30| Abby: ASD recognition to diagnosis, teaching neurodivergent children. Early signs, indications, support services and funding for special needs kids. + We touch on Abby's current pregnancy as a solo mum by choice via donor sperm.

Season 3 final! In this insightful episode, we sit down with Abby, the current Director of Education & Training at the ACE programme- an early support programme for children on the autism spectrum, delivered in early childhood services. Abby is a certified ESDM Trainer, with a Bachelor of Psychological Science, and Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching. Clare and Chloe chat to Abby about recognizing early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to navigating the diagnosis process. Abby shares valuable tips on identifying early indicators, understanding available support services, and accessing funding for children with special needs. We also discuss strategies for teaching and supporting neurodivergent children in educational settings. Plus! Abby shares her current pregnancy at 29 weeks, and her empowering experience as a solo mum by choice through donor sperm. This episode is so insightful, educational and awareness raising for children and adults living with ASD, the support and teaching opportunities available to them; where we have come a long way - but still have a long way to go! Thank you Abby. Love Patty x Instagram: @aceprogramme Instagram: @lovepattypodcast Music: @lillifairfax