Them Aspergers

Scarlett's Obstacles

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look at some of the issues Scarlett has with her own autism.

Ambition

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about ambition and what it means to us as burgers and why it is different to NTs.

Confidence

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about how our confidence is affected by our autism both positively and negatively.

Feeling Scared

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at things that are scary to the NTs and what is scary to us on the spectrum. Why is there a big difference?

Autistic Identity

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about our Autism as part of our identity. Is it who we are or is just part of us?

The Normal Life

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we talk about things trying to return back to normal and if we as people on the spectrum can have an NT life.

Nicki's Diary

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have discovered an old therapy diary that belonged to Nicki. We talk about how much Autism changes over time.

Personality & Autism

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about being able to tell if something you do is down to you autism or your personality

The NT Life

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the traditional or well know NT path in life and do we feel like it works for us as Autistic people.

Burgers on lockdown

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are having a discussion about the new social rules that are for the moment in place, and how it affects our autism.

Fear

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are looking at how we deal with fear and why it is different because we are on the spectrum.

Lockdown thoughts

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we reflect on our own autism, now that we have the time to think about it. How not having to do certain things is both a help and a po...

Relationships : re-release

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was the second episode we ever recorded but it went missing. Its was made two years ago. So it might seem different to newer episodes, bu...

Loneliness

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking loneliness and do we as people on the spectrum feel loneliness like other people do.

Autistic Gender

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is about the autistic traits that are supposed to appear according to your gender.

NT Traits

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode we talk about some of the NT traits we would like and why?

Autistic Tells

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the uncontrollable things we do that give away our autism.

Relationship with Autism

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how we see are autism, is it who we are or just something we live with?

Looking after yourself

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are discussing how we look after ourselves on the outside and inside and how this both helps and hinders.

Gut Feeling

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are discussing if we really have a gut feeling when it comes to decisions we make? In comparison to Neurotypical behaviour.

Having an Autistic day

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at the days when your Autism is stoppping you from functioning.

Physical Health

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are talking about the physical affect Autism has on our bodies.

What if ?

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at the results of Nicki's eye test and talk about would life be different if we knew more about our own Autism, earlier on in ...

Happiness

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking a look in at how we experience happiness and what affect our autism has on it.

Achievements

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at why the two of us see achievements, motivation and compliments in a different way. Last weeks episode Connections follows on at the ...

Connections

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are talking about how we connect with people and for us personally, what might be missing?

Moving out

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are having a look at what it is like to move away from home when you are on the spectrum

Growing up

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking a look at how we grew up and the impact that the way in which we were raised had on our adult lives

The Body

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at our body and how disconnected we are from it due to our Autism

How are we seen?

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about how we are percieved by others and how Aspergers can change the way you are interacted with.

Center of Attention

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about being center of attention and how it makes you feel as a burger. Both of us have a different take on this topic.

Stubbornness & Last minute changes

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at two topics suggested by listeners.

Empathy & Sympathy: Sympathy

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Second part of our episodes on Empathy & Sympathy. In this episode we look at Sympathy and how we both experience and deal with it.

Empathy & Sympathy: Empathy

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is one of two on Empathy & Sympathy. This weeks episode is on Empathy, and what we understand about it and how it works for us.

Would you want your Autism to be visible?

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we attempt to answer the question, Do you like that your Autism is not visible?

Standing Out

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look into some of things that we do that make us feel different and stand out to those around us.

Exercise

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we follow on from the food episode with a look at Aspergers and exercise

The NT perspective

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a guest on the podcast talking about the NT view on being in a relationship with someone on the spectrum.

Food

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is about food and the relationship it has with our Aspergers

Does ASD feel like a disability?

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In his episode we talk about whether or not we feel like we have a disability.

Why do we hide our Autism?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the things we do to hide our disability and why we do it?.

Money

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about how money can be an obstacle for us on the spectrum.

Acting NT

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have a discussion about some of the things we have to do to appear not autistic in the NT world

Hiding your Autism

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about what we hide about our Autism in public and why?

Comorbidities

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We finally get round to talking about comorbidities. We talk about the many Nicki have and some of the secret ones Scarlett might have.

Feeling Different

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about knowing you are different and sensing your uniqueness before you even realise it is autism.

Some issues with Autism

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a hectic week we reflect on some events and talk about the obstacles of having Aspergers.

ASD in a Relationship.

