This week, I discuss the derogatory term 'knacker,’ used to refer to the travelling community in Ireland, its historical evolution and cultural implications. I look at the history and language of Irish travellers, highlighting the need for understanding and acceptance. Later, I touch on the importance of dropping perceptions, understanding and respecting different cultures and neurodivergent individuals, and the importance of inclusive communication. I share a story about Cathy Maguire, a well-known singer and TV presenter in Ireland, and my Mum, which taught me a life lesson about inclusion, especially for individuals from marginaliSed communities. Finally, I leave you with tips for supporting autistic individuals in the workplace and a poem called “The Irish Travellers.” Irish Words of Wisdom: https://thecraftyrock.com/products/irish-words-of-wisdom-gift-book Support the Podcast: Christine aims to make her online public speaking and pronunciation lessons available to the masses, so everyone has a fair chance to access training that has for years only been available to the "elite and upper classes." By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. As a thank you, you'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking."   Support the Podcast Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.