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The Middletown Centre for Autism Podcast

Middletown Autism
Autism
Neurodiversity
Education
Mental Health
Monotropism
Advocacy
ADHD
PDA
Assistive Technology
Autistic Communication
Universal Design For Learning
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Flow States
Hypermobility
Neurodivergent Support
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Healthcare
Trauma
Rugby
Physical Health Issues

The Middletown Podcast features interviews with leading thinkers and practitioners across the autistic and autism community. Conversations are autism-affirming and neurodiversity-informed with a focus on the lived experience and knowledge of our community. Episodes highlight issues impacting autistic people and we share ideas for family members and school staff who are providing support.

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In this episode we share time with Oisin, a young autistic advocate who is working to improve the education system for all autistic people. Oisin is non-speaking, so Noel, Oisin’s carer, read the answers that Oisin wrote to our ques... more

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We talk with Deirdre O’Shea about educator burnout and why so many teachers are running on empty while being asked to deliver major change. We explore how space, compassion, and neuroaffirming practice can protect both staff wellbei... more

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Break time can look like freedom from the outside, but for many autistic students it can feel like the most demanding part of the day: unstructured social rules, sensory overload, and nowhere obvious to recharge or recover. In this ... more

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In the latest episode of the Middletown Podcast, we chat to Elaine McGoldrick and Aoife Munroe about how they have adapted the SPACE Framework for an education setting. The framework is a neuroaffirming guide for professionals that ... more

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Jenny Gibson
Brilliant researcher from the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Understanding Autistic Play And Break Times with Jenny Gibson
Aoife Munroe
Educator and co-author of the SPACE Framework for Education
Middletown Centre for Autism
Episode: The SPACE Framework For Education with Aoife Munroe and Elaine McGoldrick
Elaine McGoldrick
Educator and co-author of the SPACE Framework for Education
Middletown Centre for Autism
Episode: The SPACE Framework For Education with Aoife Munroe and Elaine McGoldrick
Niamh Mellerick
Director of Operations at AsIAm
AsIAm
Episode: Understanding Consent and Sex Education with Niamh Mellerick
Dr. Amy Pearson
Brilliant autistic autism researcher
Episode: A Guide to Healthy Relationships for Autistic People with Dr Amy Pearson
Dr. Jeroen Dewinter
Brilliant researcher who works to help us better understand autistic sexuality and gender
Episode: Sexual Wellbeing for Autistic People – Dr Jeroen Dewinter
Amanda McGuinness
An autistic advocate, autism and visual support specialist, and founder of Little Puddins.
Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training
Episode: Christmas with Amanda McGuinness
Jody O'Neill
Autistic writer, performer, and accessibility consultant
Episode: Neuroconvergence with Jody O’Neill
Dr. Kara Dymond
Elementary teacher, university lecturer, and researcher
Episode: Creating a Neuro-affirming Classroom with Dr Kara Dymond

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Kat Hughes
Researcher at Middletown Centre for Autism and a prominent autistic advocate who hosts and contributes to discussions on autism, neurodiversity, and inclusive practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • An all-round excellent podcast. Cat is a hugely engaging host, and her guests are generally fascinating.

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Understanding Autistic Play And Break Times with Jenny Gibson
Q: How has understanding autistic play changed in recent years?
There's been a shift from deficit-focused, norm-referenced views to recognizing differences as valid, with emphasis on listening to autistic people about their experiences and redefining play as inclusive and supportive of autonomy.
Understanding Autistic Play And Break Times with Jenny Gibson
Q: Why is play so important?
Play is enjoyable, part of living a good life, and a human right; it provides recuperation, helps in processing experiences, and supports social-emotional well-being for both children and adults.
The SPACE Framework For Education with Aoife Munroe and Elaine McGoldrick
Q: How can teachers start applying SPACE immediately?
Begin by selecting one domain with the most immediate impact for a student, implement concrete changes, and gradually expand; the framework is non-prescriptive and designed to be integrated at whole-school, classroom, and individual levels.
The SPACE Framework For Education with Aoife Munroe and Elaine McGoldrick
Q: Why adapt SPACE from healthcare to education?
It provides a simple, one-page reference that teachers can use to structure inclusive practices, and its flexibility makes it suitable for diverse educational settings beyond healthcare, including policies, spaces, and daily classroom routines.
The SPACE Framework For Education with Aoife Munroe and Elaine McGoldrick
Q: What exactly is the SPACE Framework?
The SPACE Framework is a practical, umbrella approach for meeting autistic students' needs by focusing on sensory experiences, predictability, acceptance, communication, and empathy, while also considering the broader physical, processing, and emotional spaces within a school.

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A thoughtful series centered on autism, neurodiversity, and practical supports for autistic people and their communities. Across episodes, listeners hear from autistic researchers, advocates, educators, and clinicians who discuss consent, relationships, education, digital communication, and inclusive practices in family, school, and workplace settings. The conversations emphasize lived experience, rights-based approaches, accessibility, and authentic representation, often highlighting actionable guidance for parents, teachers, employers, and policymakers. A notable strength is its consistently community-informed perspective, with guests who bring both academic insight and real-world advocacy, making it a strong fit for audiences seeking pra... more

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2. Aoife Munroe
3. Elaine McGoldrick
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5. Dr. Amy Pearson
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