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Jun 2020
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The Autism Podcast - Livestream intervie...

The Autism Podcast
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In Episode 11 of Season 2, Chris and James interview sensory specialists Jo Grace and Becky Lyddon (founders of the Sensory Projects and Sensory Spectacle respectively), as part of another recent livestream episode that the London Autism Group Charity have been running to support the wellbeing of the autistic and wider autism community during the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic. 

During the livestream Jo and Becky answered many audience questions which led to an in-depth and fascinating discussion around the sensory world, in particular however on the differences between sensory impairment and sensory difficulties, the connection between toileting issues and sensory processing, including the role of interoception, the connection between eating and sensory processing, and advice on how to cope with sensory issues and boost wellbeing during Covid-19. To watch the full video of this interview, and also all of our other Livestream interviews, please visit Facebook.com/londonautismgroupcharity/videos

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Links:

Jo Grace's Sensory Projects website: http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/

Jo's Twitter:https://twitter.com/jo3grace

Becky Lyddon's Sensory Spectacle website: https://www.sensoryspectacle.co.uk/

Becky's Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckylyddon

Sensory Spectacle Twitter: https://twitter.com/SensorySp

Sensory Spectacle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryspectacle/

London Autism Group Charity website: londonautismgroupcharity.org

Facebook page: facebook.com/londonautismgroupcharity

London Autism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272747662886046/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lagcharity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagcharity

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