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Emma Jane
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My Autism Diagnosis Story | Early Signs and Top Traits #ActuallyAutistic
This is my autism diagnosis story. Thank you for watching! I'm still figuring out this filming thing, so hopefully the quality should improve in time.
IMPORTANT INFO AND RESOURCES
For the sake of maintaining a relatively brief video, I could not go into as much detail on certain topics as I would’ve liked. I’m including some additional information as well as links to resources to explore if you are interested in anything I discussed.
Resources on getting a diagnosis:
www.autismempowerment.org/understanding-autism/getting-diagnosis/
autismawarenesscentre.com/am-i-autistic-a-guide-to-diagnosis-for-adults/
www.aane.org/resources/adults/aspergerautism-spectrum-diagnosis-adults/
***One thing I didn’t mention that I may likely make a separate video about is how uniquely challenging getting properly diagnosed as a female can be. The ASD diagnostic criteria was designed particularly with boys in mind and because of this, many women go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for a very long time, even though the prevalence of women on spectrum is suspected to be significantly higher than previously thought. This is due to many reasons, some of which you can read about in the following articles and resources.
Diagnosis/General resources for women:
childmind.org/article/autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagnosed-autism/
researchautism.org/the-autism-dilemma-for-women-diagnosis/
www.autismawareness.com.au/could-it-be-autism/autism-and-girls/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6546643/
Masking is a survival strategy that allows the neurodiverse to better navigate a neurotypical world and is often a trauma response. While all genders can mask, women tend to mask at higher rates than men and can be more susceptible to the consequences this has. I will hopefully be making a video on this in the future because of how immensely it’s impacted my life. Nonetheless, here are some resources for now if you’re eager to learn more:
opendoorstherapy.com/autism-and-trauma-masking/
www.tiimoapp.com/blog/art-of-masking-women-with-autism/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509825/
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2020.0043
Getting a diagnosis can typically be incredibly costly and difficult for a variety of other reasons. Because of this, some people have to rely on self-diagnosis. Here are some resources if you are self-diagnosed or are interested in self-diagnosis:
depts.washington.edu/uwautism/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Self-Diagnosed-Adult-Autism-Resources-handout-12.2020.pdf
the-art-of-autism.com/what-its-like-being-a-self-diagnosed-actuallyautistic-adult/
IMPORTANT INFO AND RESOURCES
For the sake of maintaining a relatively brief video, I could not go into as much detail on certain topics as I would’ve liked. I’m including some additional information as well as links to resources to explore if you are interested in anything I discussed.
Resources on getting a diagnosis:
www.autismempowerment.org/understanding-autism/getting-diagnosis/
autismawarenesscentre.com/am-i-autistic-a-guide-to-diagnosis-for-adults/
www.aane.org/resources/adults/aspergerautism-spectrum-diagnosis-adults/
***One thing I didn’t mention that I may likely make a separate video about is how uniquely challenging getting properly diagnosed as a female can be. The ASD diagnostic criteria was designed particularly with boys in mind and because of this, many women go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for a very long time, even though the prevalence of women on spectrum is suspected to be significantly higher than previously thought. This is due to many reasons, some of which you can read about in the following articles and resources.
Diagnosis/General resources for women:
childmind.org/article/autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagnosed-autism/
researchautism.org/the-autism-dilemma-for-women-diagnosis/
www.autismawareness.com.au/could-it-be-autism/autism-and-girls/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6546643/
Masking is a survival strategy that allows the neurodiverse to better navigate a neurotypical world and is often a trauma response. While all genders can mask, women tend to mask at higher rates than men and can be more susceptible to the consequences this has. I will hopefully be making a video on this in the future because of how immensely it’s impacted my life. Nonetheless, here are some resources for now if you’re eager to learn more:
opendoorstherapy.com/autism-and-trauma-masking/
www.tiimoapp.com/blog/art-of-masking-women-with-autism/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509825/
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2020.0043
Getting a diagnosis can typically be incredibly costly and difficult for a variety of other reasons. Because of this, some people have to rely on self-diagnosis. Here are some resources if you are self-diagnosed or are interested in self-diagnosis:
depts.washington.edu/uwautism/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Self-Diagnosed-Adult-Autism-Resources-handout-12.2020.pdf
the-art-of-autism.com/what-its-like-being-a-self-diagnosed-actuallyautistic-adult/
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Mozart's Fantasia in D Minor (excerpt- first four pages)
What does football do ??? A bunch of thugs , illiterates get 100k a week 💲💲💲? For what ??.?
