The Yellow Ladybugs Podcast

Welcome to Part 3 of the Yellow Ladybugs Workplace Resource Podcast series. We have released a five-part peer-led work resource for autistic and AuDHD people. This episode is based on Part 5 of the resource. Part 5 focuses on what happens after you get the job. How to stay well in work. How to notice early signs of burnout. And how to make changes before things reach crisis point. We hope you enjoyed listening! You can read the resource https://yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/

Welcome to Part 2 of the Yellow Ladybugs Workplace Resource Podcast series. We have released a five-part peer-led work resource for autistic and AuDHD people. This episode is based on Part 3 and Part 4 of the resource. Part 3 focuses on the very real decisions autistic and AuDHD people make every day at work around disclosure and masking. Part 4 focuses on workplace adjustments and supports, and what these actually look like in real workplaces for autistic and AuDHD people. We hope you enjoyed listening! You can read the resource https://yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/

Welcome to Part 1 of the Yellow Ladybugs Workplace Resource Podcast series. We have released a five-part peer-led work resource for autistic and AuDHD people. This episode is based on Part 1 and Part 2 of the resource.  Part 1 of this goes into finding the right work fit, understanding what 'fit' really means before you even think about job searching. It also goes through how monotropism, sensory needs, energy levels, values and special interests all influence the type of work and the type of environment that will feel sustainable, rather than draining or overwhelming. It acknowledges why many autistic and AuDHD people end up burned out, under-employed, or feeling like they are the problem in workplaces that were never designed with them in mind, and reframes this as a system issue rather than a personal one.  Part 2 moves into the job search itself. Job ads. Applications. Interviews. Rejection. And all the hidden expectations that sit inside that process that many autistic and AuDHD people find exhausting, confusing or overwhelming but rarely see acknowledged in typical work advice.  We hope you enjoyed listening!    You can read the resource  https://yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/ 

Welcome to the Yellow Ladybugs Pop‑Up Podcast Series, where we bring you two key topics our community have been asking us for. We are proud to the second episode in this series—a peer‑led discussion for families and carers of autistic girls, teens, and gender‑diverse youth on Finding Autistic Joy and Celebrating Autistic Culture.This is a special series made possible through funding from the Information Linkages and Capacity Building Grant. We are deliberately bringing you this episode at a time when there has been a resurgence in harmful public narratives about autism, ADHD and neurodivergence – whether it is the media coverage given to out-of-date professionals making uninformed claims that autism and ADHD are over-diagnosed, or politicians dangerous crusades to recreate an environment of fear about autism and autistic people.These narratives threaten to undermine the progress we have made in recent years to understand and embed neurodiversity as integral to our humanity. As an autistic-led organisation, at the forefront of changing harmful ableist attitudes, we feel it is more important than ever to counter this trend by reminding our community that neurodivergent people belong in this world, that they can find joy, and that they can celebrate their culture – that these things are powerful protective factors, not just for neurodivergent individuals, but for their families, communities, systems and society as a whole. Put simply everyone benefits when neurodivergent people are valued for who they are.Which brings us to the details of this affirming and uplifting episode where we are delighted to share two celebratory and complementary presentations from the Yellow Ladybugs canon, delivered by two amazing neurodivergent humans with a deep passion for change:Marie Camin, a multiply neurodivergent clinical psychologist, researcher and advocateAllison Davies, an autistic advocate, educator and speakerIn the first part, Marie gives an honest, unflinching and ultimately uplifting presentation on Finding and Keeping Autistic Joy. She shares her lived experience, acknowledging that it is not easy being autistic in a world that doesn’t recognise your needs, but that there is nothing quite like the feeling of autistic joy—from special interests (or SPINS), and sensory experiences, to stimmy hands and finding neurokin. Marie shares her own experiences of joy, and brings her personal and professional knowledge into exploring how we can support our autistic young people to find and keep their joy- as a protective factor which can support their identity and their mental health and wellbeing.Please note that Marie’s presentation does make brief references to sensitive topics including trauma, bullying, stalking, grooming, eating disorders, PTSD, abuse and domestic violence.Allison then brings her strong personal voice to the topic of Exploring Autistic Culture. She explains that autistic culture is not just a concept or a neuro-affirming approach to care; it is something that has always existed – found in autistic families and communities. She reflects on how this looks different for every family and is filtered through our layers of privilege, safety, and capacity. And she explores some of the fundamental concepts that autistic culture requires all of us to understand, so that we may deepen our sense of who our autistic family is and how our culture can support us.We hope you enjoy listening and we encourage you to reflect on Marie and Allison’s insights and wisdom from our conference archives, and to embrace their generosity in gifting us the many penguin pebbles and moments of authentic connection to be found in this episode!

Yellow Ladybugs Pop Up Podcast Series: Episode 1 Recognising and responding to sexual violence for families and carers of autistic girls, teens, and gender diverse youth Welcome to the Yellow Ladybugs Pop Up Podcast Series, where we bring you two key topics our community have been asking us for. We are proud to present this first episode in this series—a peer led discussion for families and carers of autistic girls, teens, and gender diverse youth on recognising and responding to sexual violence. This episode has been made possible through funding from the Information Linkages and Capacity Building Grant. In this important discussion, which draws on real lived experiences, you will hear from three expert panelists: First is Stephanie Robertson, an autistic occupational therapist who explains why building body awareness and interoceptive understanding is foundational to safety and empowerment for our autistic young people. Second is Detective Leading Senior Constable Teresa O’Sullivan - a specialist in sexual offences and parent to an autistic child - she shares practical strategies on identifying grooming behaviours, supporting disclosures, and navigating both in person and online risks. And finally, Emma Jacques, a neurodivergent parent of autistic teens. She shares her no nonsense, real life advice on enthusiastic consent, boundary setting, cyber safety, and building a supportive network. The panel is hosted by Katie Koullas, CEO of Yellow Ladybugs, autistic/ADHD woman and parent to neurodivergent teen girls – who has a strong advocacy track record and deep passion around this topic. So what does this episode cover? - We provide clear insights into why autistic young people are statistically at greater risk of sexual abuse and violence, and discussion about how we can change these statistics - We share practical tools: how to teach body safety, name private body parts precisely, reinforce that “no is valid”, and role play boundaries around consent. - We give advice on how to support autistic young people in identifying their internal sensations (their interoceptive awareness) so they trust their own cues rather than rely on external validation. - We look at techniques for handling online risks—from inappropriate requests through to doxing—and for establishing trusted, safe people and networks. - We explore a gentle yet powerful script for responding to disclosures: “I believe you. You are not at fault. We will get through this together.” - We also cover support strategies for carers including grounding exercises, self regulation methods, and discussion around how our reactions can shape outcomes more than the event itself. Please note that this episode directly addresses sensitive and potentially triggering topics including sexual abuse and grooming. If you need to pause or step away at any point, that is perfectly okay. You can review the attached resource which includes helplines and more information. https://yellowladybugs.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/YellowLadybugs/EQSmEwHrrSZAjVQQlUPuih8BqB8NaKL0q__mu0pcCInvnA?e=QzlhYk

