The Autism Mums Podcast
Victoria Bennion and Natalie Tealdi
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What is Autism? We're Talking About It
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're going back to basics and talking about what autism actually is.We cover what autism is and what it isn't, why the word 'spectrum' is so widely…
SEND Reform UK: Rights at Risk?
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're talking about the proposed SEND Reforms 2026 and what they could mean for families across the UK.The Government says the changes aim to make…
Puberty, Periods and Neurodivergent Kids with Cath Hakanson
Puberty is a long season of change and for neurodivergent children, that can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode, Victoria and Natalie are joined by Cath Hakanson, sex educator and founder…
EBSA & Autism: School Avoidance Isn’t Defiance with Caroline Sutton
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast Natalie is joined by psychotherapist, author and former NHS specialist nurse Caroline Sutton to talk about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)…
Understanding Sensory Differences in Autism
Sensory differences affect up to 95% of autistic people, yet they’re often misunderstood as “fussy” behaviour or being dramatic.In this episode, we break down what sensory processing really is.Key…
Before the Diagnosis: What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling and Support Feels Miles Away
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're talking about what to do when your child is struggling and support feels a long way off.We talk honestly about what it feels like when things…
Growing Up Together: Siblings and Autism
In this episode, Natalie and Victoria talk about raising siblings who have different needs.Key TakeawaysHow sibling dynamics shift over time, especially as children reach their teensThe unique…
PDA Parenting
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're returning to the subject of PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance.PDA is a profile of autism where the standout feature is demand avoidance -…
Encore: Challenging Behaviours, A Late Autism Diagnosis and Motherness with Julie Green
In this 'in case you missed it' episode Victoria and Natalie chat with Julie Green, author of Motherness, to explore the realities of parenting through autism both as a mum to an autistic son and as…
Travelling with Autistic Children
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're talking about travelling with autistic children. Whether it's a one night stay, a weekend with grandparents, or a long holiday. Trips that…
Autistic Burnout in Children
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we’re talking about autistic burnout.We share our personal experiences of supporting our children through burnout, from shutdowns and sensory…
Toothbrushing Tips for Autistic Children
In this episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we’re tackling a small daily chore that can become a huge battleground — teeth, toothpaste and trips to the dentist.Using our own stories, we explore why…
Why Friendships Change When You’re Raising an Autistic Child
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast Victoria and Natalie talk about how relationships can shift when your family begins navigating autism, even before a diagnosis is confirmed. As…
Why Understanding Neurodivergence Changes Everything with Paul Mosson
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we welcome Paul Mosson, CEO of the Cost Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) to the show. Paul identifies as a gay man with ADHD and advocates for inclusive…
Encore: Exploring Sleep Struggles for Autistic Children
We wanted to return to the subject of sleep struggles as this is something that touches many of us.We’re joined by the fabulous Maria Moreno, a paediatric sleep consultant and motherhood life coach.…
Encore: It Shouldn’t Be This Hard: Advocating Through the System
In this week’s re-released episode of The Autism Mums Podcast, we’re talking about something that so many families raising autistic children will recognise - the exhausting and often disheartening…
Encore: Breaking Down Barriers to Education for Neurodivergent Children
We're returning to the archives for this episode of The Autism Mums Podcast. We're talking about some of the real challenges families face with the current education system, especially when it comes…
Encore: Caring for Yourself When Your Child Is Having a Tough Day
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're returning to our earlier episode where we talk about ways to look after yourself when your child is having a tough day.Key TakeawaysHow…
Encore: Practical Ways to Help Your Autistic Child with Daily Life
We're re-releasing another episode from the archives this week where we talk about the practical ways we can help our autistic children with daily life.We’re sharing some of the things that have…
Encore: What is PDA?
Another episode from the archives this week. We're returning to our episode where we dive into the unique challenges of raising a child with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. We're…
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The Autism Mums Podcast has published 64 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
The Autism Mums Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.
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