I’ve just been diagnosed at age 73!! I’ve struggled all my life with mental health issues. Yes!! How would I know any different!? And now, I’m looking back at my entire life through completely different eyes. It’s amazing, unbelievable and such a relief to know I’m not weird.
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
Im autistic and everybody would rather yell at me than help me...like my neurodivergency is such a bother to them. Because of my speech apraxia, i find it hard to communicate certain things and everybody calls me "dumb," "stupid," and, my personal favorite, "What the hell is wrong with you?!" I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and I got almost all As. Im no dummy. Thank you for educating the public. ❤️
I have all of those to some extent. One that's really different (maybe due to previous abuse) is that I've blocked nearly all sensation of being physically touched, so I don't notice it most of the time. I've learned to dissociate from my body when it's being violated, and any other touch simply doesn't register.
So sorry that happened to you, you're strong and brave keep going 💪🏼 praying for you and remember you are wonderfully made God knew what he was doing when he created you and has a purpose for your life Jesus Christ loves you 🙏🏼 peace and blessings
When I was a girl I used to obsessively put my fingers together on each of my hands and smell them repeatedly,one hand at a time.I have no idea why I did it,but it used to freak out my mom.She would yell at me to stop when I did it,so I don't do that anymore.
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
YES, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND your Disneyworld reference. I am the same way, if I only prepare to do one thing, and then it turns out I am supposed to do another thing instead, no matter how positive or negative the new task is, I have a whole anxiety attack because I only planned emotionally and mentally for the first one 🙏🏾 Thank you for putting that into words 🫶🏾
@michaelgarrow3239 Disneyworld is used as an example for a place one could go to. It was never really about Disneyworld, it was about my similar feelings towards what she was describing and how I'm grateful to have found someone who understands me in that way :)
*THANK YOU for a very CONCISE, METHODICAL, BULLET POINT* presentation of the facts. So many channels are unfortunately monotone, "stream of consciousness" and not organized, which badly triggers my ADHD. My mind goes down the rabbit hole and I can't stay focused. This was excellent and very helpful. Thank you! 😊
I been researching this for almost a year now and im 95% sure im AUTISTIC and i got like a 95 % of the traits you just said 😊😊 so mi final diagnosed for mi self its that im AUTISTIC 🤗🤗🤗 THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
My daughter just got diagnosed last December - ASD ( she was 2yrs 9 months) Hearing that me or my wife could be autistic too - will actually make me more happier. I just know that she could make it too like live a normal life, have a regular job like me and my wife and could live by herself when we are gone.
My 3 year old grand daughter is being tested now for autism. We really believe my daughter in law has it and was just not diagnosed as a child. She had several struggles like talking late learning at slower pace. From your channel I was able to bring the issues up about my granddaughter a few years ago because of what I was learning from your channel so thank you.
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
It's funny, but I never considered myself being autistic until my child told me he thought I was because he is as well and recognizes the symptoms. I think he may be right.
Yes! More videos please! I've been in denial and know I probably have ADHD, but when you said something in an older video about hating showers I was like...that's me!
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
I was diagnosed at 30, also in 2020, but I had been suspecting I was on the spectrum around ten years before. I told my psychiatrist back then, but she told me that I wasn't autistic, that those people were severely affected. The same professional diagnosed me and told me she was sorry for not having diagnosed me earlier. A diagnosis has allowed me to understand past experiences, and myself, of course, and it has given me access to an autism association where I get the help I need.
Congratulations on finally getting your diagnosis.. Rain man was a savant not autistic and unfortunately many like my self find this comparison unhelpful and hurtful. Rain man film is the reason people say to me "oh you don't look autistic".
Thank you Stephanie. Understanding and supporting individuals on the spectrum is a step towards creating a more inclusive and empathetic world. Keep up the great work!
I'm not sure I've EVER heard a better rundown of someone inadvertently talking about ME. (*I didn't know I was on the autism spectrum until about a year ago*) THANK YOU for this video! :)
I definitely believe I’m on the spectrum. All 4 my kids are autistic. At first I thought it may be my husband until my oldest was diagnosed and he has a different father then the other 3. My mom also told me about myself growing up and it just makes sense. My daughter was just questioned at her pediatrician apt that she’s not autistic. I had her evaluated too and he wants me to re evaluate her
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
Yes, please make a video with more details. I love deep dives into my topics of interest. I’m 58 and realizing that I must be autistic too. My adult daughter brought it to my attention after she suspected it in herself.
My daughters are austic and I knew something wasn't right in me I have so many autistic signs with adhd this video really helped . I need to go see a therapist and get legally diagnosed no matter the money cost
I totally relate to what you said about self-employment! I tried it a couple years back thinking that it would reduce my stress, but the lack of structure quickly made me fall apart. In fact that was one of the things that prompted me to get assessed myself (at age 40). By the way, you remind me SO much of one of my sisters who I've been assuming all this time is NT. I guess I shouldn't assume. 😅I'm an expert at hiding my struggles and who knows, she might have struggles that she's hiding too.
I was diagnosed at 48, that was just over one year ago. Some people still feels that it is not true, or just a label, etc. After all, I'm successful professionally, have a family, can talk quite a lot, etc. However, people don't understand the internal struggles that we go through. I always knew that I was different, but was not sure why. How does one person find Math easy, but is not capable of drawing a basic stick figure? Why you can understand a business model in 2 minutes, but take hours to learn how to peel a potato. Since I got my diagnosis, my life's journey makes so much more sense. It was such a relief! Some people don't accept that I'm autistic, while others accept me being autistic, but refuse to believe that it is so difficult for me to do very simple things.
Growing up I always knew my mum was different. She was very kind and gentle, never told us off and was really dedicated. She wasn’t the kind of mum to have lots of friends and leave us to go on nights out. However I kind of felt like I raised myself because emotionally she just wasn’t there, she would also never be able to solve my problems like other mums could. If I was being bullied or needed help, she wouldn’t even respond let alone get upset and as I got older I’d mention this to her and she’d pretend to be concerned. Even at her grandsons funeral she carried a tissue and wiped away fake tears, not because she felt nothing but she doesn’t know how to respond to things and will respond by copying those around her. She’s 68 but never been diagnosed but it’s only now that I realise that she has got autism and it explains why I had the childhood I did. It also explains why she twitches if something like a label is tickling her, why she can’t have the window down on the car and why she doesn’t get jokes or social queues in a gathering. As the grown up child of a parent with autism (and obviously I can’t speak for all because it’s a spectrum) I would definitely say it’s mentally challenging and I have sustained some psychological damage from it, such as over explaining everything to people, a very high ability to problem solve due to raising myself and and now have an inability to depend on others, and sometimes I second guess people and how they’re behaving towards me as my mum was always quite fake. This was just my experience and i know that autistic adults can also sometimes make amazing parents like Stephanie, but in some cases it can be challenging for a child if their asd parent is like my mother.
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. You ca give it to your mom if you want. I’m sure it will help he and hou can see it in two months. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
I was diagnosed when I was 23years old with High Functioning Autism. I’m about to be 27 on July 16th. It’s so hard to make friends because no one understands me. Instead I get called a baby or a 5 year old child. It hurts me to my heart to the point where I can’t trust people or won’t let anyone get to know me because it’s always a problem. Everytime i try to start a conversation with people they blow me off. I shut down at that point. I start to feel embarrassed and say why do I even try.
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
This makes so much sense. The sensory overload was kicking in when you were close to the camera. I freaked out lol. Binge watching shows, I thought everyone did that. They don't? I watch sci-fi mainly, one episode after another.
I prefer being alone most of the time. When I focus on something (writing, working, cleaning, anything that has my attention), I tend to lose recognition of time and it's nearly impossible for me to stop til it's done. I tend to get high doses of anxiety when changes are involved. It could be a small thing or something bigger, but the result is the same. Even meeting new people, online or in person, often makes me anxious. When I force myself to go to a party or an event, I have this strong need to be there early so I can pick a (lonely) spot from which I can watch everything, preferably with my back against a wall. When I find myself (on rare occasions) with a group of people, I'm always the "weird" one. Maybe I'm just nuts and/or paranoid.
Good video. I could really relate to the signs. I might have autistic traits and/or they over lap with my severe vision loss. Thanks for doing the video.
