In the episode I talk about my secondary school educational experiences from an academic point of view. I refer to subjects that I was better at, and other subjects that I’d find more difficult.

Things I talk about include:

Having a choice of more than one course for a particular subject. Difficulties with other subjects may be linked to one’s language deficiencies, which may create problems with understanding and interpreting written material, and expressing oneself. I interpreted language using different mechanisms to others. 

There are autistic people who have logical ways of thinking.

Why one with logical minds might be better at subjects that involve spotting patterns and understanding and applying rules. With modern languages, this can include spotting and understanding grammatical rules, and which formulae to apply to given problems in mathematics. 

Working out meanings of words. 

This can be done by reading it in a sentence in a particular book in the contexts in which they may be used. 

By encouraging one to do projects on whatever interests them. 

This included doing a space project in science. 

Having class activities associated with whatever one is interested in. 

For me, this was linked to a particular class novel that I quickly became interested in. 

And finally

Why not get in touch with me, and talk about what subjects you found easier, and ones you may have found more difficult. 

And I’d be particularly interested in subjects you once found difficult but now find easier, and any other underlying improvements you’ve noticed in yourself, a loved one, or, if you’re in a teaching capacity, any students.

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Music composed by Nela Ruiz

How I made progress in Science, Expressive Arts, Physical Education and other subjects in primary school, including ones that I found more difficult.  Content includes reference to:

• Support and encouragement from family and other sources.
• Finding simpler roles in subjects one may find more difficult.
• Being allowed to do personal projects on topics linked to one's special interests.
• Finding educational opportunities where one's strengths can be put to good use.
• Carrying out interesting activities, which may help to improve cooperation. 

Other content includes:

• Extending support to those who struggle more.
• How schools can create environments where every child feels welcomed.

A reminder that there’s a section of content where tadpoles are mentioned, which might remind you of sensitive and awkward topics, and might therefore be unsuitable for children. You can skip this section if you wish. This section occurs between  7:24 - 8:03.

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Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz

Are you a parent or teacher of any  children with Asperger's or any form of autism, and notice they may have difficulty understanding new Mathematical concepts?

This was the case with me, as my language difficulties meant it was difficult for me to understand new concepts and apply new knowledge to given problems. With appropriate support and use of my interests, this gradually improved for me over time.

You can listen to my personal experiences being at school and try and use them for inspiring, and thinking up ideas of your own to provide better support.

And just for your information, I've never worked in a teaching or medical capacity. 

Points covered include:

• Improving engagement and cooperation.
• Certain teaching styles, including incorporating a child's hobbies and special interests. There are references to using Lego bricks.

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Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz

Are you a parent or teacher of any  children with Asperger's or an autism spectrum disorder, and think there may be differences in the way they take in and process language?

You can listen to my experiences growing up and try and use them for inspiring and thinking up ideas of your own to better support them. 

And just for your information, I've never worked in a teaching or medical capacity. 

Points covered include:

• Using a child's interests and favourite things to get them into reading.
• Certain teaching styles.
• Getting a child to write or speak about their hobbies and interests, or experiences of everyday life.
• Improving listening skills and cooperation.

Send me your comments and questions

Thanks for listening. You can find me on my website stephensevolution.com, or on twitter here. You can sign up to receive news of new episodes when they're released here.


Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz

Do you work in a teaching capacity and see any children who may be different in some ways to other children. Have you considered they may be autistic, and have a condition like Asperger's? Here are some points below to consider.

Some of the points in this episode referred to include:

• Changes to routines.
• Not paying attention or settling down in class.
• Unintentionally displaying behaviours that may be rude, naughty, etc.
• Lack of cooperation in certain lessons and quieter sessions.
• Language development delays and taking longer to understand new things.
• Fear of getting things wrong.
• Paying attention to a child's strengths and interests.
• Differences in interactions with peers.
• Looking at a child's personal progress.
• Sometimes being nervous of school, and certain teachers.
• Certain hypersensitivities such as being afraid of noises.
• Having fixation on certain things.

Send me your comments and questions

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Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz

Welcome to the Stephen’s Evolution podcast!  I hope that through my story of living with autism, you can learn how to recognise moments of hope and the joys where autism is concerned and create welcoming settings for those with the condition. With appropriate support, obstacles can be overcome and brighter outlooks can be possible. 

You can subscribe to my podcast here to get notified when a new episode is released.

Send me your comments and questions

Thanks for listening. You can find me on my website stephensevolution.com, or on twitter here. You can sign up to receive news of new episodes when they're released here.


Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz

In this episode, I talk about possible signs of aspergers in relation to my development when I was young and growing up

In addition, some of the content will also be based on some memories of personal experiences together with things my parents have told me in times gone by about certain behaviours I’ve exhibited.

The episode will include content in relation to:

• obsessions with certain things and subjects, including perfectionism
• having preferences for certain things 
• differences in one’s interactions with others and the world around them
• delays in speech and language development
• certain hypersensitivities e.g fear of loud noises
• signs of being gifted at certain things and subjects.

A reminder that this episode may contain content that may remind you of your own personal struggles with autism and those of loved ones and close friends. 

In addition, there may be words that may evoke painful memories concerning you, loved ones and close friends. Such words may include, and be related to health visitors, doctors, midwives, hospitals, or anything health related.

You can skip these sections if you wish. They occur between the times outlined below.

2:02 - 2:29 & 5:30 - 5:45

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Send me your comments and questions

Thanks for listening. You can find me on my website stephensevolution.com, or on twitter here. You can sign up to receive news of new episodes when they're released here.


Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz