You Can Grow Your Own Way

Ep 8 - How do we understand sensory processing? With Steph Van Velzen

People with a neurodivergence often appear to have aversions and reactions to (or to seek out) certain sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures. What is this? Why does it happen? And how do we support our children in navigating the world so that they are not overwhelmed by these experiences? What is the difference between Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)?
 
We chat with Stephanie Van Velzen, Practice Director and Occupational Therapist at Uplift Therapy Ballarat, about all things sensory!

Ep 7 - What is the Hidden Disability Sunflower and how can it help? With Justin Bruce

The Hidden Disability Sunflower Program started in London 8 years ago but has been rapidly gaining momentum in the last few years. What is it? How can it help your ND person? And how do you access it?
We interrupt our Definitions episodes of S1 to bring you this discussion with Justin Bruce, the Director of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia and New Zealand to see how the program is changing experiences for people with hidden disabilities.

Ep 6 - What is Developmental Trauma? With Chelle Taylor

Developmental trauma has a huge impact on the lives of those that experience it but its consequences are broadly misunderstood. So what IS Developmental Trauma? How is it caused? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has experienced Developmental Trauma?
We chat with Chelle Taylor, Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting infants and young children.

Ep 5 - What is FASD? With Prue Walker

FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is frequently misunderstood and lacks the education and awareness of many other neurodivergences. However current data shows that FASD is as prevalent as Autism. So what IS FASD? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has FASD? What are FASD’s hidden strengths? And how do we de-stigmatise FASD for parents to enable them to support their child?
 
We talk with Prue Walker who is a clinical social worker specialising in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and has worked in the out of home care space for over 20 years. She is a fierce and passionate advocate for children with FASD.

Ep 4 - What Is A Motor Disorder? With Dr Amanda Maxwell

What is a Motor Disorder? Let’s talk Tourette’s, Dyspraxia and other motor disorders. How do we define these disorders? What myths do we need to bust about them? How can we identify them? What are the different signs at different ages? What are their challenges and superpowers? Let's dive in!
 
We speak with Dr Amanda Maxwell, Clinical Psychologist, who specialises in supporting people with motor disorders.

Ep 3 - What is ADHD? With Psychologist Anthony Brown

ADHD has been discussed in many ways over the years. It’s loaded with misconceptions, beliefs and judgements. So what IS ADHD? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has ADHD? What are ADHD’s superpowers? We chat with psychologist Anthony Brown of ADHD Therapy.
 
*Please note, any mention during the podcast of referring to Anthony Brown as a Dr is the error of the podcast and not of Anthony himself.

Ep 2 - What is Autism? With Helen Graham

Autism. It’s loaded with misconceptions, beliefs and judgements. So what IS Autism? How does it display? How do you identify it at different ages and stages of life? How can it be challenging for someone who has Autism? What are Autism’s superpowers? What was Asperger's Syndrome? What does Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 mean?
 
We chat with Helen Graham, CEO of Autism SA.

Ep 1 What is neurodivergence? With Dr James Fitzpatrick

This is our first episode and we want to start at the very beginning. What is neurodivergence? What is its definition? What are the implied or defined rules of using the term? What disorders does it include? Does being neurodivergent automatically mean you have a disability? When and how is it used?