The Small Picture
The Small Picture
The Small Picture is a radio show exploring neurodiversity through real stories, diverse perspectives, and insights from industry experts. We are building a bigger picture by exploring one small picture at a time, and celebrating how people think, communicate, and connect. Veena Sashikumar is a speaker, mother, and advocate for neurodiversity, leading a 300+ strong Sydney network of mums raising…Social links:
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The Small Picture Podcast - 2026-7-19
The Small Picture Podcast - 2026-7-19
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The Small Picture Podcast - 2026-7-12
The Small Picture Podcast - 2026-7-12
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E15: Invisible burdens that parents of children with additional needs carry
As a parent we carry invisible burdens and guilts. When you are parenting a child with additional needs the burden is amplified. This episode explores what are the burdens and some strategies to manage it.
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E14: Talking to Neeti Rodrigues - Her journey with Nicole & Dravet Syndrome
Neeti Rodrigues talks about her journey with her daughter and shares some very interesting perspectives to life. Dravet Syndrome is a very rare and complex epilepsy syndrome. There are not more than 500 registered in Australia.
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E13: Talking to Monika Sondhi about NDIS and what happens beyond 16
In this episode Monika gives important tips for parents whose kids are turning 16. She says the key is to prepare and shares important resources.
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E12: Talking to Dr Natalie Ong
I was talking to Dr Natalie Ong from Westmead children's she spoke about what she has been hearing from parents and her initiative at the hospital to support families who have children with additional needs.
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E11 - A young man's journey with autism
The young man who wishes to remain un-named shared his journey with autism and what helped him and what did not. He also spoke about what he expects from the society so life for people like him will be better.
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E10: Talking to Namita Biswal - Personal Journey, life lessons with Yash, PKS, Neurodiversity and much more
This episode explored the journey of Namata Biswal with her son Yash. Yash has a very rare genetic condition called Pallister Killian Syndrome, PSK for short. Not more than 20 in Australia diagnosed with this condition. The talk explores Namita's actions and initiatives in this space.
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E9: Conversation with James Stewart: Personal Journey, Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship
This Conversation with James Stewart was about his personal journey with Dyslexia. What helped... what did not... What did he face personally and professionally And how his journey into Entrepreneurship started. Very inspiring story especially for parents who are scared to look at their children…
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E8: Conversation with Naomi Cao: Conflict Separation and Neurodiversity
Naomi Cao she calls herself the divorce coach and strategist and is the architect of the modern separation. Naomi has had experience working with children with neurodiversity. This episode we spoke about how conflict and separation impact children with Neurodiversity and what are strategies to mana…
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