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In 1994 Asperger’s Syndrome was officially recognized. In 2013, it was no longer an official diagnosis.Today, it all falls under the category of Austism Spectrum Disorder. In my mind I see it as a... more
FAQs about Left of Normal with Scott Sery:How many episodes does Left of Normal with Scott Sery have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.
January 06, 2023Left of Normal Episode 89 - How Left of Normals Set Resolutions/Goals/Rules/AccomplishmentsThe New Year is upon us, and that means millions of people are failing their resolutions every single day. The problem isn't with what they're after, it's how they're setting about seeking that change.Today's 'cast dips into why I have shunned resolutions, and how the changes I want to make in my life have evolved over the years.It's something I recognized a long time ago, but didn't know what it was until recently....more13minPlay
December 29, 2022Left of Normal Episode 88 - Stop Being So RudeMany people on the Autism spectrum are labeled as rude, arrogant, stuck-up, or a variety of other synonyms. Most of the time, we don't even realize that people think we're snobbish or rude. We're just minding our business, and pissing people off along the way. Today we look at a few times when I was regarded as such, explore a little why I feel it happened, and offer some insight to the normies out there that don't quite get it....more19minPlay
December 23, 2022Left of Normal Episode 87 - The Left of Normal Winter BluesMillions of people get a little SAD this time of year. As an adult, I can rationalize and use logic to figure out what's going on. Left of Normal children, however, only know that something doesn't feel right. There are a few ways to help keep them going, and keep them from slipping deep into depressive thoughts....more11minPlay
December 16, 2022Left of Normal Episode 86 - Merry Left of Normal ChristmasChristmas can be an especially frustrating time for the Left of Normal person. Those frustrations are often compounded with children who are unaccustomed to coping with that frustration. Over the years I have learned to expect the unexpected, and expect the routine disruption. It's still not comfortable, but I know it will begin, and I know it will end, and we just have to make it through....more15minPlay
December 09, 2022Left of Normal Episode 85 - How the LoN Child Plays with ToysToday we take a look at some of the toys that I remember playing with as a child. Many of them were shared with my brothers, some were my own.Often, however, the toys weren't played with in a traditional manner. And much of what I spent my time with wasn't even toys to begin with, but rather household goods and outdated technology....more16minPlay
December 02, 2022Left of Normal Episode 84 - Embrace the WeirdnessThere are a handful of things that the Left of Normal mind pays attention to that we probably don't need to pay attention to. Smiling is one of them. Today I tell you the story of how I terrified half the student body at MSU-B because I tried smiling. That, and more quirks of being Left of Normal....more18minPlay
November 18, 2022Left of Normal Episode 83 - Why Talking on the Phone SucksPhone calls are tedious and obnoxious. There are a lot of people that feel this way. For the Left of Normal, however, they can tend to be even more tedious to the point where a short call can derail an entire day. I lay it all out there as to why in the latest episode about living life on the autism spectrum....more13minPlay
November 11, 2022Left of Normal Episode 82 - Just Act NormalFrom the time we are born, we are all trained in how we should act. We learn what is socially acceptable, and what is not. For the Left of Normal, some of that doesn't come naturally; some feels really weird and is hard to do. Over time we learn how to mimic what other people do. Today we look at a handful of these quirks that normies do and why they are the weirdos....more13minPlay
November 04, 2022Left of Normal Episode 81 - The Autism Spectrum WheelToday we take a look at how ASD isn't really a linear spectrum, but rather a wheel. If you follow the Facebook community page, there's a picture posted on November 3rd (or just google "Autism Wheel"). We'll look at how it better defines who people are, how they think, and dip into a little story on when I used to have perceived anger issues....more13minPlay
October 28, 2022Left of Normal Episode 80 - Holden Explains Routines, Social Situations, and MimickingWe have Holden back on the show as our guest. Today we're going through a handful of scenarios where Left of Normal people struggle a bit. I've mentioned my point of view in the past, and now we get a younger point of view as well. Let's see how a child views the world and some of the things those on the spectrum struggle with....more11minPlay
FAQs about Left of Normal with Scott Sery:How many episodes does Left of Normal with Scott Sery have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.