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we're focusing on Challenging School Systems: Scripts and Strategies for Families with Kelsie Olds. This is for those of us who have sat in a school meeting with a knot in our stomach, knowing our child is struggling but being told they are ‘fine’. For those who feel they have to prove distress that others cannot see, and who carry their own trauma while trying to protect their children from theirs. Let’s talk about practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts to help families advocate effectively while caring for themselves in the process. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we’ll explore Family Dynamics: Complex Relationships and Competing Needs with Dr Alberto Veloso from Relational Minds. Today’s discussion is a real and honest look at the emotional pressure cooker that family life can become when neurodivergent needs collide. We’ll talk about why stress builds up, why even small things can trigger conflict, and how to recognise the signs of burnout in yourself and your family. We’ll also share practical strategies to navigate competing needs, rebuild trust after conflict, and move from survival mode back towards connection. Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator or professional, we hope this episode offers understanding, validation and ideas you can use right away. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we're focusing on Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: Managing Parental Stress and Avoiding Burnout with Sarah Hayden, Mel Spencer and Cassandra Allen. Today’s conversation is an honest, compassionate look at recognising the emotional load carers carry, why typical “self-care” advice can fall short, and how we can shift the focus toward genuine, practical, and shared support. Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, or professional, we hope this episode helps you feel seen, supported, and just a little bit lighter. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we’re focusing on Friendships & Safe Relationships: Recognising Red Flags and Green Flags with Frances Brennan, Annelil Desille and Caitlin Hughes. Today’s conversation explores how to spot healthy, affirming connections and understand when a friendship might feel unsafe or disrespectful. We’ll share practical examples of red flags, green flags and everything in between, all through a neuro-affirming, lived-experience lens. Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator or professional, we hope this episode leaves you with clear ideas and the confidence to help young people build safe, meaningful friendships. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series exploring key topics that help us better support autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. This episode we will focus on Energy Regulation: Leveling Up Our Support for Our Ladybugs with Amy Laurent and Jac Fede. Today you’ll hear a practical, honest discussion about why supporting our ladybugs through the lens of energy regulation is a shift in thinking that matters so much. We’ll talk about moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches about emotions, and towards neuro-affirming support that meets young people where they are. Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, professional or autistic yourself, we hope this conversation offers you fresh ideas and practical ways to support the young people in your life - and yourself too. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we’ll explore Window of Tolerance: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know with Megan Anna Neff. This episode is a deep dive into what the Window of Tolerance actually means, how our autistic young people can have a smaller or thinner window, and why that matters for behaviour, regulation and safety. We’ll talk about hyperarousal, hypoarousal, masking, shutdowns, fawning and the risks that come with being outside our window of tolerance. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, allied health professional or just someone wanting to better support our ladybugs, this conversation is for you. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series exploring key topics that help us better support autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. This episode we will focus on Creating Safe Spaces for Anxious Autistic Brains: Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses with Chelsea Luker and Chenai Mupotsa-Russell. Today’s conversation takes an honest, compassionate look at understanding what these survival responses really mean, how they can show up in both obvious and hidden ways, and why safety must come before regulation. Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, or professional, we hope this episode offers you practical insights, new ways of thinking, and a reminder that our ladybugs deserve understanding, patience, and true relational safety. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series exploring key topics that help us better support autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. This episode we will focus on Back to Basics: Learn How Classrooms Can be Inclusive and Affirming for Our Ladybugs with Em Hammond, Adina Levy and Ebony Birch-Hanger. We know many autistic students spend years believing they are broken, when really the system was not built for them. Safety in the classroom means not having to pretend. It means being able to stim, leave, speak up, and not get in trouble for being yourself. Today we will talk about what genuine inclusion looks like, exploring the essential building blocks for a neuro-affirming classroom environment. We will also be uncovering the hidden, and often unmet needs of our ladybugs, finding ways to support students who work so hard to appear just fine. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.

This episode describes what advocacy really means—especially when it’s led by autistic people with lived experience. Advocacy can take many forms, from speaking up in a classroom to challenging systems that exclude or harm. For autistic girls and gender-diverse young people, advocacy is not just about raising awareness—it’s about being heard, believed, and respected.We explore how advocacy can be empowering, how it can create change, and how to support young people in finding their voice. 

This episode describes the unique experiences of First Nations autistic girls and gender-diverse young people, and the importance of listening deeply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in the autism space. Cultural identity, community connection, and intergenerational knowledge are powerful strengths—but systemic barriers, racism, and a lack of culturally safe support continue to impact too many families.This conversation centres the lived experience of First Nations people, and highlights the need for culturally informed, neuro-affirming approaches that honour both culture and neurodiversity. 

This episode describes what life feels like through the eyes of autistic girls and gender-diverse young people. Too often, decisions are made about young people without hearing directly from them. In this conversation, we centre their voices—sharing firsthand experiences, insights, and reflections that challenge assumptions and deepen understanding.Our youth panellists speak openly about what helps, what hurts, and what they wish adults really knew. 

