Impactful Authenticity

Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder

April 08, 2024 Lucy Rowell Season 3 Episode 14
Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder
Impactful Authenticity
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Impactful Authenticity
Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder
Apr 08, 2024 Season 3 Episode 14
Lucy Rowell

As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity. 

Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career.  Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive!


What you’ll hear about:

  • The broad diversity in autism diagnosis 
  • The changing understanding of autism within the general public
  • Young careers support
  • Support for neurotypical children 
  • Finding time for yourself 
  • Don’t worry about terminology. The conversation is the important part
  • Superpowers
  • Living in a state of wonder
  • Resetting what “normal” is
  • Neurodiversity often isn’t just one condition
  • Needing to think about the whole person


Weekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win)

Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-Heidke

Links:

Claire’s LinkedIN

Amanda Kirby LinkedIN

Ellie Middleton LinkedIN

Beyond Autism



Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN

You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Show Notes

As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity. 

Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career.  Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive!


What you’ll hear about:

  • The broad diversity in autism diagnosis 
  • The changing understanding of autism within the general public
  • Young careers support
  • Support for neurotypical children 
  • Finding time for yourself 
  • Don’t worry about terminology. The conversation is the important part
  • Superpowers
  • Living in a state of wonder
  • Resetting what “normal” is
  • Neurodiversity often isn’t just one condition
  • Needing to think about the whole person


Weekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win)

Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-Heidke

Links:

Claire’s LinkedIN

Amanda Kirby LinkedIN

Ellie Middleton LinkedIN

Beyond Autism



Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN

You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify