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From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism

I"m Ryan, and I have Autism. From the Spectrum is a podcast about Autism. I am on a mission to explain Autism. Autism emerges in human evolution as a biological adaptation, possibly through neuroplasticity, responding to environmental shifts that harness light’s energy for life. Maybe, people fail to understand how living organisms use the energy from light to drive biochemistry and organize our biology. For each episode, we will discuss various aspects of Autism. At times, we can cover lots of what

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27:15

White Board Series (Audio Version): Corollary...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/02/14

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipZ6eLgpArAEver wonder how the brain predicts what your eyes will see before you even move? In this episode, we uncover the secret of corollary discharge, the hidden “prediction machine” behind vision, eye movements, & sensory processing. Learn why Autistic individuals may appear inward-focused, how sensory overload hijacks attention, & the surprising ways the brain turns these challenges into high-speed learning superpowers.The Future of Tech:Daylight

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White Board Series (Audio Version): Basal Ganglia...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/02/06

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTW8CSPVEGcIn this whiteboard episode, we revisit the basal ganglia's intricate circuitry, detailing its five subcortical nuclei—dorsal striatum (caudate/putamen inputs), globus pallidus externa/subthalamic relays, and globus pallidus interna/substantia nigra reticulata outputs—driving the classic direct (facilitatory "go") and indirect (suppressive "no-go") pathways for action selection and inhibition. Excitatory cortical inputs converge on medium spiny

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73:04

Dr. Jeff Knight, D.C.: The Brain–Body Connection &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/02/02

What if conditions like autism, seizures, anxiety, and bipolar disorder aren’t isolated diagnoses—but signals of a nervous system under stress? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Knight, D.C., unpacks how chiropractic care extends far beyond back pain into the regulation of the nervous system, brain–body communication, and root-cause healing. The conversation explores how spinal alignment, neurological feedback loops, and cellular inflammation interact with conditions such as autism, anxiety, bipolar

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22:06

Tyler Sansom — Learning You & the Sandcastle Moment:...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/27

Taken from Learning You FB:"Did you know that every dollar of our profit is being given away?Learning You was created to build awareness for those who may not yet see or understand the lives of autistic individuals, to foster connection for parents and caregivers who often feel alone, and to offer tangible moments where families of special needs can come together, feel welcomed, and experience the gift of “normal” time side-by-side."My guest today is Tyler Sansom, the filmmaker behind Learning You

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White Board Series (Audio Version): Basal Ganglia,...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/23

Video https://youtu.be/HBsku5G_SDMIn this whiteboard episode, we revisit the basal ganglia's simultaneous "go" and "no-go" pathways, dissecting how excitatory cortical inputs converge on the dorsal striatum's medium spiny neurons, with dopamine from the substantia nigra pars compacta amplifying reward/value while relays (globus pallidus externa/subthalamic nucleus) and outputs (globus pallidus interna/reticulata) fine-tune thalamic drive for action or suppression. Using OCD as an extreme case, we

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29:48

White Board Series (Audio Version): Hypothyroidism,...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/18

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6ymQgVLC5cAutism & Parkinson's https://youtu.be/1E53ZYehUCU?si=69pKeFSKi07GGsATHypothyroid Biomarker https://youtu.be/X6CxX9kA6b0?si=Bkr8ZKooNdie-N6IDr. Kristen Lyall, ScD https://youtu.be/cjBR8m82KZQ?si=C-Tclr25oBbid7qGNicole Rincon & links to her other episodes in notes https://youtu.be/jRd7rE38W90?si=i8CvVutA4a1K9NzeDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for

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White Board Series (Audio Version): Serotonin's Role...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/15

In this whiteboard-style episode, we delve into serotonin's pivotal yet underrated role in prenatal brain development and autism, tracing its origins from maternal tryptophan (primarily gut-derived in the first trimester) through fetal production shifts across trimesters. Derived from an aromatic amino acid, serotonin drives neurogenesis, migration, and critical wiring of thalamo-cortical connections—especially for the somatosensory cortex (S1)—shaping mini-columns and sensory maps. We contrast

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73:22

Dr. Robert Melillo: Upstream Healing for Autism...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/12

My guest today is Dr. Robert Melillo. Dr. Melillo shares his 35-year journey from athletic injuries and chiropractic roots to developmental cognitive neuroscience and founder of the Melillo Method. Driven by his own children’s challenges and a deep commitment to preserving their extraordinary gifts, he explains Autism as a treatable developmental imbalance rooted in brain immaturity—caused by retained primitive reflexes, disrupted right-left asymmetry, and poor transition from short-range to

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43:57

White Board Series (Audio Version): Autism &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/09

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA1QdeuGhJEIn this whiteboard-style episode, we dive deep into the auditory brainstem response (ABR) and its profound implications for the autistic phenotype, tracing sound from the cochlea's powerful endocochlear potential through multi-step brainstem relays to the thalamus and auditory cortex. Highlighting high excitation paired with low inhibition, we map how poor filtering at key stations—like the superior olivary complex, lemniscus, and inferior

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21:43

White Board Series (Audio Version): Superior...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2026/01/06

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NL6RCFsiVgIn this detailed whiteboard-style episode, we explore the superior colliculus within the mesencephalon (midbrain) and its critical role in the autistic phenotype. Focusing on rapid visual processing, we explain how ~15% of retinal fibers bypass the thalamus to directly reach the superior colliculus for fast gaze orientation and saccades, while heightened gamma waves and imbalanced feedforward/feedback loops contribute to sensory overload,