I loved this! It was a nice short video hitting the main points without overexplaining. Thanks for putting these autustic signs in a simple way most people can understand. I think I might be autistic myself and I am working on seeing a professional to get diagnosed. I hope you have a great day! 😊
LOL about 6) This kid in my son's kindergarten bit him again and later that afternoon when we were out on the playground he told me he was sorry but "I was going for the green fluffy bean bag and didn't see him sitting on it". I've known this family for years and thought this was a good opportunity to ask the Dad if he thought his child might be autistic. But the moment I was going to bring it up, the Dad lay down on the grass, put a sweater over his face and said "There's too much going on here".
Your example about being sad about going to Disney World makes total sense to me... kind of. It makes sense to me in that I can relate, but it doesn't make sense in that I don't understand it even though I experience it. Here's my recent example : I had an appointment to go to, so I did. After said appointment my partner came to pick me up as I had asked. But then instead of going home like I expected, he stopped at a restaurant. Having my expectation subverted made me feel stressed and a little angry even. Logically I was thinking "Why are you being like this? You are being treated to a nice dinner, you should be happy!" But inside all I felt was "This isn't what I wanted, you didn't consult me about this, everything is not as it should be right now!"
I have an autistic son, very few friends, and avoid parties, hugs etc. Good at Maths and Physics and had anxiety and panic attacks for many years until I stopped drinking. Starting to make sense now. Going to doctors soon to start the process of official diagnoses. About time as 52 years old now. Always thought my mother might have it.
One of my children got diagnosed with autism as a teen. Years later, my kid was sending me tests to take online for autism. I did them and always scored as autistic. She then told me she always knew I was autistic but hesitated to tell me in deference to my feelings. Although not officially diagnosed, things make more sense now for me.
Great video thanks! Not been diagnosed officially but reasonably sure I am on some level. I have had conversations with various counselors and psychologists who have identified or hinted at traits that would certainly fit the profile. The most crucial question for me about getting diagnosed would be "Will a diagnosis actually make a difference?" This is of course a difficult question to answer because everyone is unique and would be equally so in their response to intervention.
That's my question too. I don't know if there's any benefit to getting an official diagnosis because it's not like there's some course of action to take after that. I would likely continue to live my life the way I always have. Plus, I kind of feel in my heart like I already know.
Amazing you have six kids. I am an undiagnosed autistic adult, but I wasnt able to find anyone to marry, because all the boys noticed that I am different and rejected me, even when I was masking. I winded up single without kids. I am now close to 50
I am 52 and undiagnosed. I was married but ended up divorced after 16 years. I am not able to live with anyone. I have been sleeping outside on the ground. I really need someone who understands me, but very few people are ones that I am comfortable being close to.
So this is my second time watching one of your videos - the first video that I watched was how to know if you’re 18 month old is autistic or something along those lines.. you were moving your hands a lot in the video and that’s what made me think you were autistic also, because that is one of the things that I do as well when I’m talking. And I was told that that is a sign of autism. Your hands are telling the story…
I used to repeat sentences from shows and still do but less often and I got 5/7 of the signs of autism. Time to go to a person to diagnose it I guess lol
My husband is an u diagnosed Autistic. Dont like to be touched, barely says a word, maybe 3-4 sentences a day sometimes, he has relied on me for finances for life, can do models for days, has a routine and gates disruptions. It is so obvious now. It kills our marriage. I have cried so much for him not speaking to me. There is no communication. I dont know how to deal with it. His family just says, oh he is quiet like daddy was. Thats it. Ugg.
Please remember NO Autistic person is the same. Just because you know someone with autism does not mean you know all autistic people. Also know that most not all come with co diagnosis's which again makes every individual specific.
@@OurLANDingCrew8 just saying it for the crowd. we can see in your videos that you show they are all different however there is always the one thats like " i know john and he is autistic you arent like him so i think you are lying"
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
- Sensory Issues? Check. I tend to not like crew neck collars, and some loud noises really start irritate me. - Socially? Yes. I only have a few very close friends. I don’t necessarily need to be around people. And I tend to scope out the room and, “read,” and somewhat adjust to the people and the vibe. - Hyperfixations? BIG CHECK. - I tend to try and break things down into pieces and think about just those things. So check. - Transitions? Oh yeah. Check. - NA; I am happily Human child free and love my six cats like a birthed them. - Stimming? Check. I click my pens a lot and I sometimes rock back and forth with - just no real true awareness. Like, in the back of my head.
Thank you for the information, I see a lot of these things in myself. However, I am always confused because there seems to be a big overlap betwee signs for autism and signs that you are an introvert or hypersensitive. I always wonder what distiguishes one or the other.
