About Beyond the Spectrum - Conversations with Parents on Autism and Beyond
We chat to parents of ASD children (of all ages) about their experiences; from diagnosis to therapies and activities, and beyond. They kindly share their insights and advice to help other families out there.
And to help parents realise they're not alone! Many families are going through the same and similar ups and downs and can reach out to us if they'd like to connect with our guests.
Episode 8: From Depression to Purpose - A Journey Raising Two Autistic Children
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Spectrum - Conversations with Parents on Autism and Beyond, Clint sits down with Erica, a teacher, mother of two children with Level 3 Autism and ADHD, and soon-to-be published author. Erica shares her family's journey from the early signs of autism through diagnosis, school challenges, separation anxiety, masking, meltdowns, and the daily realities of raising two neurodivergent children with complex support needs. The conversation explores: Early...
3 Sept 2025
Episode 7: Masking, Diagnosis & Finding Your Village - Lauren and Janine’s Parenting Journey
In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum - Conversations with Parents on Autism and Beyond, Clint chats with Lauren and Janine — two mums who migrated to Australia and are raising children with level 2 autism and ADHD. They unpack: The reality of masking in girls and boys - and why it delays diagnosisEarly supports that moved the needle - ECDP, Bush Kids, OT, speech, small schoolsAdvocating in kindy and school - when to push, when to change environmentsAge-appropriate ways to talk to kids about...
3 Jul 2025
Episode 6: Breaking Cycles & Embracing Differences: Kerri’s Parenting Story
Kerri shares her experiences parenting a neurodivergent son while navigating her own ADHD diagnosis, offering insights into creating supportive environments and breaking generational patterns in this interview.
In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum – Conversations with Parents on Autism and Beyond, we take an unexpected journey from fishing in Oman to discussing autism and alternative treatments. Meet Claire, a boat captain in Oman, whose son Leo is autistic. When mainstream approaches didn’t give the results she was hoping for, she explored the controversial but intriguing path of stem cell therapy. In this candid and thought-provoking chat, Claire shares her family’s experience, the challenges th...
19 Dec 2024
Episode 4: Raising Neurodivergent Kids While Navigating Her Own Diagnosis: Katie's Story
Episode 4: Raising Neurodivergent Kids While Navigating Her Own Diagnosis: Katie's StoryIn this episode of Beyond the Spectrum Podcast, Katie shares her journey as a neurodivergent parent with two neurodivergent children. Katie works as a dance teacher at her children's school and manages their therapy and educational needs. She has an 11-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter, both diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Katie received her own autism diagnosis in December 2021. She emphas...
8 Nov 2024
Episode 3: Unveiling the Future: Challenges and Hopes for Adult Autistic Individuals - with mum Tess
Welcome to our new podcast series! This episode I chat with Tess; mum of an adult Autistic child who also faced major health challenges while growing up. Tess shares her experience and insights including what she would say to herself if she could go back 5 years, and what it's like bringing up an adult neurodivergent son as she ages and needs to think about her future and how it effects his future.What families go through with school-aged ASD children compared to adults is very different...
5 Nov 2024
Episode 2: From Doubt to Diagnosis: A Mother's Quest for Answers - with Sally
In this episode I chat with Sally, a mum of two children with ASD and a busy business owner - about her struggles, the many and constant ups and downs, what she's learned along the way and advice she's happy to share with other parents.When Sally's son Arley was 3 years old it was suggested to her by a friend to have him assessed for ASD because he couldn't touch many objects and other apparent signs. A group of therapists evaluated him for three days, they couldn't make a diagnosis but encou...
5 Nov 2024
Episode 1: Introduction to the series, the host and what we hope you as listeners get out of it
Welcome to our new podcast series! This episode introduces you to what the series is all about, who I am as your host is, my backstory, and what you can expect from future episodes when I chat to parents of ASD children.We hope you get a lot out of listening and we would appreciate your feedback, so please reach out via comments, emailing us etc. We'd love to hear from you.ClintAutism & Beyond AustraliaIf you enjoyed listening and found this content valuable we'd appreciate it if you coul...
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