Samera and Hayley discuss the current education model. What practices would help all children in and out of the classroom? Why do we need to give children homewor? And which triangle are you? (See the accompanying blog.) They also cover a brief history of SEND legislation, Samera’s mastermind subject and ask what your children’s favourite subject would be if they too were on Mastermind.

If you are new to autism and parenting, the first series of the Quirky and Autistic Parenting podcast is just for you. Episodes are published fortnightly. The content of this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice.

All references on the podcast are in this episode's transcript. 

Producer: Karen Pirie, Sound Engineer: Mark Bulmer, Theme music: Alisdair Stirling