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A Different Brilliant

by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
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Latest episodes

  • Dysregulation: Supporting Autistic people, families and educators

    October 6, 2026 · 39 min

    In this episode of a different brilliant®, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Belinda Duncombe, Teacher and Leader of Learning and Wellbeing at Aspect South East Sydney School, and Louise Farrugia, Occupational Therapist at Aspect…

  • Understanding "School Can't" to support Autistic students

    September 14, 2026 · 41 min

    "School can’t" is more than simply not wanting to go to school. For some Autistic students, the demands and stresses associated with school can become so overwhelming that attending feels difficult or even impossible. In this episode of a…

  • Autism and driving: The road to independence

    August 12, 2026 · 45 min

    Learning to drive is a significant milestone but for Autistic young people there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In this episode of a different brilliant®, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Brad Williams, Founder and CEO of…

  • Autism and functional assessments: Understanding the difference

    July 15, 2026 · 40 min

    In this episode of a different brilliant®, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Dr Fiona Aldridge, Clinical Psychologist and Manager of Aspect Assessments, to unpack the difference between an autism assessment and a functional capacity…

  • Autistic entrepreneurship: a different path to work

    June 1, 2026 · 26 min

    In this episode of a different brilliant®, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey speaks with Autistic social entrepreneur, researcher and systems innovator Dr Sharon Zivkovic about why entrepreneurship can be an employment pathway for Autistic…

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  • Creating inclusive recruitment practices for Autistic people

    May 4, 2026 · 42 min

    This episode of A Different Brilliant explores what inclusive recruitment really looks like in practice, and why current hiring systems are failing Autistic people. Host, Madeline Jaine Lobsey is joined by Kristy Kelly, Manager of Aspect’s…

  • Thriving Kids: A conversation with Minister Jenny McAllister

    April 14, 2026 · 40 min

    In this episode, Aspect CEO Jacqui Borland and Autism Friendly Employment Manager Kristy Kelly speak with NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister about the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program. Together, they explore what the program means…

  • AI's role in the future of inclusive classrooms

    March 30, 2026 · 40 min

    In this episode of A Different Brilliant, we speak with Craig Smith, Manager of Technology and Innovation for Positive Partnerships. Craig shares his valuable knowledge and experience which is informed by his experience as a classroom…

  • Eye care for Autistic people

    March 2, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode, Dr Chris Edwards (Aspect) and Dr Paul Constable (Flinders University) share what their recent eye care research reveals about the experiences of Autistic adults, parents of Autistic children and eye care professionals…

  • Exploring inclusive education through the lens of a student’s lived experience

    February 4, 2026 · 32 min

    In this powerful episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is joined by Eliza Tait, a recent Year 12 graduate, disability advocate and former Deputy Premier of the New South Wales Youth Parliament to explore what…

  • Autistic experiences of pregnancy and birth

    January 12, 2026 · 37 min

    This podcast episode explores Autistic people's experiences of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Host, Madeleine Jaine Lobsey speaks with Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) about insights from…

  • Neurodiversity defined and the benefit of different thinking

    December 1, 2025 · 32 min

    In this episode of A Different Brilliant, host Madeline Jaine Lobsey sits down with social worker and behaviour support practitioner Bella Smythe for an open and empowering conversation about neurodiversity, co-occurring experiences, and…

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About the show

A different brilliant is an Aspect podcast made for Autistic adults and parents or carers of kids on the autism spectrum.