Living with High-Functioning Autism
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Jason Edgecombe was always the oddball growing up but never knew why. Then a diagnosis of high-functioning autism in his 20s helped everything fall into place and his passion for video gaming helped him find his tribe. Now to help others avoid the same rejection he suffered as child, Jason is using his beloved gaming to welcome kids to the tribe it took him his whole life to find.
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It's kind of ironic how he has become like the heroes in the stories he read about all along. By using the very thing that made him feel like a worthless character that deserved to be killed off, he now has the ability to do what most experts wish they could by relating to others on the spectrum and teaching them the ropes. Without a doubt he's saved them from having to needlessly suffer through certain, less agreeable aspects of autism. That he's a DM too just adds to his overall coolness. Great video.
Thanks for watching selcouth86 😊
Oh man. This guy is just like me! I'm so tired of people treating me like I'm disabled. I hate if someone finds out and then say "you don't seem autistic to me" gee thanks. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching Koen, hope you enjoyed!
Yes! I get called Rain man all the time!
I just got that yesterday. ‘You don’t seem autistic.’ 😑
@@sentientsimian I've said that to my friend who claims he's somewhere on the 'spectrum' and when I said it, it was because I just didn't see his autism. I saw him first and foremost for his attributes. He's funny, he's intelligent, he's kind and helpful. It's kind of like, I never even noticed. So when I said something along the lines of, " you don't seem autistic", it was really just my way of saying "It doesn't matter because you're awesome regardless"
@@ryanmifsud3615 I think has to be with the "Look" Do I LOOK autistic? it's a dang mental disability... That why it bugs me anyways cx
Same with the whole "You don't seem like it" Just because I'm a little higher functioning and can do thing's other on the spectrum cannot doesn't mean I'm not in the same boat cx. They are just generalizing when people say that sort of stuff.
Highly applaud what this guy is doing. As a person with aspergers having low self-confidence and feeling like no one understands you is so common. I'm glad he's able to mentor these kids and make them feel more confident.
Thanks for watching Lindsey, hope you enjoyed watching! 😊
This guy is a true hero. Not only did he break the cycle for himself, he motivated others and saved their life. It's an inspiration to see that people like him exist in this world. I wish him all the best.
Jason has such a good heart, a heart of gold. He knows what these kids are going through bc hes been through it... and he's turned those negative experiences into something beautifully positive.
I wish I could give these kids and every kid who's being bullied a big hug.
What a human, you give so much hope for the future of our youth. My younger brother recently started going to your Minecraft group, and even though I'm hours away now, it warms my heart to know he has an amazing role model. Keep it up, you're an incredible human being :)
Thanks for watching Dani, hope you enjoyed!
Thank you so much for your comment Dani, your brother is awesome,!
This guy is such an awesome person
Thanks for watching Moriah, he sure is!
I agree. I have high functioning autism as well.
Jason is a great guy, we need more people like him. I’ve been recently diagnosed with ASD (Asperger’s Syndrome) and can relate. I was and am a big gamer. I have also managed to use this interest to make a living.
Thanks for watching Benjamin! Hope you enjoyed!
Awesome! I have Aspergers, as well. I'm learning how to code on Ubuntu Linux. It's really frustrating for me, but that's because I've never coded before.
Taylor Davison how good are you at coding?
Taylor Davison I used to use Ubuntu
Game helps my social community
I don't understand how your channel only have over 40k subscribers but other UA-camr who does make up and shits like that garnered more than a million subscribers. Your channel definitely deserve more than that. it's a great channel that helps to promote awareness and educate others about various medical condition.
Thank you for your support TheCurious Being! We hope that with help from our community we can one day get a million subscribers! Thank you again for watching and supporting us!
i was bullied in elementary school too and i noticed as an adult i dont really have any friends and if i do i lose connection with them
Don’t worry, you’re not the only one... I’m very careful with whom I connect with. I don’t keep deep connections cuz I know this will bound to be😕
That is because you created a defensive mechanism in order to prevent this from happening in future.
