This isn't in the handbook
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This Isn’t in the Handbook is the podcast where we ask the awkward, honest, important stuff no one else will. Autism, behaviours of concern, learning disabilities...we’re diving into it all with real talk from people who live it, work in it, and try to change the system. There's no manual, so we created a podcast! Hosted by Sara and Scott, produced and edited by Andi, plus student voices from Mercury College. Real people, real stories, big conversations. You're welcome!A new kind of conversation is on its way. Real stories. Honest voices. Perspectives that matter."This isn’t in the Handbook" is more than a podcast - it’s a platform for truth, lived experience, and meaningful change.
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The podcast delves into themes such as autism, behaviors of concern, and learning disabilities, with episodes like Julie & Pat - Parenting without a Map exploring the challenges faced by parents of autistic children. It emphasizes real experiences and the complexities of navigating systems like education and social care, fostering a supportive dialogue about topics that often go unaddressed.
This Isn’t in the Handbook is the podcast where we ask the awkward, honest, important stuff no one else will. Autism, behaviours of concern, learning disabilities…we’re diving into it all with real talk from people who live it, work in it, and try to change the system. There’s no manual, so we created a podcast! Hosted by Sara and Scott, produced and edited by Andi, plus student voices from Mercury College. Real people, real stories, big conversations. You’re welcome!
A new kind of conversation is on its way. Real stories. Honest voices. Perspectives that matter.
“This isn’t in the Handbook” is more than a podcast – it’s a platform for truth, lived experience, and meaningful change.
In this episode of This Isn’t in the Handbook, we are hanging out with Caitlin, a tutor assistant who’s not just helping others, she’s figuring out her own brain along the way. Diagnosed with ADHD in mid 20s, Caitlin’s here to share what it’s been like to grow up feeling like she didn’t fit the mould, and how she’s learning to embrace who she really is.
Caitlin talks about her journey of navigating ADHD and the ongoing process of getting assessed for autism. It’s not all neat or solved, but it’s real, sometimes messy, sometimes enlightening. From burning out to unmasking, Caitlin opens up about how she’s been learning to show up for herself, even when life feels like it’s coming without a manual.
This episode is all about the raw moments, the unexpected discoveries, and the courage to keep moving forward when the answers aren’t clear yet. If you’ve ever felt like you're a little different, or you’re still figuring out what makes you you, this one’s for you. Let’s dive into real talk about ADHD, self-discovery, and living in a world that wasn’t built for us.
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