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Episode 5: Autism Awareness in the Workplace
In this solo episode, your host, Martine, reflects on her experience of delivering autism awareness training and talks in corporate settings. Martine has been the Education Manager at Autism Guernsey for two and a half years at the time of recording. Find out more about our autism awareness training and talks here. Find out more about the podcast here.
May 26
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Episode 4: Exploring Sensory Differences
In this episode, your host, Martine, talks to Autism Guernsey's Occupational Therapist (OT) and sensory expert, Maryke Hauptfleisch. Maryke explains her role at the charity, and then the pair discuss the eight (yes, eight!) senses and how sensory differences can impact autistic adults and children. There are also some great, practical strategies shared in this episode; we hope you enjoy it. Find out more about the podcast here. Download this episode's unedited transcript belo
May 18
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Episode 3: Getting an Autism Diagnosis Later in Life
In this episode, one of our clients shares their lived experience of getting an autism diagnosis later in life. We hope you enjoy this shorter episode. Find out more about the podcast here.
May 5
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Episode 2: Autistic Teens and the Transition to Adulthood
In this episode, your host, Martine, talks to Autism Guernsey Wellbeing and Enablement Facilitator, Heath Cogher. Heath discusses his role at the charity, and then the pair talk about the transition to adulthood for autistic teens. In addition to exploring the challenges this time of life can bring, the episode offers strategies to help. This episode is a must-listen for autistic teens, as well as their teachers, families, and friends. Find out more about the podcast here . D
Apr 21
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Episode 1: Let's Really Talk About Autism
Welcome to our very first podcast episode. Your host, Martine Ellis, interviews Julia Watts, the Service Manager and CEO at Autism Guernsey, to REALLY talk about autism. They talk about what autism is and is not, and explore common misconceptions. Martine gives Julia a magic wand towards the end of the episode, and Julia explains exactly what she would do with it in order to make the world more accessible to autistic people. We hope you enjoy the episode. Find out more about
Mar 24
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Trailer: Introducing Let's Talk About Autism
We're excited to announce that the Autism Guernsey team is launching a podcast: Let's Talk About Autism . You can listen to the trailer here: The idea behind our new podcast is to provide even more education about autism (in addition to our articles , videos , training , and resources ). We want to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and lived experience. Episodes will explore autism through conversations that blend research with reality, alongside practical advice for
Mar 10
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