Category Archives: Episodes
Hyperfocus: From Survival to Superpower with Emma Muir
Dale and Emma have a fascinating conversation about whether ADHD is actually a superpower - [...]
Beyond the Classroom: Sensory Support at Home with Natasha Grays
Natasha Grays, founder of The Sensory Haven, joins Dale to discuss sensory support at home [...]
Rethinking Wellbeing of Neurodivergent Children in School with Charlotte MacDougall
Charlotte MacDougall, a neurodivergent specialist, joins Dale to discuss how we need to rethink wellbeing [...]
The Power of Play Schemas with Ange Anderson
Ange Anderson, Therapeutic SEND Advisor, joins Dale to discuss how play schemas can help adults [...]
A Million Families Waiting: Can AI Help? with Ben Cosh
Dale is joined by Ben Cosh, founder and CEO of Sylva, to discuss AI in [...]
Behind the Mask: Autistic Burnout and Eva’s Story with Sarah Griffiths
Sarah Griffiths, children's author, meditation teacher, and parent advocate, joins Dale to discuss autistic burnout [...]
What do we mean by trauma informed practice? with Dr Asha Patel
Trauma-informed practice is one of those phrases everyone nods along to - but how many [...]
Where are specific learning difficulties in the SEND reforms? with Louise Selby and Janet Goring
Dale is joined by Louise Selby, a dyslexia specialist, and Janet Goring, an SpLD specialist, [...]
DLD and SEND Reform: No Child Left Behind with Jane Harris
Dale is joined by Jane Harris, Chief Executive of Speech and Language UK, to discuss [...]
We need to talk about the neurodivergent teachers in our schools with Chris Benson
Dale is joined by Chris Benson, founder of Headfirst Consulting and ND Chat, to discuss [...]
Why every school needs a SENCO on the senior leadership team with Lisa Pinkerton
Dale is joined by Lisa Pinkerton, Head of Education at Widgit Software and former primary [...]
It’s Not What It Looks Like: Screen Time and Neurodivergent Children with Dr Daniel Weisberg
When you see a child glued to a screen, it's easy to make assumptions. But [...]
Leadership in Social Impact Education with Ed Robbins
For some children and young people, the traditional school system has already failed them - [...]
Empowered: Student Self-Advocacy in Schools with Claire Cannon and Alice Phillips
When schools stop doing things *to* students and start doing things *with* them, everything changes.
Removing the fear of reading with Vicki Edgar
For many neurodivergent children, reading isn't just difficult - it's frightening. And without the right [...]
What do neurodiverse girls need to know about romance? with Kim McCabe
Neurodiverse girls are often loyal, perceptive, and generous - qualities that are real strengths, but [...]
Wellbeing, Culture and Inclusion with Cathal Lynch
Wellbeing, culture, and inclusion are more than buzzwords - but too many schools tick the [...]
Neurodiversity and Sport: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces Where Neurodivergent can Thrive with Liz Day
Sport has the potential to be a powerful, positive force in the lives of neurodivergent [...]
Living with Hearing Loss and Deafness with Samantha Baines
This Deaf Awareness Week, we welcome Samantha Baines to the podcast to explore what it’s [...]
*Special Episode* Who will be SEND?
This is a special episode focusing on who will actually be SEND under the new [...]
Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Autistic People with Dr Joanna Grace
Did you know that a third of autistic people experience serious mental health challenges? This [...]
Rare but Recognisable: Isla’s FOP Story with Nicky Muller
Today is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Awareness Day, and to mark the occasion we’re sharing [...]
Supporting Young People with Long-Term Illness in Education with Josh Pelled
Bright Futures’ research estimates that around 270,000 young people (age 5–24) miss 20% or more [...]
Assessing Complex Learners with Jordan Garrett
Jordan brings a wealth of experience from specialist and mainstream settings, plus years of curriculum [...]