Autism Unpacked
Episodes
Episode 14 - Unseen Overload - The Impact of Autistic Trauma on Mental Health
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode of Autism Unpacked focuses on a subject that is often overlooked - the impact of autistic trauma and mental health on young...
Episode 13 Part 2 - Helping Families Navigate Emotionally Based School Avoidance
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the second part of our focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance, or EBSA.Anxiety works both ways and supporting a child st...
Episode 13 Part 1 - Not Just Skipping - Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the first of two episodes on Emotionally Based School Avoidance - or EBSA - a subject that many families find challenging.We ...
Episode 12 - Food Struggles Uncovered - Feeding Disorder Diagnosis and Parent Support
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Rosie is joined by Natalie Raven Morris, CEO fo the Feeding Trust, as they talk about paediatric feeding and eating dis...
Episode 11 - Beyond Picky - Understanding Feeding and Eating Disorders
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe open series two with a topic that comes up a lot, but which is still so often misunderstood - feeding and eating disorders in chilren...
Series 2 Trailer
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAutism Unpacked is a refreshingly real podcast that dives into what it really means to be autistic in today’s world. In series 1, we u...
Bonus Clip - Holidaying with complex needs - Planning, Care & Joy!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this bonus clip, we talk about what it's really like taking a child with complex autism on holiday. Hear Karen, mum to Lois who ...
Episode 10 - Series 1 Highlights - What Helps & What's Hype, Expert Advice, Strategies & Myth Busting
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to our second compilation episode from Series 1 of Autism Unpacked. This time round we’re focusing on what helps and what’s ...
Episode 9 - Series 1 Highlights, Lived Experience - Real Voices and Real Lives
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to this very special compilation edition of Autism Unpacked, featuring highlights from across Series 1. We are privileged to be ...
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 2
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of episode 8, as we continue to unpack the subject of autism in girls.Here, we rejoin the conversation with our e...
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leadin...
Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr...
Episode 6 - Parenting Through Complexity - A Family's Journey with Autism
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode welcomes to the pod Karen Broomhead, a lecturer in special educational needs and a mother of two. Karen’s daughter, Lois,...
Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 2
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedi...
Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 1
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedi...
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 2
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of our conversation about Demand Avoidance, as we continue to explore the impact that it can have on young people...
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 1
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode tackles the topic of Demand Avoidance. You may have heard of PDA or Pathological Demand Avoidance, but how much do you real...
Episode 3 - "You Don't Look Autistic" with Tom Malone Jr
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoining this episode of Autism Upacked is Tom Malone Jr. Tom is probably best known for his appearances on the show Gogglebox. He's...
Episode 2 - Cracking the EHCP Code
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we navigate our way through EHCPs – Education Health and Care Plans – from understanding their purpose to the steps...
Episode 1 - Understanding and obtaining an Autism diagnosis
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Autism Unpacked! In this episode we’re diving into a crucial topic; understanding and obtaining an au...
Autism Unpacked Trailer
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAutism Unpacked is dedicated to exploring the multi-faceted world of autism.Brought to you by Options Autism, it promises to bring fresh...