But the problem is, there are legit good and warm hearted people that might have gone through the exact thing, but instead of closing themselves off like you might have done intentionally or not, they actually opened even more and seek the good side of the world. Not everyone is a waste of space like the bullies that do this. You have to remember that these fuckers hurt others because they never got love and do not know what it is to begin with, so they only seek what satisfies their sick mind which cannot be helped anymore.
Worst part is these cannot be fought with good nor evil, they are already lost. But those who were victims are never lost. Many people who were victims of bullying actually grow up as successful people and that is a fact ( May not be everyone of course but it is more likely ) you hardly see a bully becoming a successful person in future. I would probably see a bird swimming and talking first than having the other thing happen x D
Do you remember why and how you got bully?
who needs friends anyway? I think they are a hindrance.
Join the club, this is the part of me I hate the most, which has caused me the most suffering :(
As someone with Aspergers, at 23, who's also called Jason, ironically, this dude is genuinely inspiring, he's everything that I want to be in that he's got a job, a great family and seems socially 'normal' and I'm still at home, living with my stepdad and mum and just working a unpaid job at a charity shop for most of the week but Jason makes me think that maybe I can live a 'normal' life, even if it's gonna be harder.
God knows you can do this, your journey may have difficulties but keep persevering and God will help you overcome. Keep up the good work at the charity shop you are doing a noble act and always know that goodness will always overcome badness.
@@kebab5165 God? He dosen't help normal people, he sure as hell won't help us autistics.
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@@funkyweapon1981 God helps those that helps themselves.
I’m autistic and ADHD too and have been through hell (still trying to get out of it, but I feel like it’s ending) and this guy has become my inspiration, I want SO MUCH to be what I didn’t have as a child to other kids, because I know what it’s like and I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
This video is amazing for people with high functioning autism. I was diagnosed with HFA at a young age and everything Jason has talked about really connects to me on a personal level. It really helps me understand more about myself. I thank you so much for making this video.
I’ve had similar personal experiences. Bullied throughout middle school and highschool, seeking an escape through video games which helped me through many years of my life, being extremely shy(still can’t look people in the eyes unless I deliberately force myself), could count my friends on three fingers at most, being extremely depressed and worthless, feeling like everyone was better, and having feelings go from 1-100 really quick something I’m still struggling with.
But now I’m married to a beautiful woman who is very understanding and the love of my life. I have a son who’s going to turn one in a few months, and I’m constantly trying to push myself to be better. You’re doing an amazing job and you’re a role model to people who are almost the same age as you. Keep up the great work.
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I am 41 and am not diagnosed. I almost cried when watching this. Currently I wish I could just die but I know the importance of wanting to live. Life has been one long endurance test for me. At the moment, I believe in finding a way to cope. Time will tell.
Thanks for watching Mikey, wishing you the best on your journey😊
Stay strong!!! There is a lot of love an acceptance in the world
same slooty. s a m e.
Mikey Henry maybe gaming?
Would you say that removing dairy for instance from you diet is advised if dairy severely upsets your stomach every time you eat it?
I am autistic and I am so happy that they have found friends because I am 20 and will probably have no friends for the rest of my life
Are the No re enactment clubs in your area ? My son joined a chess club but was asked to leave because he kept beating the teacher. So the he tried a fantasy board game group . Nowhe meets with this group about 6 years.Great friends .
I appreciate your story, man. I have a similar childhood of bullying, abuse and self-ostracism. Trying to get properly diagnosed to see if I'm socially handicapped since making friends through regular means has become harder and harder as I got older. I've become more and more comfortable being alone - especially since my family instinctively shielded me as much as they could for as far back as I can remember for reasons I never understood until just recently.
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Jason you are an inspiration to me. My 15 year old son could benefit from someone like you. He needs a mentor that is on the spectrum. I am fed up with "professionals" who have no clue. Thank you for what you do. I am glad I stumbled across your channel. I will share with everyone I know.
Thanks for the kind words bettyred67 red, glad to hear you enjoyed the video 😊
bettyred67 red send me a message and we can talk about mentoring your som
bettyred67 red I would be careful letting grown men mentor your son, there are alot of weirdos out there that have children fetishes
Jason...you are awesome...please continue what your doing and thank you!
Thanks for watching T Oshiro!
Thanks T Oshiro, not planning on stopping that's for sure. there's only bigger and better from here
.... Wow, I LITERALLY had to stop about 1/3 of the way through. Despite how I KNOW I'm Autistic, it still feels..... strange to know someone else FINALLY knows. ... Everything that Jason Edgecombe said ...happened to me.... even the shut in part. Hell, I even understood the reference at 10:21. Very well done video
Thank you for watching Zephyrnix
I love this. It makes me very happy. My son has ASD and I love everything about him. His dad and myself have mental illnesses (schizophrenia and bipolar, respectively) and we are all happy, well-adjusted and so blessed.
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I was diagnosed with high end Autism a few weeks ago. I often hate saying certain words like 'coward, packed and mocking'. These words make me sad. I also get anxiety attacks but can't tell anyone because I hate the word 'anxiety'.
Thanks for watching Chipz, hope you enjoyed! 😊
But you just did tell other people though.. You essentially said it to 100k+ viewers.
Either way, good luck. Sorry you're dealing with that.
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@@MrCholoPants3415 writing it to people you'll never see physically and who will likely never read your post is quite different than telling people with your mouth
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This has been a really endearing story. I learned a bit about autism when I worked as a job coach a few years back. It wasn't a great experience, and I feel terrible about that. I think that's why it's so important to me now to listen to everyone's story, and really take it all in.
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His life story sounds like my life story. Although I had a very rough childhood and wound up with psychotic depression on the side. I felt like I was on my own. I self-diagnosed the aspergers about when I was 31. Three days before my 32nd bday is when I got an official diagnosis. That wiped out the bipolar disorder, depression and ADD diagnoses and lumped them all into the aspergers diagnosis. I do agree with him about video games and the fantasy world. I feel like a different person when I play them. It was (and still is) a nice escape from the real world. And a good way to keep my very busy mind occupied.
Thanks so much for sharing Trevor, we hope you enjoyed this documentary and are living a happy life now! Greetings from the Attitude team
Trevor Morgan How did gou find out about thr diagnosis? It seems to be harder for adults to be diagnose than kids.
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So many of the struggles Jason and Felix have gone through are things I completely relate to! I love seeing documentaries where autistic people and others like them talk about their experiences, good and bad. It lets other autistic people know they are not alone, and many of their struggles, depression, meltdowns, are shared with others like them. It's amazing to see the impact Jason is having and gives me hope that me and other autistic kids can grow up and make a difference.
Thankyou for sharing your life and being so honest. Being a parent of an ASD child I find this informative and so truthful as well.
My daughter was diagnosed with level 2 Asd last week. This video lit the fire I needed to push my emotions aside and make my daughter into the best version of herself she can be. Thanks for this and thanks for the hope. ❤️
This was really eye opening. I am doing a project on Autism Spectrum Disorder for my abnormal psychology class, and when I heard of high functioning autism, I had to youtube it ASAP. I think I know several people who have ASD, and I wouldn't have ever known it if it wasn't for this video. Thanks for the upload!
I can relate to EVERYTHING he's saying I'm a girl with high-functioning autism and ADHD 😰 school isn't made for us but when you get out of it, it gets so much better❤️
Elza Rydell I also have HFA & ADHD. But didn’t get the ASD part diagnosed until just recently as an adult. Please listen: DON’T HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD!!! I wish I had known of my ASD earlier; how hard it makes raising children, and how hereditary it is. I wish someone would have warned me like this. I have 4 kids- all neurodiverse- and I am raising them all alone because my husband passed away. It is so hard I want to die.
@@molliechippeck4201 Please don't! You're children need you and love you without boundaries.
It's gotten much worse for me after school. After school, the only purpose of my life (my study) faded into irrelevancy as I found out how small a pond school is. I'm shocked I haven't put a bullet through my head already
I work in an online gaming firm with about 2,000 employees, most of whose work revolves around our key product, so they`re full-on gamers. My job is to teach some of the managers business English individually. In working with them over the last year, and being around many of our employees, I can see what you mean clearly for the first time. You see, I have never been into any games or fantasy. My three best friends are, however, and there is somewhat of a gap when we get together because they reference games, rules, heroes, tactics in a different world. I watch documentaries like this one, and serious news programs about world affairs. This won`t make me play games and enjoy them, pick up a book on a fantasy theme or anything, but it has made me think more carefully about why my colleagues feel so at ease in this realm. Thank you so much for sharing this.
His work mental breakdown and ending it with "so that was fun". I feel you
Hope this video gives hope to others on the autism spectrum. What a cool guy with such insight and resilience. I will never comprehend why people bully or mock intelligent and interesting people who are 'different'. Don't bother trying to fit in, be the best version of yourself and find like-minded friends!
10:26 - A fellow Dragon Age fan with ASD! Good taste!
This documentary made me feel quite emotional, there was so much here that was relatable. To my fellow ASD sufferers who are feeling low, I hope that some day things can get better for you, I feel that life is worth living even if for a long time I didn't believe that, and sometimes often still do. If you have special interests you can carve out a niche for yourself and make a good life for yourself on your own terms. You are worth the effort and you are worth treating yourself with kindness. We have this one life to make the most of.
Couldn't agree more.
This guy is awesome!! He's doing amazing work. I wish he was my dad. I'm autistic too, diagnosed later in life. I do wish people would drop functioning labels though. I'm not high-functioning, just like my friend isn't low-functioning. We are just 2 autistic people, who are individuals.
Thanks Thomas, he sure is. Hope you enjoyed this documentary!
Same here. I was diagnosed with 'high functioning' autism at the age of nineteen after my mother insisting since I was four years old that something 'was wrong' and it WASN'T ADHD as the school insisted.
I was diagnosed when I was around 5 still only 15 for now any ideas that could make high school easier
Yes but there are 2 different types of autism on the spectrum like I'm high functioning autistic but my best friend is low functioning autistic with the effect that she has seazures sometimes
I agree but some people with autism do definitely deserve more help than others because some have more severe symptoms. Pop and death metal are both musical genres, but they are not anywhere near the same sonically.
I often wonder if some of the difficulties of people with autism (like myself) could have mitigated some of the worst of their social difficulties and confidence issues if they had not ended up snowballing socially as a result of how kids tend to treat a perceived outsider.
When i started at a new school where no-one knew me, I changed up how i talked to people and at that point onward not very many people could have guessed i was different to them.
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Cool couple. I can relate to what he says about being able to tolerate his child disturbing his sensory sensitivities because his emotions over ride the senses.
Jason, thank you for sharing your story. My son is also on the spectrum. All the issues you shared; high functioning, ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's, anxiety, non-athletic but likes playing, is very much the situation he's in. As a parent, I am learning everyday how to deal with the challenges. You are an inspiration to not only kids, but parents too. I want my son to find and embrace his niche. There's nothing wrong with him, and I let him and his brother know, our differences are not something that separates us, we all have our quirks. I tell both of them, one day you will have familiy's of your own, and your kids may face some of the challenges just like your brother (my other son displays his quirks under stress easily). It's important to support and accept them. I remind them to show each other, and other kids, empathy. You never know what issues they're dealing with. I will definitely share your video with my kids, and other parents as well. Thank you very much.
Beautiful video. You give hope to so many others. There is a sense of peace and quiet in your life that is so beautiful to see.
Thanks for watching Jennie! Hope you enjoyed!
Thanks so much Jennie, check out my other videos and my tedx talk if you like ua-cam.com/channels/d_j0RKMMqWCIio0Bv7-F4w.html
I love it, I've shared it far and wide. My 19 year old Aspie is doing his A levels at the moment and we are in the middle of the July exams, so it was very encouraging to watch this video with him. He shares your love for swords (from before he could talk, it was his 'pling'), medieval games, video games, but he is athletic and a phenomenal swimmer. In Dan's latest book, I've contributed a section on him. You are a very special, wonderful breed of human beings, and I keep telling him that for all of you there is a place in this world but it is not the place where everyone wants you to be. You have to find your place. You are like a compass. Thank you again.
Peace and quiet? Like the cameras and 2 microphones hanging above their heads (at least)?
Yeah, that's not peace and quiet. It's called pandering.
Still, it was an ok video. Just "ok." This guy hardly has any difficulties in life aside from his obese whale of a disgusting wife. He deserves better than the fat manatee he's married to... He actually seems more normal than she does.
This is the absolute truest thing I've ever heard. I've just been diagnosed this year in my 20s. Knowing what it is and ways to manage it has changed my life. I have such joy in life for the first time!
Thanks Jordyn Caughie
J C I’m still in my damn 40s and haven’t been diagnosed, only self diagnosed and only this year have I really started to think that I may have autism and or aspergers. I never realized the trays until I read about it and thought “this has GOT to be what I have.” Everything fit
Hi Jason, your story is so inspirational and your resilience is contagious. My son is 11 and has high functioning autism. He is just like you! I am glad you are showing the world that there is hope!
he is just amazing person who help others with learning disability to make them feel better themselves 😎
Thank you for this video. I'm a father of 3 boys my wife and I have been trying to figure out just what is going on with my oldest son. After years of speaking with specialists we figured out he is on the autism spectrum. I've thought I was a bad father because my son had break downs and I just didn't know how he is actually feeling or what to do. This video shed a lot of light on what he is dealing with and I thank you for things you have done for these kids. I wish my son had someone like you in his life to make him feel better. I'm trying my best to make him happy and I think this video has helped me tremendously!
We just love Jason. He had made such a positive change in Scott's life. He has inspired us to make our own channel talking about life with autism
24:10 D&D is possibly one of the best games I have played. It's one of the few games that let me unfold my imagination with creating characters, coming up with solutions, roleplaying etc...
Been weekly for about a year, not bored yet.
Jason, you're an amazing man and truly an inspiration to others that may feel like they're not being understood... Keep doing what you are doing with others. You have such an amazing positive attitude and outlook on life... Thanks for sharing your story...
Thanks for watching Aspie!
You are welcome. Glad to be of support somehow!! :D
How BEAUTIFULLY he expressed his pain. It touched me.
10:29- 10:37 this mom is a blessing and I'm glad he has a mother like this. I wished my mom was like this. My mom was the complete opposite and abused me for years. This documentary is going really well so far and is really helping me. Thank you for this 🙏 and thank you to all the parents friends and families communities and cities churches etc. That care and truly accept all the kids for who ever however unique and beautiful they are. Their good times and their bad. That are going through what most people have no idea about.
This is amazing. Some of the kids I work with, have been so much happier because we just play games together. The games are stress free, and let the kids have fun while starting up deep conversations in a stress-free way.
this was me for 36 years. diagonsed last year after years.of being mistaken for bipolar, OCD, etc. meds that nearly killed me as well as a desire to please others that almost killed me...thank u for making this.
Hi Jason, wow, watching this video was like watching my life. I'm undiagnosed but my oldest son is diagnosed high functioning Autism. I too just never fit in at school and was brutally bullied, I was also mentally abused by my father who saw me as an embarrassment, and I have gotten to the point where even to this day I've convinced myself that I must have deserved it, my life is a constant battle with negative thoughts and emotions and self hatred. I'm now 44 I have become very spiritual and am learning to just let the negative thoughts go hang, "Not my thoughts!, not my problem!" Exercise and a good diet is also helping. I also have to mention that weed for people like us is really really not a good idea, it seems to increase the negative thoughts and enhance the negative sides of my personality. Thanks for this video, was just what I needed this morning.
I have always called my body a meat suit, and I cannot relate more to his opening comment. It helps so much to have stories like this. Thank you ❤️
I cannot believe how much I am like this guy. I'm a gamer, martial artist, I do cosplay, and play D&D. I can only hope I can have a life as great as his in the future. He's a true example of not letting the labels society places on you to define who you are as a person.
Thanks for sharing Jason. I don’t think I could tell you how helpful it is for me to hear. I was never diagnosed or given any help. Good on you for coming out and mentoring young people. It’s great to see that things are changing. I see that there are several young women on you tube that have come out. I hope more guys come out. I wish that more older dudes would come out. It’s extremely helpful to see that there are others that struggle with the same things, but also that they’re amazing, intelligent, talented people.
This is brilliant! I’m so glad that I came across your video! My son 23months old may be on the spectrum (high-functioning). I wasn’t sure what to expect for him anymore as he grows up. You don’t know how much this means to me. You’ve changed my perspective on ASD. I was going by what the (book) and specialist had told us but I was sure it wasn’t all it. Thank you! Thank you! And God Bless you and your family.
So glad that you got the proper diagnosis and have a happy life.
So many do not get the proper diagnosis.
I just found this channel and I have to say it is the best channel EVER!!!!, great job and thank you for sharing these stories of amazing people with the world...
Thanks so much for your message! Will pass on to our team and we hope you stay tuned!
Good to meet you, Jason. Thank you for sharing your story & introducing us to more awesome people. Very interesting.
glad you liked it. check out my channel for more awesome stuff ua-cam.com/video/fPH-DAzZdXA/v-deo.html
Intellectual guy dng awesome job.
I am an occupational therapist and I came across your channel. Nowdays I am working in spine institute and I had watched your spinal cord injury related vidoes...😊
this was wonderfully made. I honestly wish I had people like these to talk to and learn from.
I think what got me the most was the sword fighting because I've always been really into sword fighting but I never knew that other autistic people were into it as well. It absolutely blew my mind and made total sense at the same time.
It was also interesting that I relate at a personal level with all of these stories, even though I've never been diagnosed
This is inspirational, Jason. Big ups from me.
So beautiful man, thank you. I have a son on the spectrum. So many good lessons to take with me
I love this so much. Thank you. My son was diagnosed with level 1 autism just a couple of weeks ago. This gives me hope.
My daughter was recently diagnosed with mild to borderline high functioning autism. We were referred to all the Asperger’s reference books. This video is so encouraging and eye opening.
Thanks Attitude! I'm looking forward to a great future for my 8 year old granddaughter who was recently diagnosed with Asperger's. And, yes, it's almost 2018 and her doctor choose this label!
Jason is an amazing person, more people with with ASD should chose a career where there are able to help other's people on the spectrum young and old as we have a great understanding what they are going through, social awkwardness, low self esteem, loneliness ect. Keep up the wonderful work.
This is very interesting! Me and my husband are not diagnosed, but we both can totally relate with this! I was that lucky who, if was bullied, never noticed, cause never cares for what others thought about me. I never thought why i love vídeo games so much, but i think that's what he talks about here, plus that ability of having a "life" in which you feel normal and capable.
I want my Autism cured. I'm tired of being me. Always having to explain myself, always being misunderstood, and having difficulties with employment and money. I cannot live in this world, so I'd really rather be dead.
DrumWild i feel you just have faith
Just build a lie that you're normal by studying other people's social behavior. Eventually, you will become the lie and forget yourself. That's how I cope.
For me having God in my life helped solve all my problems. It was like God showed me that life will be a difficult struggle but if I make it through God would reward me for my troubles. Life is not easy but if God is to reward us with Heaven He wants us to work for it. The best precious gold and diamonds come from being heated at an extreme heat in a furnace, God tests us to refine us and reveal the true quality we really are! Never give up God will reveal your Gold qualities and diamond qualities if not today God Willing tomorrow. Once you recognize those qualities within yourself you will be empowered by the real blessings that God has given you and you may with God's help turn your despair into hope, your pain into joy and your depression into progression.
@@BingusTheWockis Autism isn't a set in stone diagnosis. Sometimes it's just a mindset the kid adapts. Not all kids with it are stuck with it, but many are raised to believe they are.
@@platosocrates9350 I have High Functioning Autism I sometimes would still have a very hard time focusing on what other people have to say to me or what they are talking about. I still struggle with it but I always get through it as I keep on learning every day and keep on getting better and better everyday.
