A Different Brilliant Podcast
1) Neurodiversity defined and the benefit of different thinking
In this episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeline Jaine Lobsey sits down with social worker and behaviour support practitioner Bella Smythe for an open and empowering conversation about neurodiv...Show More
2) Understanding the Sunflower: Autism and Hidden Disabilities
In this episode of a different brilliant, host Madeline Jane Lobsey is joined by Sandee Facy, Hd of Business&n...Show More
3) Caring for the carers of Autistic people
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey chats with Mel Spencer OAM, CEO of Different Journeys, who draws on her lived experience and professional expertise to discuss unpaid carers of Autistic pe...Show More
4) Autism and the role of fathers
In this episode of A Different Brilliant, Dr James Best reflects on his journey as both a father of an Autistic son and a GP, sharing the challenges and insights heâs gained along the way. He offers p...Show More
5) Autism and grief
In this episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeleine Jane Lobsey is joined by Jennifer Lowe, autism researcher and PhD candidate at La Trobe Universityâs Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, to e...Show More
6) Breaking myths: Jodi Rodgers and Michael Theo talk relationships, dating and intimacy
In the latest episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeleine Jane Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo and therapist and author Jodi Rodgers to explore relationships, dating, intimacy and consent.Togeth...Show More
7) Pathological Demand Avoidance and autism strategies
Join host Madeleine Jane Lobsey and Aspectâs Positive Behaviour Support practitioner Anna James as they discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA and autism strategies and why anxiety, not defiance...Show More
8) Exploring Autistic Masking with Grace Tame.
In this episode of a different brilliant, host Madeline Jaine Lobsey is joined by 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame â advocate, author, artist and proud autistic woman â for a powerful conversat...Show More
9) Autism and aging
Host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, explores with Dr. WennLawson and Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones why so many older Autistic people have gone undiagnosed, the lasting impact of late recognition and the critical n...Show More
10) Navigating School Transition
Our host Madeleine Lobsey and Meghan Williams, Aspect's Education Manager, discuss school transitions. They explore the common challenges that are faced by starting a new school, returning to school, ...Show More