#057: Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder
As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity.
Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career. Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive!
What you’ll hear about:
The broad diversity in autism diagnosis
The changing understanding of autism within the general public
Young careers support
Support for neurotypical children
Finding time for yourself
Don’t worry about terminology. The conversation is the important part
Superpowers
Living in a state of wonder
Resetting what “normal” is
Neurodiversity often isn’t just one condition
Needing to think about the whole person
Weekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win)
Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-Heidke
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