Meet My Autistic Brain

The belief that autistics don’t want friends is just not true. Most have a deep desire for the closeness and belonging that friendships bring. This episode is about that desire and what it really look...

15 Mar 202210min

Autism is known by a number of different names. I chose to use the word “aspergers” because it is a term that combines a number of traits common to this brain wiring. Autism is called autism spectrum ...

6 Mar 20222min

This is sure to be an exciting new season. The podcast has a new name replacing the word Aspergers with autism. There’s a short episode with an explanation for the change. The first episode of Season...

6 Mar 202229s

Autistic logical minds lack imagination according to science. Lack of imagination = impaired social functioning in autism. Here we go again. Listen and decide. Support the Show! Rate and review the p...

6 Mar 202214min

Gaslighting. It can make you think you’re losing your mind. It steals trust, happiness and more. It happens most often in romantic relationships. We can experience it at work, school, within families...

26 Jan 202217min

Manipulators create triangles in relationships to control and confuse. Would you recognize this common method of abuse? An autistic person's best characteristics can leave them vulnerable to this ki...

11 Jan 202216min

Do you recognize the messages about love and relationships that make people vulnerable to abuse? Movies, books, family and more all paint an idealized picture of what love and commitment looks like. F...

3 Jan 202215min

Are autistics susceptible to domestic violence? Autistic traits can make a person more vulnerable to emotional and physical abuse. The primary way to be protected is through knowledge and preparation....

15 Des 202119min