I think one part of sensory processing disorder that is most over looked is the clumsiness that comes with it. People tend to think we are just careless and can't pay attention and the more overloaded we get that clumsiness gets amplified.
I struggled with this too. I always felt off balance and clumsy, so I signed up with a Kung Fu instructor to see if I could learn to balance myself better. It took several years, but I developed a solid single point balance and fluidity of motion. I continued on with several other styles of martial arts and even trained under an 8th degree black belt who had trained South American guerillas. Quite honestly, he scared me at first, but over time I became one of his best students. I am no longer clumsy or awkward... at least not physically.😂
Yes I totally agree I can't wait for the day where I don't have to explain myself about my sensory processing issues are any of my things to do with autism I just want the world to know what autism is an understand/be able to identify someone that has autism and not just judge because I don't understand
I'm an autistic minor (over 13) and i have extremely bad sensory issues I wear noise canceling headphones everywhere I go and today I left them in the car when I was getting to school and I just cried all day and I tried really hard not to stim but at recess I was playing with my stuffed dragon and unicorn and a kid jokingly snatched the dragon from me and threw it across the playground. I watched as my dragon flew across the playground, and I turned to him and screamed louder than I've ever screamed before at him. My eyes were closed, and then I opened them. There were 5 kids behind him and the horror on their faces (especially his), and I was too stunned, and I was absolutely terrified at the look on their faces it all of that only lasted 5 seconds but I managed to mutter out "Youre...a...MEANIE!"to him then quickly walking away to grab my dragon. I never scream. I never like to scream and it was so odd for me to do so. I apologized to him to many yet not enough times today.
As far back as I can remember, I have had extreme sensitivity to anything touching me. In one of my earlier memories, I recall having to go to school for the first time, and how my mother set out some "school clothes" for me to wear. As soon as they were on me, I felt like every nerve ending was being hyper-stimulated. It shifted into feeling like an itch that went bone deep. I started taking the clothes off and I got yelled at. I tried to explain that I didn't like the way they felt, but it was quickly chalked up to me being "difficult". Every school day was pure Hell. All day I obsessed about getting home and taking the clothes off so I could put on my pajamas or sweatpants and a tee shirt. To make matters worse, I discovered I had extreme sensitivity to florescent lighting. I'm not sure if it is the almost imperceivably rapid flickering, or that it is just so ambient and coming from all angles. In any case, 5 to 10 minutes under florescent lighting triggers a cascade of overwhelming sensory input. That triggers my sound sensitivity as well as all my other senses. They would spiral out of control until I was sitting there having a silent meltdown. Then, like clockwork, the teacher would call on me for something. I was lucky if I had been able to somewhat keep up with what was being said, but often I just looked like a complete idiot... which was met with laughter from the other students. I received regular whippings for my poor grades, but one particular time when I brought home mostly Ds, I got the most severe whipping of my life. It scarred me figuratively and literally. When I was about 15, I discovered that drinking alcohol would dull my senses a bit, so I would sneak a beer or some alcoholic beverage into school so that I could discreetly drink it before my first class, and then pop a Hall's Mentho-lyptus cough drop in my mouth to cover the smell. It helped, but wasn't even close to being 100%, but it allowed me to at least pay some attention and keep my grades at a "whipping free" level. I think the main reason my parents were so upset, was that I tested at an IQ of 162, and my teachers were always telling them that I was extremely intelligent... gifted was often a word they used, but that I just didn't seem to want to apply myself, or that I just didn't care about my schoolwork. I was terrified by the notion of college and even more so at the idea of working at a company that required me to wear a button up shirt and tie. I made the decision to skip college and get a job as a janitor of grounds keeper. Pretty much any job that I could wear comfortable clothes of my own choosing. I later worked for a company on an assembly line. It was repetitive and I could wear my own clothes, but when they offered me a promotion that I really wanted because it paid a LOT more, I was told I would have to go to the local University to get my Certificate in Computer Information Systems. They said they would pay for the classes, so I went to my Primary care physician and tried to explain my sensory issues. Autism didn't even cross my mind, nor his. Thinking it was an anxiety issue, he prescribed me venlafaxine. Interestingly enough, it really helped quite a bit. Again, not perfect, but so much better than nothing. Of course, I still have all the other challenges of being autistic, but at least I was able to sit under the lighting for hours at a time, and I could manage to tolerate the clothing requirements of my new position. They still were very uncomfortable, but it was no longer a deal breaker. After that, I was just "the eccentric computer guy" who was always fussing with his clothing.
For me I am terrible in busy situations. For example a children’s party the other day with a lot going on music,kids running around, flashing lights, people talking etc I am hardly able to have a conversation with anyone as I just can’t concentrate on them. Anyone else experience this? It can be very debilitating. Glasses and headphones do help but obviously not in situations such as these
I had to watch this twice because I zoned out the first time. When I listen to the same for a long time, like watching multiple videos from the same UA-camr, I zone out
I’d have to say the best description I’ve found when I’m having a sensory episode would be “my skin feels too tight for my body” it’s the only way I can describe the way it affects me so hard. I feel like I’m being suffocated by my own body
I kinda get like that but my body gets more cold even when it's hot out when I'm having a sensory issues and type of mental meltdown is still not getting away from me
When I’m overwhelmed my ears start thumping to every syllable when people are talking and I can literally feel every syllable as a pounding in my head and ears and it gets too much and tires me out.
I can't stand that bass, either. And it ruins the music. The low notes on a pipe organ go through me. I have to cover my ears when a siren sounds nearby; I also can't stand the sounds made by big trucks.
Some of the shops near my house actually really good with autistic customers 🥰 last night when getting a snack the clerk instantly was like YOU FORGOT YOUR SUNGLASSES :o and typed on my total before I got up so I could leave faster. one keeps the lights always really low and uses bags specifically that are less loud/don't crinkle. Wide isles so you don't feel crowded in. They serve hot food as well and if you order something to go ask if you want any changes and specifics about texture (firm or soft bread, how hot, melted or unmelted cheese that kinda stuff)
I'm a HGV driver. One thing I notice is how shakey/bouncy the trucks are. Mercs are a NIGHTMARE. After an hour I just want to throw the keys at someone. Trying to explain it is difficult. All drivers hate Mercs but for me it's meltdown-inducing. Baseball cap helps with light, I wear earplugs constantly but there is NOTHING I can do about that shaking.
Have you tried a stress ball or those rubber popper things, something like a fidget spinner, it’s called “Stimming” so to try and prevent the meltdown/s from coming on. If u go on to one of Dan’s early vids Dan show’s u a variety of different Stimmers n it’s great for anxiety too.. I hope that has aided you a wee bit 💚
Hi Dan, I enjoy your videos very much. I have recently been diagnosed with Austism and I have struggled with sensory issues all my life. Labeled a picky eater, can only wear certain fabrics, high pitched sounds are very painful. Being around or listening to people talking exhausts me. I find your videos very comforting. Thank you. Have a great day.
Never been diagnosed and don't really know how, but I have a lot of issues like this. Never could stand Styrofoam, garlic, bright light, corduroy, velvet, high pitched noises and a few others.
I strongly suspect I'm asd but don't seem too be bothered by most of these things to much. But don't like florescent lights or loud bass coming from cars is like an assault on my ears (I think they should get tickets) and busy shopping centers make me grumpy and tired but that can be said for anyone I guess.
Every autistic person is different, being overestimated does not always have immediate consequences,so it is very possible that feeling grumpy after such events is linked to autism 🙂
I have recently been diagnosed with autism. My older brother is autistic and was diagnosed very young. I find your videos very helpful, particularly talking about girls who get missed. However, I am struggling with my diagnosis. I’m unsure where the line will be drawn if the spectrum keeps getting wider and wider then will everyone be diagnosed eventually? My mum really doesn’t believe I am but I am aware that she is comparing me to my brother and his traits are much more apparent. Any advice would be much appreciated.
No offence to your mum but without knowing that she is subconsciously putting pressure on you by comparing your Autism to your brother’s, and our Autistic brains can not handle it. It IS hard for us female’s because we “mask it”, I am sorry that your having to go through that lack of understanding. Even if u we’re on the same level on the spectrum as your brother, u will still be different because each n everyone of us is a different individual. My friend was comparing “my ADHD” to his friends and for me that’s like a 🤦♀️ moment, I got diagnosed with Autism when I was 33 years old I’m now 42 b4 that I was labelled Lazy, naughty and stupid by my parents and teacher’s. I wish there was more I could do to help u as I have been through what you are now going through ❤️🩹💚
I'm pretty sure I'm an Aspie with ADD. It is hard to get an adult diagnosis where I live (Essex, UK). I used to be hyperactive but that bit went when I hit puberty and the reverse was true. Even now I'm really tired all the time. Being diabetic doesn't help. I bet its annoying being compared to others. People need to understand it's a SPECTRUM. We are all different. For example, I find it hard to maintain eye contact (interviews are a nightmare) but I'd say I'm pretty good at judging the emotional state of others. Sometimes I'm not, and that's probably because I'm not paying attention and lack situational awareness. My nephew was originally assessed by his school SEN as not having autism " because he can make eye contact" 🙄. Who trains these people? Anyway, after being watched in class awhile and further testing, he was diagnosed as an Aspie. I have Aspie friends. I didn't seek them out, we kind of herded together at college. Safety in numbers, I guess. Lol. One of them reckons that most neurotypicals are on a narcissistic spectrum. In my experience it's hard not to disagree. Anyway the important thing to remember is you are you. Don't let other people put you down. Autism is not a pathology. It's neurodiversity! Love and hugs.
@@gregsworldkitchen6764 I live in England and went to my GP to ask for a diagnosis. She did a questionnaire with me and then she referred me for a diagnosis. It’s a 2 year wait but at least I’m on the list. Hopefully you should be able to do something similar if you wanted too 😊
It isn't so much that the spectrum is getting wider, but that they will include criteria within diagnosis that will finally identify females on the spectrum as easily as males. Female traits tend to be more internalized than males and we camouflage way more than men on the spectrum too.
I'm going through the process of challenging an autism (speech-language intervention at 4-5 for nonverbal) changed to ADHD diagnosis by a psychosomatic specialist that enabled my parents neglect. Your channel is a boon during a very layered issue. I can't dump it all here, but I wonder if you might be able to do a video on how to acclimate to going out in public? How to use tools? How to ward off nosy questions or aggressive judgement for flapping or any equipment (i had my 2 noise cancelling headphones stolen from my purse at work). No pressure, I will happily learn what I can, and my wife is being super helpful by learning your channel too. You just, confirmed, my sensory integration issue, might have been pain. Real.
New research is showing that you can have SPD without Autism. In the U.S at least you can get a diagnosis of SPD that is separate from Autism. I was misdiagnosed as not being on the spectrum as a young child and back then was just diagnosed with SPD. Later on once they learned that Autism is not just people who are nonverbal I was diagnosed with Autism as well. My dad helped fund a grant for The Star Institute, Cortica; places in the U.S that deals with SPD, and Autism. They help find new treatments to help SPD. One such treatment for tactile issues is a Stim device that helps desensitize the body. It is something you do for 20 minutes a day. It actually helps.There are many other tools they use. The thing I love is that they never are trying to cure peoples Autism, they just help with some of the hard parts of it. Thanks for your great info, I enjoy your videos.
Not formally diagnosed but have been told by a gentleman with a PhD in psychology that I show symptoms of Aspergers and encourage me to seek diagnosis for said Aspergers!!! But I do have sensory issues mainly can’t stand the sound of metal scraping against metal which usually occurs when cooking. I have to use wooden, plastic, or silicone/rubber utensils when cooking!!! Can’t stand high waisted pants or underwear. Can only wear 100% cotton underwear, can’t stand nylon or polyester or any other fiber type in underwear. Can’t stand any onions or bell peppers in my food. I use onion powder in place of onions.
I call it sensory overload. When too many noise happening at once. With most lights. I like colour lights though. Christmas lights. Carnival lights. More so the bright white or yellow lights. I use my headphones a lot. I wear sunglasses a lot. Even inside. I cant hold a phone to my ear. I have to put it on speaker phone or use my head phones. People are rude about the sunglasses thing. Think Im weird or on drugs. Im not. Im 4 years clean and sober.
Random question that might relate... Does anyone have a problem wherein if they exert a little bit of energy they heat up, turn bright red and sweat profusely? (eg. It will happen even if I'm just sweeping the floor). It has always been the case for me since I was young, my daughter has the same thing. I ask this silly question here because recently it seems that I have found all of my health-related stuff can be linked to ASD, all except this one. Thank you for the vid Dan! Take care x
Yes! But I realized it was actually anxiety I was having during the activity (like getting ready to go somewhere) causing me to heat up and turn red and sweat profusely. Propranolol has helped so much, lessening my fight or flight response, I keep cool and calm instead now. Not sure if this is what you or your daughter are feeling, but thought I’d mention it, since it took me 40 years to figure out.
@@tyllenol6445 Thank you very much. I struggle with identifying subtle emotions within myself but am highly sensitive and jumpy, so I can see reasons to look further into your suggestion. Thank you again. Edit: I'm Asthmatic so it looks like we're just not compatible, still, thank you for your input.
I do. So did my mum and my grand-dad. I know my mum was on the spectrum for certain. I think there was a question in one of the tests about feeling too hot or too cold. It's as if our bodies feel extremes of everything. I take ages to cool down, even with the AC on.
I’ve heard of something like this. A Comorbid of some kind to autism/Aspergers and Ehler Danlos Syndrome. I’m sorry I don’t remember the name? Check some of the Ehler Danlos Syndrome videos here on You Tube. I’m certain that’s where I had heard of it. One of the ones I listen to is by Izzy Kornblau (I have no idea if I spelled that right).
I've only started looking into getting a diagnosis (despite the fact that I've somewhat always known but never really needed help/support so my parents never saw the need for it when I was younger, I'm 22 now) and my parents are having a hard timing accepting the thought that maybe I had more issues than they thought I had but I just internalised them, so it's been really difficult to distinguish what's a part of my autism and what's just ... me, especially when you have someone constantly saying 'but you've always seemed to manage fine' or 'I think you're overexagerating it a bit'
Thank you so much for putting out the information and content that you do. Just on Thursday my psychiatrist told me that while the drs agree I do have sensory processing disorder I don't necessarily have autism because I'm able to shake my head as he talks to me and appear to understand everything he says. I'm used to making myself look his way with my blind eye and shaking my head agreeably no matter what he could be saying. Half the time I've no clue what he said which is fine because it's always his word and his way etc ...
