Don't get me wrong

11/15/23 • 40 min

Samera and Hayley discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or as they prefer to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Autism can be seen as a disability of trust and their guest Tom, a trainer from the PDA Society outlines the features of PDA, identifying demands and how to build trust. Tom also shares his difficulties in getting a diagnosis for his PDAer daughter. Hayley brings her own vegetarian Worcestershire sauce for posh cheese on toast!

If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Podcast Engineer: Liv Bennett, Theme music: Alisdair Stirling

If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Podcast Engineer: Liv Bennett, Theme music: Alisdair Stirling

Previous Episode

Come together

Back for a second series titled ‘Pride not Prejudice’ with guest contributors, Samera is also creating regional foods for Hayley, this episode it’s vegetarian Betty’s hotpot [#CoronationStreet]. Samera and Hayley discuss the most common co–occurring conditions associated with autism and what layering of diagnoses means, from gastrointestinal and sleep issues to ADHD and dyslexia. Their first guest Emma describes her life as mum to Mac, who has a learning disability, autism and Apert’s syndrome.

If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Podcast Engineer: Liv Bennett, Theme music: Alisdair Stirling

Next Episode

You don't have to say you love me

There are many reasons why a child is being looked after outside of their birth home. In the third episode of ‘pride not prejudice’ five foster carers share their quirky family stories wanting to make a difference. Samera enjoyed a frank discussion with the carers about the shape of their inclusive families. Known for their clangers, expertly edited out, in this episode Samera and Hayley try the Bedfordshire clanger, recipe in the transcript.

If you are new to autism and parenting, Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Podcast Engineer: Liv Bennett, Theme music: Alisdair Stirling