Aspieland

Ever find yourself talking with someone and it looks as though your listener has checked out of the conversation?  It may not be what you think.  This podcast is all about just that.  Learning to navigate your way through a relationship that has an Aspie on one side and an NT on the other.  Love  comes with a multitude of feelings, thoughts, concerns, responsibilities on so on...  and  communicati...

Ever have something that you knew had to be done but you didn’t feel like doing it?  You put it off and put it off until it either becomes a critical issue or it becomes an opportunity that passes you by.  In this episode I’ll be talking about something that, for those of you men who have AS/ASD and are in a neuro diverse relationship, you may really be struggling with.   It's time to reach f...

When I was just a kid, my brother and I would play chess.  He would always have my king in check within a short time.  I was always puzzled by the fact that he could outwit me so easily, by seemingly knowing what I was thinking. In this episode, the topic is thinking.  How those of us who live with AS/ASD think and how we all, Aspies and neurotypicals alike, are busy out-thinking the other. Be rea...

A new year brings new beginnings and gives us a chance to re-fresh and renew.  We are proud to have been able to bring you the Aspieland podcasts for 2021!  We are beginning a new season and this is a much shorter program ( we didn't want to interrupt your holidays too much!). In this podcast we'll give you a quick idea of where we are heading into 2022 and some new thoughts and new ways...

It’s time for more jingling bells, candles, food and getting together with family!  Translation: the holidays are here.  Along with all of the visits and gifts and celebrations comes a great deal of planning and cooking and being with others. For those who have Asperger’s and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder this can be the most stressful time of the year.  For all of the sensitivities and sensory over...

It’s time for jingling bells, candles and lots of food!  Translation: the holidays are here.  Along with all of the visits and gifts and celebrations come a great deal of planning and cooking and being with friends and family. For those who have Asperger’s and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder this can be the most stressful time of the year.  For all of the sensitivities and sensory overloads that can c...

We all have things that make us comfortable.   A certain chair, a certain pair of jeans or even a particular blanket can help us feel nice and warm and safe.   We also have certain routines that bring us that same feeling.  For some it is that ceremonial first cup of coffee, or the routine of folding clothes a certain way or even the routine of the route you take to work or school every day.  Thes...

We live in a Mr. Fix-It world.  When we see anything out of place in our lives, we immediately start looking for the quick fix, the cure or the harmless and costless solution.  In doing so, we often look too hastily  for a cause and end up with a stigma instead of honest information.  We’ll take a good look at why we think the way we do when it comes to other people and especially how we consider...

Life changing events happen to all of us.  Some are good things, like a new member of the family coming along. Others are not, such as an accident or injury. Still others can really go either way.  As human beings we can’t keep these things bottled up inside us for very long and have the need (or desire) to reveal the issue or event to someone. In the world of those of us on the spectrum, this can...

Have you ever faced such a difficult decision that created a real dilemma?  Not just a dilemma of facts, but of feelings and perceived reactions that would occur no matter how you chose?   Those of us who share in this world I call ‘Aspieland’ face, at one time or another, a decision whether to move from a strong suspicion (and subsequently a firm belief) that we have Asperger’s Syndrome / Autism...

Ever have a burger with a “secret sauce” or chicken with a “secret” recipe?  Or pancakes with a “secret ingredient” that made them taste like no other pancake in the world?  Perhaps you were like me and had a special dish that your mother made that had a “secret” something that made it taste out of this world? The truth is we all wonder what those secrets are.  We speculate and taste again and aga...

Did you know that 20% of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder suffer from depression?  That may not sound like much, until you consider that only 6% of the general population has it, and when you add the fact that almost 5 million adults in the US have ASD...you see what I mean.  In this episode we deal with  depression.  So if you're feelin' mighty low.. give this episode a listen.. Sup...

The world of the business can be a very daunting experience for anyone on the spectrum.  Whether you flip burgers or meet in a boardroom, being a member of the workforce can stretch your Asperger’s/ASD to extremes.  This episode we look into ways to release the pressures and start enjoying where you work.  We also look into family life and the Aspie life and how they can function and support each...