*THANK YOU!!!!** YOU ARE BEST!!!!* I have trying to find out why I get pain with I hear music 🎶 I remember a doctor told be about it, but that didn't explain it well So THANK YOU again I'm just gonna say how much this channel have helped me I have OCD, TIX, Autism, ADHD and myabe some others tings I don't remember rn So thank you and keep the good work 😃
I have fairly extreme SPD that disrupts my life, but I’m not autistic. My niece was also diagnosed with SPD (which is how I first learned about it) when she was very young, but she is not autistic. So yes they can be co-morbid, but I’m not convinced SPD cannot occur without autism. I did very much enjoy this video and enjoy your content, however.
It can’t be diagnosed without another disorder but it can be any disorder also it can still be there without another diagnosis it just can’t be diagnosed by itself
I remember when I was in high school I wanted to wear sunglasses when walking back from school and I once did I think can't remember clearly. But I was nervous about what people may think so I ditched it even though was sensitive to sun exposure in my face I never use to like it now I know why wish I knew then maybe I would have not cared that much about other people and put my needs first. It's tough having sensory issues and no one can understand how it affects you.
OMG thank you so much! I looked up the soundsory thing and I'm like, "What? Why? Why music and bone vibrations or whatever?" So I looked more into it...and I just realized there is a thing called understimulation, and that can cause the stimming! OMG so much of my anxiety and panic attacks makes more sense now! This could be a really simple fix for me and make a big difference to just look into this!
There is Hyperactive and Hypoactive the later being an under response to stimuli creating the drive to seek out sensory sensation, sensory seeking like stimming. :)
I’m not sure of how many here have autism, and how many use headphones but personally I do, and I suffer from a pain after using them for extended periods, normally within a single ear, it’s hard to explain the actual issue, but I’d like to know if I’m alone ?
It's not important, but has been bugging me, so I want to share it : there was an author of one of the Star Trek novels who, not getting it at all, said that separating food on your plate was a sign you were a Romulan
Bright lights drive me crazy. Just recently my dad put a new light in the garage which is a bright white light and it makes me annoyed whenever I have to go in there 😩😂
When my son was 4-5 years old and was diagnosed with Sensory processing disorder. And they said there was no way he had Autism. But he had so many traits of it. And still does but I think he is really good at masking. He is 12 now, I'd like him to get tested again, but he refuses. Any thoughts?
Hey Dan my sensory overload the main one is decibels, I can’t find any headphones that cancels out the decibels it’s causing too much brain pain, my body absorbs decibels like a sponge, my sensory issues heightened after my 1st burnout. Though I have tried to research some but with only getting 4-6hrs sleep my brain isn’t working the way it should, sorry excuse the pun. Do u please have any suggestions of a way for me to block out the decibels? as they make my entire body vibrate in a bad way (say like a jackhammer) I don’t want to have to wear a polystyrene helmet just to block out the decibels that anything from a fridge to a washing machine, but boom boom boom dance music and the extra bass used by gamers is the absolute worst of them all because they are rapidly rapid and the droning noise in my head gets louder. Atm I am going through an ADHD assessment but the decibels is definitely from the Autism.. Ty
Hey Lou, I sleep with earplugs from Ohropax made out of wax. This works really well for me and they adapt perfectly to the ear. During the day I mostly wear the Bose 35ii, and if it happens to be really noisy, I started to put the wax earplugs in additionally. Hope this helps.
@@dande_lion Thank you for the reply though through the year I have done extensive research into decibels and the Autistic side of of things, it turns out that I need special hearing aids to block out the noises that causes me great brain pain, I have a support worker now after getting my long waited ADHD diagnosis on paper, turns out that comparing males ADHD to females ADHD is were the doctors were going in the wrong direction. I’m sure that your information will help others too 💚
I’m 25 and undiagnosed but after my nephew who is now 15 got diagnosed i started to research autism. One big thing from my childhood that I did was the fact that I constantly made my mum late to school because the stitch on the front of my socks was touching the underside of my foot so I’d pull at my socks constantly and begin crying because I couldn’t leave until I couldn’t feel it anymore. I was also caught washing my hair in the sink at school because I felt my hair was greasy. This has been a constant thing throughout my life. I wash constantly and can only wear clothes that are comfortable. If I feel it scraping me weird I just can’t leave it like that otherwise I’ll cry and get stressed or keep thinking about it all day. I also have issues with colour and mostly won’t go above 4 colours unless it’s a rainbow and I get funny with the shades on my clothes not matching. If my clothes aren’t perfect I’ll either spend hours picking something out or I’ll just not wear it and find something plain.
Slow gentle touch is a key mechanism in the neurodevelopment of the social brain. It stimulates the C-tactile Afferent fibres in the Touch sensory system. Stimulation of the C-tactile fibres stimulates up to 13 out of 24 brain regions. Apparently in autism, slow gentle touch doesn't stimulate the social brain as strongly or that their touch sense is too hypersensitive to receive this input to develop the social brain These brain regions are called: - amygdala - Insula - dorsal anterior cingulate cortex - orbitofrontal cortex - dorsomedial prefrontal cortex - ventrolateral prefrontal cortex - frontal operculum - right temporoparietal junction - left temporoparietal junction - angular gyrus - superior temporal gyrus - fusiform gyrus - right posterior superior temporal sulcus Stimulating the c-tactile fibres develops: - the empathy circuit - face-to face social interaction - social behaviour - understanding and following social norms - interoception - self-awareness - mirror neuron function - putting yourself in someone else's shoes by metaphorically projecting yourself outward onto that person's position - self-other differentiation - body awareness - readng people's intentions - interest in socializing - the social side of the parasympathetic nervous system - the capacity of the default mode network to deactivate when it needs to deactivate - the salience network also known as the social affiliation network - This is a gamechanger mechanism.
A coworker would slam a work stand on the floor making a horrible sound. Once, I said, "taste has color and sounds hurt." Now he usually remembers to SET the stand down.
my parents told me i was only diagnosed with auditory processing disorder as a kid, but not ASD? unless they’re keeping that from me at my big age of 23 👀
I got a new quilt cover and pillow case the other day and it felt like cardboard was poking me with a sword and pent all night sleeping in a cactus. Ah the mum's place now, feels so nice lol
It is totally the elephant. When you see SPD look for ASD or C-PTSF. It is the disabling aspect of both in many cases, yet it is almost completely unaddressed. When my sensory stressors are eliminated or reduced then so much of my disability is as well. The more sensory the more ALL my functioning deteriorates. So much misery and frustration. I was treated like my sensory issues were psychological and “all in my head”, and I should just be able to deal, it was over exaggerated. Such a whiner sensitive baby boo hop hoo🙄 I lost all trust in people to keep me safe as a result.
