Why I’m bucking the ‘disabled people cannot work’ trend As one of the presenters of De-Stigmatised with Radio Adelaide, Jarad McLoughlin is an up-and-coming voice in the Australian media industry. From his perspective as someone with Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Surviving the heat There are a range of reasons people’s bodies don’t cope well with the heat. Some medications, such as blood pressure medication, antidepressants, antihistamines and more can interfere with a person’s ability to manage hotter weather. As we get older...
Do your own research After a diagnosis just when you need clear answers the most, many parents, carers or patients are thrown into a world of evidence-based vs non evidence-based therapies, and told to “do your own research”. This is hard to when you’ve been hit...
How to find a hobby Finding the right hobby for you can be tricky. Many people leave hobbies behind in childhood, and then never quite figure out how to get back to spending weekend afternoons engrossed in a good book, or letting it all out in drama class. Many people...
School is out, now what? Leaving school and figuring out what to do next is a process most people go through, and it’s hard for everyone. If you’re considering getting some help because of a disability, there are a few extra things you need to think about. Here we...
How to impress in a job interview Let’s face it, there are few things as nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing as a job interview. You’ve passed the initial email and phone screening, and now it’s time to meet an actual person. One who might hold your career aspirations...
