The Parenting Spectrum
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The Parenting Spectrum
A podcast about autism and family life. Meet Fiona and Travis, and their son Patch as they discover what an autism diagnosis means and what happens next. Let them be your guide, your community and your support network. This podcast will open your mind to all the incredible things autistic people wis...
Recent Episodes
9 episodes08 | Self-care for carers
How do you look after yourself? Like, seriously? Parents of autistic children often talk about the need to live a long life to be there for our childr...
07 | When they grow up
There’s a huge focus on supporting children and teens diagnosed on the autism spectrum but what about when they grow up? Autistic adults share what’s...
06 | The joy of travel
Everyone knows travelling with a child can be challenging. And rewarding. And challenging again. What about flying to the other side of the world, get...
05 | Good night, sleep tight
Dreaming of a good night’s sleep? Grab a coffee and join the club. A high percentage of autistic children find it hard to go to and stay sleep every n...
04 | School rules
Finding a school to support your autistic child can seem impossible. What are the different education options available and why do many parents end up...
03 | Keeping kids safe
Ask parents of autistic kids what their greatest fear is and many of them will say drowning. For good reason; autistic children are 160 times more lik...
02 | Understanding your child
No two people on the autism spectrum are the same. Each person possesses a unique set of strengths, interests and capabilities, but may also experienc...
01 | Diagnosis
When your child is diagnosed on the autism spectrum you have so many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What’s the best approach as a parent? Wh...
INTRODUCING – The Parenting Spectrum
Meet Fiona, Travis and their delightful son Patch as they learn about autism and get advice from a community of autistic adults, parents and professio...