Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio On this episode of Inside the Asperger Studios, Marcello Sciortino shares his inspiring journey of living with Friedrich’s ataxia. Despite facing the challenges of dependence on a wheelchair, Marcello embraces his disability as a platform for inspiration and success. He highlights the power of perspective and resilience in navigating life’s obstacles, emphasizing the importance of finding strength in adversity and embracing one’s journey. From his experience with entrepreneurial endeavors and using digital…
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Turning You Can’t into I Did: Overcoming Barriers with Disabilities
Posted on May 12, 2025In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, guest Michelle Steiner, a college graduate and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of navigating the education system while living with a learning disability. Michelle’s experiences shed light on the challenges individuals with disabilities face and the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing dreams. Her resilience and determination to defy societal misconceptions about her abilities make her story truly compelling. Michelle’s insights into overcoming limitations, accessing support services, and building her own business…
Behind the Scenes: Casting an Autistic Boy as the Star of Mountain Boy
Posted on May 12, 2025In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, host Reid Miles chats with Nancy Paton, a filmmaker and mother of an autistic child, about her experiences creating the film “Mountain Boy” and the importance of authentic representation in cinema. Nancy shares her personal journey with her son, Nasser, who is on the autism spectrum, and how his unique perspective has influenced her work as a filmmaker. Throughout the conversation, she provides valuable insights into the challenges and joys of…
The Magic Inside: How Art Transformed My Mental Health
Posted on February 22, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio It’s about exploring, it’s about having a go. It’s not being afraid to just splash a bit of paint or it’s not being afraid to express yourself and it’s not copying somebody else. It’s finding your own, your own style that’s inside of you. – Debbie Crouch Debbie Crouch, a creative wellness therapeutic art tutor and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary, shared her inspiring journey from being told she wasn’t good at art…
Awakening to Psychic Abilities: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Posted on February 22, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio Shelly Devine, a professional artist, author, and psychic medium, shared a deeply personal journey on the podcast. Despite not having an official diagnosis of Asperger’s or ADHD, Shelly’s mind works uniquely due to her abilities as a medium and her recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Her realization of being a medium came in 2020, following unexplained occurrences in her new home. This awakening led her to embrace her psychic abilities. Shelly’s story is a…
The Spectrum of Parenthood: Raising Kids Across the Rainbow of Neurodiversity
Posted on February 22, 2025Don’t be afraid to put who you are and your version of the spectrum on paper, because autistic people need that. We don’t need just one type of Autism being displayed. Please bring all of the stories and be as authentic as you possibly can be because someone is going to resonate with it. – Deandra Davis In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, host Reid Miles delves into a deep and insightful conversation with Deandra Davis, an author,…
Color Outside the Lines: An ADHD Artist on Defying Expectations and Following Her Bliss
Posted on February 22, 2025Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, shares her personal journey and insights on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast with host Reid Miles. Throughout the conversation, Caroline candidly discusses her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, highlighting the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Additionally, Caroline emphasizes the importance of…
Starting Over: An Artist’s Journey with Autism and ADHD
Posted on January 23, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio Jo Phillips, an illustrator and designer from Hertfordshire, shares her inspiring journey of rediscovering her career after facing medical retirement. Diagnosed with autism in 2020 and later with ADHD, Jo’s newfound understanding of her identity has empowered her to pursue her passion for illustration, now focusing on being a surface pattern designer. Her diagnosis brought a flood of self-compassion, providing clarity to her lifelong struggles. Jo’s candid account of how medication has positively…
Judgment, Potential, and Resilience: An Empowering Story of Overcoming Barriers with Neurodiverse Kids
Posted on January 16, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio The greatest gift I’ve ever given to both of my kids is allowing them to be who they are. I don’t care if they fit in. As long as they feel good about who they are, they will find their people and they will be less anxious, less traumatized because they are being true to themselves. – Lisa Richer Lisa Richer’s journey into the world of neurodiversity began with her own experiences as…
Advocating for Neurodiverse Kids: Fighting for Support and Understanding
Posted on January 16, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio As a mother of four neurodiverse children, Ashlee Beasly’s journey has been shaped by her own experience with epilepsy and ADHD. Growing up, she struggled with sensory issues, often finding loud noises and certain textures overwhelming. Reflecting on her childhood, she wonders if she might also be on the spectrum, considering her sensory sensitivities and unique way of processing information. Throughout her life, Ashlee has encountered challenges in advocating for her children’s education,…