Autism and how our brains are wired, with neuroscience pioneer Professor Lyn Beazley

My Warm Table ... with Sonia

Jul 18 2022 • 24 mins

One in 100 children in Australia will be born with autism.  Neuroscientist Professor Lyn Beazley tells us why we should tap into the incredible capabilities of autistic people. In fact, the greatest advances we have made on the planet were made by people with autism.

“People on the spectrum will solve things in ways that you would never have thought of” – Professor Lyn Beazley.


You’ll hear:

  • Spectrum (2:10)
  • Importance of early intervention (6:10)
  • Embracing autism in a fast-paced world (7:20)
  • Brain development in utero (11:00)
  • Neuroplasticity (14:30)
  • The adolescent brain (16:00)
  • Alcohol and the brain (17:10)
  • Brain wiring (18:00)
  • Getting support (21:00)

Duration: 24 minutes.


Links:

Curtin University Autism Academy

Telethon Kids Institute


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  • Sincere thanks to Jay (Justin) Hill for his expert sound mastering and patience! Jay, together with the incredible Eva Chye, have inspired me through their passion project If Innovation Could Talk – a YouTube vlog also promoted through LinkedIn. If you have your own ideas for a podcast or video, feel free to reach out to them through the LinkedIn page.
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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

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