I’ve given up on communicating with most folks. Not worth the effort. I’m fortunate to have people who love me. Happy to be almost ready to retire. So many years of communicating in the IT world. They never hear me or understand what I’m saying.
can a person have only tactile sensory on chest area? my son is annoyed or very bothered by his shirts, specifically if it’s rough, has a collar, zipper or buttons, or heavy? he never really liked jeans bcz they’re not comfy, he loves sweats, but in my mind, I am just thinking this is his preference to wear soft pants, but those are his only issues he keeps tugging at his shirts to pull away from his skin? his googling being up other issues like the MS Hug! so do u think it’s a sensory issue? also, I don’t know if this is related, but he fell on his chest when he was about 10 years old, the handlebars of his bicycle rammed into his chest. He said after that day he couldn’t stand seatbelts? Fast forward when he was 15, he had a panic attack due to life stressors, panic attack and anxiety was resolved with CBT. However, the chest issue became more evident. Seatbelts are not the only thing that bothered him now, but it was his shirts now? please help me i’m at a loss hes 18 now
having to go everywhere wearing headphoens and feeling bad for not being able to communicate to people. the rapid change in emotions to a point I swear and scream and throw stuff in the middle of public is so distresing im 30 and I hate this. difficulty of maintaining relationships not only because im autistic but the social awkardness which means I struggle to meet somone in the real world.
I don’t like food and drinks in plastic. I will always use glass or ceramic if at all possible. I also can’t eat peanut butter or pudding. The texture makes me gag. I also don’t like tags or rough clothes; I always wear cotton against my skin
I have a question for people with ASD: do you have goosebumps when you touch certain materials, or because of other sensory stimuli? I get goosebumps even thinking about a bath towel, for example. This is so gross and sometimes unbearable. I cannot touch glass glasses, I get goosebumps all over my body and I shudder because of that feeling, urrggh that's awful. I don't have the ASD diagnosis, but I am working on it and trying to discover all the symptoms. Thank you!
A visual sensory issue that is common in autism and also found in a small percentage of neuro-typicals is named irlen syndrome (also Scotopic Sensitivity,Visual stress, Meares-Irlen) . Unfortunately, in the U.K. it’s not well known and has to be diagnosed privately. In summary; it basically has to do with how the brain deals with vast amounts of sensory input and just reading a page of text in an everyday book can be difficult (differently from how dyslexia is also difficult for sufferers). There’s too many details to go into in a comment, but the symptoms and it’s consequences are eased through wearing coloured lenses (different colours for different individuals). My offspring (non-binary child) has this condition. It’s also genetic, so likely to be in other members of our family, but undiagnosed.
It’s weird, I’ve been diagnosed with autism and I fit everything about that diagnosis except that the sensory aspect of it doesn’t seem to be a big thing for me. The only thing I can possibly put as sensory issues are aversions to certain food textures(being unable to handle them) and basically misophonia. Other than that I can’t seem to identify them
one i have is with temperature, say like if im slightly warm suddenly, ill feel like im gonna melt or pour out with sweat and or just have a meltdown of some sort, and with the cold i just tense up excessively and sometimes it can literally make me a whole human sized cramp lol
literally, and when i do some activity, ill start to feel myself getting hotter and ill sort of feel overwhelmed, thats also sensory overload / sensory sensitivity i think@@RCmaniac1231
Hi all i have all autism and i cant handle strong smells especially 'smoke' our whole house smells of smoke right now and i just cant cope! Please can someone help me with what you do to deal with this? I am literally suicidal because i cant cope with it anymore.
@@kristinwallace6551 I think I'm on the spectrum and some days a particular dress and anything wool or with metallic threads seem like they're full of barbed wire. Other days they're fine.
Noticed that lots of people have sensory issues. Autism awareness as a positive. Was once told to stop trying to eat the worlds problems, Ok new jokes Halloween.
Hi! Are sensory issues in asd specific to spd or are some separate? Like, if you were just autistic and didn't have spd could you still experience sensory issues?
You seem to be loosing your enthusiasm in the last two weeks. Take care of yourself and don't burn out. We both know you pit too much pressure on yourself. Take care.
So often I will listen to content about autism and how it manifests and I’ll think …. ‘Hmmm….. Ya, I dunno if I experience that.” I’m seeing more and more that when I ask myself, “Do I have sensory processing issues?” my first response is to ask, “Well, compared to what? Doesn’t everybody experience a jolt of pain throughout their whole body when they hear a loud sound? Doesn’t everybody feel nauseous and get an instant headache when they smell something they really don’t like? Doesn’t everybody feel like they need to curl into the fetal position and just cry it out when they’ve been under strong, artificial, overhead lighting? Or do some people feel these things but aren’t autistic? Like, can I line up every human and run through all the possible scenarios and poll their reactions and then spend an hour or so deliberating how their responses compare and contrast to what I THINK mine are?” 😂😂
overheating is a big deal for me. When I feel a meltdown comming I sit in front of an open window to cool down/calm down.I also wear a cap all the time not to have the sun in my eyes . It bothers me as hell. And on another note. To much shilling dude. like , a lot.
0:18 bruh!!!! me tooo! I'm not alone in this damn universe hahahaha dude! I'm a general physician and reserching adhd to help my impulsive nephew I had to admit I had serious autism traits, but I have always being weird cause of my strong obsessive personality so I was thinking "is there a root problem? a primary trait that triggers all the other ones?". Believe You Me : YOU ARE NOT ALONE
I think one part of sensory processing disorder that is most over looked is the clumsiness that comes with it. People tend to think we are just careless and can't pay attention and the more overloaded we get that clumsiness gets amplified.
My frequency in the er was a factor in my practicing medicine
Yea I have it so I can agree in just one year I fell down stairs 2 times
I struggled with this too. I always felt off balance and clumsy, so I signed up with a Kung Fu instructor to see if I could learn to balance myself better. It took several years, but I developed a solid single point balance and fluidity of motion. I continued on with several other styles of martial arts and even trained under an 8th degree black belt who had trained South American guerillas. Quite honestly, he scared me at first, but over time I became one of his best students. I am no longer clumsy or awkward... at least not physically.😂
Prickly labels and stitching in clothes, it's like having a cactus in your shirt/trousers/pants
Oh absolutely! How hard would it be to use softer materials? My mum used to force me to wear wooly jumpers, which are the itchiest thing ever.
Same for me and my sons
Yep cut the label out of a new T shirt today , not going to give the chance to be scratchy !
The type of fiber. No wool not even cashmere
Fr I hate it so much, I have to change my t-shirt if I have a slight itch
Man oh man, I can’t wait for the day that none of us have to “explain ourselves, and our “differences””
we will get there!
Yes I totally agree I can't wait for the day where I don't have to explain myself about my sensory processing issues are any of my things to do with autism I just want the world to know what autism is an understand/be able to identify someone that has autism and not just judge because I don't understand
I'm an autistic minor (over 13) and i have extremely bad sensory issues I wear noise canceling headphones everywhere I go and today I left them in the car when I was getting to school and I just cried all day and I tried really hard not to stim but at recess I was playing with my stuffed dragon and unicorn and a kid jokingly snatched the dragon from me and threw it across the playground. I watched as my dragon flew across the playground, and I turned to him and screamed louder than I've ever screamed before at him. My eyes were closed, and then I opened them. There were 5 kids behind him and the horror on their faces (especially his), and I was too stunned, and I was absolutely terrified at the look on their faces it all of that only lasted 5 seconds but I managed to mutter out "Youre...a...MEANIE!"to him then quickly walking away to grab my dragon. I never scream. I never like to scream and it was so odd for me to do so. I apologized to him to many yet not enough times today.
