We have created a mix of podcasts celebrating neurodiversity, creativity and individuality — from focus and calm to energy and empowerment. Curated by The SENDcast team for MCM Comic Con, this playlist shines a light on the sounds, moods and moments that connect us all. With 68 podcasts to chose from, listen on Spotify, YouTube and our website…
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Every Thursday, a new episode of our award-winning podcast drops, featuring a different guest joining host Dale Pickles to share their passion and expertise in SEND. With over 460,000 downloads and more than 260 episodes, the podcast is packed with insights and the latest topics to support you in making a difference.
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Neurodiversity podcasts
Supporting ND Learners in Secondary School Settings and Further Education with Susana Gonzalez
Susana emphasises the importance of neurodiversity training, flexibility in secondary school processes (including behaviour policies), [...]
04
Sep
Sep
Autism: The Quiet Ones with Dr Joanna Grace
Jo shares insights on the often-overlooked experiences of autistic individuals who may not display disruptive [...]
14
Aug
Aug
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer
My guest this week is Kate Steer. Kate is Neurodivergent Family Coach & Education Consultant [...]
17
Jul
Jul
Neurodiversity – Building Connections and Building Confidence with Marlon Huggins
Gaming often gets a bad reputation, but it offers numerous benefits, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
26
Jun
Jun
The Stories We Tell About Autism with Dr Joanna Grace
You may have heard narratives claiming that autism results from bad parenting or is merely [...]
12
Jun
Jun
Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Insights from Awesome Archie with Rebecca Clapcott
Rebecca advocates for a compassionate approach that values individuality and fosters understanding among educators when [...]
08
May
May
Awesome Archie’s Journey from Mainstream to Specialist Education with Archie Clapcott
16-year-old Archie Clapcott travelled to our studio to discuss his journey from mainstream education to [...]
03
Apr
Apr
Relationship Dynamics with Children with PDA with Beth Elkins & Ian Thorsteinsson
In this episode we are discussing relationship dynamics with children with PDA. My guests this [...]
27
Mar
Mar
Why We Need More Support For Neurodivergent Teachers with Catrina Lowri
In this episode we will be discussing neurodivergent teachers and support staff and why they [...]
13
Mar
Mar
Sleep Neurodiversity and Learning Disability with Dr Jill McGarry
My guest this week is Dr Jill McGarry, a clinical psychologist with over 28 years [...]
23
Jan
Jan
Sensory Uncertainty with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin
My guests this week are Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin. Clare has worked in [...]
02
Jan
Jan
The Power of Relational Practice in an Autism Setting with Beth Elkins & Ian Thorsteinsson
In this episode we are discussing the power of relational practice in an autism setting. [...]
19
Dec
Dec
Why Do So Many Professionals Believe They Are Right? with Tigger Pritchard
In this episode we are discussing Why do so many professionals believe they are right? [...]
12
Dec
Dec
I’m Bipolar, But Don’t Call Me Crazy with Catrina Lowri
In this episode we will be discussing bipolar, what it is and what it isn’t. [...]
14
Nov
Nov
It’s Not The What It’s The Why! with Alison Knowles
In this episode we are talking with one of my regular guests Ali Knowles, about [...]
31
Oct
Oct
Dyslexia Myth Busting with Louise Selby
In this episode we are discussing 10 myths (and probably more) about dyslexia. My guest [...]
10
Oct
Oct
Autism: My Personal Experiences and Advice for Professionals with Joe Fautley
In this week's episode we are joined by Joe Fautley, a project co-ordinator at the [...]
03
Oct
Oct
Positive Psychology (PP) Wellbeing & SEMH podcast with Dr Rob Long
Our guest this week is Chartered Psychologist Dr Rob Long, who specialises in supporting children [...]
05
Sep
Sep
Awesomely Autistic with Tigger Pritchard
Tigger Pritchard is awesomely Neurodivergent and passionate about reducing anxiety for all. To help all [...]
22
Aug
Aug
Identifying Dyslexia and Why it Matters with Dr Helen Ross
This week our guest is Dr Helen Ross. Helen is a dyslexia expert and consultant [...]
08
Aug
Aug
Living with Dyscalculia with Peter Cherry and Cat Eadle
In this episode we are discussing Dyscalculia, a condition that affects 6-10% of the population, [...]
18
Jul
Jul
Looking and Trusting Inside Rather Than Looking For Solutions Externally with Alison Knowles
In this episode we welcome back Alison Knowles for a discussion about when we stopped [...]
04
Jul
Jul
Whole Life Mental Health Meanderings with Dr Helen Ross
A meandering discussion about mental health this week with dyslexia expert and consultant Dr Helen [...]
30
May
May
GIRL UNMASKED – Autistic Masking, School and Mental Health with Emily Katy
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming book ‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism [...]
04
Apr
Apr
How exercise is different for children with SEND and why it matters with Miriam Saffer
In this week's show we discuss how excercise is different for children with SEND and [...]
07
Mar
Mar
Supporting PDA with Clare Truman
In this week's podcast we discuss how to support PDA with Freelance Education Consultant Clare [...]
29
Feb
Feb
Being Human – a journey to #FlipTheNarrative with Elly Chapple
In this week's podcast we discuss Being Human – a journey to #FlipTheNarrative with founder [...]
22
Feb
Feb
Dyslexia and Mental Health with Dr Helen Ross
Dale is joined by dyslexia expert and consultant Dr Helen Ross to discuss support, interventions [...]
14
Dec
Dec
An Introduction to PDA with Clare Truman
Dale is joined by Clare Truman to give SENDcast listeners an introduction to PDA.
07
Dec
Dec
Going to University with Autism or ADHD with Victoria Ellen
Dale is joined by Victoria Ellen to explore the experience of University for students with [...]
