Sensory Matters

Would you like to know: How to react when someone tics? What a tic feels like? How to help your children with Tourette's? What a person with Tourette's wishes you knew? How Chewigems can help with Tourette's? Then check out this podcast where Loz chats to Ella a 15-year-old with Tourette's and her amazing mum Wendy.

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Loz chats with Riko to find out what it actually means to be A Gender, A Sexual & A Romantic. We find out how we can support people who are and what it feels like to live in a binary world.  Riko gives some great tips on what to do if you are questioning your sexuality and tips for using neo/non binary pronouns.  

Loz chats to Em an inspiring young person who has been diagnosed with 2 different types of EDS. Find out more about this invisible disability, how it is diagnosed, what can be done and how you can help someone with EDS. "No other disease in the history of modern medicine has been neglected in such a way as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome" - Professor Rodney Grahame

Loz & Jamie chat about their personal experiences with Special Interests. How important special interests can be, how they help us navigate the world and how to support someone when their special interest finishes.

Loz catches up with Emily from 21 & Sensory and finds out her Christmas Tips.

Jamie and Loz chat about Neurodivergent Head Cannons.

What has Richie been up to during lockdown and what does the future look like for him?

The Sensory Matters Podcast is back with a bang. This week Loz is chatting to Purple Ella about their late ADHD Diagnosis and all the exciting things they have been doing including the "Purple People" group. 

Some things are just more challenging for people with additional needs; one of those things is finances. Whether it's budgeting, understanding money or even just comprehending some of the jargon that the banks use, if you're like me then you find it difficult. This week on the Sensory Matters podcast, we talked to the creators of Neurosapp about how they want to change the system and make finances accessible to everyone -   Find out how you can join in and be part of the revolution in this weeks podcast!

In this One-Off Sensory Matters Episode, we talk to Larrnell and Onikage from the podcast Autistic Delicatessen. Autistic Delicatessen is a podcast run by two autistic people, but unlike most, this podcast is not about Autism, it's about food!   Find out all about what inspired Larrnell and Onikage to create this podcast and all of the fun experiences they've had doing it... Including a musician who makes Gumbo on stage at his concerts!

In this special episode of the podcast, we talk to Lydia who is an autistic freelance journalist about her career and what it's like being Autistic and working in the media and journalism field. Lydia and the Chew Crew (Joel, Lorraine and Jenny) also discuss why it's important to have Autistic voices in the media and how we can encourage them to enter the field! Don't miss out on this fantastic episode!

Travel is stressful for most people, but for Autistic people, it can be even more anxiety-inducing. All the changes in routine, lights, smells and cultures can really have a profound effect on Autistic People. Luckily Koloko and Stella have a solution! Find out how they are revolutionising the travel industry to be more accepting of Autism and SPD and how it can change your life today!

Welcome back to Sensory Matters! The last couple of episodes have covered Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance. This week we discuss moving passed Autism Acceptance... what comes next? Joel has a theory that he calls "Autism Knowledge" where he discusses that the next step after Acceptance is Autism Knowledge. This is a radical theory about the complete integration of Autistic people into society. Listen to find out how we can achieve that!

What's the difference between Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance? Why is it important? This is what the Chew Crew discuss during the podcast this week, we discuss the intricacies around the two. Looking at the timelines of both, where they are placed within the community and whether you can have one without the other! We also end up talking about trucks - which is something you don't want to miss trust me!

People talk a lot about Autism Awareness, but its definition can often be murky and unclear. That's why in this week's podcast Lorraine and Joel try to answer the question What's the deal with Autism Awareness? We look at the timeline of where it started, where it is now and where we see it going in the future! We also talk about the best way to get your Autistic child ready for any transitions such as Christmas or packaging changes. So join us as we explore Autism Awareness

With all the focus on the Coronavirus, we bring you a special podcast. Anxiety is high and it’s often hard to follow and understand everything we are being told. We are all in this together and it’s amazing to see society pulling together. Lorraine and Jenny discuss anxiety, mental health and self-isolation and offer some tips to get you through. For more help and support you can join our sensory support group on Facebook.

Being in a relationship when you struggle with your mental health can be challenging. Your partner might not understand why you do certain things or how to help you, that's why it's important to communicate and tell them about your struggles. This week on the podcast we give you the essential guide to mental health & relationships so we can help you ease the stress. Find out how to manoeuvre relationships with the essential guide to mental health & relationships now

This week on the podcast we talk about whether mental health services are severely letting adults down?  We know that good adult mental health is extremely important, but it can be hard to keep your mental health on track if the support isn't there.  Find out how we feel the government's mental health services are severely letting adults down and what we can do about it! Listen to this podcast to find out where you can get help for your mental health and lots of fantastic tips and tricks to help you keep your mental health at a good level for you.  

We all know that mental health is really important. However, it can be hard to know how to help your child with their mental health, this is because they might not be able to communicate what their mental health struggles feel like. For example, they might have a tummy ache or feel sick, and this can sometimes be a sign of mental health issues and anxiety. That is why we have found the best ways to help your child with their mental health!  Don't miss out on this essential podcast on mental health because it can literally change your life!