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Quirky and Autistic Parenting Podcast

Nov 29, 2023

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...


Nov 15, 2023

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...


Nov 1, 2023

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...