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This subject is one those that impacts the relationship dynamic in almost every encounter.  We felt this was important enough to review and then talk about how this effects the Neurodiverse relationship. 

"Masking" is one of the many ways that those of us on the Spectrum hide ourselves from others.  We try to hide our autistic tendencies so that people in the Neurotypical world see us as one of them.  It's a...

My wife and I found that this subject is one those that impacts the relationship dynamic in almost every encounter.  We felt this was important enough to review and then talk about how this effects the Neurodiverse relationship. 

"Masking" is one of the many ways that those of us on the Spectrum hide ourselves from others.  We try to hide our autistic tendencies so that people in the Neurotypical world see us as ...

In the Neuro-Diverse relationship, sudden changes and hard impacts can really test yourself and your relationship.
This podcast is the final part of the three part series.  As we finish exploring all the ways a sudden impact in your life,  just such an impact was delivered to my wife and I in the for of a cancer diagnosis.
But it wasn't just the diagnosis that made the sudden impacts so hard on either the  person on th...

In the Neuro-Diverse relationship, sudden changes and hard impacts can really test yourself and your relationship.
This podcast is the second in a three part series which explores all the ways a sudden impact in your life,  just such an impact was delivered to my wife and I in the for of a cancer diagnosis.
But it wasn't just the diagnosis that made the sudden impacts so hard on either the  person on the spectrum, or o...

Ever have a sudden experience that changed your life?  In the Neuro-Diverse relationship, sudden changes and hard impacts can really test yourself and your relationship.

After just such an impact was delivered to my wife and I in the for of a cancer diagnosis.  But it wasn't just the diagnosis that made the sudden impacts so hard on the person on the spectrum, or on the Neuro-typical partner.  It was the way the scena...

"Masking" is one of the many ways that those of us on the Spectrum hide ourselves from others.  We try to hide our autistic tendencies so that people in the Neurotypical world see us as one of them.  It's a method of acceptance we have been doing most of our lives with varying degrees of success.

Todays visit we talk about how masking manifests itself.  We also visit some troublesome ideas and some ways to s...

Through the years, there have been many attempts at finding proper therapeutic methods for "curing" Autism and ASD.  Those of you who are older may recall the advertising campaigns launched as a result of higher incidents of Autism diagnosis that were rendered in the late 1960's and well into the '70's.  The idea was to "eradicate this awful disease" as was so commonly referred to during this era....

Have you ever needed to let someone know about yourself?  Self-advocacy is all about improving your life situation be it work, school or personal relationships by finding ways to advance the needs that you have in a meaningful and collaborative way.

In this, the second part of our discussion on advocacy, I discuss the idea of advocating for yourself.  I have, as my guest, Nathan Morgan, who is a self-advocate and helps oth...

For those of us on the spectrum, getting through work or school or even everyday environments can be difficult.  This happens because of our sensitivities to light, temperature and other surroundings.  Sometimes these issues get in the way of our ability to work or study effectively.

This podcast is a 2-part lesson on advocacy - and especially self-advocacy.  How do we approach someone to work out an issue?  How do you say...

I can remember being in my early twenties.  It was a tumultuous time.  Trying to keep it all straight was a real mess for me because I am on the spectrum, but at the time did not know it.  I struggled and struggled with just about every aspect of the new adult life I was trying to live. Most of you who are past that time period in your life have gone through some rough times as well, regardless whether you are on the spectrum or no...

Every so often during the course of my research I find a resource or organization that really stands out.  This podcast is about one such organization.  By most business standards this would be considered a small org (organization).  But it has a heart for autistic people and for those of us on the spectrum with a fierce stability. Even though their roster of employees is small, they have gone to great lengths to provide real help ...

Diagnosing Autism can be a very daunting process.  In some cases, especially in adults, the process can take several doctors, a multitude of tests and questions, and in some cases a fair amount of out-of-pocket expense.

So why do we bother?  For some, it is a simple need to know for certain what we already suspect.  In the case of our children or a young adult, it could mean the difference between obtaining helpful service...

It is always a good thing when we get to meet new people.  For those of us on the spectrum, it can be especially true.  Meeting new people enhances our view of life and helps us to understand one another regardless of whether we are Neurodiverse or Neurotypical.

For Aspies however, meeting another person on the spectrum is very much needed.  Not only do you engage in community, but you see just how different we all really ...

Have you ever been somewhere and felt like a puzzle piece was missing?  Almost as though you get this feeling in your gut that tells you that you don't belong there?  For those of us on the spectrum, that feeling troubles us a lot.  Not so much about places mind you - but about living.

In this episode I talk about changing your paradigm.  Shifting from one set of thoughts to another.  Finding that place where you can ...

This is the second part of our discussion on the struggles of NT spouses and their partners.  To re-iterate,  we (my wife and I) have received many messages regarding some strong issues and struggles of Neurodiverse couples and especially those of neurotypical spouses.

Our concerns for these issues brought us to make this two-part discussion.  If you have not yet heard the first part, please pause and listen to it before b...

We have received many messages regarding the issues and struggles of Neurodiverse couples and especially those neurotypical spouses and some issues that they face.

We (my wife and I) have been so very concerned that we immediately set out to help with exactly this issue concerning neurotypical spouses and the suspicion of the significant partner's being on the spectrum.  Specifically  - the struggle to communicate in ...

In this, the second part of the topic "Getting Things Done" we continue to look at those executive Functions we all share (NT or ASD).  How do we manage to finish projects or begin new ones? These functions handle how we organize, prioritize, recall details, keep track of how where doing and even how we use self-control in our daily lives.  Which functions are more prominent for me?  For those of us on the spectrum, EF&ap...

Ever wonder what gets you going in the morning?  How in the world do we manage to finish projects or begin new ones?  Most of these and a whole host of other things are managed by what are called "Executive Functions".  These functions handle how we organize, prioritize, recall details, keep track of how where doing and even how we use self-control in our daily lives.

For those of us on the spectrum, EF's ca...

We continue our visit with Carrie Donnell about the needs of children on the autism spectrum  when it comes to being treated in a hospital  emergency room, an emergency clinic, or even in the doctors office.  Training in the understanding of stims, sensitivities and meltdowns is critical to quality care by the medical community.  

In this episode, we learn about ways to advocate for your child when in a medical community t...