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs Podcast series.This episode describes how autistic burnout is different from everyday exhaustion—and how it often goes unrecognised in autistic girls and gender-diverse young people. Burnout can build slowly over time, especially when young people are constantly masking, trying to meet expectations, or pushing through overwhelm.We talk about what burnout really looks like, why it happens, and how we can support recovery and prevention through a more realistic, neuro-affirming approach to self-care. 

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs Podcast series.This episode describes how autistic pride and emotional wellbeing are closely linked—especially for autistic girls and gender-diverse young people, who often grow up feeling different, misunderstood, or unseen. Without the right support, this can lead to shame, isolation, and poor mental health. But when young people feel affirmed in their identity and connected to community, everything changes. 

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs Podcast series.This episode describes how interoception—the sense that helps us understand what’s happening inside our body—plays a key role in the wellbeing of autistic girls and gender-diverse young people. When interoception is underdeveloped or misunderstood, it can impact everything from recognising hunger and pain to managing emotions and setting boundaries.We explore why interoception is often overlooked, how it connects to emotional regulation, and why building interoceptive awareness is a powerful protective factor. 

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs Podcast series.This episode describes how behaviour is often misunderstood—especially for autistic girls and gender-diverse young people whose needs may be hidden or internalised. Rather than seeing behaviour as something to manage or fix, we explore how it's actually a form of communication.We unpack why traditional behaviour approaches often fall short, and why co-regulation—meeting young people with calm, connection, and curiosity—is a more effective and neuro-affirming path forward. 

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs Podcast series. This episode describes how many autistic girls and gender-diverse young people are overlooked because their struggles are hidden behind a well-practised mask. This episode explores what it really means to mask, how internalising distress can lead to burnout, shutdowns, and mental health challenges, and why it’s so often misunderstood by educators, professionals, and even families.

Welcome to Episode 10  of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.Having difficulty advocating for your rights, or even knowing what your rights are? We chat with three experts who will share their incredible insights on supporting both parents and autistic students in advocating for what they need and deserve! This is a must listen episode  for all parents and carers. Natasha Staheli speaks with Karen Dimmock, Sarah Hayden,  and Chenai Mupotsa-Russell.Please find further resources for this episode attached to this podcast: 16. Supporting parents and children to advocate for themselves.pdfYou can stay up to date with all things on our websiteyellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 9  of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4 "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond."This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.In this episode Katie Koullas CEO of Yellow Ladybugs speaks to renowned child psychiatrist Dr Alberto Veloso and explores Regulations, Ruptures and Repairs: How to Support our Ladybugs when Things Get Tough Dr Alberto Veloso offersCompassionate advice and practical strategies to empower parents and teachers to co-regulate when relationships rupture and how and when to reflect and repair. A special look into complex mental health challenges, and how to cope when things get tough.For further information on this episode please see our attached resource: 14. Regulation, Ruptures and Repairs.pdf Content Warning: Please note this episode does contain references to hospital stays, mental health, family violence, self- harm, intrusive thoughts and threats to harm. You can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4  "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond."This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.“Can’t. Not Won’t”. This important panel from our Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse students at school and Beyond Conference will explore the very hot topic of school “refusal,” and reframe this as school can’t. School can’t and school trauma are real issues for so many in our community and we explain why they cannot be solved with a tough love approach. Katie Koullas  chats with Louise Rogers and Tiffany Westphall both amazing advocates and creators  of the school can't Facebook group and Nicole Bester an OT with both lived and professional experience. Please note this episode does contain references to suicide ideality, depression and mental health issues.Please see further resources attached to this podcast; 12. Understanding school can't and school trauma.docxYou can stay up to date with all things on our website  yellowladybugs.com.au 

