Respawn On The Spectrum

Sammi's Universe

This is a podcast where I'm sharing my stories and experiences to explore what autism can look like in everyday life and within gaming communities. My goal is help people better understand autism, break down common misunderstandings, and hopefully make gaming spaces more welcoming for everyone

  1. 4d ago

    Spooky, Sensory, & Respawning: The Neurodivergent Guide To Halloween (Halloween Special 2026)

    Welcome back to Respawn On The Spectrum, the podcast where we talk gaming, life, and navigating the world through an autistic lens! 👻✨ In this Halloween Special, we’re diving deep into how autistic and neurodivergent people experience, navigate, and enjoy Halloween! From sensory minefields vs. the freedom of masking/cosplay, to supporting friends who might feel lonely during the spooky season, we’ve got it all covered. Plus, a huge shoutout to deadofnight returning from Butlins, squad gaming plans with nightstriker & co, balancing family birthdays with holiday chaos, and our top spooky game recommendations! 🎮🕷️ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to the Halloween Special! 0:45 - Community Shoutout: deadofnight’s Return from Butlins & Squad Plans! 2:10 - How Autistic People See & Understand Halloween (Sensory vs. Masking) 4:30 - Supporting Neurodivergent Friends & Overcoming Halloween Loneliness 6:15 - Halloween Boss Battle: Balancing Sister’s Birthday & Holiday Chaos 7:50 - Top Spooky Week Horror Game Recommendations 🕹️ 10:00 - Final Inspiration Message for Neurodivergent & Autistic Gamers 💜 🎮 GAMES MENTIONED Luigi’s Mansion Series: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/luigis-mansion-3-switch/ Phasmophobia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/739630/Phasmophobia/ , https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/phasmophobia-game-preview/9n6d60sbzn05 , https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/phasmophobia/ Oxenfree: https://store.steampowered.com/app/388880/Oxenfree/ | https://www.gog.com/en/game/oxenfree Resident Evil 2 (Remake): https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/ | https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/229500 | https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/resident-evil-2-deluxe-edition/bz271jbbz9dc Dead Space Remake: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/dead-space/ , https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/dead-space/9nlb6v0gnc9p , https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693980/Dead_Space/ , https://store.epicgames.com/p/dead-space 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the Like button, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell to support the channel! 💙 Support the Ko-fi Goal: https://ko-fi.com/sammisuniverse1 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sammisuniverse 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammisuniverse?lang=en-GB 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/V7XZc2qUYy 🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3E2TTg0D4p8HT2VlEG4jA3?si=uYJFNm-ZRtWRSj913AvUNg , https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respawn-on-the-spectrum/id1884061699 🏷️ HASHTAGS #RespawnOnTheSpectrum #AutisticGamers #Neurodivergent #HalloweenSpecial #AutismAwareness #CozyGaming #HorrorGames #Neurodiversity

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This is a podcast where I'm sharing my stories and experiences to explore what autism can look like in everyday life and within gaming communities. My goal is help people better understand autism, break down common misunderstandings, and hopefully make gaming spaces more welcoming for everyone