‘I can’t chance the way my body reacts, but you can change the way you react’- this is such a powerful statement, I love it and think so many people need to hear this 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Love it! I hope we can start that here in the U.S. My son is 22 soon to be 23 and is on the spectrum. He has a job, his driver's license and his own car. He still has supports that help him. I'm super proud of him, it takes him longer to learn things but he perseveres without complaint. I share your videos with his teachers from school so they can share them with students and other teachers. Thank you Chloe you're an inspiration!!!
My girl already had meltdowns that were not fits in the store. I got so stressed out. I almost had a panic attack, not because of her, but because people staring, because I also do not like to draw undue attention to myself. This video is so relatable. Thank you for sharing. I love your videos.
Keep preaching it! Not being Australian, hopefully we'll get a similar ad campaign at some point here in the UK too. I've been really lucky to have a great support network - family, friends, my church and even my employer have been understanding and accepting since my autism diagnosis, but there is still much work to be done - it's a life's work to change the world I think!
Saw your TikTok this morning and I’ve been watching your entire channel since!! Thankyou so much for what you do! You are changing lives! I’m *finally* getting screened for ASD in 12 days and watching your videos has put me at ease a lot more about it! Bless you x
Chloe, I am so happy to hear and see that you are part of this noble; awesome work to bring compassion over judgement towards people with Autism! In the "Change your Reactions" video I like the way the camera is used to show us all how lights or "visual stimulation" affects Autistic people!! I also believe you can use the sound part of the camera to express for us Non-Autistc people what it is like to experience super exaggerated sounds too. This use of the camera, will help create compassion over judgement towards Autistic people by the visual and audio camera showing visually and with sounds what someone is feeling mentally by having the audience experience the "over stimulation" that Autistic people feel. Also, I will have to say that when I see a Child having a temper tantrum in a Store, I tend feel scared and uncomfortable to get involved because I think the parents would be very angry to me for getting involved. However, I would be happy to offer any help I could bring to an Adult or Child that has any difficulty and I would not take it personally if that person refused my help. For example, I know someone who has a very handsome Son named, "Timmy" who is mute that attended my Boyfriend's Mom's Funeral. Well, when Timmy's Mom introduced me to him and told me, "Timmy can not talk, but he can understand everything you are saying.", I just answered "that's O.K. because Timmy says it all with his smile" and Timmy lit up with happiness like lights on a Christmas Tree:)! I ALWAYS believe in being kind and understanding because I know what it is like to feel unworthy because I was bullied in Elementary School and I have learning disabilities. Again, God Bless you Chloe for giving so many Children, their Parents, and Adults hope that there are still good people like yourself in this World:)!! Keep up the public good works towards changing people's attitudes towards Autism:)!!!!!
Glad you're advocating for people like us my own family discriminates against me and the only person that believes in me is my friend for 7 years that also has autism and people pretend to be kind to me
First of all I just wanted to say that you are a wonderful human being for being an advocate for autistic people and spreading awareness about autism. I'm from Austria (not Australia :-D) and got diagnosed with ASD very late in my life with 32. I'm also thinking about becoming an advocate in my country because I'm very comefortable with my diagnosis and want to change how autistic people are perceived in society. Keep up the good work and good luck with your future campaigns.
Dont worry cloe. I know how it is to be wierd at a cafe or ordering food. I seriously say some stupid shit but hell In the end i always get some good food lol. Like when i order taco bell OMG its such shitty food but i love it so much lol
5:11 I don't think we should be pushing that either. Personally, I think EVERYONE needs to change, regardless of what side of the paradigm they're on. Just as the neurotypicals need to be more understanding and compromising, so do autistic folk. Autistic people are a minority, so therefore it is acceptable that we have to adapt to the ways of the neurotypical. With that being said, neurotypicals should be more understanding when certain traits shine through, like stimming or less eye contact. Communication is a two-way street. Expecting only the normal people to change will only harbour resentment and an even greater unwillingness to change. I'm sure that some of the autistic folks reading this may feel this resentment too, considering that the onus [to change] is currently almost exclusive to autistic people. We should be encouraging everyone to learn new methods of communicating and expressing ourselves, such that the opposite minds can also understand each other. When that willingness is mutual, an appreciation is instilled in all parties for everyone is satisfied that they are being heard. The reason why some normal people would rather not talk to autistic people is because they don't know how to communicate with them. Rather than facing that "fear", they'd rather ignore the person. Quite often, they have nothing against the autistic person, the two parties just cannot communicate effectively with each other. If we break down these barriers in communication, then we'll get rid of the awkwardness and hesitation that happens far too often. What I'm saying is, the two sides actually share a lot in common in terms of the communication barrier. If we as a society allow ourselves to open up and face these challenges, then that would be a major breakthrough, for it would create a much-needed sense of unity and belonging in everyone, and society as a whole. This isn't a neurotypical problem, this isn't an autistic problem. This is a human problem.
