PAAA Pod - Positive Action Autism ADHD Podcast

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PAAA Pod - Positive Action Autism ADHD Podcast

The Positive Action Autism ADHD Podcast (PAAA Pod) is a listener-led podcast. Members of the Positive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook, submit their questions on the topic and then host Lindsay Keating uses those questions to facilitate the conversations so that we get answers from specialists. Guests include Dr Tony Attwood, Dr Michelle Garnett & Dr Chris Edwards. We also have a range of topics on NDIS and services available. Our aim is deliver a greater level of education, awareness and support, ultimately making the world a better place for autistic people.

  1. PAAA Pod - Mentorship with guest Alex Blaze

    11/27/2024

    PAAA Pod - Mentorship with guest Alex Blaze

    Episode 26 - Mentorship - Alex Blaze founded Optimum Support Services where he and his team of 17 support staff focus on providing high-quality mentorship for autistic children. Alex has spent a significant amount of time with families and sees the positive impact mentorship makes on children's lives. Alex shares these experiences and answers the questions that have come through from the Postive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479 - My child really struggles with confidence, how can a support worker become more of a mentor and help with this? - How can I tell if a support worker is going to make a good mentor for my child? - Do parents in general know about peer mentoring from autistic adults as a viable option / would they consider this? Links from this episode: Optimum Support Services: https://www.optimumservices.com.au/ The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network, an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. https://spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au/

    33 min
  2. PAAA Pod - Pathways for Musical Talent with guest Aspy Jones

    10/27/2024

    PAAA Pod - Pathways for Musical Talent with guest Aspy Jones

    Episode 25 - Pathways for Musical Talent - Aspy Jones is an autistic musician, songwriter and member of the sibling band Favourite Kid. He has joined us to share his own experience as an autistic musician and answer the many incredible questions that have come in from the Positive Action Autism ADHD group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479 The questions are: - I recognise my child excels at guitar. I am not musical at all, so how can I best support him to continue learning and progressing with guitar? - My child has a clear interst in music, any tips to help identify if there is a special talent in a particular instrument? - My son drums but suffers from stage fright due to anxiety and sensory overload in an orchestra. How does he continue? - Are you familiar with music therapy as a form of capacity building / skill building support? If you are, what outcomes would we likely see? - My child is clearly very gifted in music but won't consider lessons due to anxiety. How can I help foster this talent? - Should I ask my child if they want any encouragement in the first place and if so, what might that be? Links from this episode: Little Black Book of Rock Favourite Kid YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEzg-K6zSiet3e364t3zFQ Instagram: @aspyjpnes_ and @favouritekidmusic The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au

    38 min
  3. PAAA Pod - Post High School for Teens with Intellectual Disability

    10/15/2024

    PAAA Pod - Post High School for Teens with Intellectual Disability

    Episode 24 - Post High School for Teens with Intellectual Disability - Kathy Harris founded CampusLife to fill the gap she saw when her own son was finishing high school. Kathy shares her own experiences and answers the questions that have come in from the Postive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479 The questions Kathy answers are: - What education options are there post high school, to help my child continuing learning? - If my child isn't able to work or do further study, what other options are there? Links from this episode are: CampusLife: https://inclusivesupports.com.au/index.html The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. https://spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au/

    32 min
  4. PAAA Pod - NDIS Updates with guest Kate Read

    09/03/2024

    PAAA Pod - NDIS Updates with guest Kate Read

    Episode 23 - NDIS Updates - Kate Read from Inspires&Co joins us to share her insights to the NDIS Updates. In March 2024, the Australian Gov't introduced changes to the NDIS Act 2013 through the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No 1) Bill 2024, based on key recommendations of the NDIS review, to make the NDIS better for participants. The Bill passed the Australian Parliament on August 22, 2024. Kate Read shares her insights on what we can expect as the changes are rolled out later on this year. Links from this episode: Inspires&Co: https://www.inspiresandco.com.au Australian Gov't: dss.gov.au The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au Parents can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/927674128832584

