I'M AUTISTIC | Here are 3 ways you can help me
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- These three ideas are things that help me - they may help others too and they may give your some food for thought and a little bit of insight into autism... but really they are mainly just my personal point of view / experience.
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Thank you so much for this. I too am a ( very) late diagnosed woman and have suffered terribly because most people just do not believe/ want to hear me, never mind help. This simple list is so useful.
I’d say the three ways people can help me are by leaving me alone, not bothering me and leaving me alone. I usually look at peoples collar bone if I have to talk to them, which fazes people so don’t talk to me.
Would be great to have a version of this for adhd... this is a great video ❤
The most brilliant approach and advice that I heard ever. Thank you so much
Hi Pooky, I love this video! Please consider doing a fleshed out version for a Ted Talk -- we need to get the word out on this issue for our autistic brothers and sisters. Be strong and be well and be happy! (PS: I get a lot of nice comments on the wedding invitation drawing I did for you. A bit different, eh?)
Pooky, this is very helpful and stellar. I'm going to share this w/Dr. Gary Stobbe from University of Washington who I am working with on an autism project. Your voice and thoughts are so needed to be heard. You have agency and I honor your efforts. Brava, Sally
"A swan gliding across the water" a great way to describe a communication event and style. For me a shortcoming is (mis)identifying a meaning of a word or phrase of compounds and taken contexts --- social communication breakdowns especially when identification of body language and other nonverbal cues are everyday challenges. More likely to arise with NT/ASD commination for some reason.
Point 1. "Don't dismiss my autism" could be its own chapter about "Coming out as Autisic". My experience has been generally positive, with most people being very surprised, but fortunately not dismissive, though my strategy has been to explain how hard work it is appearing normal (I don't say neurotypical ).
I do have a lot of guilt about my diagnosis of Asperger's, as I feel its presented as a superior clique of ASD rather than just part of the spectrum. Because of this I avoid identifying as having Asperger's, and just briefly mention it when describing my diagnosis in a very similar way to how you described.
Asperger's doesn't exist anymore, at least in the USA.
Excellent video I love the way ur honest nthe way u put it out.
Hi Pooky, I am really interested in finding out your take on helping someone with autism deal with change and loss. Also relationships and communication tips. Thanks. I'm loving your work. I am a counsellor and use some of your resources for clients.
Excellent video.
As good as ever Pooky, I do like you lovely 'all about me' videos and this is as good as the others. A question that popped straight into my mind from point 2 like you, I’ve always sat in the same place at home, when eating and sleep on the same side of the bed ( even in hotels). I do wonder if this has been a thing you’ve always done even before your diagnosis? And if so were you aware of it? On point 3 be reassured you are well thought of and I’m absolutely sure it’s not just me who thinks this.
Hi Pooky, sorry I’m late to this video. I must have missed it when it first came out. It was very interesting to hear your 3 points about autism. You say it was a late diagnosis, had you suspected the autism or was it a surprise to you. Were you able to look back and link events and experiences in your history to having autism. I am not autistic, but it really helps to hear you explanations of how it affects you. I know of two children in my wider family who have been diagnosed as autistic. 😊🌸
Your mannerisms and the way you carry yourself seem so different post emdr. Not as if they aren’t yours, but as if they are another part of you, revealing herself. So the younger versions of you seem equally integrated with the adult versions, and I think that is the point and purpose. Just to feel more integrated. I’m sorry I’m not discussing autism, I just had the thought and shared it. Autism is also a fascinating subject, and I had a number of students dealing with autism, and all I can say is, that once I knew, it made it much easier for me to understand how to work with this particular student. It wasn’t harder, not like that, it was just different, and I have the kind of brain that can totally embrace differences and just be curious enough to want that engagement, however it presents itself, without imposing any particular style of my own. It can be a relief to me, honestly, not to have to take charge of interactions, but rather to observe and learn, and let the other person guide the terms a bit.
It was very interesting to listen o this at 52 I am just about to start my journey waiting for my diagnosis referral to come through. my 17 year old daughter is on the same journey and she has had a horrendous experience comming through High school. but for me I am wondering if I tell people I am Autistic or not, I dont want people to start talking louder and slower to me because I am closed as having a disability
Nice video. Regarding point 3, it can be hard/uncomfortable for a non-autistic person to be blunt in their praise or criticism because it would generally be viewed as rude. If you are doing a presentation about these issues, I would recommend incorporating some humor or examples while expressing point 3 to help them overcome their reluctances.
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