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44:07

White Broad Series (Audio Version): Thalamic...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/28

This is an audio version of a white broad series covering inhibition/thalamic reticular nucleus. See the video to follow along. Here: https://youtu.be/XLoKW8Wc0Kc?si=xRDdSaFskKB3e5ZbThis episode provides a detailed exploration of the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), the inhibitory "shell" surrounding the thalamus that acts as a sensory gate in the brain. Drawing on prior episodes, it explains how abnormalities in TRN development—linked to factors like Sonic Hedgehog signaling knockouts, reduced

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98:38

Len Arcuri: Root Causes Over Symptoms & Transforming...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/22

My guest today is Len Arcuri. Len is a devoted father turned passionate advocate who shares his transformative journey with raw honesty and profound insight. From the shock of his son's moderate-to-severe autism diagnosis and severe health challenges to witnessing remarkable progress through personal growth, root-cause exploration, and unconventional approaches like homeopathy, Len illustrates how a parent's internal shift can unlock a child's potential. With unwavering compassion, he empowers

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23:57

White Board Series (Audio Version): Listening Dissonance

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/18

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White Board Series (Audio Version): Neurulation &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/15

Audio version of a White Board Series to help explain the content of the podcast.Here: https://youtu.be/wCWOM5Dyp2kShorts:https://youtu.be/G5I63MIC8OEhttps://youtu.be/9ZRk8aTGVVohttps://youtu.be/rcmSDgsylV8https://youtu.be/rcmSDgsylV8Episodes:https://youtu.be/gZdg9bX3Nuw?si=-WaqGnkF_xDXXbg8 https://youtu.be/ZPkb1Fp7EIc?si=5vP5z5ZnkycJcFFNhttps://youtu.be/wzqRFmHCdlM?si=No8JAquAkqTXlOyqhttps://youtu.be/1E53ZYehUCU?si=tGE4YQHmi08sOmfkhttps://youtu.be/NOVp4mIroug?si=Ys6ZJF9Gvnv83_tSDaylight Computer

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22:49

White Board Series (Audio Version): Spindle Neurons,...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/12

This is the audio version of a White Board Series.Video https://youtu.be/ocE0__RrTjM?si=oYsu4v4vyunt9RMDInsula and Salience Network https://youtu.be/XpzXkN-5ghA?si=0_3RKXe3C9aRZgERAutism & Salience Network on 6 weeks old https://youtu.be/_JQdir0V6Cg?si=pwJUzwv4BaspWluXFull Episode Spindle Neurons, Salience Network, & Social Behaviors https://youtu.be/FlPMVHnls-4?si=NyGyzrAknwVwNSGSFull Episode Autism and Adaptive Responses, and exploring the mPFC, ACC, and Insula

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30:23

White Board Series (Audio Version): Autism's Sensory...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/10

This is the audio for a video/white board instruction on Autism & Minicolumns.Here: https://youtu.be/G-DCzqle98A?si=432B8QQBSarS9Grzhttps://youtu.be/X8VYHygHEDY?si=UH4o6jI4XqPGxT3Hhttps://youtu.be/sL4SZuD4lOQ?si=6ylDUZqyv868FuemDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismFig Tree Christian Golf Apparel & Accessories, use "autism" for 10% discount at

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40:47

Autism & Auditory: Low Inhibition + High Excitation =...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/12/01

Starting with von Békésy’s traveling wave and the cochlea’s +80 mV biological battery, we move millisecond-by-millisecond through the auditory brainstem response (ABR Waves I–V), auditory nerve, cochlear nucleus, superior olivary complex, inferior colliculus, thalamic reticular nucleus, and finally primary auditory cortex (A1). The Endocochlear Potential (EP) is the highest DC voltage in the human body. As signals travel, excitation-inhibition attempts to balance that. When intact, brains can filter

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The Art of Medicine Is Dying: Dr. Sabine Hazan on...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/11/23

Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneering gastroenterologist and the first physician to launch a private microbiome testing lab in the U.S. In this powerful episode, she reveals how decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge research have convinced her that the gut microbiome—especially the near-extinction of key bacteria like Bifidobacteria—lies at the root of Autism, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and many chronic diseases. Speaking candidly about the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship, relentless

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43:20

Excitatory Neurons: The Brain’s “Go” Signal & Autism

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/11/12

This episode dives deep into excitatory neurons—the brain’s primary “go” signal—and their outsized role in the Autistic phenotype. We explore how pyramidal neurons, powered by glutamate through AMPA and NMDA receptors, drive lightning-fast information transmission, synaptic hyperplasticity via BDNF, and elevated gamma oscillations (30–80 Hz) in V1, S1, and A1. This overactive excitatory push, paired with reduced parvalbumin and somatostatin inhibition, creates the well-documented E:I imbalance that

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47:16

Thalamic Reticular Nucleus (TRN), Sensory Gating &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/11/05

Today's episode examines the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), a GABAergic structure that filters sensory inputs to the thalamus, influencing sensory processing and attention in Autism. We'll explore how TRN dysfunction contributes to sensory hypersensitivity, repetitive behaviors, and cognitive strengths like visual thinking. We cover the TRN’s visual, somatosensory, auditory, and limbic sectors, using vivid analogies like a security guard and staring contest to illustrate its role. These

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