Join Julie as she interviews Simon Airey and they delve into the intersection of neurodiversity and play. In this episode, Simon shares his personal experiences as an autistic adult, discussing how everyday activities like sorting and organising can be forms of play. They also explore the concept of play in early childhood education, emphasising the importance of child-led and neuro-affirming practices. The conversation underscores the importance of educators recognising and supporting diverse play behaviours to create more effective learning environments.

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In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' host Philippa welcomes Joseph Franks, a veteran in the field of mental health nursing since 2004. Joseph discusses his varied career, which spans working in mental health services, teaching at the University of West London, and his pivotal role as the mental health lead at Reading Prison. His experiences highlight the vulnerabilities faced by individuals in the justice system, particularly those with brain injuries, autism, care-experienced individuals and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Joseph also elaborates on the importance of diversion services and his ongoing work with Health and Justice Consultancy Limited, where he conducts clinical reviews into deaths in custody. He emphasises the need for societal change in responding to complex needs and introduces the concept of EMDR therapy as a potential tool within the justice system.

Joe's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-franks-5bb0a878/

Paper discussed in the episode: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html

Nadine Burke-Harris; Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/nadine_burke_harris_1

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In this episode of Pondering Play and Therapy, host Philippa welcomes Matt, a senior practitioner at CAPA First Response. Matt shares his expertise on child-to-parent aggression, detailing different forms of violence and aggression, and the importance of addressing these behaviours early. Matt emphasises the need for understanding and strengthening the parent-child relationship through effective communication and play. He also discusses CAPA's unique online support services and his background in community therapy and pastoral care. This episode provides valuable insights and hope for families dealing with challenging behaviours.

Website: https://capafirstresponse.org/

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