Great Minds Don't Think Alike

Best and Worst of 2016 (+ South Park) Episode 11

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:05:23 +0000

To round off a very interesting year, Nicola reviews South Park Season 11 Episode 8, 'Le Petit Tourette,' and Christian reviews two Autism documentaries: 'The New Girl in Class' (which he hated) and 'Life, Animated' (which he loved).

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Dyslexia and Executive Dysfunction Episode 10 2016

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:48:42 +0000

Christian and Daniel chat about Executive Function and Dysnfunction, Project Unspell - a Dyslexic friendly alphabet - and a particularly problematic Indian Autism documentary called The New Girl in Class.

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A great CALamity Episode 9 2016

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:20:50 +0000

On Cal's last ever episode, he, Daniel and Christian discuss the incorporation of Neurodiverse traits in zero to hero Hollywood films, ambition overload and neurodiversity in espionage.

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Autism Countryside Episode 8 2016

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 13:53:30 +0000

Cal and Christain discuss autism treatment in regional areas.

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Alastair McEwin, Arthur the aardvaark and Adam Ladell

Sat, 28 May 2016 08:57:04 +0000

Cal and Alain discuss Alastair McEwin's appointment as Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Nicola reviews the Arthur episode "When Carl Met George," and Christian talks about Adam Ladell, a contestant on The Voice who has Tourette's Syndrome.

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The Climate of Dysgraphia Episode 6 2016

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:56:06 +0000

In this week's show, Dan and Cal discusses about Dysgraphia, a condition that is often confused with Dyslexia. They explain about what it is and give their thoughts on it and what might entail in the future.

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Coming Out and Skylanders Episode 5 2016

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 03:13:54 +0000

Callan, Cameron and Christian discusses about the whole notion of "coming out" as being neurodiverse or disabled in general and the whole concept of interdependence in general. Meanwhile, Nicola gives her thoughts on the new Skylanders toys.

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Travel, Mindfulness and Neurodiversity Episode 4 2016

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:11:13 +0000

This week's show sees Alain and Jonno discuss about the concept of exploration and travel in everyday life as a person living with neurodiversity. The show also sees a review of Genius, an artistic performance by neurodiverse youth directed by Amelia Ducker by Julia.

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International Women's Day, Autism police IDs and the NDIS Episode 3 2016

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:54:47 +0000

Since it's the week of International Women's Day, Julia and Callan talk about ADHD and "the ladies". They also discuss the National Disability Insurance Scheme, while Nicola examines the pros and cons of the new National Autism Registry.

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Disability Commissioners And Dyspraxia Episode 2 2016

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 04:31:09 +0000

In this week's show, Julia and Callan talk about the push for a full time Disability Commsioner in the Human Rights Commission, prompted by Tim Wilson's Resignation. Chrisian and Cameron talk about the infantilisation of people with Dyspraxia.

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Hillary Clinton And Nordic Noir. Episode 1 2016

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:11:59 +0000

It's the first show of the year! This fortnight, Callan and Christian disect presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's proposed Autism plan, Nicola discusses the recent tragic death of Kayden Clark, and Julia talks about why Saga Noren from the Swedish/Danish crime drama The Bridge (Bron | Broen) is actually a really important Autistic character.

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Episode 11 - Christmas special

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:41:40 +0000

Cal and Christian slog through some of the year's last stories of abuse of autistic children, critique Carly Findlay's recent article about the International Day of Disability and discuss what it's like to be Neurodivergent in the festive season.

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Episode 10 - Dyspraxia leviosa

Sat, 28 Nov 2015 02:01:14 +0000

Cal and Christian are joined by Daniel to discuss the difference between rights and duties as they relate to neurodivergent people. Christian also talks to Cameron, a fellow dyspraxic about what it's like to have one of the most invisible and least known disabilities out there.

