Aspergers and Autism Podcast [The Aspie World]

Here is the big question I guess everyone always wants to ask you. Would you cure your autism if you could? It is an interesting question and one of many variables. But the underlying question is simple. Would you want to cure all your autism traits the good and the bad? Researchers at Harvard and MIT have been isolating brain cells that are linked to autism genes to identify where autism occurs in the brain. They said they can identify unique genes now that cause autism in a person, which could lead to better treatment to it. Eventually the idea of this type of research is to be able to 'cure' autism. But this is a difficult thing to know if it is good or bad, as you have a spectrum of people with autism. Some have high support needs and would probably opt for a more manageable life if they could, where as the more lower support needs autistic people just need support and enjoy their brains. I want to know your thoughts on this! HASHTAGS: #autism #autismcurable #autismspectrumdisorder LINKS: https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genes-brain-development-20003/

15 Kesä 20233min

Here are 5 ways you can help prevent an autism meltdown, MUST SEE! Brillia https://www.discoverbrillia.com [CODE: ASPIE15 for 15% OFF!] For shipments to the UK please email info@discoverbrillia.com 1. Planning Planning is key for autistic people and planning can help you prevent many meltdowns from occurring. A lot of autism meltdowns happen because of a forgotten event or a change in plans. If you pre and organise using a planning app or calendar you have a better chance of avoiding meltdowns. 2. Disconnection Breaks Creating disconnection breaks in your weekly routine is where you make an hour or two every other day to completely disconnect from all demands and sensory overloading stimuli. This help create a Frequencey pattern of calmness. 3. Interest Engagement Making sure to implement time to do you special interest, like gaming or reading books or researching stuff is important to feed the autistic thrust for interest. This helps to keep your active brain fed and less likely to meltdown. 4. Brillia This is a fantastic homeopathic non prescription medicine that is toxin free and super natural. It can help reduce anxiety, irritability and increase focus. These are all components that can lead to a meltdown if not taken care of. 5. Hydration & Food Keeping well hydrated and keeping in check with meals is a fantastic way to lower a lot of unnecessary anger that could lead to a meltdown or panic. If you have any more hacks you would like to add, please pop it in a comment down below and remember to follow @theaspieworld for more autism content. HASH TAGS: #autism #metldown #Aspergers

18 Huhti 20239min

Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. It is a spectrum disorder, which means that it affects individuals differently, with varying degrees of severity. One of the most common characteristics of autism is communication problems, which can present challenges in both verbal and nonverbal communication. In this blog post, we will explore some of the communication problems associated with autism and ways to support individuals with autism in their communication. Difficulty with Verbal Communication Many individuals with autism have difficulty with verbal communication, such as speaking, understanding language, and using appropriate social language. They may have trouble with language processing, which makes it hard to understand the nuances of speech and to interpret social cues. They may also have a limited vocabulary or use language in a repetitive way. One way to support individuals with autism in their verbal communication is to use visual aids, such as pictures or videos, to help them understand language better. This can be particularly helpful for individuals with limited verbal skills. Another way to support communication is to use simple and direct language, avoiding figurative language, sarcasm, and idioms, which can be challenging for individuals with autism to understand. Difficulty with Nonverbal Communication Individuals with autism may also struggle with nonverbal communication, such as making eye contact, using appropriate body language, and interpreting facial expressions. They may avoid eye contact or use atypical body language, such as flapping their hands or rocking back and forth. This can make it challenging for them to interpret nonverbal cues from others and to express themselves effectively. One way to support nonverbal communication is to use visual cues, such as pointing to pictures or objects, to help individuals with autism understand what is being communicated. It can also be helpful to model appropriate nonverbal communication, such as making eye contact, using appropriate facial expressions, and using appropriate body language. Difficulty with Social Communication Social communication is another area where individuals with autism may struggle. They may have difficulty understanding social cues and engaging in social interactions, which can lead to social isolation and difficulties with forming relationships. They may also struggle with turn-taking and interrupting others during conversations. One way to support social communication is to provide social skills training and opportunities for individuals with autism to practice their social skills. This can be done through role-playing activities, group therapy, and social skills groups. It can also be helpful to provide clear and explicit instructions for social interactions and to provide feedback and reinforcement for appropriate social behavior.