There's a lot of overlap with autism and other disorders/diagnoses so I completely get your point. I had a friend who was a non-neurodivergent introvert and while she came across more shy, she also thrived off of being around others and wasn't okay just being alone. The social category is way more than just a few things though!!!
I am extroverted and am diagnosed with autism. Usually if you are only introverted you still understand social rules and norms. You won't be as sensitive to your senses as much. And you won't stim more than the average person.
1. When I was in school, I hated pep assemblies, because they were too loud, and I couldn't escape. Now, I hate having the beauty mask on my face, so to make sure I did wash my face, my mom gave me face-wipes, which I use once a day. (I only wear make-up when I'm on stage, and I use two or three face-wipes to take the make-up off.) 2. I enjoy anything theater-related, so a lot of my friends are through that. I'm part of a local performing arts group, and we do a show every April, and have to start practices the Monday after New Year's in order to get ready. 3. When I was younger, I guess you could say I was hyperfixated on my performing arts group, and refused to get a job because I was afraid I couldn't do both at the same time. (People who have tried to help me have given up on me in that.) 4. I have trouble with shaving, so my mom did that for me when I was younger (I only stopped when I cut myself with the razor too many times as a teenager), and now my husband does it for me. 5. I have no problems with changes or transition, I'm used to it. When I was younger, there were a couple of times I got upset once the performing arts group would finish their annual spring show, and I knew I wouldn't be back at it for several months. However, the way I handled that was, the Monday after the show ended (which is when we now have our cast party; when I was younger, we'd have it at someone's house after the Saturday night show, but that got to be too much for the person hosting the party, to wait until after everyone had left to clean up and go to bed), I'd make a little paper calendar with the number of days (one year, I made one with the number of hours) until practice for the next show would begin. 6. My husband was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 18 (or, at least he was suspected of having it; the diagnosis didn't come until he was 28), and I've been suspected of having autism, too. (That's why I sometimes frustrate my provider with my lack of conversation and my universal answer of "I don't know" to every question.) 7. Ever since I was a kid, every time I would get stressed or excited, I would clench my fists, shrug my shoulders, and throw my head back. (I have a neuromodulation unit to help with headaches, and my parents asked the surgeon if my stim would affect it; the doctor didn't seem to think it would be an issue, but three months after I got the implant, I had to have another surgery to replace the lead in my unit because I was doing that. I'm now on medication to control it. In fact, I went to another doctor last spring who diagnosed me with stereotypy.)
Ironically I was putting you in the K people group. Someone from that K group can listen to you explaining this and attach themselves to it right away. I listened to this and think dang I am screwed up, a lot of what you described would describe my issues, but I am totally different than those traits at the same time, I have those traits and the opposite traits at other times, be an independent individual, my dawgs keep me balanced.
Im 53. Ive yet to be diagnosed, but I'm 100% certain I have ADHD and am ND. I highly suspect traits of autism. I REALLY wish my husband and daughter could/woukd understanding how everyday tasks can sometimes seem insurmountable
oh geez. i think i have like 5/7 of those traits. i had a really bad accident the summer before my senior year in HS ( a drunk driver hit me in my car and his fender crushed the side of my head) I was in a coma for 2 weeks. then I woke up. The docs said I would probably not be the same person, moods, angry all the time, etc. I didn’t think i had any major symptoms but now in my 40s, i got diagnosed with depression and major anxiety. It’s really hard to tell if this was due to my accident, or it is just me not having any energy for bullshit anymore. I might come across as bitchy, bu5 really i just can;’t do the small talk w people, I just have no energy for that. And now watching this vid, I wonder if I am on the spectrum of Autism. whew this is a lot to absorb atm. Thanks for the vid, it really helped.
I've a few of those. I've played bass in loud punk rock bands, but I was doing a particular thing, my thing, but noisy environments out of my control can be stressful and confusing. I've always struggled maintaining friendships, most of my current friends now are my wife's friends (and there's not many of them). I'm a little fixated with some topics/interests and planning journeys etc. Changes in plans etc, even if they're better can take a bit of adjusting to ..and can affect me quite a bit (until I catch up with the positives). My daughter is in the process of being diagnosed as autistic (my family have thought for a while that I am) ...I'm only just going through the process myself (at 64), and although it makes perfect sense looking back through my life, it's still very disconcerting, stressful and unsettling (at the moment).
