Tune in to Autism Unpacked, the podcast offering support, advice, and practical guidance for parents, carers, and families of autistic children.
Each month, we’re joined by expert guests from education and therapy, as well as parents and individuals with lived experience, who share practical insights, challenge myths, and offer clear answers to common questions.
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Episode 1:
Understanding and Obtaining an Autism Diagnosis
In this episode of Autism Unpacked we talk about the process involved in getting an autism diagnosis and what this means for individuals and parents.
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Episode 2:
Cracking the EHCP Code
A clear guide to Education, Health and Care Plans: what they are, why they matter, and how to apply.
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Episode 3:
“You Don’t Look Autistic”
TV personality Tom Malone Jr. from Channel 4’s Gogglebox joins us for a candid conversation about autism, identity, and life beyond the screen.
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Episode 4:
Understanding Demand Avoidance – Part 1
Demand Avoidance is when neurodiverse young people experience distress or overload when demands are placed upon them – a fascinating and often debated topic. What is it? Why is it so controversial? How can we better understand and navigate it?
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Episode 4:
Understanding Demand Avoidance – Part 2
In part 2 we’re diving even deeper into the subject of Demand Avoidance.
Expect insight, advice for parents, family dynamics and encouraging understanding in others.
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Episode 5:
Building Rewarding Futures – Part 1
We explore how our dedicated Futures Team support young autistic people, tailoring advice to their strengths and aspirations, and ensuring they’re set up to thrive beyond school.
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Episode 5:
Building Rewarding Futures – Part 2
In the second instalment of Building Rewarding Futures, we dive into how our passionate Futures Team empowers young autistic individuals to navigate life beyond school.
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Episode 6:
Parenting Through Complexity: A Family’s Journey with Autism
Karen Broomhead shares her journey as a mother raising a child with complex autism, offering insights, challenges, and heartfelt moments in this inspiring podcast episode.
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Episode 7:
Sleep & Autism: Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
Struggling with your child’s sleep? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges around sleep and autism—and how parents and carers can better support restful nights.
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Episode 8:
Understanding Autism in Girls – Part 1
Autism often looks different in girls than in boys, leading many to be misdiagnosed or diagnosed much later in life. In this episode, Professor Francesca Happé and Dr Freya Spicer-White discuss the challenges girls face in getting a diagnosis, and how parents can support their daughters at home, in school, and socially. They explore masking, mental health, and the strengths that often go unseen.
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Episode 8:
Understanding Autism in Girls – Part 2
Part 2 looks at how puberty affects autistic girls, how parents and carers can advocate effectively, and why recognising the strengths of autistic girls is just as important as identifying their challenges.
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Episode 9:
Real Voices, Real Lives | Series 1 highlights
“Real Voices, Real Lives” is a special highlights episode of Autism Unpacked, revisiting powerful moments from Series 1. Featuring guests including Tom Malone Jr and Karen, mum of Lois, sharing real-life experiences of autism from personal and family perspectives.
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Our host
Rosie Gill-Moss is a respected podcast host known for her honest, empathetic take on life’s complexities.
A mum of four – two proudly neurodivergent – and neurodivergent herself, Rosie blends personal experience with professional insight to create engaging, relatable conversations that resonate deeply with guests and listeners alike.
If you’ve got a question for the Autism Unpacked podcast, then please get in touch.
*Disclaimer
- The content shared in this podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered health advice.
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