Pamela is a breath of fresh air in the publishing world. As an award-winning author, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of Just Like Me Books and MIXD Reality, she is carving her way as an innovator for children with learning and reading challenges.

She works at the intersection of immersive storytelling, augmented reality (AR), inclusive publishing and educational innovation. And it's no understatememnt to say that her autistic son Walter - for whom she created Buster Finds His Beat, an interactive Augmented Reality picture book - is her inspiration.

Buster Finds his Beat has a mixed-heritage autistic protagonist and brings the printed page to life through animation, sound and interaction, helping children engage with stories in accessible and meaningful way.

Through MIXD Reality, Pamela help publishers, educators, brands and organisations to transform books, learning resources and printed content into immersive AR experiences.

Pamela's mission is to reshape how children experience stories and learning, making them more inclusive, interactive and full of possibility!
Because representation is not just about being seen. It is about imagining what is possible

Watching this video you will see that Pamela is a truly shining soul, on this planet to deliver meaningful and life-changing work. Enjoy!

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It comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to do many hundreds of hours of psychology research which had two outcomes:

1. I set up #happyinschoolproject CIC to provide advocacy and information to parents and educators about how autism and ADHD can be missed in younger children, especially those from black Caribbean heritage.

2. I finished capturing the epic tale of my son's diagnosis which was published in my first non-fiction book:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns, Essential Autism and ADHD Family Guide.

I discovered I am the owner of a Brilliant ADHD brain in my fifties and I continue to use this brain to spark conversations, challenge ignorance, write books, articles, poetry give keynotes, training and workshops.

Suzy Rowland is an Author, Keynote Speaker & thought-leader, passionate about the arts, culture, neuro-uniqueness, education, philosophy and endless discussions of how we 'human'.

Find Suzy on Instagram:

@suzysongsofmysoul

@energyinmotion_podcast_

Buy Suzy's books:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns

I Can't Go to School!

Songs of My Soul

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Your eyes are not deceiving you: This is the 2nd time Professor Sam Wass has been on the show - I enjoy chatting to him as his research is fascinating and potentially policy-shifting. As a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and Director of Early Years and Youth (Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY) at University of East London, UK.

At the University, his work involves studying how early environments including pre-school screen use, can shape early brain development, utilising world-leading methods. These insights can support policy advice, training and consultancy.

Professor Sam's research advised a UK Government recommendation for children under 2 to not use screens at all and children up to the age of 5 to have only 1 hour of screen use!

Is this harmful or helpful to the developing brain as we know our world is digital now and kids need to learn these skills but is the early use of Apps and technology, harmful or helpful for early brain development? Listen in and make up your own mind!

You can find Professor Sam Wass on LinkedIn.

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It comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to do many hundreds of hours of psychology research which had two outcomes:

1. I set up #happyinschoolproject CIC to provide advocacy and information to parents and educators about how autism and ADHD can be missed in younger children, especially those from black Caribbean heritage.

2. I finished capturing the epic tale of my son's diagnosis which was published in my first non-fiction book:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns, Essential Autism and ADHD Family Guide.

I discovered I am the owner of a Brilliant ADHD brain in my fifties and I continue to use this brain to spark conversations, challenge ignorance, write books, articles, poetry give keynotes, training and workshops.

Suzy Rowland is an Author, Keynote Speaker & thought-leader, passionate about the arts, culture, neuro-uniqueness, education, philosophy and endless discussions of how we 'human'.

Find Suzy on Instagram:

@suzysongsofmysoul

@energyinmotion_podcast_

Buy Suzy's books:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns

I Can't Go to School!

Songs of My Soul

suzyrowland.com

Chatting to Rose was like having a cold shower! She's refreshing, honest and speaks from the heart. It's wonderful to meet people with her level of compassion for children who can sometimes get overlooked. Especially those who are long term out of mainstream education and battling a number of complex issues.

Funny thing how as adults we forget the intensity of emotions we feel when we are children. We expect them to do what they're told without argument and follow advice just because. I love reminding myself that they are adults with a bit less experience.

Many children, especially those carrying trauma, or difficult early life experiences are wise beyond their years and have clear ideas of who they are and how they need to progress in life.

We are experiencing a continued surge of children who are out of school and unable to cope in traditional educational settings. Rose has made this area of work her purpose through providing safe and accessible space for young learners.

Listen to her experiences and you will see how her personality and patience allow her to achieve where some have walked away.

It will serve so many of us to remember the wisdom that some young people are gifted with.

I'd love to hear your experiences of working with young, wise people in your communities.

Rose's biography:

A Multi Award-winning Founder & CEO Inspires Tuition (Alternative Education Provision) and Inspires Community Provision CIC✨SEMH education specialist✨Parental SEND support ✨Speaker and consultant - SEND & Inclusion

Support the show

It comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to do many hundreds of hours of psychology research which had two outcomes:

1. I set up #happyinschoolproject CIC to provide advocacy and information to parents and educators about how autism and ADHD can be missed in younger children, especially those from black Caribbean heritage.

2. I finished capturing the epic tale of my son's diagnosis which was published in my first non-fiction book:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns, Essential Autism and ADHD Family Guide.

I discovered I am the owner of a Brilliant ADHD brain in my fifties and I continue to use this brain to spark conversations, challenge ignorance, write books, articles, poetry give keynotes, training and workshops.

Suzy Rowland is an Author, Keynote Speaker & thought-leader, passionate about the arts, culture, neuro-uniqueness, education, philosophy and endless discussions of how we 'human'.

Find Suzy on Instagram:

@suzysongsofmysoul

@energyinmotion_podcast_

Buy Suzy's books:

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns

I Can't Go to School!

Songs of My Soul

suzyrowland.com