The idea of going to Disneyland/Disney world sounds awful !!! So loud, so crowded, long stretches of walking, walking through crowds, long stretches of standing, being pressured to go on rides, going on rides which is painful, going on rides and feeling dizzy, feeling bad that your lack enjoyment is spoiling everyone’s day, being offered food continuously even though you feel nauseated, it being a really long tiring day, being subject to the weather, having to carry a big rucksack with all your supplies, being with people who do not appreciate any of your sensory overload. No thank you.
Oooh, I was curious about when your kids are diagnosed autistic. While mine haven't been, some of my family members are on the spectrum, and I have questions about my boys. Both were slower to talk. Both have notorious tantrums whenever we leave a favorite place. Tantrums worse than what I see in other kids the same age. So I'm wondering if there's something there with them and transitions. Also, my older son really does hyperfocus on certain things. It makes parenting easier... until I wonder where he is and if he remembered to eat. Very interesting!
Pretty sure I have Autism or at least ADHD. I am sure my husband has Autism as well. I obsess over different things at different times. Right now it is press on Nails and Mugs. I had to downsize my mug collection because it was taking over. I stim as well. My Press ons have become my new fidget toy. I have been sensory all my life but have learned to calm myself over the years. I remember also as a child I would end every sentence with this weird noise I made with my tongue and I had these violent melt downs. I was very stubborn and would not take no for an answer, and if my parents gave in, my melt down would be even longer and more violent the next time. My son did the exact same thing as a child. I am also dyslexic and I struggled to learn as a child because I fell through the cracks. Most important, I hold it all together all day, but if I don't have about an hour to wind down in the evening I am fit to be tied. There is more but this is getting long. I have no reason to be diagnosed by the way. I am not sure what it would do for me at this point. I function well in society these days and I do take a mood medication.
Alot like me, Altho I have a list of Diagnosis 😮😊😢, I take 7 meds 5 for Mental , Is ten with things n have Agoraphobia, n Panic n Anxiety Disorder, amongst ADD n also I spiral seasonally n come back ☝, I also have Suicidal tendencies n overexplain, n am high strung around people yet disassociate in stores n Dr. Apts , I CAN'T most days but the ones in fine, I spend with my grandkids, they ❤unconditionally n think I'm Awesome 😂❗ that's all that matters to me,yet homesteading n gardening is my Go to , It grows n is Beautiful n provides for us no matter how small the harvest this year😉💭, It got me thru another year mentally ❤😊✔💯❗... Sending ❤ n ✌
Im finally getting an autism evaluation the 24th because I have overload sensory issues and overwhelming stimulation issues high sense of smell taste touch I have lot of social issues I love people but not being around them at all people think I don't have emotions but angression when I feel sad happy angry all of the above I am hyper fixations with shows I struggle doing anything because I feel overloaded because people don't seem to understand how i think how I am at all I always felt different odd not average didn't talk till 4thought it was from foster care and all but when i see repetitive behaviors that i tried changing and can't I started being alarmed so I finally asked my therapist about certain things so now finally being evaluated
So with stimming I have a question I shake my leg while sitting a lot of the times and if I have a pen I tend to click it a lot also while I’m driving I have the urge to tap my fingers with the music are all these considered stimming traits
Not having a social life does not mean you're an autistic. Mostly it means you prefer a peaceful loneliness rather than spending time by fake and stupid people.
i check all the boxes but no doctor will refer me or diagnose me😅 tried asking 2 psychiatrists and they said i can't be autistic because i made eye contact and can have a conversation 💀
Stephanie ❤I just learned my 3 year old bout to be 4 on the 4th💥 is autistic. I’ve been watching you for a long time and love your channel and have learned a lot. I’ve often wondered if o could be autistic I definitely have over more than half the the signs. But I do a lot of masking, I’m learning to try and work through some of these masking behaviors. Do you think you could do a video on that?
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
Stimming: i shake one foot uncontrollably only when I'm alone because i know it looks weird AF (excuse the language). I also secretly fidget with my fingers, even pinch my skin during social interactions....is that common with autistics? Im not diagnosed, but i have so many of the traits like speaking late, bad comprehension as a child, had speech therapy lessons which included improving eye contact, sensory issues (i wish i can shave my hair off! Im female) etc....but im very high functioning. Im an intensive care nurse :(
I've been watching some vids on the subject, and was starting to think that I'm autistic ... but - DISNEY WORLD???!!! - that's my idea of hell on earth ... !
