A Different Brilliant
Episodes
Autistic experiences of pregnancy and birth
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Autistic experiences of pregnancy and birth explores what pregnancy, birth and early parenthood can be like for Autistic people. Host Madeleine Jaine ...
Neurodiversity defined and the benefit of different thinking
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeline Jaine Lobsey sits down with social worker and behaviour support practitioner Bella Smyth for a...
Understanding the Sunflower: Autism and Hidden Disabilities
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of a different brilliant, host Madeline Jane Lobsey is joined by ...
Caring for the carers of Autistic people
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey chats with Mel Spencer OAM, CEO of Different Journeys, who draws on her lived experience and professional...
Autism and the role of fathers
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of a different brilliant, Dr James Best reflects on his journey as both a father of an Autistic son and a GP, sharing the challenges a...
Autism and grief
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of a different brilliant, host Madeleine Jane Lobsey is joined by Jennifer Lowe, autism researcher and PhD candidate at La Trobe Unive...
Breaking myths: Jodi Rodgers and Michael Theo talk relationships, dating and intimacy
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeleine Jane Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo and therapist and author Jodi Rodgers to explore ...
Pathological Demand Avoidance and autism strategies
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Madeleine Jane Lobsey and Aspect’s Positive Behaviour Support practitioner Anna James as they discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA...
Exploring Autistic masking with Grace Tame.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of a different brilliant, host Madeline Jaine Lobsey is joined by 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame — advocate, author, artist...
Autism and aging
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, explores with Dr. Wenn Lawson and Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones why so many older Autistic people have gone undiagnosed, the la...
Navigating School Transitions
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey and Meghan Williams, Aspect's Education Autism Practice Manager, discuss school transitions. They explore the common c...
Pros and cons of autism disclosure
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Madeleine Jaine Lobsey as she chats with Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP)...
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Aspect's PBS & Safeguarding Manager, Jessica Degrassi to address the topic of "Positive ...
Autism and loneliness
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) researchers, Dr Abbey Love and Dr Chris E...
Creating an inclusive retail experience for Autistic shoppers
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Natalie Phillips-Mason and Lisa Whinnen, to discuss the importance of providing inclusive re...
Michael Theo talks "Friendships"
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Michael Theo, star of hit TV shows Austin and Love on the Spectrum, to discuss the...
Supporting Siblings
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Gibbs, a clinical psychologist and Head of Research at Aspect, and Amanda Scali, a teacher and assistant principal, share i...
Autism friendly travelling for you and the family
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Kate Bondar, Senior Manager for Stakeholder Engagement and Passenger Experience Sydney Airport, and Ainslie R...
Autism in the teen years
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by author and medical writer Benison O’Reilly (‘The Australian Autism Handbook’, Ventura ...
World Autism Understanding Day 2024
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the latest episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’. Our host, Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, is joined by Kerry Chin, an aroman...
Autism and First Nations People
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Adam Howie and Emma Dresens from Positive Partnerships. Or...
Transitioning to Employment
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Professor Adam Guastella & Lorna Hankin from Universit...
Autism Specific Education
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Aspect Education National Director Maryanne Gosling. Orion...
Movement, Sport and Autism
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by A-League Women's Soccer star Emma Stanbury, and Aspect Occ...
Hidden Disabilities
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Aspect's Sunflowers in Sydney Ambassador's Rebecca Street ...
Autism and Mental Health
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Aspect Psychologist Caitlin Jeremy. Orion and Caitlin expl...
ADHD and Autism
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Clinical Neuropsychologist Nicole Mathieson. Orion and Nic...
World Autism Understanding Day with Alex the Astronaut
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by singer, songwriter Alex The Astronaut. Orion and Alex expl...
Exceptional needs and autism
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Cheryl Lumsden, mother of an Autistic son with high suppor...
Communicating with non-verbal Autistic People
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Speech Pathologist and Project Leader for Speech Pathology...
Autistic Adults and Parenting
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Research Assistant and Future Leaders Project Officer at A...
Structure supports - why they are important for Autistic people
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by the manager of Aspect’s Comprehensive Approach, Meghan W...
Sleep and autism
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Professor and founding member of the Olga Tennison Autism ...
Autism and the LGBTQIA+ community
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by radio host and member of Aspect's LGBTQIA+ Advisory Commit...
Twice Exceptional - Autism and savant skills
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by the National Director of Aspect Research Centre for Autism...
Nothing about us without us
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by the first Autistic person to join Aspect's board of direct...
Positive Parenting
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by autism advocate, consultant, writer and parent of two chil...
Autism Myths
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by research assistant at Aspect Research Centre for Autism Pr...
Autism Friendly
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Project Officer at Autism Friendly Australia, Matthew Oast...
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Part 2)
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of women and girls on the spectrum. Over a 2 part ep...
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Part 1)
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of women and girls on the spectrum. Over a 2 part ep...
Strengths and Interests
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the debut episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by Aspect Practice National Manager, Dr Tom Tutton. Orio...