Writer and comedian Katie Mulgrew joins host Georgie Green to discuss parenting her autistic and ADHD son, Jim, and the journey towards better understanding his needs.

Katie recently explored this experience in her Guardian article, “I was struggling to understand my autistic son – until we watched an episode of Doctor Who.” She explains how he recognised his own energy, emotions and “fizziness” in David Tennant’s portrayal of the Doctor, giving them a new way to talk about how he was feeling.

Katie also reflects on diagnosis, masking, emotional regulation, school attendance and the importance of children feeling safe and understood. The conversation explores the transformative role of television, comedy, music and the arts in helping neurodivergent young people express themselves, find community and see new possibilities.

Discover more expert insights, practical resources and conversations from across the SEND community on the SEND Network at https://send-network.co.uk/

Writer and comedian Katie Mulgrew joins host Georgie Green to discuss parenting her autistic and ADHD son, Jim, and the journey towards better understanding his needs.
Katie recently explored this experience in her Guardian article, &ldquo;I was struggling to understand my autistic son &ndash; until we watched an episode of Doctor Who.&rdquo; She explains how he recognised his own energy, emotions and &ldquo;fizziness&rdquo; in David Tennant&rsquo;s portrayal of the Doctor, giving them a new way to talk about how he was feeling.
Katie also reflects on diagnosis, masking, emotional regulation, school attendance and the importance of children feeling safe and understood. The conversation explores the transformative role of television, comedy, music and the arts in helping neurodivergent young people express themselves, find community and see new possibilities.
Discover more expert insights, practical resources and conversations from across the SEND community on the SEND Network at https://send-network.co.uk/

The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight  to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice

The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight&nbsp; to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice