Aspergers and Autism Podcast [The Aspie World]

This episode explains literal thinking in autistic people and why you do it without even noticing.
Literal thinking is not being difficult.
It is how your brain processes information.
Most autistic people take words as they are said, not as they are implied. That works well until social language gets vague, indirect, or loaded with hidden meaning.
In this episode, you will learn why literal thinking happens and how it shows up in everyday life.
We cover:
• Why you follow instructions exactly and get blamed anyway
• How jokes, sarcasm, and hints go missing
• Why people say “use common sense” and you feel lost
• How vague language creates stress and shutdown
• Why you ask clarifying questions others never ask
• How literal thinking affects work, relationships, and conflict
• Why this trait is logical, not a flaw
You will hear real examples like:
• Taking requests at face value
• Missing hidden expectations
• Feeling confused when people change the rules
• Being told you are blunt when you are being precise
This episode helps you:
• Understand your communication style
• Reduce self blame for misunderstandings
• Spot situations where literal thinking causes friction
• Advocate for clearer communication without apology
Listen if:
• People say you take things too literally
• You struggle with hints and unspoken rules
• You get in trouble for doing exactly what you were told
• You are autistic or AuDHD and tired of confusion
This is not about fixing you.
This is about explaining how your brain works.
Once you understand literal thinking, many past misunderstandings finally make sense.

This episode explains autistic procrastination in a way that finally makes sense.
You are not lazy.
You are not unmotivated.
Your brain is hitting warning signs most people never see.
Autistic procrastination is usually a signal, not a flaw. This episode breaks down the 7 warning signs that show up before you get stuck.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why starting feels harder than doing
• How demand shuts your brain down, even for things you want
• Why thinking about a task drains energy before you begin
• How perfection freezes action
• Why vague instructions cause total avoidance
• How burnout hides behind procrastination
• Why pressure makes everything worse
Each warning sign is explained using real situations from work, home, and daily life.
This episode helps you:
• Spot procrastination before it spirals
• Understand what your brain is protecting you from
• Reduce guilt and self blame
• Change how you approach tasks without forcing yourself
Listen if:
• You avoid tasks you care about
• You wait until the last possible moment
• You feel overwhelmed before you even start
• You get stuck scrolling instead of acting
• You are autistic or AuDHD and frustrated with yourself
This is not productivity advice.
This is not motivation talk.
It is a clear explanation of why autistic procrastination happens and how to recognize the warning signs before shutdown takes over.

This episode is an honest conversation about medication for autism and AuDHD that most people never hear.
Medication does not cure autism.
It does not fix your personality.
It can help specific problems, and it can also cause real issues if misunderstood.
In this episode, you will learn what medication can and cannot do for autistic and AuDHD adults.
We talk about:
• Why autism itself is not medicated
• What medications are actually prescribed and why
• ADHD meds, anxiety meds, sleep meds, and mood support
• Why medication helps some people and harms others
• Common side effects autistic adults report but are rarely warned about
• Why meds alone never fix burnout or overload
• How to know if medication is supporting you or masking a bigger problem
This episode is about informed choices, not pressure.
You will hear:
• What doctors often explain poorly
• What autistic adults wish they knew earlier
• Why starting medication can feel helpful at first, then confusing
• Why stopping medication suddenly can make things worse
Listen if:
• You are autistic or AuDHD and considering medication
• You are already medicated but feel unsure about it
• You feel dismissed or rushed by professionals
• You want clarity without fear or hype
This is not anti medication.
This is not blind trust in medication.
It is about understanding your brain, your nervous system, and your options so you can make decisions that actually support your life.

This episode covers adult autism symptoms you likely missed for years.
Not because they were not there.
Because they did not look like autism.
Many autistic adults grow up thinking their struggles are personality flaws, anxiety, or stress. In reality, they are common autism traits that show up quietly in adulthood.
In this episode, you will learn 7 adult autism symptoms people rarely talk about.
You will relate to things like:
• Feeling tired after conversations even when they go well
• Needing recovery time after normal daily tasks
• Taking things literally without realizing it
• Struggling with changes you agreed to
• Feeling emotions intensely but struggling to explain them
• Being highly capable but overwhelmed by basic demands
• Shutting down instead of melting down
Each symptom is explained with real life examples from work, relationships, and daily routines.
This episode helps you:
• Reframe past struggles without self blame
• Understand why life felt harder than it looked
• Spot patterns that finally make sense
• Feel validated instead of confused
Listen if:
• You were diagnosed as an adult
• You suspect you may be autistic
• You were missed as a child because you coped well
• You feel exhausted by everyday life without knowing why
Nothing here is dramatic.
Nothing here is exaggerated.
If you have ever thought, “How did nobody notice this sooner,” this episode will give you answers.

This episode breaks down how Asperger’s shows up in everyday life, in ways you will recognize instantly.
This is not textbook talk.
This is real life autism, the parts people rarely explain clearly.
You will hear 5 common ways Asperger’s shows up day to day, with examples that actually match your experience.
In this episode, you will relate to:
• Why simple tasks drain you faster than complex ones
• How social rules feel invisible until you break one
• Why you replay conversations hours or days later
• How sensory overload builds quietly, then hits all at once
• Why you can function well, then suddenly crash
Each point is explained in plain language, with real situations from work, home, and social life.
This episode helps you:
• Feel less alone in your experience
• Understand your reactions without self blame
• Put words to things you always felt but never explained
• Realize these traits are common, not personal failures
Listen if:
• You were diagnosed with Asperger’s or autism
• You suspect you might be on the spectrum
• You mask well but feel exhausted afterward
• People say you are “high functioning” but struggle daily
Nothing here is exaggerated.
Nothing here is sugar coated.
If you have ever thought, “Why does life feel harder for me than it looks for others,” this episode will make sense of that feeling.