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The School Can't Experience
For parents and caregivers of young people who struggle to attend school, and related education and health professionals. We share experiences and insights into what is going on for our young people and how we can offer support.
Podcasting since 2025 • 52 episodes
The School Can't Experience
Latest Episodes
#51 - Jessica's Lived Experience
This week we welcomed Jessica, an OT and mother of two neurodivergent children, to share her lived experience of School Can’t. Jess’s eldest child experienced early anxiety and separation difficulties through escalating distress in primary scho...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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47:09
#50 - Professor Linda Graham on Inclusive Education
Professor Linda Graham (Queensland University of Technology), Director of the QUT Centre for Inclusive Education, joins host, Leisa Reichelt to discuss research showing that universally accessible teaching and assessment improves outcomes for n...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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49:26
#49 - Student Voice - Claire & Althea’s Lived Experience
Host Leisa Reichelt is joined by 18-year-old Althea and her mum, Claire to talk about about Althea’s School Can’t experience through high school in Melbourne. After early positive years at school COVID stuck, meaning much of Y...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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42:30
#48 - Rachel's Lived Experience - What an OT Can Do for School Can't
Rachel, a School Can’t mum and occupational therapist, joins host Leisa Reichelt to talk about her family’s experience supporting her child through severe school distress and School Can’t. Rachel describes years of intense support, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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39:06
#47 - Insights from School Can't Research with Dawn Adams, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
Leisa Reichelt speaks with autism researcher and clinical psychologist Dawn Adams (OTARC, La Trobe University) about what the latest School Can’t research is showing. Dawn shares international insights on how neuro-normative school ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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43:23
Fan Mail
As a parent to 4 Autistic individuals one who is currently fighting his way through VCE with a heavy emphasis on physics and maths this journey has given me hope, as well as some ideas of where to step next to offer safe and meaningful education for my child. Thankyou
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