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4  "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond."This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. Confused about therapy and ‘intervention’ and how to help the young ladybug in your life? This panel will utilise the clinical experience of two insightful autistic psychologists, who will unpack some of the immediate, short-term and life long impacts of commonly recommended behaviourist and compliance-based therapies, and then share their expertise on what neuro-affirming therapy and supports look like.Katie Koullas and Natasha Staheli chat with Marie Camin and Sandhya Menon.please note this content contains reference to ABA, mental health issues,  child sexual and physical abuse, suicide ideality, and eating disorders For further information on this podcast please see our resources attached  10. Neuro-affirming alternatives to behaviourism and compliance-based therapies.docxYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. In this episode Natasha Staheli will be exploring what does a neuro-affirming classroom look like? Four lived experience experts share their practical advice for teachers on how to be a detective and uncover the hidden or unmet needs of autistic students, and how the make the hidden curriculum more accessible.Natasha chats with Christina Keeble, Renae Austin, Adina Levy and Enara Tompkins.For further resources relating to the podcast please see our attached document:  9. Neuro-affirming ways to support autistic girls and gender diverse students.pdfYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. This podcast is a combination of  three popular  panels from our Yellow Ladybugs conference 2023  "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond ".  This  hour and a half session  takes  you through the journey from early childhood, tweens and teens and beyond.Supporting autistic girls  and gender diverse student in early childhood- A focused exploration of what internalised autism can look like in early childhood, and advice on supporting preschool-aged autistic girls  and gender diverse students in a way that is neuro-affirming and that recognises their hidden needs.Natasha Staheli chats with Sally Baker and  Raelene Dundon (time stamp 01:30-33:00)For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 4. Supporting autistic girls in early childhood.pdf Supporting autistic tweens- Two lived experience experts share their advice and perspectives on supporting autistic tweens through the difficult waters of puberty, friendships, self identity and more.Katie Koullas chats with Tiana Andrews  and Frances Brennan (time stamp 33:00-1:03:45)For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 5. Supporting Autistic Tweens.pdfYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au Supporting autistic young people in the teen years and beyond  -Two passionate youth advocates discuss some of the big issues for our autistic teens – delving into topics including identity, masking, risk-taking and stepping up into adulthood.Katie Koullas chats with Shadia Hancock  and Siena Chumbley Contin (timestamp 1:03:50-1:34:33)For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 6. Supporting autistic young people in the teen years and beyond.pdfYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and Yellow Ladybugs and comes from the Yellow Ladybugs conference 2023.This is an honest, compassionate and grounded conversation about supporting parents and carers of autistic young people. Our panellists share a mix of practical advice, and lived experience perspectives and reflections that will resonate with all of us who are on the parenting journey.Join us as Katie Koullas chats with Joanne Hatchard, Dannielle Wilson and Yael Clark.For further resources relating to the podcast please see our attached document: 3. Supporting parents and carers of autistic young people.pdfYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.Join us for this fantastic two part conversation hosted by Katie Koullas and Natasha Staheli who speak with two internationally renowned experts- Mona Delahooke and Dr Ross Greene – who are both shifting the lens on this topic. Join us in learning how we can work compassionately with our young people, to understand their unmet needs, and address their need for safety.Content Warning: Please note this panel does contain references to suicide, self harm, mental health, depression and bullying.Please find additional resources attached to the podcast in the following document, 2. Reframing Behaviour.pdf 

Welcome to Episode 2  of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. The opening panel of the Yellow Ladybugs 2023 Conference "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse students at school and Beyond" explores what your autistic students and children want you to know. Bringing a combination of lived and professional experience, our autistic speakers will reflect on their own schooling experience and share their powerful insights and advice.Join us as Katie Koullas and Natasha Staheli talk to Em Hammond- NeuroWild, Louise Chandler - Neurodivergent_lou and Hannah Smith- The Atypical Teacher.For further resources relating to the podcast please see our attached document: https://yellowladybugs.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/YellowLadybugs/EQy-YJ9E2mRNm9JF2ejKxGsBRh3vN2r8X5rjTikORLfUBQ?e=VhrwlbYou can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au  