£100k per week for kicking a ball around ?? Asian culture rejects this nonsense . Other people can pursue this pie on the sky nonsense
No reaction videos of this movie
College has failed white women
We get it you're a libtard
Muslims have sexually assaulted over 1 million women in UK so I can see why this was popular
Pls. do a video on your horse and horse showing.
Mozart's Fantasia in D Minor is one of my favourite songs to play! Great performance!
I have had similar experiences. I just found out that I have autism and now it's interesting for me to watch videos like this to see how it is for other people. Seems like it's much the same - however I have never ever masked - and that made things much more difficult, but only because of other people making my life harder. I am only at ease when I'm alone.
Don’t let things define who you are. You are amazing the way you are.
I’m figuring this out at 32.
Good video, thanks!
That was very well made✨
i really think you should make more videos your lovley this video helped me but i have so many more questions. but the camera bothered me soo much
Me too I’m autistic and I wanna smell your nails
Btw you are beautiful
Thanks for posting this! I have been digging into so many videos like this lately. I recently figured out that I am on the spectrum at 52. I think there were many points in my life where it would have been caught if I was born 20 years later, but they didn't even have Asperger's as a diagnosis when I was a kid. Everyone that posts these types of videos is providing a mirror that I can look in and see myself in so many ways. It's very cathartic and validating for all the difficulties I have had over the years. Thank you!
@Mp herbal remedies are bunk.
OMG I HAD THE SAME SOCK PROBLEM I HATED THE SEAMS AND BEFORE SCHOOL I WOULD CRY ABOUT IT AND MY MUM WOULD GET ANNOYED CUZ THEYRE JUST SOCKS
This is a great analysis
" But you don´t look autistic." What am I supposed to look like then?
Hello Emma, are you planning to make more videos? Many greetings Max
Hi Emma , do you happen to have th delinks to the articles used to make this video?
Thabk you
The Sophia Bush & autistic look-alike! Awesome! 😄
Please make another vid!
I have similar experience like you, I am 44 years old now.. Maybe I am austistic but I don't care.. And I don't care much about what people say... and I just enjoy my life... Do good things... learn things that I like.. and I master them. Now I have a good happy life.. and I believe that will happen to you too. I think you are just fine and have a very logic thinking.. let go all the judgement... be happy everyday. .healthy.. fun..
Only watched half of it(yet).My Mom overstressed my nerves from the get go.Good intentions.M 35
make a new video!
You’re a lovely young woman Emma. It’s so easy to listen to you talk. I identify with everything you’ve said. I was diagnosed last year at 49 and went through the exact same denial but I’m slowly coming to terms with it all. I always wanted to be confident enough to fit in and be likeable (which I know sounds shallow) but I’m starting to let myself off the hook a bit with all the things I used to view as personal failings. We’ll done for explaining so clearly what ASD has been like for you growing up.
I was diagnosed a few years ago also. I'm 35 now and lived a lifetime of confusion. I lost a 10 year relationship because I did something stupid following a sensory breakdown. I am high functioning with my own business and athletic accomplishments, but I find a lot of simple things in life difficult and confusing. I relate to so much of your video, especially the sound elements and anything too tight/itchy on my body!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm self-diagnosed atm and on the waiting list to get officially diagnosed, and I relate to a lot of what you described! I'm also happy that you left in your frustration with the camera at 13:48. I felt that SO hard, it was exactly how I would've reacted, either ending in being able to calm myself down or resulting in a meltdown, depending on my base level of overwhelm. Also I wanted to say that I really love your earrings! You're the first person ever I've seen who also has sushi earrings! 😄🍣💖 I would love to see more videos of you about the topic!
Does anyone else physically hurt when they have to socially interact for a given length of time. I just hurt and get feel so tired, I just want to go to a quiet, dark room and not talk to anyone for a good long while. I’ve found blocking out some of the sensory input with glasses helps me deal some when I’m in social situations, but I still can’t handle a lot of interaction.