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about being in a relationship with someone of the spectrum.

Reasonable Adjustments

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at some of the adjustments people should make for people on the spectrum and what changes you can make for yourself.

Outbursts

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are chatting about Autistic outbursts why they happen and what is the aftermath?

Overthinking

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is based on a question we were asked by a listner, do those of us on the spectrum overthink things more than NT people?

Acceptance

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we are talking about how much you accept your own autism.

Friends

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about what friendships mean to us on the spectrum and why we have or in some cases don't have them.

Us

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks into some of the personal aspects of our own ASD

Control

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is about control, how we need it and how we get it as two people on the spectrum

Public Behaviour

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we look at how we are expected to act as people with ASD as well as what affect restraining our traits in public has on us.

Worrying

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about those of us on the spectrum experience and deal with worry.

Relaxing

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about whether or not some people on the spectrum can really relax.

1 Year Anniversary

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks one year since we started the episode and we look back at what we have learnt. we would also like to say thanks to everyone for l...

NT & AS: Living Together

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about what it is like to live with someone who is on the spectrum.

Autistic Maturity

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about how we think we mature in comparison to the NT world. We also compare how we are different from each other.

Random Chat 4

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about some of the issues we have faced this week and answer some questions asked by listeners.

Reports

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we compare reports to see the contrast in two peoples diagnosis.

Scarlett's Diagnosis

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about the results of Scarlett's diagnosis.

Some Asperger Issues

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about some of the issues we experience as people on the spectrum.

Escapism

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about the things we do to escape from some of lifes pressures.

Therapy

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk about how therapy works for us.

Faces & Shutdowns

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a dual topic based on questions asked by people who listen to the podcast.

Delayed Reactions

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we look into our delayed reactions to events in life.

Random Chat 3

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week there isnt a set topic we just talk about some of the reason for and against diagnosis with a few extra thoughts.

Contrast

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week is about the a some of the contrasts between Nicki & Scarlett's version of Aspergers.

Asperger Extras

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue last weeks episode talking about some of the possible extras that come with Autism.

Executive Functioning Disorder

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are doing a few episodes on the additional conditions that can come with Autism. This week we talk about EFD.

Relationship with ASD

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about what its like being in a relationship with someone who has ASD based on our own experience.

Changes

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about some of the big changes happening to us and why our ASD doesn't handle it all that well.

NT World

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we try and scratch the surface on what it is like beint AS in an NT world?

Anger

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about anger and Aspergers, as requested by a listener

ASD with Age

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the possibilities of why ASD changes with age.

Xmas

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Its the Christmas episode, we talk about whats its like this time of yeah for us on the spectrum.

Misconceptions part 2

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we follow on from last week with some more common misconceptions about ASD

Misconceptions

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are scratching the surface on some of the misconceptions that are thought about ASD.

Random Chat 2

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No topic this week, instead Scarlett & Nicki reflect on the Aspergers and events of the week

Coping Mechanisms

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about coping mechanisms and some of the ones that we personally use.

Overreacting

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every wondered why some people on the spectrum might overreact to a small crisis. We talk about why we do it.

Social Media

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how social media is a good thing and sometimes a bad thing for those on the spectrum.

Physical Contact

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we answer a question asked by a listener about why we are so uncomfortable with physical contact?

Learning about your own Autism

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the things we have learnt about ourselves since realising we are on the spectrum.

Do you want to be on the spectrum?

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nicki and Scarlett talk about if given the choice would they be autistic?

Do we just think of ourselves?

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about are people on the spectrum selfish? Can we empathise or sympathise.

Black & White Thinking

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all do it in one way or another and is one the main things that makes us different.

Emotions

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about emotions and the differences those on spectrum have to those who aren't.

Stimming

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's chat is about stimming and it's a common thing for those on the spectrum.

Questions

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We answer a couple of questions asked by some of our listeners.

Gender

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The ASD differences between Scarlett & Nicki that are down to their gender.

Age

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How aspergers changes changes as you get older

Disclosure

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scarlet and Nicki discuss the pros and cons of telling someone you are on the spectrum.

Communicating

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How the two of them feel about having conversations with the rest of the world.

Direction in life

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How does anyone on the spectrum decide on what they want from their life?

Routines

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone on the spectrum has routines and why they are important.

Not Being Noticed

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Living your life not knowing that you are on the spectrum