This is very inspiration and I too have high level functioning autism and also if u have you should go to a renaissance fair because I know they would accept you passion and inspiration there as well. Full support and respect :) your not alone I'm a person you can talk to as well if you need man!
what a wonderful human being!
Thanks dianaclara, hope you enjoyed!
Really nice video. I'm an aspie and I truly enjoyed watching this video.
I have High Functioning Autism and I truly enjoyed watching this video and I get what this guy in this video.
Thank you so much! this video is the best thing on UA-cam about autism.
Damn this video is very relatable. Love to see a great representation of ASD from people with ASD!
Wow you are now MY hero. Excellent video. I wish everyone would watch it and understand. ❤️❤️❤️
This video actually made me look back at what I used to be and what I am now, and now im glad I saw this video
It is so incredible what you do for these kids! My son has Asperger's and I am constantly looking for a "tribe" for him but have yet to find it. I wish something like your club existed where I am. Thank you for sharing your pain and success. It gives us moms of aspies lots of knowledge and hope.
Thanks for watching Betsy, hope you enjoyed!
Hi Betsy, where are you? the internet makes lots of things possible
+Betsy it might be better not to use the term tribe as your son might not know exactly what you mean, and it might put somebody off unless they identify with that term.. if somebody has an interest, any interest, then there are usually groups of people with that interest, that he can meet. That applies to anybody, asperger syndrome or not.
@boliussa I echo that strongly. It's the best way for high functioning people to integrate and make friends. General groups help loads, like sports, reading groups, debating groups, even stuff like history, anime, gaming, art, music.
+Wandering Skeleton How is that different to how neuro-typical people integrate and make friends?
I have a strange thing with my sensory overloads. In an actual emergency I go into an alternate mode and am actually very good in the moment, because I have this huge delay between when the emotion hits me and when it actually floods in on me. I tend to be a leader in such situations. Even when I don't know exactly what to do I can instantly think of something to be doing in a way that reassures others that I am in charge and the situation is not one within which to panic unduly. If it's an emergency - if it's not, then I could be a complete mess, and have to escape and shut down. And after an emergency I have often needed a lot of care and have often not been in a position to receive it. In general ordinary everyday life I fail quite badly in most ways, less to do with what I do or don't have, but more to do with whether I can or can't cope with it. But put me in front of a crisis and I'm a damn general.
I wrote a song very early on in my life called "rain star" that expresses this in its lyrics, of which I'll sample you the chorus: "I function better in the rain. That's when my survival instinct kicks in. I flounder and am useless when it's calm. It's why I tend to be kept out in the storm."
I am physically unable to bear children, but I am sure when me and my fiancée can afford to adopt we will both feel the same protective connection. I don't think it has to be biological. I'm encouraged in this by my reactions in emergencies - I'm sure it must be a similar instinct to protect a child of your own. It's a disability that I find makes me a lot sadder than my autism does. I think it's the thing about me that makes me the most sad. But the value to the child - who is the most important part - will be in the raising, and I have to keep reminding myself of that.
This is a great video, I enjoy watching it. I am very active in my community and hope to set a good example. I am in a beautiful relationship and I stand for things and do good in the world, and earn respect with my effort, and appreciate having the opportunity to. :)
A year late but this is called dissociating and is something a lot of people with severe anxiety or sensory overload tend to do in order to cope with that severe stress.
I've been struggling all the way til my 20s and have only be diagnosed with hfa last year it's good to see others similar to myself.. but I've been into bodybuilding that's help me get through it
People like him, we need more of them, absolutely x
Love your channel. We have recently started a channel for our son on the spectrum about traveling with Autism. Keep up the great work.
This video was a great expression of compassion and love. Thank you very inspirational.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Made my day and gave me hope. What a wonderful group of people. I hope they are all thriving and flourishing.
i have autism but people can barely tell. when i was a kid my folks would sit me near big loud amplifiers. this was a nightmare for me. thanks mom.
