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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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46:01

Sonic Hedgehog & Inhibitory Neurons in Autism

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/10/29

Today's episode explores the role of inhibitory neurons & the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene in shaping the Autistic phenotype, focusing on the excitation-inhibition imbalance that drives sensory hypersensitivity and cognitive challenges. Through a neuroscience lens, the episode connects these mechanisms to heightened gamma activity.Ben Ari Episode https://youtu.be/jo-ffwF9u0YParvalbumin Interneurons episode https://youtu.be/PBHVssvoQkM?si=t8WYGlcHcv7WiE-TVisual Thinking Part 1

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38:04

(Re-Release) Autism & Parkinson's

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/10/22

In this episode, we explore the connections between Autism and Parkinson's, focusing particularly on the basal ganglia and its substructures, notably the substantia nigra within the midbrain. We discuss how the substantia nigra, known for its high concentration of neuromelanin, plays a critical role in these disorders. The episode examines how neuromelanin, a dark pigment, not only absorbs all frequencies of light but also has antioxidant properties, binds metals, and acts as a neuroprotector. This

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67:02

Ahmad Ammous, MD: Exposing Medicine’s Profit Mills &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/10/15

In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, MD, exposes the profit-driven "profit mills" of modern medicine, critiquing its reliance on pills to manage symptoms rather than address root causes. Drawing from his journey as an internal medicine physician, he challenges pharmaceutical-centric practices and delves into quantum biology’s healing potential, exploring topics like light-driven energy production through melanin’s water-splitting mechanism, cytochrome sensitivity to red and blue light in the electron

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42:09

Autism and Speech, Language, & Communication Disorders

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/10/08

Today's episode is all about Autism and its associated communication disorders, as outlined in the DSM-5-TR, focusing on social communication disorder (SCD), childhood onset fluency disorder (stuttering), speech sound disorder, and developmental language disorder (DLD), which affect 50-70%, 4-22%, 20-30%, and up to 50% of Autistic individuals, respectively. We explore neural underpinnings, highlighting hypoactivation in brain regions and brain waves are discussed that are critical for social

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45:32

Decoding the Brain: How Reading Works in Autism and...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/10/01

This week's episode is all about Reading. We will go through the entire process from the moment light hits the retina (50-100ms) to formulating speech (600ms or so). That is, either speaking out loud or silently speaking while reading, a phenomena called subvocalization. We do this when reading to the self. Either way, we speak while reading.We will compare so called normal readers, the Autistic phenotype, and dyslexia, and at times the odd contrasts of the Autistic phenotype AND dyslexia. Lots of

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40:03

Visual Thinking part 2: Machine Learning/AI, Catalogs...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/09/24

Today's episode continues with visual thinking. We will learn more about the accelerated learning patterns with visual thinking and the Autistic phenotype. Autistic individuals create detailed mental "catalogs" of images and experiences, much like AI’s data processing. We explore Temple Grandin’s vivid descriptions of thinking in pictures, alongside early observations from Kanner (1943) and Asperger (1944), who noted autistic intelligence in their "little professors." The discussion covers weak

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44:51

Visual Thinking part 1: Neurobiology & Autistic's...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/09/17

Today's episode is all about visual thinking. We will explore vivid mental imagery and sensory processing. We will cover why Autistic individuals process detailed "pictures and movies" in the mind, exemplified by an anecdote of visualizing oak tree bark with tactile detail. Sensory challenges are highlighted, with a Bee Movie analogy illustrating the intense, efficient visual input. The Autistic sensory journey is described as fast but rocky, contrasting with non-autistic processing

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35:04

Parvalbumin Interneurons & the Autistic Phenotype

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/09/08

Today's episode is about excitation-inhibition with specific attention with an inhibitory neuron called parvalbumin interneurons (PVINs). The discussion covers the medial prefrontal cortex, insular cortex, and salience network, linking their dysfunction to autistic traits like sensory over-responsiveness and social deficits. We cover two articles, alongside the CNTNAP2 protein’s role in neural circuit organization and its implications for Autism.The episode also critiques the 1985 theory of mind

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75:02

Tristan Scott & Daylight Computer Company’s...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/09/01

My guest today is Tristan Scott, an electrical engineer and head of operations at Daylight Computer Company. Tristan delivers a dynamic discussion on redefining technology for human health, blending personal anecdotes with technical insights. His expertise on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and blue light’s impact drives the conversation, illuminating Daylight’s mission to create human-friendly technology.The episode explores the harmful effects of modern screens, particularly on children, with

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77:28

Dr. Nirosha Murugan: Biophotons Illuminating Life...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/08/25

My guest today is Dr. Nirosha Murugan, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Biophysics and Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr. Murugan explores how physics shapes biological processes, with pioneering research into biophotons—ultraweak photon emissions that reveal the hidden interplay between physics, biology, and life.By the end of this episode, listeners will understand how biophotons contribute to cellular communication, regeneration, and health. Dr. Murugan’s insights highlight

