Life Matters
Life Matters
Laois Offaly CYPSC
Life Matters is a podcast brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee. The initial six part series is about "life on the spectrum" and the many issues and challenges for everyone involved.
Episode 6: Food Awareness and ARFID
This is episode six of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from Dr. Gillian Harris about Avoidance, Restrictive, Food Intake Disorder otherwise known as ARFID. We also hear from Adam Harris, founder of As I Am who chats with Dr. Harris about her presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 12, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Episode 5: A Parents Experience and what is available in the community
This is episode five of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from a parent of a very special young boy who is severely on the spectrum. While it is a huge challenge he brings huge joy to the family and it turns out that he can teach us all valuable lessons! The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 11, 2022
29 min
Episode 4: Theory of Mind and Context Blindness in ASD
This is episode four of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode Dr. Peter Vermuelen chats about the theory of mind and context blindness in ASD. We also hear from Dr. Peter Vermuelen in conversation with Katie Dunne who had some questions for him about his presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 11, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Episode 3: Getting your child school ready
This is episode three of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from Shaun Greville about getting a child ready for their new school. Shaun also chats with a young student who is preparing for his new third level experience.  The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 11, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Episode 2: Assessment and the Diagnostic Process
This is episode two of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode psychologist Dr. Penny Rogers chats about the assessment and diagnostic process and the important role it plays in accessing vital services. Dr. Penny Rogers is also in conversation with Aoife Dunne who had questions for her about her presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 10, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Episode 1 - Life on the Spectrum
This is episode one of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode sisters Katie and Aoife Dunne chat with Ann Marie Kelly about their lives including the many challenges they face and their different coping mechanisms. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.
Jan 10, 2022
38 min