As far back as I can remember, I have had extreme sensitivity to anything touching me. In one of my earlier memories, I recall having to go to school for the first time, and how my mother set out some "school clothes" for me to wear. As soon as they were on me, I felt like every nerve ending was being hyper-stimulated. It shifted into feeling like an itch that went bone deep. I started taking the clothes off and I got yelled at. I tried to explain that I didn't like the way they felt, but it was quickly chalked up to me being "difficult". Every school day was pure Hell. All day I obsessed about getting home and taking the clothes off so I could put on my pajamas or sweatpants and a tee shirt. To make matters worse, I discovered I had extreme sensitivity to florescent lighting. I'm not sure if it is the almost imperceivably rapid flickering, or that it is just so ambient and coming from all angles. In any case, 5 to 10 minutes under florescent lighting triggers a cascade of overwhelming sensory input. That triggers my sound sensitivity as well as all my other senses. They would spiral out of control until I was sitting there having a silent meltdown. Then, like clockwork, the teacher would call on me for something. I was lucky if I had been able to somewhat keep up with what was being said, but often I just looked like a complete idiot... which was met with laughter from the other students. I received regular whippings for my poor grades, but one particular time when I brought home mostly Ds, I got the most severe whipping of my life. It scarred me figuratively and literally. When I was about 15, I discovered that drinking alcohol would dull my senses a bit, so I would sneak a beer or some alcoholic beverage into school so that I could discreetly drink it before my first class, and then pop a Hall's Mentho-lyptus cough drop in my mouth to cover the smell. It helped, but wasn't even close to being 100%, but it allowed me to at least pay some attention and keep my grades at a "whipping free" level. I think the main reason my parents were so upset, was that I tested at an IQ of 162, and my teachers were always telling them that I was extremely intelligent... gifted was often a word they used, but that I just didn't seem to want to apply myself, or that I just didn't care about my schoolwork. I was terrified by the notion of college and even more so at the idea of working at a company that required me to wear a button up shirt and tie. I made the decision to skip college and get a job as a janitor of grounds keeper. Pretty much any job that I could wear comfortable clothes of my own choosing. I later worked for a company on an assembly line. It was repetitive and I could wear my own clothes, but when they offered me a promotion that I really wanted because it paid a LOT more, I was told I would have to go to the local University to get my Certificate in Computer Information Systems. They said they would pay for the classes, so I went to my Primary care physician and tried to explain my sensory issues. Autism didn't even cross my mind, nor his. Thinking it was an anxiety issue, he prescribed me venlafaxine. Interestingly enough, it really helped quite a bit. Again, not perfect, but so much better than nothing. Of course, I still have all the other challenges of being autistic, but at least I was able to sit under the lighting for hours at a time, and I could manage to tolerate the clothing requirements of my new position. They still were very uncomfortable, but it was no longer a deal breaker. After that, I was just "the eccentric computer guy" who was always fussing with his clothing.
For me I am terrible in busy situations. For example a children’s party the other day with a lot going on music,kids running around, flashing lights, people talking etc I am hardly able to have a conversation with anyone as I just can’t concentrate on them. Anyone else experience this? It can be very debilitating. Glasses and headphones do help but obviously not in situations such as these
Yeah I always need to remove myself from busy places because it's so overwhelming. If I can't get away then I'll have an anxiety attack and shut down.
Yea, I hate busy situations, but I hate the most flickering Lights and textures like mushrooms. I don’t even know if I am autistic
I had to watch this twice because I zoned out the first time. When I listen to the same for a long time, like watching multiple videos from the same UA-camr, I zone out
I’d have to say the best description I’ve found when I’m having a sensory episode would be “my skin feels too tight for my body” it’s the only way I can describe the way it affects me so hard. I feel like I’m being suffocated by my own body
i get that feeling after messing with clay, or after cutting my nails. Dont think i have SPD tho
I kinda get like that but my body gets more cold even when it's hot out when I'm having a sensory issues and type of mental meltdown is still not getting away from me
I found out I detect I'm having a sensory episode when I put on my super smooth pijama and I feel like it's scratching me.
Yeah, I also sometimes want "to turn myself inside out" just to give my outer surface a break
When I’m overwhelmed my ears start thumping to every syllable when people are talking and I can literally feel every syllable as a pounding in my head and ears and it gets too much and tires me out.
I can't stand that bass, either. And it ruins the music. The low notes on a pipe organ go through me. I have to cover my ears when a siren sounds nearby; I also can't stand the sounds made by big trucks.
Same, it's fell like somone stab my brain
Like a throbbing or swelling feeling sort of.
Some of the shops near my house actually really good with autistic customers 🥰 last night when getting a snack the clerk instantly was like YOU FORGOT YOUR SUNGLASSES :o and typed on my total before I got up so I could leave faster. one keeps the lights always really low and uses bags specifically that are less loud/don't crinkle. Wide isles so you don't feel crowded in. They serve hot food as well and if you order something to go ask if you want any changes and specifics about texture (firm or soft bread, how hot, melted or unmelted cheese that kinda stuff)
I'm a HGV driver. One thing I notice is how shakey/bouncy the trucks are. Mercs are a NIGHTMARE. After an hour I just want to throw the keys at someone. Trying to explain it is difficult. All drivers hate Mercs but for me it's meltdown-inducing.
Baseball cap helps with light, I wear earplugs constantly but there is NOTHING I can do about that shaking.
Have you tried a stress ball or those rubber popper things, something like a fidget spinner, it’s called “Stimming” so to try and prevent the meltdown/s from coming on. If u go on to one of Dan’s early vids Dan show’s u a variety of different Stimmers n it’s great for anxiety too.. I hope that has aided you a wee bit 💚
Hi Dan,
I enjoy your videos very much. I have recently been diagnosed with Austism and I have struggled with sensory issues all my life. Labeled a picky eater, can only wear certain fabrics, high pitched sounds are very painful. Being around or listening to people talking exhausts me. I find your videos very comforting. Thank you. Have a great day.
I don't see i as an issue I see it as a gift of alert state like a spidy sense XP
Never been diagnosed and don't really know how, but I have a lot of issues like this. Never could stand Styrofoam, garlic, bright light, corduroy, velvet, high pitched noises and a few others.
I strongly suspect I'm asd but don't seem too be bothered by most of these things to much. But don't like florescent lights or loud bass coming from cars is like an assault on my ears (I think they should get tickets) and busy shopping centers make me grumpy and tired but that can be said for anyone I guess.
Every autistic person is different, being overestimated does not always have immediate consequences,so it is very possible that feeling grumpy after such events is linked to autism 🙂
I hate loud mufflers or motorcycles that sound like nuclear fart sounds.
I avoid shopping centers like the plague
For me, it's the military jets and concerts that are overloading my hearing sensitivity.
I have recently been diagnosed with autism. My older brother is autistic and was diagnosed very young. I find your videos very helpful, particularly talking about girls who get missed.
However, I am struggling with my diagnosis. I’m unsure where the line will be drawn if the spectrum keeps getting wider and wider then will everyone be diagnosed eventually?