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70:11

Dr. Kenda Rigdon: The Gut's Microbial Ecosystem,...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/08/18

My guest today is Dr. Kenda Rigdon. Dr. Rigdon is a microbiologist with a PhD in microbiology and virology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Drawing from her expertise, she explores how the gut’s microbial ecosystem—comprising bacteria, yeast like Candida and Malassezia, and other microbes—interacts with genetic and epigenetic factors to influence Autism. Dr. Rigdon highlights the critical role of the birthing process, particularly how vaginal delivery seeds a newborn’s gut with

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39:13

(Re-Release) Autism & Gastrointestinal Problems

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/08/11

In the episode, we will explore a common problem with Autism- the Gastrointestinal Tract. The one consistent finding with Autism and GI is a problem exists. However, research on complicated in these complicated and complex areas of human biology despite what appears to be tight controls in the studies. However, one crucial component is missing- Light. In this episode, we will cover how biology structures order from the light input and the chaos from the environment.Major Areas include

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26:07

Relationship of B.2 Strict Schedules & B.3 Fixated...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/08/04

For today's episode, we will cover B2 (insistence on sameness, inflexible routines, and ritualized behaviors) and B3 (highly restricted, fixated interests with abnormal intensity). It emphasizes the preference for an internal world, where repetition and self-directed learning thrive, contrasting this with societal misunderstandings that label such behaviors as abnormal. The episode critiques societal pressures to conform to broad knowledge expectations, highlighting how Autistics find comfort in

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41:09

(Re-Release) Autism and Mitochondria: Biophysics...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, we discuss the mitochondria. You know mitochondria as the "powerhouse" of the cell, but this biological process is biophysics meeting biochemistry. We discuss glycolysis, the TCA cycle (or Citric Acid cycle or Krebs cycle), and Oxidative Phosphorylation. This discussion goes deep inside the atomic molecular level with electrons and protons. Hang in there with the discussion and topic of Autism and understanding of the generational link to a loss of electrons.Jack Kruse

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24:08

Part 2: Supplementing Relationships with...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/07/21

In this episode, we explore the concept of supplementing relationships in Autism, focusing on the vivid internal dialogues and imaginative "movies" that feel profoundly real. These self-directed monologues and conversations with imagination create a safe, predictable space for social engagement, contrasting with the chaotic external world. We dive into Kanner’s and Asperger’s insights on self-directed speech, used for self-soothing or processing thoughts, not communication. Kanner observed children

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Samantha Fox: M.A., CCC-SLP, S2C: Autism, Apraxia, &...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/07/14

My guest today is Samantha Fox. Sam is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s from Kent State University and the founder of, Beyond Speech Therapy Center, where they focus on personalized therapy and building meaningful connections with clients. As a registered Spelling to Communicate practitioner with deep expertise in Early Intervention, Sam brings a unique perspective to supporting non-speaking and minimally speaking individuals with Autism, Apraxia, and speech sound disorders. Today’s

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Supplementing Relationships with Visual Thinking

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/07/07

For today's episode, we will expand on Autism & Relationships and introduce a very fascinating phenomena of "Supplementing" relationships. We will cover what Autism means, intense, "dream" like states, visual thinking & seeing movies. This might be hard for you to understand and you cannot verify any of this. In addition, you cannot see this thinking style, you can only guess. See previous episodes: Autism and RelationshipsUnderstanding the Rates of Autism Part 1 Origins of Autism: The

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33:18

(Re-Release) Autism & Relationships

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/06/30

Relationships are challenging.In this episode, we explore some of the Autistic phenotype challenges in relationships. We discuss symptoms from criteria A are external and criteria B are internal, and how criteria B complicates the symptoms in criteria A. In addition, Autism is a comparison to social-norms, and this is a problem. Some environments/relationships discussed include peer-to-peer, romantic, and parent-child. To begin, we explain the mechanisms behind the speaker-receiver and the use of

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84:03

John Coates, RF Safe: RF Radiation, Health, & The...

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/06/23

For today's episode, John Coates from RF Safe returns to provide valuable and needed information about the harms of Radio Frequency Radiation and our modern environments.John Coates Episode 1 https://youtu.be/KgLj0X4AJh4?si=QS8KM6FUfASqpzTsRF Safe https://www.rfsafe.comJohn's X https://x.com/rfsafeSection 704 https://www.rfsafe.com/section-704-and-fcc-guidelines-cemented-a-dangerous-wireless-monopoly-at-the-expense-of-health-and-innovation/FCC

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33:20

Spindle Neurons, Salience Network, & Social Behaviors

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism ·

2025/06/09

In this episode we explore spindle neurons, also known as von Economo neurons (VENs), discovered by Constantine von Economo in the 1920s. These large, cylinder-shaped cells, found in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), anterior (or called frontoinsula) insula, and rarely the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), are crucial for rapid communication in social behaviors. Three key points stand out: first, spindle neurons are located exclusively in the ACC and insula, the core hubs of the salience

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