EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 22 MIN
Episode 7: Autism and Football: Finding Belonging On and Off the Pitch
from Included Not Excluded - A Podcast About Autism, Education, and Change · host Tracie Coultas-Pitman, Maddison Millington-Stanbury
Guest: Maddison Millington-Stanbury, Goalkeeper, Oxford United Women Host: Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutism Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutismProduced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz.The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.
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From being released by a club at 15, to moving away from home at 16, to finding focus, calm and identity through football, Maddison’s journey is one of resilience, self-discovery and determination. Diagnosed as dyslexic at school and later as autistic, Maddison has navigated a world that hasn’t always understood her. Yet on the pitch, something shifts. The noise quiets. The game makes sense. This episode explores how football became more than a sport. It became structure, belonging and a way of making sense of the world. At the same time, we confront the reality that sport is not always inclusive by default. Through Maddison’s story, we examine what needs to change so that more autistic young people can access the same sense of belonging.
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Episode 7: Autism and Football: Finding Belonging On and Off the Pitch
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