I really want to share something that I read recently that is possibly related to this. So I'm sorry if this seems like a random info dump, I just find it really interesting. There have been studies recently that show that autistic people may be just as confusing to neurotypical people as neurotypical people are to autistic people. The reaction that the two groups have to eachother is actually very similar. There hasn't been much research into what that means, but it's quite possible that the fear and distrust that a lot of neurotypical people have for autistic people might be due entirely to the difference in the way their brains work. And that includes neurotypicals trying to change autistic people through horrible "therapies". It's because autistic people are something that they genuinely can't process in the same way they process other neurotypical people. Now, autistic people have the same kind of confusion about the neurotypical brain, but because there are so many more neurotypicals in the world, autistic people have to learn to deal with them in order to live their lives. That isn't necessarily true in the reverse just based on numbers. Things like this campaign really could help with getting neurotypical people to just see more of the autistic reality and that exposure could definitely help a lot with this issue.
Ok, but do you know the role that as long as we ask for charity, we're sympathized with as those poor simple-minded people, but the moment we demand justice, we're gonna become those uppity millenials with an imagined condition, who just won't behave.
‘I can’t chance the way my body reacts, but you can change the way you react’- this is such a powerful statement, I love it and think so many people need to hear this 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Love it! I hope we can start that here in the U.S.
My son is 22 soon to be 23 and is on the spectrum. He has a job, his driver's license and his own car. He still has supports that help him. I'm super proud of him, it takes him longer to learn things but he perseveres without complaint.
I share your videos with his teachers from school so they can share them with students and other teachers. Thank you Chloe you're an inspiration!!!
My girl already had meltdowns that were not fits in the store. I got so stressed out. I almost had a panic attack, not because of her, but because people staring, because I also do not like to draw undue attention to myself.
This video is so relatable. Thank you for sharing.
I love your videos.
this is so off topic, but i love the harry styles album in the background!!
Keep preaching it! Not being Australian, hopefully we'll get a similar ad campaign at some point here in the UK too. I've been really lucky to have a great support network - family, friends, my church and even my employer have been understanding and accepting since my autism diagnosis, but there is still much work to be done - it's a life's work to change the world I think!
Saw your TikTok this morning and I’ve been watching your entire channel since!! Thankyou so much for what you do! You are changing lives! I’m *finally* getting screened for ASD in 12 days and watching your videos has put me at ease a lot more about it! Bless you x
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When I first saw this ad on tv I thought it meant that autistic people had to change THEIR reactions and try to be ‘normal’
I like your shirt and dress. Love it.
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Chloe, I am so happy to hear and see that you are part of this noble; awesome work to bring compassion over judgement towards people with Autism! In the "Change your Reactions" video I like the way the camera is used to show us all how lights or "visual stimulation" affects Autistic people!! I also believe you can use the sound part of the camera to express for us Non-Autistc people what it is like to experience super exaggerated sounds too. This use of the camera, will help create compassion over judgement towards Autistic people by the visual and audio camera showing visually and with sounds what someone is feeling mentally by having the audience experience the "over stimulation" that Autistic people feel. Also, I will have to say that when I see a Child having a temper tantrum in a Store, I tend feel scared and uncomfortable to get involved because I think the parents would be very angry to me for getting involved. However, I would be happy to offer any help I could bring to an Adult or Child that has any difficulty and I would not take it personally if that person refused my help. For example, I know someone who has a very handsome Son named, "Timmy" who is mute that attended my Boyfriend's Mom's Funeral. Well, when Timmy's Mom introduced me to him and told me, "Timmy can not talk, but he can understand everything you are saying.", I just answered "that's O.K. because Timmy says it all with his smile" and Timmy lit up with happiness like lights on a Christmas Tree:)! I ALWAYS believe in being kind and understanding because I know what it is like to feel unworthy because I was bullied in Elementary School and I have learning disabilities. Again, God Bless you Chloe for giving so many Children, their Parents, and Adults hope that there are still good people like yourself in this World:)!! Keep up the public good works towards changing people's attitudes towards Autism:)!!!!!