We had so much to say  - so we thought we would stick around!  We continue our visit with my guest host to talk more about the special things that can happen when one spouse is neurotypical, and the other has Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Neurodiversity can play a big role in an intimate relationship. We hope to help you recognize a struggle before it becomes a problem and offer sugge...

Marriage is a wonderful time of life.  Whether you are young or old, newly married or a seasoned veteran., it never ceases to amaze.  Right?...  Okay, we really do struggle sometimes during the marriage.  When one of the members of the couple has Asperger's Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder, the struggles can be confusing, intense and stressful. This episode is a special look - straight from...

According to a study done by Toronto Redpath Centre, as few as 9% of those with ASD ever get married.  Fewer than 32% ever have a love relationship with a partner.  The possibility of romance is widely considered out of reach by those who have Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Romantic relationships are laced with so many nuances of trust, communication and deeper feelings of the h...

Having friends makes life joyful and exciting.  While that certainly is true for most people, it is widely considered out of reach for those with AS/ASD.  Many Aspies feel that having a genuine friend is not possible, much less a relationship that brings love or marriage.  This episode is a continued look at relationships with a focus on making friends and the things that can keep us from the real...

It is said that there is no greater gift than friendship.  While that certainly is true for most people, it is widely considered out of reach for those with AS/ASD.  Many Aspies feel that having a genuine friend is not possible, much less a relationship that brings love or marriage.  This episode is all about the world of relationships and the search for that ‘rainbow connection’ with someone spec...

Have you ever tried to start a conversation and not know what to say?  For those who have Asperger's Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is considered the toughest problem we face - verbal communication.   For some it is nearly impossible to begin a conversation – even with your best friend or spouse.  In this episode we begin a series of podcasts on relationships and we start out this visi...

Have you ever had a childhood memory strike you at the oddest moment?  Did you ever feel all the emotions that came with it?  Memories are with us always, be they good or bad.  For those diagnosed with Asperger’s or ASD as an adult, it can be especially hard to reconcile childhood memories.  In this episode, we look into how to reconcile our lives through the pain of the past. Support the show Tha...

For the Aspie, the threat of a meltdown due to sensory overload can sometimes feel like the cowboys duel.  Where you have your hand just itching to pull the trigger and start the meltdown.  In this episode, we take practical approaches for both the Aspie and neurotypical to calm that itch and keep sensory overloads from happening. Support the show Thanks for Listening!   Get In Touch: Aspieland.or...

For those of us who have AS/ASD, our minds are full of every detail around us and we are constantly aware of the threat of a sensory overload called a “meltdown”.  It’s all a part of the constant barrage of sensory information.  Sometimes the overflow of information puts us into a bad place and we become undone.   Learn about the inner world of mind and meltdown in this episode.  Support the show...

Have you ever seen a tightwire artist as they balance themselves along a high wire? Trying to keep themselves from falling to the left or right - balancing so that they can make it to the other side?  Well in this episode, we hear from a young man as he tells us what being on the spectrum is like and how he tries to live on the tightwire. Support the show Thanks for Listening!   Get In Touch: Aspi...

Their Baaack!  Our guests from our last episode are back to finish talking about raising a boy on the spectrum.  How do you adjust to the inevitable paradigm shift into the world of neurodiversity?  Hear the conclusion of this inspiring story of love and discovery in this episode of Aspieland.  Support the show Thanks for Listening!   Get In Touch: Aspieland.org@gmail.com John@aspieland.org Help U...

Being a new parent is challenging enough, but what if you discovered that your child has ASD?  How do you adjust to the inevitable paradigm shift?  This episode we have a couple who are doing just that.  Hear their story in this episode of Aspieland.  Support the show Thanks for Listening!   Get In Touch: Aspieland.org@gmail.com John@aspieland.org Help Us Produce More :   https://www.aspieland.org...