256:Counseling With EA (Erick Allen)

Join me as I go over each season 2 episode of Autism Rocks And Rolls. I tell what a listener can take from each episode and why you should check out season 2. Finally, I give the main message for this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rhTtwqwm3M  

I'm here with Dave White, a past podcast sponsor and owner of Great White Smokes, a food truck and caterer business. Mr. White grew up in Solsberry, Indiana, where he was born. He has worked as a cook in the housing hall kitchens at Indiana University and Abell's Nursery. He describes himself as "a country kid with no internet and at best a cordless phone." He loved being outside with his friends, playing in the creek, and spending time in the woods as long as his parents let him.  He began working after graduating from horticultural technology school and continued to work there for the following fifteen years. Throughout the winter, he kept working in kitchens and as a bartender in nightclubs and golf courses. Due to delivery problems, including Down syndrome, his son spent the first 35 days of his child's life in Riley Hospital in 2013. But it didn't stop him from winning the title of best food truck in Indiana in 2021. Please welcome the unselfish one Dave White. https://www.gwsbbq.com/

My new friend Matteo Esposito will be appearing in today's episode. Matteo is an Ontario native who works as a singer/songwriter, set designer, and playwright. His most well-known piece is Sorting It Out, a one-act play about autism. Broadway has shown two of his works. Although because he was bullied, had ten surgeries, and had to go to the doctor constantly, he has had to deal with some tough moments. Despite this, it didn't stop him from going to college and becoming a successful screenwriter for his short YouTube series that will be screened at the upcoming Los Angeles Film Festival. Let's welcome the straightforward and motivating Matteo Esposito to the podcast. https://autismtheaterproject.org/ https://www.anthonytullomusic.com/ [email protected]      

This episode's discussion focuses on AuDHD.  ADHD may have an impact on those with autism. If someone possesses the autism and ADHD, I explain how they relate to one another. I even discuss the social impacts of the overlap. I also talk about some of the feelings that persons with AuDHD or ADHD can encounter. I also discuss how wrath or illness can heighten ADHD symptoms in persons with AuDHD or ADHD. On the other hand, when I advise young people and adults with AuDHD or ADHD on how to cope with these abilities, I do reassure families of these conditions that their children may have happy lives. https://integratedlistening.com/blog/autism-adhd-prevalent-males/  

At Clubhouse, I got to meet my friend who is today's guest. His name is Erick Allen, or just EA. EA is a certified counselor for alcohol and drug abuse. His mission in life is to provide mental health and addiction treatment to those in need. He witnessed firsthand the pain his closest relatives endured as a result of alcohol and drug addictions that adversely affected their mental health. He has a great desire to help families because of what his mother taught him. Recently, he published his first book, a journal called Affirmations for Recovery. The goal of this journal is to assist trauma survivors by promoting self-talk exercises. As we welcome the modest EA, to join me.   

Grief and bereavement are the main topics of discussion in this episode. I discuss the incomprehensibility of death and its various aspects. I also address why the pain of unexpected (sudden) and expected (anticipated) losses is greater than that of the other. Being an advocate for mental health, I am aware of the impact sorrow may have on the mental well-being to someone on the autism spectrum. I additionally want to discuss with my listeners other grieving topics that people with autism deal with that don't include dying. I additionally cover how it may impact an c person with autism's cognitive abilities as well as their behavior. Nevertheless, I do assist the parents since I provide advice regarding how to deal with the problem for both parents and children with autism. https://bakken-young.com/sudden-death-vs-anticipated-death-is-one-worse/#:~:text=In%20sudden%20death%2C%20the%20grief,for%20this%20life%20altering%20change

The idea about reading the room will be covered in this episode. Searching for or figuring out a meaning what is implied or concealed rather than one that is stated clearly is the social skill known as "reading the room." I also discuss how those on the autism spectrum find it more difficult to look around the room when we use figurative language and take things literally. I also speak about why it is challenging to do an examination in a public space with millions of people. I also go into why I think this is the most difficult social skill for someone on the autism spectrum to pick up. I do teach people on the spectrum ways to assist themselves, so it's not all a negative episode. https://www.thefemaledatingstrategy.com/forum/dating-relationships/not-being-able-to-read-the-room-isn-t-a-cute-quirk-and-some-notes-on-autism-as-an-excuse-from-me-a-person-on-the-spectrum  

We have Englishwoman Megan Prescott with us on the podcast today. In the Bafta Award-winning British drama "Skins," Megan played Katie Fitch. She's a writer, director, and actor. Following her work on "Skins," Megan is now focusing more on writing and directing. A few of Megan's parts from "The Burning Girls" were directed last summer; Paramount Plus is presently showing the series. The first season of her own podcast, "Really Good Exposure," is currently under development and will be released in the new year. It may surprise you to hear that in December 2021, she was officially diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder after initially being diagnosed with ADHD. That didn't stop her from participating in bodybuilding though. Let's welcome Megan Prescott, a formidable actress, to Autism Rocks and Rolls. https://meganprescott.co/,

In this episode, I discuss the nationwide issue of bullying. I also discuss bullying at work and in schools. I also delve into why people with autism spectrum disorders are an easy target. I even address the "wrong way" certain individuals decide to stop bullying. I also go over the unmistakable indications, retorts, and outcomes of bullying. You shouldn't worry since I do offer guidance on how to deal with bullying to parents as well as children on the autism spectrum. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2017/05/a-brief-history-of-bullying/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tScDrhxf53k https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ768971.pdf http://www.promoteprevent.org/sites/www.promoteprevent.org/files/resources/Bullying%20Prevention%20State%20Laws_2.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC-p6gLAXC8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C8fP1fy9BM

I'll be addressing zoning out and autism shutdowns in this episode. I'll go through the phases of zoning out and explain why it's okay to shut down and zone out. I'll also talk about why stimming—moving—allows us to unwind. I also share with my audience the causes of shutting down or zoning out in people with autism, as well as the triggers for doing so. At last, I describe what parents and individuals with autism spectrum disorders can do in the event of a shutdown. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RlZLOwCDxhg