Episode 15

full
Published on:

10th May 2022

My Family and Autism

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 - @bespokefamily

Cheryl’s website: Aperion SEND Training and Consultancy

Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations


Get 25% off any of our Guides (downloadable webinars) with the code 'PODCAST'.


Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between

About the Podcast

Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
Your go-to for advice on how to communicate with the children in your life. Brought to you by family consultancy Bespoke Family, enabling families to thrive
Newborn to Teen and Everything Inbetween - it does exactly what it says on the tin! Join childcare experts Becks and Claire for practical advice about how to communicate with children, at all ages.
There can be a lot of pressure to 'get it right' when it comes to children, which can be quite daunting! Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, TA or childcare worker, or just looking to gain a better understanding of the world through a child’s eyes, Becks and Claire have 25 years of childcare experience to share with you. Listen for reassurance and support to help you navigate tricky conversations, challenging behaviour, complex emotions, and the general day to day pressures of raising and working with children.
This is a judgement-free zone - you won't find a one-size-fits-all rule book here! The perfect parent doesn't exist, but in their family consultancy business Bespoke Family, Becks and Claire believe that a child centred approach which recognises and respects individuality is the best way to enable families to thrive. Join Becks and Claire for accessible, light-hearted and well researched advice and guidance on the various ways we can tackle the ups and downs of life with children (they've got a great sense of humour too, so if you love a laugh you're in great company!)
Subscribe to Newborn to Teen and Everything Inbetween - new episodes every fortnight, to help you get the best out of your time with the children in your life.
Find Becks and Claire online at:
www.bespokefamily.co.uk
Instagram: @bespokefamily
Search 'Bespoke Family' on Facebook