Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
04/06/25 • 41 min
In this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr Nicky Greaves, a consultant clinical psychologist, whose career includes time running a sleep clinical as well as extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people.
Hear Nicky and Rosie delve into why sleep can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, and explore advice and strategies for prioritising sleep, setting the scene for sleep and falling asleep, and just as importantly, staying asleep.
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In this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr Nicky Greaves, a consultant clinical psychologist, whose career includes time running a sleep clinical as well as extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people.
Hear Nicky and Rosie delve into why sleep can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, and explore advice and strategies for prioritising sleep, setting the scene for sleep and falling asleep, and just as importantly, staying asleep.
For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk
or follow us on
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Episode 6 - Parenting Through Complexity - A Family's Journey with Autism
This episode welcomes to the pod Karen Broomhead, a lecturer in special educational needs and a mother of two. Karen’s daughter, Lois, is nine years old and has complex autism. Karen shares the trials, tribulations and celebrations of their journey as a family, and what it really means to be a part of Lois’ world.
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Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis.
We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism - as we break down what you need to know to help your autistic girls thrive.
In part 1, we delve into:
- Why autistic traits can be missed in girls
- Masking and the impact that it can have
- What signs to look for
- Advocating for your daughter
- Stratgies to support the development of social skills
And don't forget to join us for part 2, as we continue the conversation including how autism can also bring with it enormous potential.
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