this episodeGatwick special assistance: https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-out/special-assistance/Freaky sorting hat: Harry Potter Talking Sorting HatDeluxe crocs: Fleece-lined, fancy crocs!Contact usIf you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.comFollow usInstagram: www.instagram.com/neuroshambles/Facebook: www.facebook.com/neuroshamblesReddit: www.reddit.com/r/neuroshambles/Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshamblesCreditsThe Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

The very first episode of Neuroshambles sees host Mark Allen talking to Jo Matthews - a fellow parent with a neurodivergent setup (a 16-year old autistic daughter, with sensory processing disorder, and a 20 year old autistic son with ADHD). In this show, they discuss the joys and frustrations of camping with neurodifferent kids, as well as looking a some neurodiversity champions, tiny wins and a selection of moments that make you say "what the flip?".
 
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
Science museum autism-friendly events: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/early-birds
Aspies for freedom: http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/
mASCot website: https://www.asc-mascot.com/
mASCot Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221337174595596/
To make a donation to mASCot, so they can continue their amazing work: www.givey.com/mascot
 
CONTACT US
If you have any feedback about the show, ideas for topics or suggestions for neurodiversity champions you'd like us to give a shout out to, you can email: hello@neuroshambles.com
 
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Threads: www.threads.net/@neuroshambles
 
CREDITS
The Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/4d040e205510acfc12e6be469a489fe8f8c43034

A trailer previewing Neuroshambles - a fortnightly podcast about the ludicrous realities of parenting neurodivergent kids. If you want to hear a bunch of frazzled parents gleefully swapping tales from the trenches of parenting neurodiverse children and having a laugh at some of the nonsense we have to navigate, this is the podcast for you.Lapsed comedian Mark Allen has three kids - two diagnosed autistic with ADHD and one suspected neurotypical. Each episode, he speaks to other parents of neurodivergent children to find out how they deal with seemingly simple events, such as birthday parties, holidays, food, sleep, and leaving the house.If you’re a parent of a child with ASC, ADHD, PDA, ODD or any of those other acronyms that mean your child’s brain is wired differently, this podcast is for you. We also wholeheartedly encourage parents of neurotypical kids to listen in and hear what life is like in our secret world of chaos. It may open your eyes to some of the myriad challenges we face and, at the very least, it will give you an insight into what not to say when you see one of our kids having a meltdown in the supermarket!