My mum really doesn’t believe I am but I am aware that she is comparing me to my brother and his traits are much more apparent.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
No offence to your mum but without knowing that she is subconsciously putting pressure on you by comparing your Autism to your brother’s, and our Autistic brains can not handle it. It IS hard for us female’s because we “mask it”, I am sorry that your having to go through that lack of understanding. Even if u we’re on the same level on the spectrum as your brother, u will still be different because each n everyone of us is a different individual. My friend was comparing “my ADHD” to his friends and for me that’s like a 🤦♀️ moment, I got diagnosed with Autism when I was 33 years old I’m now 42 b4 that I was labelled Lazy, naughty and stupid by my parents and teacher’s. I wish there was more I could do to help u as I have been through what you are now going through ❤️🩹💚
I'm pretty sure I'm an Aspie with ADD. It is hard to get an adult diagnosis where I live (Essex, UK). I used to be hyperactive but that bit went when I hit puberty and the reverse was true. Even now I'm really tired all the time. Being diabetic doesn't help.
I bet its annoying being compared to others. People need to understand it's a SPECTRUM. We are all different. For example, I find it hard to maintain eye contact (interviews are a nightmare) but I'd say I'm pretty good at judging the emotional state of others. Sometimes I'm not, and that's probably because I'm not paying attention and lack situational awareness.
My nephew was originally assessed by his school SEN as not having autism " because he can make eye contact" 🙄. Who trains these people? Anyway, after being watched in class awhile and further testing, he was diagnosed as an Aspie. I have Aspie friends. I didn't seek them out, we kind of herded together at college. Safety in numbers, I guess. Lol.
One of them reckons that most neurotypicals are on a narcissistic spectrum. In my experience it's hard not to disagree. Anyway the important thing to remember is you are you. Don't let other people put you down. Autism is not a pathology. It's neurodiversity!
Love and hugs.
@@gregsworldkitchen6764 I live in England and went to my GP to ask for a diagnosis. She did a questionnaire with me and then she referred me for a diagnosis. It’s a 2 year wait but at least I’m on the list. Hopefully you should be able to do something similar if you wanted too 😊
@@ArtyAntics Hi. I think it depends on what health authority you come under. I live in mid Essex, unfortunately. Lol. Hoping to move to Somerset soon.
It isn't so much that the spectrum is getting wider, but that they will include criteria within diagnosis that will finally identify females on the spectrum as easily as males. Female traits tend to be more internalized than males and we camouflage way more than men on the spectrum too.
I'm going through the process of challenging an autism (speech-language intervention at 4-5 for nonverbal) changed to ADHD diagnosis by a psychosomatic specialist that enabled my parents neglect. Your channel is a boon during a very layered issue. I can't dump it all here, but I wonder if you might be able to do a video on how to acclimate to going out in public? How to use tools? How to ward off nosy questions or aggressive judgement for flapping or any equipment (i had my 2 noise cancelling headphones stolen from my purse at work). No pressure, I will happily learn what I can, and my wife is being super helpful by learning your channel too. You just, confirmed, my sensory integration issue, might have been pain. Real.
You always have great information! Thanks for sharring
I have sensory processing disorder. Love your channel
You really are fantastic! I love this technique so much. I use it a lot now.
New research is showing that you can have SPD without Autism. In the U.S at least you can get a diagnosis of SPD that is separate from Autism. I was misdiagnosed as not being on the spectrum as a young child and back then was just diagnosed with SPD. Later on once they learned that Autism is not just people who are nonverbal I was diagnosed with Autism as well. My dad helped fund a grant for The Star Institute, Cortica; places in the U.S that deals with SPD, and Autism. They help find new treatments to help SPD. One such treatment for tactile issues is a Stim device that helps desensitize the body. It is something you do for 20 minutes a day. It actually helps.There are many other tools they use. The thing I love is that they never are trying to cure peoples Autism, they just help with some of the hard parts of it. Thanks for your great info, I enjoy your videos.
How u sure ur not on spectrum
@@diamondstar669 I am on the spectrum, I am saying that it is possible for people to have SPD without being on the spectrum though.
Not formally diagnosed but have been told by a gentleman with a PhD in psychology that I show symptoms of Aspergers and encourage me to seek diagnosis for said Aspergers!!! But I do have sensory issues mainly can’t stand the sound of metal scraping against metal which usually occurs when cooking. I have to use wooden, plastic, or silicone/rubber utensils when cooking!!!
Can’t stand high waisted pants or underwear. Can only wear 100% cotton underwear, can’t stand nylon or polyester or any other fiber type in underwear.
Can’t stand any onions or bell peppers in my food. I use onion powder in place of onions.
I call it sensory overload. When too many noise happening at once. With most lights. I like colour lights though. Christmas lights. Carnival lights. More so the bright white or yellow lights. I use my headphones a lot. I wear sunglasses a lot. Even inside. I cant hold a phone to my ear. I have to put it on speaker phone or use my head phones. People are rude about the sunglasses thing. Think Im weird or on drugs. Im not. Im 4 years clean and sober.
Random question that might relate...
Does anyone have a problem wherein if they exert a little bit of energy they heat up, turn bright red and sweat profusely? (eg. It will happen even if I'm just sweeping the floor).
It has always been the case for me since I was young, my daughter has the same thing.
I ask this silly question here because recently it seems that I have found all of my health-related stuff can be linked to ASD, all except this one.
Thank you for the vid Dan! Take care x
Yes! But I realized it was actually anxiety I was having during the activity (like getting ready to go somewhere) causing me to heat up and turn red and sweat profusely. Propranolol has helped so much, lessening my fight or flight response, I keep cool and calm instead now. Not sure if this is what you or your daughter are feeling, but thought I’d mention it, since it took me 40 years to figure out.
@@tyllenol6445 Thank you very much. I struggle with identifying subtle emotions within myself but am highly sensitive and jumpy, so I can see reasons to look further into your suggestion. Thank you again.
Edit: I'm Asthmatic so it looks like we're just not compatible, still, thank you for your input.
Autonomic function disorder maybe?
I do. So did my mum and my grand-dad. I know my mum was on the spectrum for certain. I think there was a question in one of the tests about feeling too hot or too cold. It's as if our bodies feel extremes of everything. I take ages to cool down, even with the AC on.
I’ve heard of something like this. A Comorbid of some kind to autism/Aspergers and Ehler Danlos Syndrome. I’m sorry I don’t remember the name? Check some of the Ehler Danlos Syndrome videos here on You Tube. I’m certain that’s where I had heard of it. One of the ones I listen to is by Izzy Kornblau (I have no idea if I spelled that right).
I've only started looking into getting a diagnosis (despite the fact that I've somewhat always known but never really needed help/support so my parents never saw the need for it when I was younger, I'm 22 now) and my parents are having a hard timing accepting the thought that maybe I had more issues than they thought I had but I just internalised them, so it's been really difficult to distinguish what's a part of my autism and what's just ... me, especially when you have someone constantly saying 'but you've always seemed to manage fine' or 'I think you're overexagerating it a bit'
Thank you so much for putting out the information and content that you do. Just on Thursday my psychiatrist told me that while the drs agree I do have sensory processing disorder I don't necessarily have autism because I'm able to shake my head as he talks to me and appear to understand everything he says. I'm used to making myself look his way with my blind eye and shaking my head agreeably no matter what he could be saying. Half the time I've no clue what he said which is fine because it's always his word and his way etc ...
