Included Not Excluded - A Podcast About Autism, Education, and Change

BeyondAutism, Tracie Coultas-Pitman
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Included Not Excluded is a monthly podcast from BeyondAutism hosted by CEO Tracie Coultas-Pitman. Through interviews with autistic individuals, parents, educators, and policymakers, the series explores real-life experiences and evidence-based strategies that shape autism education and inclusion. Covering topics from school placements and early intervention to family support and long-term planning, each 20–35 minute episode offers practical insights for families and professionals. Distributed across major platforms and supported by a robust promotion plan, the podcast strengthens BeyondAutism’s reach and influence as a thought leader in inclusive practice.

Episodes

  1. Apr 22

    Episode 7: Autism and Football: Finding Belonging On and Off the Pitch

    Guest: Maddison Millington-Stanbury, Goalkeeper, Oxford United Women Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 7: Autism and Football: Finding Belonging On and Off the Pitch

  2. Mar 17

    Episode 6: Autistic Children: How Do You Get Early Years Support Right?

    Guests: Meg Harper, Regional Manager at Dingley’s Promise Pam Fry MBE, CEO of PlayWise Learning CIC and Chair of the National Portage Association Siân Wicks, CEO of ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 6: Autistic Children: How Do You Get Early Years Support Right?

  3. Jan 20

    Episode 5: SEND in Limbo: How We Can Navigate Uncertainty in the Sector

    Guests: Rod Turner, parent to an autistic daughter Claire Dorer OBE, CEO of NASS (National Association of Special Schools) Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 5: SEND in Limbo: How We Can Navigate Uncertainty in the Sector

  4. 12/16/2025

    Episode 4: Autism at Christmas: Creating an Inclusive Holiday Experience

    Guests: Sam Curtis, parent to a 17-year-old autistic son, Charles Francesca Moore, autistic adult and member of the BeyondAutism team Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 4: Autism at Christmas: Creating an Inclusive Holiday Experience

  5. 11/21/2025

    Episode 3: Nothing to Cure Here: Rewriting the Narrative about Autism

    Guests: Victoria Burnip, Regional Lead for UK and Europe, Institute of Neurodiversity Dr Tony Lloyd PhD FRSA, Consultant Trainer, Psychotherapist and Inclusive Education Specialist Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism 🔗 Learn more about our work: www.beyondautism.org.uk 📧 Contact us: info@beyondautism.org.uk Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 3: Nothing to Cure Here: Rewriting the Narrative about Autism

  6. 10/20/2025

    Episode 2: Listen, Look, Adjust: Sensory Basics for Inclusion

    Guests: Laura Bodycot – Parent, sharing lived experience of supporting her son’s sensory needs and the difference small changes have made at home and school. Jessica Hargreaves – Occupational Therapist, offering professional insight into how sensory environments can either support or overwhelm autistic learners. Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism In this episode: How to “listen and look” before jumping to solutionsWhat masking looks like—and why behaviour may differ between home and schoolFree and low-cost classroom ideas (clear visual space, movement jobs, fidget tools, TheraBands)How to use what works at home to support school environments—and vice versaThe power of consistency and communication between teachers and familiesWhy kindness and curiosity are the foundation of inclusionTakeaway message: Tiny changes can make a huge difference. When we take time to observe, listen and adjust, we create environments that truly include, not exclude. 🔗 Learn more about our work: www.beyondautism.org.uk 📧 Contact us: info@beyondautism.org.uk Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 2: Listen, Look, Adjust: Sensory Basics for Inclusion

  7. 09/20/2025

    Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

    Welcome to Included Not Excluded, the podcast from BeyondAutism exploring the challenges, successes, and strategies shaping autism education today. In this episode: Nikkie-Chekita Jordan, a parent of an autistic child, shares her family’s journey and the challenges of accessing the right support. Professor Toby Salt, an experienced leader in education, reflects on systemic barriers and how schools and services can respond. Tracie Coultas-Pitman, BeyondAutism CEO, hosts the conversation and considers what these experiences mean for families, educators, and professionals. 🔗 Learn more about our work: www.beyondautism.org.uk 📧 Contact us: info@beyondautism.org.uk Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

  8. 09/19/2025

    Coming Soon - Included Not Excluded - A BeyondAutism Podcast

    “Welcome to Included Not Excluded — the new podcast from BeyondAutism. Each month, we’ll share real stories and conversations about autism education — from parents, practitioners, and young people. We’ll tackle the challenges, celebrate the wins, and ask the big questions: How do we create schools that include, not exclude? What does independence really look like? Our first episode launches this Sunday, 21 September. Subscribe now and join us — because inclusion isn’t just a word, it’s a movement. And it starts here. Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutism Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

    Coming Soon - Included Not Excluded - A BeyondAutism Podcast
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Included Not Excluded is a monthly podcast from BeyondAutism hosted by CEO Tracie Coultas-Pitman. Through interviews with autistic individuals, parents, educators, and policymakers, the series explores real-life experiences and evidence-based strategies that shape autism education and inclusion. Covering topics from school placements and early intervention to family support and long-term planning, each 20–35 minute episode offers practical insights for families and professionals. Distributed across major platforms and supported by a robust promotion plan, the podcast strengthens BeyondAutism’s reach and influence as a thought leader in inclusive practice.

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