I experience the same thing
100% yes!
i think it would be interesting if you do a reaction to the netflix show called Atypical 🙏
Hi Emma, I'm 24 and just got diagnosed this year. I am an equestrian also! Thank you for sharing your story, getting diagnosed has changed my life and it's so nice to hear someone else have a similar experience because growing up undiagnosed was tough! Subscribed ❤ (I have a horse channel if you're interested, and will probably share my story on my channel one day too) 🐴 🙏 PS. Jeans and shoes were the absolute devil to me growing up haha, looking back its obvious that was a part of my autism.
This autist thanks you for sharing your story.
It's honestly crazy how much I relate to your story. I've taken 4 online tests that all said I'm on the spectrum but this video talking about your experience growing up and in school really reminded me of mine. I'm 27 and just now realizing that I might have ASD too. Super hard to accept but also it's kinda freeing knowing there's an explanation for a lot of this stuff. Thanks for sharing your story
I understand the extreme burnout. I stopped going to school I stayed in my room and I ended up loosing 70 pounds.
I did not know that Sir Anthony Hopkins has Asperger's. I forgot where I heard it. This lady is so pretty.🌈🌈💐🌹🌺🏵️🌻🌻
Might I share what a courageous and beautiful young woman you are and how well you present yourself in spite of being on the spectrum. I’m sure your willingness to share will help many who are struggling to cope with or treat this condition and help others understand and be more patient and helpful.
i always thought i didn't have any sensory issues, but now that you mentioned it, i always HATED itchy clothes and jewelry. the seam in socks annoyed me but i didn't think much of it. i didn't like jeans either, they were cold and stiff, but i only had jeans. i only got some auditory issues when i became an adult, now all kinds of noise builds up stress.
You mean to tell me these things don't bother everyone?
@@mpumiontheweb514 i don't know. one of the things they use for the autism tests is that autistic people think these things are just normal and everyone experiences them. which confuses me, of course we think it's normal, because we've always lived with them.
@@mpumiontheweb514 Sounds etc.can bother other people but not nearly as much. One clue is that you get bothered when no one else is bothered. Another clue is people tell you that you are too sensitive.
Thanks so much for sharing, I'm recently diagnosed at 32 and your description of your experience sounds much more like mine, it's great to find similar young autistic women like yourself on UA-cam so I can feel less alone and 'other' to the rest of the world. I've subscribed to you!
I resonate with this so much- I’m not diagnosed but I did just recently get diagnosed with adhd- and I’m really thinking I have both. It’s frustrating because I was finally accepting of my adhd (I’ve thought I’ve had it for a long time) and I’m adjusting to what I do based on that and now I feel confused and am thinking wow wait if it is also something else- I havta figure out how to manage that too. Thank you for this video. ❤️
Thank you very much for making this video. Most likely a hard one to make, but certainly valuable. I would expect that most people on the spectrum have too much experience with feeling like an outdier (or not belonging) to many social environments they find themselves in (holds for me at least). Hearing stories from people that actually resonate with your own experiences can make a huge difference. It can help enforce actually feeling what you already (should) rationally know; you are not weird or less, just different.
Thank you for sharing your story. Thanks to people like yourself educating me I was able to get diagnosed with autism!!
If you're a horse girl you're probably autistic, it's just our culture lol
You are model level beautiful
Thank you so much for being willing to share, Emma! I’m studying to be an Occupational Therapist, and I can learn as many facts about autism as possible, but it will never be the same as hearing anecdotal experience. I am so grateful that you and others are willing to share! ❤️
omg the seam of my socks!!! HATE
Impressive mirror our own deficiencies in the development of gender roles in our western society. Seldom there are extreme breaks with traditions like the case of the actor Sibel Kekili.
Same. You are a gorgeuos person. Your ability of natural facial expressions is very attractive and reflect your emotions 1:1. In certain situations i can use overstimulation in a positive way, it is like i kick in the afterburner. For instance, first time in NYC or scientific congresses or in nature. I soak up everything, like drink water endlessly. But also a brief scin contact can lead to overstimulation. Overstimulation against my will ends in headache.