Neuroshambles

This episode focuses on the daily struggle to find clothing that our neurodifferent children will tolerate wearing.
Mark talks to Steph Curtis, author and parent of two neurodivergent children (both teenagers, diagnosed autistic - one with a strong PDA profile). They swap tales of regular battles with labels and seams, the nightmare of school clothes and their children's preference for being naked - even in the most inappropriate moments.
 
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
“PDA in the family” by Steph Curtis - https://amzn.eu/d/1j8KsYi
Stephstwogirls on Instagram -www.instagram.com/stephstwogirls
Steph Curtis’ blog - www.stephstwogirls.co.uk
Bamboo socks - www.sockshop.co.uk/featured/kids-bamboo
Crocs - www.crocs.co.uk/c/kids/footwear
"Neuroshambles giveaway" shoes (size 3) - www.skechers.co.uk/foamies-guzman-steps---aqua-surge/91995L_BLK.html
Skechers - www.skechers.co.uk/kids
ASDA sensory school uniform -  https://direct.asda.com/george/collections/easy-on-easy-wear-school/D28M110G1C3,default,sc.html
Marks & Spencers sensory clothing - www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/easy-dressing
Sensory Smart Clothing - www.sensorysmart.co.uk
Fidget-T - www.comfa.co.uk/product/fidget-t
 
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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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CREDITS
The Neuroshambles theme tune was created by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/

This episode discusses the lighter side of parents of SEND kids being treated as outcasts from polite society.
Mark speaks to Samuel Wilson, author and parent of two children: an 8-year old daughter (on the autism pathway, with Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Visual Impairment and Sensory Processing Disorder) and a 4-year old son (undiagnosed neurotypical).
Mark and Sam shine a humorous light on being ostracised by the other parents at school, alienated from WhatsApp groups and treated as a social pariah at parties, before discussing how this social isolation can sometimes be used to our benefit.
I know, I know, it all sounds a bit gloomy, but trust me, this is a surprisingly fun episode. And what better time to listen to it than when no-one else is around?
 
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
Albion in the Community, Brighton - www.bhafcfoundation.org.uk/timetable/Jumpin Fun - www.jumpinfun.co.uk/burgess-hillGladiators - www.gladiatorstv.com/gladiators/bbc/"Lend a Hand", Samuel Wilson's book - www.littlestepspublishing.co.uk/books/lend-a-handAmaze, Sussex - www.amazesussex.org.ukWhoopsadaisy, Brighton - www.whoopsadaisy.org
 
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/

Mark speaks to Angie Belcher - Comedian in Residence at University of Bristol and the proud owner of a neurodiverse 5-year old boy (diagnosed autistic, with suspected ADHD). In this episode, they discuss how something as seemingly straightforward as walking from A to B, can be an entirely different experience with neurodivergent children.
 
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
Incredible Kids, Bristol - www.incrediblekids.org.ukBristol Autism Project - www.facecharity.org.uk/our-work/bristol-autism-projectBristol Autism Support - www.bristolautismsupport.orgMurmuration, Bristol - www.murmurationcommunitytherapy.comFlora, Bristol - www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/2021/05/24/flora-bristols-send-local-offerNational Trust Essential Companions - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/about-us/access-for-everyone"Walking With Toddlers" radio play - www.soundcloud.com/walking-and-re-creation/walking-with-toddlers?si=ca26f00080ee4a908347d0d3962b043c
 
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
 
FOLLOW US
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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/

Mark welcomes back the wonderful 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 episode, they untangle the knotty concept of social etiquette in relation to neurodifferent kids and see how their own families fare, when faced with the 10 golden rules of social etiquette. Warning - this episode contains socially unacceptable behaviour.
 
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
Temple Grandin: https://www.templegrandin.com/
Odeon Cinema autism friendly screenings: https://www.odeon.co.uk/accessibility/autism-friendly/
Theatre Royal, Brighton: http://theatreroyalbrighton.com/
Jo's group for mASCot: https://www.asc-mascot.com/teen-and-inbetweeners-club
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
 
FOLLOW US
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/Neuroshambles
Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Neuroshambles/
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/

Mark chats with Jess Meredith - parent of an autistic 6-year old daughter and founder of the wonderful organisation, Differing Minds. Together, they share tales of the absurd amount admin demanded of all parents fighting to get support for their neurodifferent children. Links to stuff we mention in this episodeDiffering Minds - https://www.differingminds.co.uk/"The Explosive Child" by Dr Ross Greene - https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htmSEND Family Instincts - https://www.sendfamilyinstincts.com/Hibi app - https://hibi.health/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/

Mark chats with Heidi Mavir - Sunday Times Best Selling Author and founder of EOTAS Matters, as they discuss the importance of honesty to our neurodivergent children. This episode also features some worthy neurodiversity champions, some laudable tiny epic wins, and some utterly ridiculous "What the Flip?" moments.Links to stuff we mention in this episode"Your Child is Not Broken", by Heidi Mavir: https://www.heidimavir.com/i-wrote-a-bookEOTAS Matters resources: https://eotasmatters.kartra.com/portals/EVERYTHINGHeidi Mavir's website: https://www.heidimavir.com/MindJam: https://mindjam.org.uk/Sock Shop bamboo socks: https://www.sockshop.co.uk/featured/bambooThe Barbican, London: https://www.barbican.org.uk/"My Neighbour Totoro" stage show: https://totoroshow.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/

'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/