I have autism but luckily I’m very well into sport and i do bjj and mma which is great but I feel that autism has a bigger social impact compared to adhd and yeah I also struggle to focus on stuff like it sucks not being able to be on task amazing video and very accurate.
that was nice, inspiring and made me see how special those with autism are. I'm in the autism spectrum myself.
Thanks for watching Bluedrizzle719 😊
My name is Drew and I believe I am on the spectrum. I have never received a diagnosis but recently I have started to piece together moments and tidbits of my life that point toward autism in some form. I have trouble with eye contact, my clothes have to "feel" right so Im often wearing the same rotation of outfits and most of all I find myself alone constantly and not understanding why its so easy for people to develop relationships. Im always alone without a girlfriend or wife at family gatherings so I quit going to those. I could go on for pages with examples.
All I really know is Im fed up and God seems to refuse to help me despite my incessant insistence. PLZ HELP!
Hey dude, I have a similar experience. I've always felt different but never got diagnosed or at least was never told about it. And the fact that I don't know if I have it makes it all the worse, spending my years trying to improve socially but feeling that there is no progress and I just stay this awkward dude not knowing how to communicate is killing me.
Have you gone to a psychologist?
i am cameron josephson and i have high functioning autism or aspergers. ever since i was young i threw myself into books and video games and i knew there was something different about me, different not lesser. i could just see the world in a different way and i now use that sight to help others like me. the world needs to see that we may be different but we are not lesser, that we can rise up to the challenge that is life and we can overcome it. that is why i am going to do public speaking and why i am now writing a book.
I loved this video, it's really eye opening. I have a few aspies that I love and this really is helpful video to see their perspective. Game changer
I was diagnosed with Autism at 4, and have been bullied in grade and middle school. It got better in High School. was able to graduate, but am feeling the effects it's had on me, and are always looking forward to the next day.
Amazing video! Love the sonic shirt btw. Also you're an amazing Canadian🇨🇦
Im autistic and i always get called retarded or someone will say "you dont have autism your just weird" and i think that people dont understand that we are humans too and that we are just different to others. Im quite antisocial but when i get to know someone i generally open up but people dont understand that. This video is very relatable
Awesome video and this guy is cool
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But as a fellow of the spectrum myself, that little bell ringing in the background music was "distracting" and I almost couldnt make it through the video. After two -15 min breaks this 3 part episode was finished
I relate to this so hard and find this a little inspirational. I too love video games (especially Kingdom Hearts and Persona), have Autism (technically Asperger's syndrome), was bullied in Elementary School (ironically I was popular in high school), and am quite eccentric.
The jocks liked me in high school. The football team stood up for me when I was bullied. Maybe it was because I liked sports.
Is there a similar organisation in Christchurch to Mockingbird? My two sons are both on the spectrum and although they'd be happy in video game land for the rest of their lives, I suspect they'd be happier if they could connect with people with similar interests (eldest loves roleplaying as well)
Hi Sewsable, contact me through my email, I am starting up a D&D group that will be using an online platform, might be of interest to your son
What an awesome guy! And a Kiwi too! Very relatable for me personally and also super inspiring :)
Whenever I hear the word spectrum. I visualise The ZX81 Spectrum computer by Amstrad.
Thanks for watching Paul! Haha we cant quite visualise the ZX81 Spectrum Computer!
I just googled that... Hilarious
Jason Speakz My brother used to spend hours creating a really basic game. Oh how computers have improved.
I wish speccys weren't so hard to find here in the states...
As a long time D&D fan, I can honestly say that, for being the nerdiest game in existence, you have to be able to socialize, and the more you do it, the better get at it.
I LOVE this video! Thanks, Jason, for eye-opening and an inspirational presentation :-)
Thanks for watching Kurtis Simms
Thank you for what you are doing to help these wonderful people.
Thank you for watching Deborah Simonson
12:58 sonic t shirt, classic.
cruhg "don't call, anybody"
I just watched a Sonichu/Christian Weston Chandler documentary on Down The Rabbit Hole. He's basiclly the worst case of an autistic man child you can imagine and he made a looooong string of very strange Sonic/Pikachu themed webcomics.
He actually is first shown having that at 1:17
Beautiful video, that man is a Saint.