30
Nov
Nov
Dual and Multiple Exceptionality with Fintan O’Regan
Dale is joined by Fintan O' Regan this week to discuss Dual and Multiple Exceptionality.
09
Nov
Nov
How To Wait Well When Your Child Is On The Diagnostic Pathway for Autism or ADHD with Jodie Warren
Dale and Jodie Warren discuss how to 'Wait Well' when your child is on the [...]
02
Nov
Nov
How to Stop Your Limiting Belief Limiting You with Alison Knowles
Discussing how we put limitations on ourselves and how best to spot this behaviour and [...]
19
Oct
Oct
ASC and ADHD in Adults with Dale Pickles
Dale Pickles talks about his ASC and ADHD diagnosis.
05
Oct
Oct
Being Hijacked By Your Emotions with Alison Knowles
Discussing how we allow our emotions to hijack our decision making.
14
Sep
Sep
Executive Function Skills and Neurodiversity Traits with Victoria Bagnall
Discussing Executive Function Skills and Neurodiversity Traits
07
Sep
Sep
Additional Needs Haircut Services with Craig Henderson
Hair cuts for children and young people with additional needs.
24
Aug
Aug
How Our Brains Project Our Past with Alison Knowles
Discussing how our brains take our past experiences and project them onto our life.
17
Aug
Aug
Effective Advocacy & Why Fighting Doesn’t Work with Jodie Warren
Discussing Effective Advocacy & Why Fighting Doesn’t Work
27
Jul
Jul
Tourette’s? (Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month – May 15th to June 15th) with Ione Georgakis
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is observed every year from May 15 to June 15. The [...]
18
May
May
Black and Autistic or Neurodivergent with Suzy Rowland, Keisha Swaby and Lauren Fernandez
Did you know that children from ethnic minority groups are excluded at a rate that’s [...]
13
Apr
Apr
Dyspraxia and Handwriting with Kim Griffin
We live in a digital age, so where do we see or use joined up [...]
09
Mar
Mar
Identity First Language and Belonging With Joanna Grace
The considered use of language is often mocked as political correctness gone mad.
16
Feb
Feb
Girls on the Spectrum – Autism and Puberty with Victoria Ellen
Puberty is a topic that is rarely discussed and when taught at school the feelings [...]
02
Feb
Feb
I Can’t Go To School with Suzy Rowland
We’re starting the year off with this first episode ‘I can’t go to school’ with [...]
05
Jan
Jan
Medication for Supporting Children with ADHD: Chemical Cosh or Reset Button with Fintan O’Regan
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference with the key traits of Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention.
15
Dec
Dec
Dyspraxia – More Than Just Clumsiness with Kim Griffin
Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) is often thought of as clumsiness, but it is [...]
17
Nov
Nov
Why Boredom is Truly Interesting and Absolutely Vital with Fintan O’Regan
Yawning, daydreaming, complaining, fidgeting, distracting others – we’ve all been there at some point, so [...]
13
Oct
Oct
As an autistic adult, what would you change in schools? With Joanna Grace
Autism support is given to half the people who need it, and nearly all of [...]
06
Oct
Oct
Trauma with Alison Knowles
The impact a traumatic event has on a person can be significant and lifelong.
08
Sep
Sep
Eating and the Senses with Joanna Grace
We are ending the school year with Joanna Grace who joins Dale to discuss Eating [...]
21
Jul
Jul
What drives our youngsters to self-harm with Alison Knowles
Trigger warning – this podcast discusses self-harm which is a difficult subject, but has never [...]
16
Jun
Jun
Physical Aspects of Autism with Rachel Jackson
Whilst there is significant research and discussion around the psychological and behavioural aspects of autism, [...]
02
Jun
Jun
What on Earth is PDA? With Rachel Jackson
Does resisting ordinary day-to-day demands, such as putting shoes on, sound familiar?
24
Mar
Mar
Supporting Pupils with Autism to Self-Regulate with Tessa Morton
A classroom can be a terrifying place for a child with autism. Their anxiety may [...]
25
Nov
Nov
He Doesn’t Do That at School with Ginny Bootman
There is often a huge divide between how a child with additional needs presents themselves [...]
11
Nov
Nov
Desperately Seeking Certainty with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin
Did you know that our brain is actually a kind of prediction making machine?
04
Nov
Nov
Changing the Ds in ADHD with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s show we are discussing ADHD, how people see it, and whether it is [...]
10
Jun
Jun
Self Preservation as a parent of a child with SEND with Alison Knowles
This week, Dale is joined by Alison Knowles. Alison is an emotional therapist who supports [...]
27
May
May
What is Anxiety? with Alison Knowles
In this episode we are revisiting anxiety and simply asking the question what is anxiety? [...]
25
Mar
Mar
Neurodiversity – Innovation or Compliance with Fintan O’Regan
This week’s show is all about neurodiversity. What does it mean, is it a positive [...]
18
Feb
Feb
You Create Your Reality with Alison Knowles
In this episode Dale is joined by Alison Knowles to discuss breaking down limiting beliefs [...]
04
Feb
Feb
Autism: Different Presentations with Lana Grant
Joining Dale today is Lana Grant. Lana has a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome and is [...]
21
Jan
Jan
Why We Are the Way We Are with Alison Knowles
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Alison Knowles to [...]
10
Dec
Dec
The Curious Case of ADHD with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Fintan O'Regan to [...]
03
Dec
Dec
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children and Young People with Dr. Tina Rae
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Tina Rae [...]
19
Nov
Nov
Autism in Girls Podcast with Sarah-Jane Critchley
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
07
May
May
Supporting Dyslexia in Schools Podcast with Arran Smith
In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Arran Smith to [...]
17
Apr
Apr