Interview with Jake

The Neurodive Podcast

BISpod host and BISnet manager Sam Harris sits down to catch up with Jake, a young person he worked with over 5 years. Jake has a diagnosis of Autism with Demand Avoidance and is someone Sam often refers to as the person who challenged him most to adapt and find new ways to support him. Whilst also being someone who taught him an awful lot about the importance of a flexible and self reflective approach, with an awareness of how important our own interaction style can be. Jake's journey, along with his Mum who joins for the episode, has been challenging for many involved, his family, those supporting and most of Jake himself. It is a stark reflection of how difficult it can be to find a fit for some young people in the current educational system. However, once all pressure and demand was eventually removed, Jake's own motivation to better himself as led him back onto the path towards a brighter future. We think this episode provides fantastic insight into the perceptive of a young person who has displayed challenging behaviour with a demand avoidance profile. As well as a fun and entertaining listen. We hope you enjoy it.