    32 min
  5. PAAA Pod - Child Safety with guest Valli Slater

    08/26/2024

    PAAA Pod - Child Safety with guest Valli Slater

    Episode 22 - Child Safety - Valli Slater is the founder of the charity Sacred Justice and is joinging us to share her lived experience with her daughter who is non-speaking autistic and sexual abuse. Her research post sexual abuse is what led her to begin Sacred Justice. Valli also all of the questions that have come through from the Positive Action Autism ADHD group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/szLTvw5uNXi4sR1r/ The questions are: - What should I look for in an STA providers to feel secure my child will be safe? - How can I help teach stranger danger to my child who has none? - What steps can I take to ensure my child is safe at school? - Can you recommend anything to assist my tennager to navigate healthy friendships? Links from this episode: https://sacredjustice.org.au/ https://attwoodandgarnettevents.com/sexuality-education-for-teenagers-with-aspergers-syndrome/ https://www.research.chop.edu/car-autism-roadmap/sexuality-instruction-for-tweens-teens-and-young-adults https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9915282/ The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au

    43 min
  6. PAAA Pod - Plan for Peace of Mind with guest Manny Mezzasalma

    08/12/2024

    PAAA Pod - Plan for Peace of Mind with guest Manny Mezzasalma

    Episode 21 - Planning for Peace of Mind - Manny Mezzasalma founder of EJM Advice joins us to offer his advice and answer the questions that have come through from the Positive Action Autism ADHD Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479 on the topic of Planning for Peace of Mind. Manny answers the following questions: - What does the process look like for getting this security in place for my child? - What if I'm struggling to secure my own future, how can I plan for my child's? - How does a disability pension work? Is there anything we should know that isn't often spoken about? Manny also shares what some of the risks are, if parents don't take steps to plan for their children's future. Links from this episode: EJM Advice: www.ejmadvice.com.au You can email Manny at m.mezzasalma@ejmadvice.com.au The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au Access this community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/927674128832584

    24 min
  7. PAAA Pod - Physiotherapy with Kristy Petrie

    08/05/2024

    PAAA Pod - Physiotherapy with Kristy Petrie

    Episode 20 - Physiotherapy - Kristy Petrie from Adaptability Therapy joins us answer all of the questions that have come through the Positive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479 on the topic of Physiotherapy. Kristy answers the following questions: - What does the role of Physiotherapy play in supporting people with Autism and ADHD? - What are the early signs that indicate we should see a paediatic physio? - What reports and inclusions can a phyiotherapist provide for NDIS purposes? You can find Kristy at Adaptability Therapy: https://www.adaptabilitytherapy.com.au/ The PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network, an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au Parent can join the Spectrum Success Network for more free resources here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/927674128832584

    34 min
  8. PAAA Pod - Independent Living with guest Jarrad Hills

    07/27/2024

    PAAA Pod - Independent Living with guest Jarrad Hills

    Episode 19 - Independent Living - Jarrad Hills, founder of Ability Homes Australia joins us to share his lived experience with his sister who has level 3 Autism and why he started Ability Homes Australia. Jarrad also answers all of the questions that have come through from the Positive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/900624195016479/ - What are some independent living options you see for autistic young adults? - What are the first steps we need to take if we want our young adult child to live independently? - What supports are available to support the transition to idependent living, assuming they will be able to, just aren't ready yet? Links form this episode: www.ahau.com.au PAAA Pod is brought to you by the Spectrum Success Network - an educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. www.spectrumsuccessnetwork.com.au

    35 min
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The Positive Action Autism ADHD Podcast (PAAA Pod) is a listener-led podcast. Members of the Positive Action Autism ADHD Group on Facebook, submit their questions on the topic and then host Lindsay Keating uses those questions to facilitate the conversations so that we get answers from specialists. Guests include Dr Tony Attwood, Dr Michelle Garnett & Dr Chris Edwards. We also have a range of topics on NDIS and services available. Our aim is deliver a greater level of education, awareness and support, ultimately making the world a better place for autistic people.

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