Mark speaks to the magnificent Lisa Galley, who is an autism consultant and mother of three grown-up neurodivergent children - one 29-year old boy (diagnosed Autistic with a PDA profile), a 25-year old girl (suspected autistic) and a 20-year old boy (diagnosed autistic). In this fun, candid and thought-provoking episode, they discuss the challenges of helping our neurodivergent kids acquire the life skills they need to be able to live independently. As they cover the diverse range of topics under the umbrella of life skills, Lisa offers some valuable (and occasionally comforting) insights into how her kids have acquired skills, such as getting a job, navigating self care, managing money, learning to drive and, ultimately living away from home. LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:

Lisa Galley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/school_run_mum_autism/

Roblox "Find The Markers" - https://www.roblox.com/games/7896264844/Find-The-Markers-237

Metro Bank - https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/about-us/kids-zone/

Toren Wolf on Learning to Drive - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6PndheP02Z/

Danielle Jata-Hall (PDA Parenting) - https://www.instagram.com/pdaparenting/

Sara Jane Harvey (Agony Autie) - https://www.instagram.com/agonyautie/

Lisa Galley's Website: https://www.lisagalley.com/ CONTACT US

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