*THANK YOU!!!!** YOU ARE BEST!!!!*
I have trying to find out why I get pain with I hear music 🎶
I remember a doctor told be about it, but that didn't explain it well
So THANK YOU again
I'm just gonna say how much this channel have helped me
I have OCD, TIX, Autism, ADHD and myabe some others tings I don't remember rn
So thank you and keep the good work 😃
I have fairly extreme SPD that disrupts my life, but I’m not autistic. My niece was also diagnosed with SPD (which is how I first learned about it) when she was very young, but she is not autistic. So yes they can be co-morbid, but I’m not convinced SPD cannot occur without autism.
I did very much enjoy this video and enjoy your content, however.
It can’t be diagnosed without another disorder but it can be any disorder also it can still be there without another diagnosis it just can’t be diagnosed by itself
New studies are showing that SPD can be separate from Autism as well.
I never knew that, I thought I was just a picky eater, also I love being in cold places and I feel effected by new smells
I remember when I was in high school I wanted to wear sunglasses when walking back from school and I once did I think can't remember clearly. But I was nervous about what people may think so I ditched it even though was sensitive to sun exposure in my face I never use to like it now I know why wish I knew then maybe I would have not cared that much about other people and put my needs first. It's tough having sensory issues and no one can understand how it affects you.
Always love your videos. Thank you. I have ASD, my eldest son has ASD and a learning disability and my other son has Aspergers.
What kind of learning disability. Isnt asd same as asperger's unless u mean 1 son is low functioning?
OMG thank you so much! I looked up the soundsory thing and I'm like, "What? Why? Why music and bone vibrations or whatever?" So I looked more into it...and I just realized there is a thing called understimulation, and that can cause the stimming! OMG so much of my anxiety and panic attacks makes more sense now! This could be a really simple fix for me and make a big difference to just look into this!
There is Hyperactive and Hypoactive the later being an under response to stimuli creating the drive to seek out sensory sensation, sensory seeking like stimming. :)
I’m not sure of how many here have autism, and how many use headphones but personally I do, and I suffer from a pain after using them for extended periods, normally within a single ear, it’s hard to explain the actual issue, but I’d like to know if I’m alone ?
Thank you for this
i get these same sensory issues don't think im on spectrum but it would explain so much if i am cause i love masking how i feel
It's not important, but has been bugging me, so I want to share it : there was an author of one of the Star Trek novels who, not getting it at all, said that separating food on your plate was a sign you were a Romulan
I'm early :) thank you for this video :D
Many people with ADHD also have SPD, like me.
Bright lights drive me crazy. Just recently my dad put a new light in the garage which is a bright white light and it makes me annoyed whenever I have to go in there 😩😂
When my son was 4-5 years old and was diagnosed with Sensory processing disorder. And they said there was no way he had Autism. But he had so many traits of it. And still does but I think he is really good at masking.
He is 12 now, I'd like him to get tested again, but he refuses. Any thoughts?
Hey Dan my sensory overload the main one is decibels, I can’t find any headphones that cancels out the decibels it’s causing too much brain pain, my body absorbs decibels like a sponge, my sensory issues heightened after my 1st burnout. Though I have tried to research some but with only getting 4-6hrs sleep my brain isn’t working the way it should, sorry excuse the pun. Do u please have any suggestions of a way for me to block out the decibels? as they make my entire body vibrate in a bad way (say like a jackhammer) I don’t want to have to wear a polystyrene helmet just to block out the decibels that anything from a fridge to a washing machine, but boom boom boom dance music and the extra bass used by gamers is the absolute worst of them all because they are rapidly rapid and the droning noise in my head gets louder. Atm I am going through an ADHD assessment but the decibels is definitely from the Autism.. Ty
Hey Lou, I sleep with earplugs from Ohropax made out of wax. This works really well for me and they adapt perfectly to the ear. During the day I mostly wear the Bose 35ii, and if it happens to be really noisy, I started to put the wax earplugs in additionally. Hope this helps.
@@dande_lion Thank you for the reply though through the year I have done extensive research into decibels and the Autistic side of of things, it turns out that I need special hearing aids to block out the noises that causes me great brain pain, I have a support worker now after getting my long waited ADHD diagnosis on paper, turns out that comparing males ADHD to females ADHD is were the doctors were going in the wrong direction. I’m sure that your information will help others too 💚
I’m 25 and undiagnosed but after my nephew who is now 15 got diagnosed i started to research autism. One big thing from my childhood that I did was the fact that I constantly made my mum late to school because the stitch on the front of my socks was touching the underside of my foot so I’d pull at my socks constantly and begin crying because I couldn’t leave until I couldn’t feel it anymore. I was also caught washing my hair in the sink at school because I felt my hair was greasy. This has been a constant thing throughout my life. I wash constantly and can only wear clothes that are comfortable. If I feel it scraping me weird I just can’t leave it like that otherwise I’ll cry and get stressed or keep thinking about it all day. I also have issues with colour and mostly won’t go above 4 colours unless it’s a rainbow and I get funny with the shades on my clothes not matching. If my clothes aren’t perfect I’ll either spend hours picking something out or I’ll just not wear it and find something plain.
Slow gentle touch is a key mechanism in the neurodevelopment of the social brain. It stimulates the C-tactile Afferent fibres in the Touch sensory system. Stimulation of the C-tactile fibres stimulates up to 13 out of 24 brain regions.
Apparently in autism, slow gentle touch doesn't stimulate the social brain as strongly or that their touch sense is too hypersensitive to receive this input to develop the social brain
These brain regions are called:
- amygdala
- Insula
- dorsal anterior cingulate cortex
- orbitofrontal cortex
- dorsomedial prefrontal cortex
- ventrolateral prefrontal cortex
- frontal operculum
- right temporoparietal junction
- left temporoparietal junction
- angular gyrus
- superior temporal gyrus
- fusiform gyrus
- right posterior superior temporal sulcus
Stimulating the c-tactile fibres develops:
- the empathy circuit
- face-to face social interaction
- social behaviour
- understanding and following social norms
- interoception
- self-awareness
- mirror neuron function
- putting yourself in someone else's shoes by metaphorically projecting yourself outward onto that person's position
- self-other differentiation
- body awareness
- readng people's intentions
- interest in socializing
- the social side of the parasympathetic nervous system
- the capacity of the default mode network to deactivate when it needs to deactivate
- the salience network also known as the social affiliation network
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This is a gamechanger mechanism.
A coworker would slam a work stand on the floor making a horrible sound. Once, I said, "taste has color and sounds hurt." Now he usually remembers to SET the stand down.
It's so weird cuz every little sound sounds 20 times what it actually is and I get huge head aches 😢
my parents told me i was only diagnosed with auditory processing disorder as a kid, but not ASD? unless they’re keeping that from me at my big age of 23 👀
I got a new quilt cover and pillow case the other day and it felt like cardboard was poking me with a sword and pent all night sleeping in a cactus. Ah the mum's place now, feels so nice lol
It is totally the elephant. When you see SPD look for ASD or C-PTSF. It is the disabling aspect of both in many cases, yet it is almost completely unaddressed. When my sensory stressors are eliminated or reduced then so much of my disability is as well. The more sensory the more ALL my functioning deteriorates. So much misery and frustration. I was treated like my sensory issues were psychological and “all in my head”, and I should just be able to deal, it was over exaggerated. Such a whiner sensitive baby boo hop hoo🙄 I lost all trust in people to keep me safe as a result.
