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.
Episodes
39 episodes
#39 - Melisa & Jamie's Lived Experience
In this episode Melisa and her son Jamie to share their inspiring story with host, Leisa Reichelt. Jamie, who struggled with conventional schooling due to autism and other challenges, found an unconventional but successful educational pathway.<...
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Episode 39
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41:06
#38 - Successful School Transitions with Louise White and Tiffany Westphal
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, hosted by Leisa Reichelt, we discuss the best strategies for preparing children for school transitions. As the school year ends, many parents are concerned about how to set the...
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Episode 38
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44:48
#37 - Home Education for Neurodivergent Kids with Pav & Heidi from the Home Education Network
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Pavlina McMaster and Heidi Ryan from the Home Education Network (HEN) to discuss the challenges and benefits of home education for neurodivergent children ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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42:37
#36 - Happiness First Education with Hugh Viney, Minerva Virtual Academy
In this episode, host Leisa Reichelt speaks with Hugh Viney, CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), the UK’s fastest growing school that specifically caters to kids whose needs are not met by the mainstream school system.MVA's unique mode...
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Episode 36
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45:26
#35 - Unschooling Ourselves with Esther Jones
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Esther Jones, a UK-based parent and unschooling advocate and author of The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself. Esther shares her persona...
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Episode 35
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46:37
#34 - NeuroWild’s Em Hammond on the problem with ‘Just Have a Go’
Em Hammond of Neurowild joins us for this special episode. Em, a speech therapist and illustrator, emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent children, particularly in educational settings. We talk thro...
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Episode 34
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41:57
#33 - Listener Favourite - Monique Mitchelson
Happy school holidays (in Australia) to all who celebrate. As a holiday special we are revisiting this popular episode, an interview with clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson.We explore the often misunderstood concept of resilience, ...
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Episode 33
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41:44
#32 - How GPs can support School Can't families with Dr Kara Johns
In this episode host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Dr Kara Johns to discuss the crucial role that General Practitioners (GPs) can play in supporting families struggling with School Can’t.Dr. Johns, a GP from South Australia, shares her per...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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43:13
#31 - Insights from the Australian Network for School Attendance Conference
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt discusses the recent Australian Network for School Attendance Conference with Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers from School Can't Australia. They share val...
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Episode 31
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42:06
#30 - Simone & Yani's Lived Experience
In our first parent/young person duet episode, Simone and her teenager Yani share their journey through years of school struggles, home education, and eventually finding a path forward that works. Together, they talk openly about the challenges...
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Episode 30
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43:09
#29 - Symone Wheatley-Hey's Lived Experience
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt speaks with Symone Wheatley-Hey, an advocate for neurodivergent voices in education. Symone shares her personal journey of navigating 'School Can't' as a so...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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38:08
#28 - Dr Naomi Fisher on Parental Burnout
Returning guest Dr. Naomi Fisher joins host Leisa Reichelt and School Can’t Australia’s Tiffany Westphal and returning guest Dr. Naomi Fisher to deep dive into the pressing issue of parental burnout. Dr. Fisher, Clinical Psychologis...
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Episode 28
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43:46
#27 - Diana's Lived Experience
In this episode, you’ll meet Diana, a mother of two young people with School Can’t experiences. Diana joins host Leisa Reichelt to candidly share her experiences supporting her son James through his struggles with mainstream schooling.Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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41:34
#26 - Kate & Daniel's Lived Experience
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by South Australian parents Kate and Daniel, who discuss their experiences caring for three neurodivergent children, two of whom they are currently home educa...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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31:46
#25 - Nicola's Lived Experience
In this episode, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by School Can't mum Nicola, who shares her family's journey through School Can’t challenges. Nicola discusses the challenges her family has faced in finding the best way to support her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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30:54
#24 - Jane's Lived Experience
In this heartfelt episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Jane, a School Can’t parent. Jane shares her journey with her son Johnny, who was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, and the struggles t...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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32:59
#23 - Eliza Fricker's Lived Experience
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Louise Rogers from School Can't Australia and their guest, Eliza Fricker. Eliza, known for her insightful School Can't Illustrations and webina...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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34:36
#22 - Lived Experience Common Themes
In this episode, host Leisa Reichelt compiles into stories shared by six parents—Jennie, Marissa, Mark, Jane, Emma, and Lisa—who talk about their struggles and revelations while caring for children who struggle with school attendance. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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28:12
#21 - School Based Stressors with Tiffany Westphal
This episode features a conversation with Tiffany Westphal, Director at School Can't Australia. With host, Leisa Reichelt, Tiffany helps us explore the top six school-based stressors identified in a survey conducted for the Senate Inquiry into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:06
#20 - Lived Experience with Lisa McLean
In this episode, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Lisa McLean as they discuss her daughter Mia's struggles with school attendance and anxiety. Lisa shares her family's journey from identifying early signs of anxiety in primary schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:36
#19 - Executive Function at School with Emma Brooksby
This week we’re talking with Emma Brooksby, Managing Director at U&I Educational Partners, about the demands school places on executive function.Emma, who has ADHD and a background as a school principal, shares her journey and offers...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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39:52
#18 - Lived Experience with Mark Thompson
This week we return to our Lived Experience series and host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Mark Thompson, a father of two daughters from the south coast of New South Wales. Mark shares the struggles and triumphs of raising his autistic...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:05
#17 - Dr Ross Greene on Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) for School Can’t
Dr. Ross Greene, founder of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model joins host Leisa Reichelt and guest Louise Rogers from School Can't Australia in this episode of the School Can't Experience podcast.Dr. Greene explains t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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42:55
#16 - Transforming Communication with Adelle Sushames, Neurodiverse Ally
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by clinical psychologist Adelle Sushames to discuss innovative methods for improving communication with neurodivergent children. Adelle shares her...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:58
#15 - Unpacking Resilience for Neurodivergent Kids with Monique Mitchelson
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt chats with clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson, co-host of the Neurodivergent Woman Podcast. They explore the often misunderstood concept of resilience...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:31