I just got diagnosed 2 yrs ago im embarrassed by it and afraid of people I can not look at people directly biggest red flag for my doctor and can not do crowds or lights or sound for long periods of time and blankets calm me down
I’ve just been diagnosed at age 73!! I’ve struggled all my life with mental health issues. Yes!! How would I know any different!? And now, I’m looking back at my entire life through completely different eyes. It’s amazing, unbelievable and such a relief to know I’m not weird.
We could use more weird. :) Happy for you, by the way!
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
We're all weird!
But you are weird you’re on the spectrum
I’m glad u found out tho!
Im autistic and everybody would rather yell at me than help me...like my neurodivergency is such a bother to them. Because of my speech apraxia, i find it hard to communicate certain things and everybody calls me "dumb," "stupid," and, my personal favorite, "What the hell is wrong with you?!"
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and I got almost all As. Im no dummy. Thank you for educating the public. ❤️
I have all of those to some extent. One that's really different (maybe due to previous abuse) is that I've blocked nearly all sensation of being physically touched, so I don't notice it most of the time. I've learned to dissociate from my body when it's being violated, and any other touch simply doesn't register.
Sarah, that makes me want to cry. I'm so sorry; I wish I could meet you. You sound like a hidden gem!
So sorry that happened to you, you're strong and brave keep going 💪🏼 praying for you and remember you are wonderfully made God knew what he was doing when he created you and has a purpose for your life Jesus Christ loves you 🙏🏼 peace and blessings
When I was a girl I used to obsessively put my fingers together on each of my hands and smell them repeatedly,one hand at a time.I have no idea why I did it,but it used to freak out my mom.She would yell at me to stop when I did it,so I don't do that anymore.
I'm so sorry. People can be horrible. you sound amazing.
I was diagnosed as an adult in September 2020. It made my life make so much more sense!!!
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
I hope this little information helps you 🙏🏻
YES, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND your Disneyworld reference. I am the same way, if I only prepare to do one thing, and then it turns out I am supposed to do another thing instead, no matter how positive or negative the new task is, I have a whole anxiety attack because I only planned emotionally and mentally for the first one 🙏🏾 Thank you for putting that into words 🫶🏾
Disney world is in Florida- Disneyland is in Kalifornia. So it’s kind of a big deal. Especially if you live in LA…
@@michaelgarrow3239Well I haven’t been to either places. It’s just used as an example.
@@charleigh.97 - So,,, it’s a teleportation thing? 😎
@michaelgarrow3239 Disneyworld is used as an example for a place one could go to. It was never really about Disneyworld, it was about my similar feelings towards what she was describing and how I'm grateful to have found someone who understands me in that way :)
@@michaelgarrow3239there is no Kalifornia
*THANK YOU for a very CONCISE, METHODICAL, BULLET POINT* presentation of the facts. So many channels are unfortunately monotone, "stream of consciousness" and not organized, which badly triggers my ADHD. My mind goes down the rabbit hole and I can't stay focused. This was excellent and very helpful. Thank you! 😊
I been researching this for almost a year now and im 95% sure im AUTISTIC and i got like a 95 % of the traits you just said 😊😊 so mi final diagnosed for mi self its that im AUTISTIC 🤗🤗🤗 THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
just make sure u go hear it from a doctor too.
u cant always believe the internet
@@EvilNecroidDon't knock self-diagnosis☝🏾
My daughter just got diagnosed last December - ASD ( she was 2yrs 9 months)
Hearing that me or my wife could be autistic too - will actually make me more happier. I just know that she could make it too like live a normal life, have a regular job like me and my wife and could live by herself when we are gone.
My 3 year old grand daughter is being tested now for autism. We really believe my daughter in law has it and was just not diagnosed as a child. She had several struggles like talking late learning at slower pace. From your channel I was able to bring the issues up about my granddaughter a few years ago because of what I was learning from your channel so thank you.
Absolutely!!!
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
It's funny, but I never considered myself being autistic until my child told me he thought I was because he is as well and recognizes the symptoms. I think he may be right.
Yes! More videos please! I've been in denial and know I probably have ADHD, but when you said something in an older video about hating showers I was like...that's me!