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the cover image for yours makes you look like a spy and it is epic
Glad you're advocating for people like us my own family discriminates against me and the only person that believes in me is my friend for 7 years that also has autism and people pretend to be kind to me
First of all I just wanted to say that you are a wonderful human being for being an advocate for autistic people and spreading awareness about autism. I'm from Austria (not Australia :-D) and got diagnosed with ASD very late in my life with 32. I'm also thinking about becoming an advocate in my country because I'm very comefortable with my diagnosis and want to change how autistic people are perceived in society. Keep up the good work and good luck with your future campaigns.
Your literally my idol ! I’m also a female from Australia who has Autism! 💜💜💜💖💖💖💖💖💖
InSomina-Rabbit same!!
you have indeed made a change, great work
These ads loos sooo good!!!! I can't wait to see them! Great work Chloe! Thanking for all the good work you do for the autism community ❤️
I’ve seen all of these ads xx and it’s so true
Chris Ulmer of SBSK will be happy to interview with you. One day, you should have an interview with Chris Ulmer of SBSK.
Dont worry cloe. I know how it is to be wierd at a cafe or ordering food. I seriously say some stupid shit but hell In the end i always get some good food lol. Like when i order taco bell OMG its such shitty food but i love it so much lol
you are such a beautiful soul.
5:11 I don't think we should be pushing that either.
Personally, I think EVERYONE needs to change, regardless of what side of the paradigm they're on.
Just as the neurotypicals need to be more understanding and compromising, so do autistic folk. Autistic people are a minority, so therefore it is acceptable that we have to adapt to the ways of the neurotypical. With that being said, neurotypicals should be more understanding when certain traits shine through, like stimming or less eye contact.
Communication is a two-way street. Expecting only the normal people to change will only harbour resentment and an even greater unwillingness to change. I'm sure that some of the autistic folks reading this may feel this resentment too, considering that the onus [to change] is currently almost exclusive to autistic people.
We should be encouraging everyone to learn new methods of communicating and expressing ourselves, such that the opposite minds can also understand each other. When that willingness is mutual, an appreciation is instilled in all parties for everyone is satisfied that they are being heard.
The reason why some normal people would rather not talk to autistic people is because they don't know how to communicate with them. Rather than facing that "fear", they'd rather ignore the person. Quite often, they have nothing against the autistic person, the two parties just cannot communicate effectively with each other. If we break down these barriers in communication, then we'll get rid of the awkwardness and hesitation that happens far too often.
What I'm saying is, the two sides actually share a lot in common in terms of the communication barrier. If we as a society allow ourselves to open up and face these challenges, then that would be a major breakthrough, for it would create a much-needed sense of unity and belonging in everyone, and society as a whole. This isn't a neurotypical problem, this isn't an autistic problem. This is a human problem.
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I really want to share something that I read recently that is possibly related to this. So I'm sorry if this seems like a random info dump, I just find it really interesting.
There have been studies recently that show that autistic people may be just as confusing to neurotypical people as neurotypical people are to autistic people. The reaction that the two groups have to eachother is actually very similar. There hasn't been much research into what that means, but it's quite possible that the fear and distrust that a lot of neurotypical people have for autistic people might be due entirely to the difference in the way their brains work. And that includes neurotypicals trying to change autistic people through horrible "therapies". It's because autistic people are something that they genuinely can't process in the same way they process other neurotypical people. Now, autistic people have the same kind of confusion about the neurotypical brain, but because there are so many more neurotypicals in the world, autistic people have to learn to deal with them in order to live their lives. That isn't necessarily true in the reverse just based on numbers. Things like this campaign really could help with getting neurotypical people to just see more of the autistic reality and that exposure could definitely help a lot with this issue.
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Hey Chloe, are you going to Niall's concert in Sydney on October 2nd?
I'm really mad that the campaign didn't last long
Hey chloe are you going to be coming back to Ceres P.S we miss you!also me my mum and my brother have autism but my dad has ADHD
Yes autistic people don’t need to change because we are the ‘normal’ people, it’s neurotypicals that need to change
Ok, but do you know the role that as long as we ask for charity, we're sympathized with as those poor simple-minded people, but the moment we demand justice, we're gonna become those uppity millenials with an imagined condition, who just won't behave.