I’ve given up on communicating with most folks. Not worth the effort. I’m fortunate to have people who love me. Happy to be almost ready to retire. So many years of communicating in the IT world. They never hear me or understand what I’m saying.
can a person have only tactile sensory on chest area? my son is annoyed or very bothered by his shirts, specifically if it’s rough, has a collar, zipper or buttons, or heavy? he never really liked jeans bcz they’re not comfy, he loves sweats, but in my mind, I am just thinking this is his preference to wear soft pants, but those are his only issues he keeps tugging at his shirts to pull away from his skin? his googling being up other issues like the MS Hug! so do u think it’s a sensory issue? also, I don’t know if this is related, but he fell on his chest when he was about 10 years old, the handlebars of his bicycle rammed into his chest. He said after that day he couldn’t stand seatbelts? Fast forward when he was 15, he had a panic attack due to life stressors, panic attack and anxiety was resolved with CBT. However, the chest issue became more evident. Seatbelts are not the only thing that bothered him now, but it was his shirts now? please help me i’m at a loss hes 18 now
Where is the video referenced located or called
having to go everywhere wearing headphoens and feeling bad for not being able to communicate to people. the rapid change in emotions to a point I swear and scream and throw stuff in the middle of public is so distresing im 30 and I hate this. difficulty of maintaining relationships not only because im autistic but the social awkardness which means I struggle to meet somone in the real world.
It's really hard at work when I have a meltdown I can't stim
I don’t like food and drinks in plastic. I will always use glass or ceramic if at all possible. I also can’t eat peanut butter or pudding. The texture makes me gag. I also don’t like tags or rough clothes; I always wear cotton against my skin
Hi Aspie world, My child won't eat solid food because of sensory problem how do I handle this
I have a question for people with ASD: do you have goosebumps when you touch certain materials, or because of other sensory stimuli? I get goosebumps even thinking about a bath towel, for example. This is so gross and sometimes unbearable. I cannot touch glass glasses, I get goosebumps all over my body and I shudder because of that feeling, urrggh that's awful. I don't have the ASD diagnosis, but I am working on it and trying to discover all the symptoms. Thank you!
Yes! When I was a kid it was foam. I saw bite marks on foam once, and after that the sensation of touching foam causes goosebumps for me
A visual sensory issue that is common in autism and also found in a small percentage of neuro-typicals is named irlen syndrome (also Scotopic Sensitivity,Visual stress, Meares-Irlen) . Unfortunately, in the U.K. it’s not well known and has to be diagnosed privately. In summary; it basically has to do with how the brain deals with vast amounts of sensory input and just reading a page of text in an everyday book can be difficult (differently from how dyslexia is also difficult for sufferers). There’s too many details to go into in a comment, but the symptoms and it’s consequences are eased through wearing coloured lenses (different colours for different individuals). My offspring (non-binary child) has this condition. It’s also genetic, so likely to be in other members of our family, but undiagnosed.
It’s weird, I’ve been diagnosed with autism and I fit everything about that diagnosis except that the sensory aspect of it doesn’t seem to be a big thing for me. The only thing I can possibly put as sensory issues are aversions to certain food textures(being unable to handle them) and basically misophonia. Other than that I can’t seem to identify them
one i have is with temperature, say like if im slightly warm suddenly, ill feel like im gonna melt or pour out with sweat and or just have a meltdown of some sort, and with the cold i just tense up excessively and sometimes it can literally make me a whole human sized cramp lol
@@Sncex oh dang I relate to the heat thing. Also still stagnant humid air… I just can’t do it
literally, and when i do some activity, ill start to feel myself getting hotter and ill sort of feel overwhelmed, thats also sensory overload / sensory sensitivity i think@@RCmaniac1231
Hi all i have all autism and i cant handle strong smells especially 'smoke' our whole house smells of smoke right now and i just cant cope! Please can someone help me with what you do to deal with this? I am literally suicidal because i cant cope with it anymore.
I have problems with all senses, but noise and light are the absolute worst. It's like needles in my eyes and ears. It hurts really bad.
Much love💛💛💛
Can sensory issues change from one day to the next? Can you be more sensitive one day and less another?
Yes definitely! Like with anyone, if you are having a bad day or are sick etc, the sensory issues can be worse.
@@kristinwallace6551 I think I'm on the spectrum and some days a particular dress and anything wool or with metallic threads seem like they're full of barbed wire. Other days they're fine.
My son have sound sensory issues he want to hear few sounds more and avoid few sounds what should I do for this
Noticed that lots of people have sensory issues. Autism awareness as a positive. Was once told to stop trying to eat the worlds problems, Ok new jokes Halloween.
There’s a fan at work that blows right on my head and I’m about to lose my shit over it
Hi! Are sensory issues in asd specific to spd or are some separate? Like, if you were just autistic and didn't have spd could you still experience sensory issues?
After 2 hours I get overwhelmed and want to sleep and shut down
My big one is wet socks, can't deal with it
You seem to be loosing your enthusiasm in the last two weeks. Take care of yourself and don't burn out. We both know you pit too much pressure on yourself. Take care.
He shud taoe tome out from doinh same.thing..maybe hobhy or sports.
I have really sensitive hearing
Your herbs has work wonders in my family.
Thanks for the help Dr Oyalo for saving my son from autism spectrum with your herbs. Your herbs is the best
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No more than 4 noise sources, absolutely no scratchy or tight clothing. I become Whirlwind Bitch incarnate.
I find myself wishing that some people had a volume button 😂.Their voices are painful to me and I struggle to follow what they are saying.
I'm afraid to be in public any longer then 20 minutes 10 if I'm lucky
My cats meowing over and over or barking dogs really fucking annoys me. I'm here at 2:35am having to tell my cat Nala that she needs to shut up 😂
So often I will listen to content about autism and how it manifests and I’ll think …. ‘Hmmm….. Ya, I dunno if I experience that.” I’m seeing more and more that when I ask myself, “Do I have sensory processing issues?” my first response is to ask, “Well, compared to what? Doesn’t everybody experience a jolt of pain throughout their whole body when they hear a loud sound? Doesn’t everybody feel nauseous and get an instant headache when they smell something they really don’t like? Doesn’t everybody feel like they need to curl into the fetal position and just cry it out when they’ve been under strong, artificial, overhead lighting? Or do some people feel these things but aren’t autistic? Like, can I line up every human and run through all the possible scenarios and poll their reactions and then spend an hour or so deliberating how their responses compare and contrast to what I THINK mine are?” 😂😂
I hate jumpers that are itchy
Dont put that in!
overheating is a big deal for me. When I feel a meltdown comming I sit in front of an open window to cool down/calm down.I also wear a cap all the time not to have the sun in my eyes . It bothers me as hell. And on another note. To much shilling dude. like , a lot.
Football ain't bad. Just run into the other team and form a pile.
Other than that, I wasn't good at sports
I feel like a vampire I live in the dark idk whats wrong with me
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0:18 bruh!!!! me tooo! I'm not alone in this damn universe hahahaha
dude! I'm a general physician and reserching adhd to help my impulsive nephew I had to admit I had serious autism traits, but I have always being weird cause of my strong obsessive personality so I was thinking "is there a root problem? a primary trait that triggers all the other ones?".
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