17 Helmi 202334min

This is how you know if you have ADHD and Autism, 5 must see traits you need to know! 1. Irritability & Hyper-focus: Autistic people will be set to focus on a specific top or activity for a large amount of time. However the ADHD brain kicks in and makes them stand up and walk about or get distracted. 2. Special Interest & Rapid Interest Switch: People who are autistic will have a topic of special interest that they love to learn about etc, but the ADHD brain will make you switch from obsessive topic to a new obsessive topic often. 3. Fast Speech & Monotone Talking: Autism usually comes with monotone talking, no inflection on speech. And the ADHD brain makes you talk super fast! 4. Want to Be Social & Social Anxiety: Lots of ADHD people want to be social and make friends and have fun. The autism brain is also packed with social anxiety and can cause a conflict. 5. Wanting To Talk A Lot & Forgetting What You We’re Saying: Autistic individuals love to talk about stuff the love for hours in end. How we the ADHD brain will cause a lot of forgetting of keeping on track with the conversation topic. All input welcome I’d love to start a discussion

9 Helmi 20237min

Here are 4 autism therapies you can try at home without any cost. I love to help people on the autism spectrum overcome issues and help with any suggestions I can do I complied a list of 4 super simple and helpful therapies to help the at home autistic person. 1. Special Interest Time: Having a special interest is super useful when wanting to focus the kind and reset your mood. If you are feeling stressed agitated or emotionally drained, engage in your topic of special interest for an almost immediate decompression. 2. Sensory Exercise: Sensory issues can cause many problems in day to day life. To combat this, doing small exercises like wall pushups, moving a chair or picking up books etc can activate proprioception and reduce some sensory issues. 3. Fine Motor Skills: Lots of autistic people have issues with motor skills and mine motor skills being one of the biggest ones. To help this skill, use coins to pic up and re organise. Also practice putting your keys in and out of the door. Another one is practice picking out cutlery from your kitchen draws. 4. Sensory Therapy Many autistic people are sensory seek not just sensory avoiding. Sensory toys, lights and equipment are useful to make a sensory time for you to implement into your day. I’d say 20 mins a day of sensory seeking will help you feel more relaxed.

8 Helmi 20236min

Here are 5 super obvious signs that a female is on the autism spectrum. Autism is common in both male and female however many of the original testing criteria was catered to males. I hope this list helps. 1. Lack Of Eye Contact Lots of autistic people will have issues and difficulty making and maintaining eye contact. 2. Issues Keeping Friends Autistic females will want to make friends with people but will feel out of the loop and end up having issues keeping friends due to lack of emotional understanding. 3. Collecting Autistic people especially females on the spectrum will enjoy collecting fandom like, a book collection or movies etc. 4. Obsessive Interest Obsessive interest in a specific topic is a tell tail Sign of autism, this will be the one thing they love to talk about all the time to. 5. Masking To Overload Masking is more prevalent in autistic females, and will be seen when they are spending all day in school and or work then come home and have a complete meltdown because they have been masking all day to ‘fit in’. I’d love to hear anything you would like to add so please, let’s start a discussion.

7 Helmi 20236min

Everything you need to know about life with high-functioning autism. It's no secret that the term ‘high functioning’ has now been discontinued within the autism community due to it being unhelpful to many autistic individuals. People now use the term lower support needs autism. So what is life like with low support needs autism? This is w good question, as many people cannot see and do not realise the struggles these Individuals have autism because it is classed as a hidden disability. Many of the struggles that autistic people incur are: 1. Fear Extremely fearful of busy places, holidays and events and many social situations. 2. Anxiety Crippling anxiety that may lead to burnout, shutdowns and, eventually, meltdowns. 3. GI Issues Issues like Irritable bowel syndrome can be disabling for many autistic people. 4. Panic Based Anger Issues Enter issues that may result in self-harm and extreme depression. This stems from panic about situations. 5. Executive Function Issues Having difficulty in life, simple tasks like cooking, washing clothes and even just putting cups down on the countertop safely. These are all very difficult to deal with for Autistic individuals. Join in the conversation and Let me know what you struggle with.

6 Helmi 20237min

Welcome to Navigating the Future of Autism Advocacy: Challenges and Opportunities, a podcast series dedicated to exploring the current state of autism advocacy and envisioning a brighter future for individuals with autism and their families. In this podcast, we will be a live key not of autism advocacy, by Daniel Jones of the Aspie world. Together, we will delve into the complex and often challenging landscape of autism advocacy, discussing topics such as access to education, employment, and support services. We will also explore the various opportunities available for individuals with autism to thrive and succeed, including the role of technology, self-advocacy, and community involvement. Join us as we navigate the future of autism advocacy and work towards a world where individuals with autism are fully included and respected members of society.

7 Tammi 202315min