Welcome to Episode 1  of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series  4   "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond." This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.Katie Koullas CEO of Yellow Ladybugs presents the welcome and Introduction panel for the Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond 2023 Conference.  This conversation provides welcome and introduction to the key issues impacting autistic girls and gender diverse youth right now. Katie will focus on the hidden/ unmet needs of our community.  Please be sure to check out our website for all the amazing resources referred to in this podcast.You can stay up to date with all things on our website: yellowladybugs.com.au

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For more conference content, you can now access the full Yellow Ladybugs 2023 conference on-demand from anywhere in the world until August 2. For a limited time, you can save 15% off your ticket. Simply enter code ‘AFTERSALE’ at checkout.  You can check out our wonderful speakers below - Sandhya Menon (Website | Instagram)Sonny Jane Wise (Website | Instagram) For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media channels - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For more conference content, you can now access the full Yellow Ladybugs 2023 conference on-demand from anywhere in the world until August 2. For a limited time, you can save 15% off your ticket. Simply enter code ‘AFTERSALE’ at checkout.  You can check out our wonderful speakers below - Cherie Clonan (Website | Instagram)Chloé Hayden (Website | Instagram)Ebony Birch-Hanger (Website | Linked In) For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media channels - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources, speaker details, and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources, speaker details, and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources, speaker details, and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources, speaker details, and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our second episode of the ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for tuning in to our second episode of the ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks so much for listening to our first episode of the ADHD and Autistic Mind Conference Series! For resources and links to further information, check out our resource guide here. You can also register here for the upcoming Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023, available on-demand from anywhere in the world. For more information on Yellow Ladybugs, our events, and our advocacy, check out our website or social media below - www.yellowladybugs.com.auFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Thanks for tuning into this special Yellow Ladybugs Podcast episode with Annie Crowe (she/her) from the Princess and the Pea Podcast. In today's episode, Annie hosts an insightful discussion alongside autistic physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the autistic community and why understanding autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.We were able to proudly sponsor Annie's episode with the support of the Victorian Government. GIVEAWAY!If you'd like to win your own FREE copy of Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth you can enter the giveaway by 30 June 2023 via Instagram @princessandthepeapodcast and @yellowladybugs_autismIf you simply cannot wait, you can buy your copy here or on Amazon here.Time Stamps01:19 Intro03:14 Celebrating Yellow Ladybugs (show sponsor)04:11 Annie's comments on neuroaccessible conferencesNOTHING ABOUT US. Period.06:44 GIVEAWAY!!!09:07 Start of Annie and Mel's chat about:- Autistic Health- Long COVID- Mast Cells- Chronic Illness- Pacing- Trauma- Burnout- Anxiety- Privilege- Neuronormativity- and more!62:52 Annie's Wrap UpGuest Hosted by Annie CroweFollow and connect with AnnieJoin Annie's monthly newsletter here.Guest: Dr Mel HouserFollow Dr Mel Houser's incredible work and ABB community at All Brains Belong.Instagram: @allbrainsbelongvtFacebook: @allbrainsbelongvtHere is the guide on pacing Dr Mel talks about on the show.Princess and the Pea Academy Launching June 2023Want to hear more about PATP Academy?Sign up for our mailing list for exclusive launch updates here.

Yellow Ladybugs CEO Katie Koullas brings together three experts to discuss supporting students who identify as both autistic and LGBTQIA+ to support parents, carers and teachers of autistic girls & gender diverse students.

Yellow Ladybugs CEO Katie Koullas brings together two experts to discuss supporting autistic students' gender identity to support parents, carers and teachers of autistic girls & gender diverse students.

Yellow Ladybugs CEO Katie Koullas brings together three experts on all things healthy relationships, consent and safety to support parents, carers and teachers of autistic girls & gender diverse students. Join us in re-living our recorded live-panel discussion.

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To learn more about Yellow Ladybugs or Hannah and Han, check out the below links!  Yellow LadybugsFacebook: Yellow LadybugsInstagram: @yellowladybugs_autism www.yellowladybugs.com.au Hannah GadsbyInstagram: @hannah_gadsbyhttps://hannahgadsby.com.au/ Han ArbuthnottInstagram: @h_arbuthnott

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