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Episode 9 - Violations Of Human Rights Of Autistic People

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:41:04 +0000

Julia, Callan and Christian dissect the numerous atrocities committed against autistic people over the past week, including #cagegate, #celllikeroomgate and the murder of Dustin Hicks. Christian and Callan discuss the lighter topic of autistic celebrities.

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Episode 8- Julia The Muppet

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:18:58 +0000

Julia and Callan talk about Sesame street's new Autistic muppet (who is also called Julia), and respond to Autism Daily Newscast's editorial's controversy, explaining why there are NO perks of bullying,

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Episode 7- #boxgate

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:04:54 +0000

Julia and Cal discuss the Aspect "coffin-like box" (or #boxgate) incident recent ongoing issue of seclusion and restraint in autism care. Cal and Christian examine the infantilisation of disabled adults and teenagers.

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Episode 6- How To Tell Your Kid They're Autistic.

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:58:15 +0000

Christian and Callan discuss the improvements in our diagnostic tools of autism, and how to explain to your kids that they're autistic.

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Episode 5- #cagegate

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:55:11 +0000

In this episode, Nicola discusses why Sugar Motta from Glee is a damaging chrarcter to Autistic people, Sarah and Julia discuss stimming, and has an overview of #cagegate, and Callan and Christian discuss acting and being on the spectrum.

BENSOUND tracks 'moose' 'dance' and 'funky element' were used in this podcast under a creative commons licence. All bensound music can be found here http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

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Episode 4- Neurodiversity Meets Feminism

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:51:19 +0000

In this episode, Sarah and Julia discuss neurodiversity and gender, funding and disclosure of diagnosis. Christian discusses the trend of neurodiverse (or implied to be neurodiverse) characters who are investigators.

EDIT. In Sarah and Julia's conversation about disclosure, they incorrectly refer to an article being in the Guardian. This article was not published in the Guardian- it was published in The Conversation and can be found here http://theconversation.com/why-students-should-disclose-their-autism-bef...

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Episode 3- Niagara Niagara

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:49:19 +0000

On this episode Nicola discusses Super Smash Bros, Daniel reviews Niagra Niagra, and Christian and Daniel discuss If the Autism Community is like an island

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Episode 2- Abed from Community

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:41:38 +0000

Seccond episode of Great Minds Don't Think Alike podcast-only season.

In this episode Christian and Callan discuss the use of language used by teachers around telling parents that they child may be neurodiverse, Julia discusses the politics of person first language and identity first language, Eamon talks about if Sterling Archer is Autistic. We also examine the character Abed from Community, and review the movie Front Of The Class.

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Episode 1 - Derpy Hooves

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:38:09 +0000

First episode of Great Minds Don't Think Alike's podcast-only season. This episode, discusses everything from Amy Schumer on anti vaxxers, to Derpy from My Little Pony. In this episode we speak to Zak Bowen, an Autistic graphic design student from RMIT, we ask melbournians what they think 'neurodiversity' means and we discuss what invisible disabilites are, and how they relate to neurodiversity.

This episode uses snippets of My Little Pony and Inside Amy Schumer.

GMDTA uses 'Moose' from Bensound Royalty Free music.http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/electronica

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Archive: 20 Dec 2014 - Mythbusting

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 04:02:26 +0000

Christian, Eamon and Issa rip apart a host of autism myths, including vaccine causes, diet 'cures' and those embedded in research practices.

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Archive: 13 Dec 2014 Double Threats

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:37:05 +0000

Issa and Christian discuss what it's like to be a double threat in the Neurodiversity world.

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Archive: 15 Nov 2014

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:37:04 +0000

Eamon, Christian and Issa talk about what navigating boundaries and relationships are like for people on the autism spectrum.

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Archive: 8 Nov 2014 The FEELS

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:16:47 +0000

Join Sarah, Julia, Alex, and Sam as they talk media, feelings and physical contact.

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Archive: 25 Oct 2014 Primary And High School

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:36:54 +0000

Cal, Eamon and Christian talk the good and the bad of primary school, high school and transitioning between the two.

