Auditory processing disorder – with Hamish Hallett
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
09/05/22
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Hamish Hallett is a podcast host and journalist who creates online content about auditory processing disorder (APD). He wants to help those with learning difficulties not to feel limited and to embrace what they have, rather than feel ashamed of it.
During this episode, you will hear Hamish talk about:
- His childhood and school years with auditory processing disorder (APD)
- The importance of neurodivergent kids having support in schools
- How an essay assignment helped him see his university experience in a new light
- What inspired him to start creating content about APD
- His opinion about calling learning disabilities "superpowers" or "special needs"
- What it's like hosting his interview podcast, In Pursuit of Passion, as a host with APD
- His advice for people with APD
Follow Hamish on Instagram and TikTok and listen to his podcast, In Pursuit of Passion.
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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Madge Woollard has run her own business teaching piano and keyboard since 1994. Madge was diagnosed autistic in 2016 at the age of 44. She lives in Sheffield UK with her wife who is also late-diagnosed autistic.
A graduate of Cambridge University, she teaches children and adults, privately and in schools, and is keen to specialize in working with neurodivergent students. She is also a member of Spectrum Theatre company, which features neurodivergent and neurotypical performers.
During this episode, you will hear Madge talk about:
- How she and her wife got their autism diagnoses
- How she struggled to find a teaching job and decided to start her own business instead
- Her success with teaching piano to autistic and non-autistic students
- Finding a sense of belonging within local autistic communities, including the Autscape conference and the Spectrum Theatre company
- The intersections of autistic and LGBTQ+ identities
Madge also wrote a chapter for the book "Learning from Autistic Teachers: How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School." Find out more about the book here.
Connect with Madge at the links below: Official Website: mwoollard.webs.com LinkedIn: Madge Woollard Facebook: Madge Woollard Piano and Keyboard Tuition Twitter: @funkiepiano
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A neurodivergent approach to workplace wellbeing – with Lee Chambers
September 19, 2022
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Lee Chambers is a business psychologist and the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, which helps organizations design and deliver well-being and inclusion strategies. He is the current Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Service Industries and can be often found speaking on gender equity and menopause in the workplace.
During this episode, you will hear Lee talk about:
- Getting his autism diagnosis as an adult
- His experience growing up as an undiagnosed autistic Black boy, including his struggles to fit in and find role models
- His eclectic career path that led him to entrepreneurship
- How he helps organizations improve employee well-being in the workplace – what that means, why it's important for employee retention, talent development and a healthy workplace culture – and why organizations need to "Show, not Tell" when it comes to inclusion
- The connection between menopause and talent management that's often ignored
To find out more about Lee and his work, you can find him on his official website. You can also find him on social media on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube!
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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