Podcasts and Audio
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The Untypical Parent Podcast: What My Daughter Taught Me About Being Human June 2026
Elly joined Liz Evans, OT, on The Untypical Parent Podcast for a Bookshelf episode all about Diagnosis: Human. We talked about what happens when we stop trying to make people fit systems that were never designed for them, the pulse of intention, why difference doesn't threaten us but reveals us, and why this book isn't a disability story - it's a human one.
Space to Think - Elly Chapple joined Sarah Philp (CPsychol) on Edges, and Doing the Work June 2026
Elly joined Sarah Philp on Space to Think: Conversations in Education for a conversation about presence, edges, and why the work of education starts with the adults in the room. We talked about the difference between sympathy and empathy, what gets in the way of being truly present, and the small practices that bring us back to ourselves.
Minds Thrive with Psychologists Georgina Taylor-Adriaansen and Ruth Ryden - Being Human, May 2026
Elly joins hosts Georgina and Ruth for one of the most moving conversations on the podcast - exploring how we honour difference, create space for authentic ways of being, and why her daughter was never broken. The world simply needed to understand her better.
Let's Talk Small Talk Diagnosis Human: A Conversation About Advocacy, Identity and Trust, March 2026
Elly joins host Libby to discuss the story behind the book, the lessons learned from Ella, and the realities families face when navigating education and support systems. A conversation about advocacy, language, relational safety and trust.
Teach Well Voices with Steve Waters What it means to be human - including as educators, March 2026
Elly joins Steve Waters from Teach Well Toolkit to explore what it truly means to be human, and what that means specifically for educators. Also available as a video recording on YouTube.
The Skies We're Under We're All Human, May 2024
Elly joins hosts Rachel and Lucy to share her own story and explore why listening to and valuing every human story - no matter how different - matters.
The SENDcast Being Human - A Journey to #FlipTheNarrative, February 2024
Elly joins host Dale Pickles on the UK's number one SEND podcast to talk about her journey, her work and why flipping the narrative on difference matters for every single one of us.
Studio 3 Training Whose Behaviour is Challenging Who? July 2023
Elly joins Studio 3's free webinar series to explore who the focus should really be on when we talk about challenging behaviour - a conversation about moving towards more collaborative, human-first support.
Written features
Jade's Neurodiversity Newsletter — Substack Spotlight on The Myth of Normal, March 2026
Elly writes for neurodivergent counsellor Jade Farrington's Substack community, exploring what it truly means to create a world where every form of being human is met with dignity.
In the Press
George Julian — Independent Researcher Ella's Human Rights Claim 2024
An independent report documenting Ella's case and its significance for human rights in the SEND system.
Good Morning Britain GMB Interview
Elly speaks on Good Morning Britain about Ella's story and the fight for justice within a broken system.
The Sunday Times Podcast and Investigation
Elly and her family's story featured as part of The Sunday Times investigation.
Campaigns we support
FII (Fabricated or Induced Illness) is a diagnosis that has been used to wrongly separate families. This campaign calls for urgent reform to protect vulnerable children and their families.
Professor Luke Clements reporting on Professor Andy Bilson's research
Research by Professor Andy Bilson, reported by Professor Luke Clements, highlighting the disproportionate impact of safeguarding processes on disabled children and their families.
