EPISODE · May 10, 2022 · 44 MIN

My Family and Autism

from Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between

Cheryl has 2 sons – William who is 14 and Stanley who is 7. William is a self-professed ‘geek’ who loves history and playing games, Stanley is full of energy and wants to be Bear Gryls! They have a love / hate relationship like most siblings, but where their situation is slightly different to most, William has autism.  We talk to Cheryl about: What the signs were that indicated that William may be autistic. Why it’s important to look at the whole picture. How children (especially girls) can mask symptoms as they grow older.  Stimming – what this is and why children on the autistic spectrum might do it. What it was like to receive William’s diagnosis. Her hopes for Williams future and what she would say to someone who just received a diagnosis.  Links:  National Autistic Society / Instagram - @bespokefamily / Facebook - @bespokefamilyCheryl’s website: Aperion SEND Training and ConsultancyBespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultationsGet 25% off any of our Guides (downloadable webinars) with the code 'PODCAST'.

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Cheryl has 2 sons – William who is 14 and Stanley who is 7. William is a self-professed ‘geek’ who loves history and playing games, Stanley is full of energy and wants to be Bear Gryls! They have a love / hate relationship like most siblings, but where their situation is slightly different to most, William has autism. We talk to Cheryl about: What the signs were that indicated that William may be autistic. Why it’s important to look at the whole picture. How children (especially girls) can mask symptoms as they grow older. Stimming – what this is and why children on the autistic spectrum might do it. What it was like to receive William’s diagnosis. Her hopes for Williams future and what she would say to someone who just received a diagnosis. Links: https://www.autism.org.uk/ (National Autistic Society) / https://www.instagram.com/bespokefamily/?hl=en (Instagram - @bespokefamily) /https://www.facebook.com/Bespoke-Family-247449005951650/ ( Facebook - @bespokefamily) Cheryl’s website: https://www.aperiontraining.co.uk/ (Aperion SEND Training and Consultancy) Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations (https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations) Get 25% off any of our https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/shop (Guides) (downloadable webinars) with the code 'PODCAST'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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