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Archive: 25 Oct 2014 Primary And High School

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:57:49 +0000

Cal, Eamon and Christian talk the good and the bad of primary school, high school and transitioning between the two.

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Archive: 9 13 Sept 2014 SEX, Robyn Ashley

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:32:33 +0000

Content Warning - Talks about mature issues, briefly talks about Abuse

This week is sex and relationship week. join Christian, amorette and Daniel as they navigate through the world of sex and and Autism.

Features an interview with Robyn Ashley, a person who is on the Autism Spectrum, and is LGBT

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Archive: 18 Oct 2014, Disclosure Of Diagnosis

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:06:01 +0000

Join Cal, Christian and Daniel as they talk about the do's and don't's of disclosure and diagnosis!

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Archive: 4 Oct 2014 Entertainment

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:51:49 +0000

Callan, Caleb and Christian talk different types of entertainment preferred by Neurodiverse people

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Archive: 27 Sept 2014 Modes of Communication and Neurodiversity

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:44:50 +0000

Christian, Amorette and Alex talk the pros and cons of different communication modes for Neurodiverse people.

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Archive: 20 sept 2014, Abuse Against Autistic People, Beck Kelly Interview

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:11:43 +0000

Content Warning - Very controversial issues discussed including bullying, murder, and eugenics.

Join Amorette, Julia, Christian and Daniel as they discuss some of the more challenging issues about Autism, from eugenics to parents who kill their Autistic Children. Also features an interview with Beck Kelly, from Bendigo's Pheonix FM show 'Real People Talk Autism' their facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/Realpeopletalkautism

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Archive: 6 sept 2014 Terminology, Friends, Disability

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:01:28 +0000

Join Christian, Julia, Daniel and Alex, as they talk about Autism Terminology, and Making and Keeping friends. They also discuss if Autism is a disability or not.

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Archive: 30 Aug 2014

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:56:51 +0000

Join Amorette and Daniel as they talk about Autism Acceptance. Also featuring an interview with Callan Turnham

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Archive: 23rd August 2014 Tertiary Education, Jess Kapuscinski-evans

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:54:08 +0000

Join Christian, Daniel, and Special Guest James, as they talk about Autism and Tertiary Education. They also feature Julia's interview with Jess Kapuscinski-Evans, Disabilities officer at University of Melbourne Student Union.

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Archive: August 16 2014, Overprotective Parents , Katherine Annear

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:51:56 +0000

Join Christian, Amorette and Julia as they talk about overprotective parents, and learned helplessness in the Autism Community. Also featuring an interview with Katherine Annear from ASAN AU/NZ

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Archive: August 9 2014 Education & Lyndel Kennedy

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:44:02 +0000

Join Christian and Daniel as they navigate their way through the minefield of Autism and the Education System. Also features an awesome interview with Lyndel Kennedy, President of Aspergers Victoria, and Author of 'The Hidden Differbility'

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Archive: August 2 2014 Stereotypes

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:38:20 +0000

Join Christian and Daniel A as they talk about Autism stereotypes- the good, the bad, and the utterly incorrect. They also interview GMDTA Team member Daniel G in Sydney, about the Autism In Education Conference.

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Archive: 26 July 2014 Media Representation & Graeme Simsion

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:37:35 +0000

Listen in to hear Julia, Amorette and Christian talk about how Autism is represented (and misrepresented) in Tv Film and literature. We also include the highlights of Christian and Sarah's interview with Graeme Simsion, the author of 'The Rosie Project' and it's yet-to-be released sequel 'The Rosie Effect'

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Archive: July 19th 2014 Donna Williams & Neurodiversity 101

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:29:46 +0000

First show of GMDTA ever!

Join Amorette and Daniel G as they discuss what Neurodiversity is. Casey and Julia interview Autism Advocate Donna Williams.

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