This isn't in the handbook
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
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.
The journey continues! In Part 2, Julie and Pat get real about the battles behind the scenes. Fighting for the right education, navigating the maze of social care, and pushing to make sure their son gets the support he deserves.
It’s a raw and honest look at the grit and determination families need when the system feels like an uphill climb. Plus, they share their hopes and fears for the future, how they’re planning ahead when there’s no clear map, just love and resilience leading the way.
Tune in for a powerful follow-up packed with heart, insight, and the kind of stories that don’t make it into any handbook.
You won’t want to miss this.
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