Autism Rocks and Rolls

In this episode, I interview my grandmother Terri Pursell or as we call her, Ta Ta. She is everyone's dream grandmother and like me, you will all fall in love with her from her voice to her personality. She is truly a saint because she will do anything for her family.

Join me as we combine the world of aviation and autism. I also compare how the procedure of an airport resembles autism and use flight to describe what the world is like up in the sky.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APMbsIg59_I-Wings For Autism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfbiPu-dpfY-Bill Nye The Science Guy Flight Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqEZQxP1azM-Kicked Off Airplane  htt...

On this episode, we discuss how pop music can resemble autism. Also, I show my fun side by playing a game with you about pop music. If you drop me an email with any of the clues and the name of the correct song, you will either get a free autism Paracord bracelet or you will get a $5 Starbucks gift card. 

On this episode I talk about how often those with autism are excluded from conversations and how it makes us feel. It makes us feel awful and that we are worthless to society. Today I will talk about ways in which those with autism can be a part of conversations without being excluded and how others can work on welcoming everyone to the group.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNls4AgKK4k https://w...

In this episode, we interview Simon Majumdar. Simon has been a judge on Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef, and Guy's Grocery Games and we talk about his judging on those shows. He is a supporter of the autism world because he has played for autism charities. We also talk about his life from England to America.  https://sites.google.com/d/1Cvqa7S4Jgdtc6zYmTsjr1Z5GeYp0fals/p/1...

On this episode, I interview Armani Williams. Armani Williams is the first openly autistic NASCAR driver and I will talk with him about his goals and his quest in and out of NASCAR. We are working toward the same goals: taking the stigma away from autism and showing that even if someone has autism, they can be successful.

Join me as we talk about people with autism having conversations. Today, I will talk about how we comprehend what people are saying when they are talking one another or in a group setting. This episode will demonstrate how to enter, stay in, and exit a conversation because this can often be a challenge.

On today's episode, I interview a man named Abe Shapiro. Abe is a passionate leader in and out of his Neurodiversity Coalition at Indiana University. He founded this coalition to push acceptance for all and to show that people on the spectrum should be celebrated, not dismissed.

In this episode, I talk to my own father and get his perspective on how one should raise someone with autism. He is a fine man with good morals and a good heart.

In this episode, I talk about how Scooby-Doo represents me and how the mysteries and puzzles represent us. Scooby-Doo is a legendary cartoon and can surpass any cartoon you put up against it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RznBhjyS_Z8

Join me on a journey as I give you a different showing of autism through the destiny of pinball. Pinball is not played that much, but that game is our brain and I explain how it is with this particular episode.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70F24qehoI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPJQ1QTxbBQ

On this episode, I talk to you about having anticipation with multiple situations and how we can manage our feelings, actions, and emotions and still function a on daily basis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4537555/ https://aphcareerconnect.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/for-job-seekers/lesson-plans-for-teachers-and-professionals/problem-solving/lesson-3-anticipate-outcomes-and-co...

People with autism usually have another condition, such as anxiety, and I can guarantee it. Today, I talk about being anxious and the different plans that you could do in order to get through anxiety.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THr_ZfLfkOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuRic6WtJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85QY_d-8J2M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzaNQAh3NiY https://www.namikenosh...

In this episode, I talk to you about how we see the world and how we analyze it in depth, often rehashing something over and over. Trying to figure out the world around us sometimes can be tricky and over analyzing can cause stress.

In this episode, I will describe to you the meltdowns autism can cause and I promise you, if you are raising a child with autism, you will see this happen. However, have no fear because Sam is here. I will tell you all the steps you need in order to handle and how to work with a meltdown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkZPbGXD66Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwlexeNTles  

Some autistic people scuffle with daily changes that happen. Today, I talk about the changes that we do and  do not like. Plus, I squeeze in how the unexpected can cause mental instability for anyone with autism. 

In this episode, I will interview my own mother and get her perspective of how any mom should help their son or daughter cope with autism. She is the G.O.A.T because of how she helps me everyday and I can never repay her for that.

Autistic people have a hard time making friends and getting the girl of their dreams. Today I show you tips and tricks on how to do find both. I also define and show the similarities and the differences between friendships and relationships.  

Autistic kids sometimes use the phrase, "My way or the highway." In this episode, I define the phrase "My way or the highway" and I say when and where to use it and not to use it.

On this episode of Autism Rocks and Rolls, I describe to you the good and the bad about being honest and being blunt.

On this very first episode of Autism Rocks and Rolls, I will explain many things about me and tell how I operate in my daily life. I am very excited to explain many different traits about autism and how I roll.