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
I have often wondered if I am autistic. My therapist and I haven't talked deeply about the subject but your video has given me the courage to.
I was diagnosed at 30, also in 2020, but I had been suspecting I was on the spectrum around ten years before. I told my psychiatrist back then, but she told me that I wasn't autistic, that those people were severely affected. The same professional diagnosed me and told me she was sorry for not having diagnosed me earlier. A diagnosis has allowed me to understand past experiences, and myself, of course, and it has given me access to an autism association where I get the help I need.
I learned today that I am on the Autism Spectrum
I have fibromyalgia. My sensitive to noise and touch has changed a lot.
I've just been diagnosed at 89 years old! 🎉 I can join all you young ones now and be the rain man I always wanted to be
Congratulations on finally getting your diagnosis.. Rain man was a savant not autistic and unfortunately many like my self find this comparison unhelpful and hurtful. Rain man film is the reason people say to me "oh you don't look autistic".
Thank you Stephanie. Understanding and supporting individuals on the spectrum is a step towards creating a more inclusive and empathetic world. Keep up the great work!
I'm not sure I've EVER heard a better rundown of someone inadvertently talking about ME. (*I didn't know I was on the autism spectrum until about a year ago*) THANK YOU for this video! :)
I definitely believe I’m on the spectrum. All 4 my kids are autistic. At first I thought it may be my husband until my oldest was diagnosed and he has a different father then the other 3. My mom also told me about myself growing up and it just makes sense.
My daughter was just questioned at her pediatrician apt that she’s not autistic. I had her evaluated too and he wants me to re evaluate her
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
Yes, please make a video with more details. I love deep dives into my topics of interest. I’m 58 and realizing that I must be autistic too. My adult daughter brought it to my attention after she suspected it in herself.
I'm 51 and every one of those apply to me. Yes I would love a more in depth video.
My daughters are austic and I knew something wasn't right in me I have so many autistic signs with adhd this video really helped . I need to go see a therapist and get legally diagnosed no matter the money cost
I totally relate to what you said about self-employment! I tried it a couple years back thinking that it would reduce my stress, but the lack of structure quickly made me fall apart. In fact that was one of the things that prompted me to get assessed myself (at age 40). By the way, you remind me SO much of one of my sisters who I've been assuming all this time is NT. I guess I shouldn't assume. 😅I'm an expert at hiding my struggles and who knows, she might have struggles that she's hiding too.
I was diagnosed at 48, that was just over one year ago. Some people still feels that it is not true, or just a label, etc. After all, I'm successful professionally, have a family, can talk quite a lot, etc.
However, people don't understand the internal struggles that we go through. I always knew that I was different, but was not sure why. How does one person find Math easy, but is not capable of drawing a basic stick figure? Why you can understand a business model in 2 minutes, but take hours to learn how to peel a potato.
Since I got my diagnosis, my life's journey makes so much more sense. It was such a relief!
Some people don't accept that I'm autistic, while others accept me being autistic, but refuse to believe that it is so difficult for me to do very simple things.
Growing up I always knew my mum was different. She was very kind and gentle, never told us off and was really dedicated. She wasn’t the kind of mum to have lots of friends and leave us to go on nights out.
However I kind of felt like I raised myself because emotionally she just wasn’t there, she would also never be able to solve my problems like other mums could. If I was being bullied or needed help, she wouldn’t even respond let alone get upset and as I got older I’d mention this to her and she’d pretend to be concerned. Even at her grandsons funeral she carried a tissue and wiped away fake tears, not because she felt nothing but she doesn’t know how to respond to things and will respond by copying those around her.
She’s 68 but never been diagnosed but it’s only now that I realise that she has got autism and it explains why I had the childhood I did.
It also explains why she twitches if something like a label is tickling her, why she can’t have the window down on the car and why she doesn’t get jokes or social queues in a gathering.
As the grown up child of a parent with autism (and obviously I can’t speak for all because it’s a spectrum)
I would definitely say it’s mentally challenging and I have sustained some psychological damage from it, such as over explaining everything to people, a very high ability to problem solve due to raising myself and and now have an inability to depend on others, and sometimes I second guess people and how they’re behaving towards me as my mum was always quite fake.
This was just my experience and i know that autistic adults can also sometimes make amazing parents like Stephanie, but in some cases it can be challenging for a child if their asd parent is like my mother.
I feel this in my SOUL (about my own mom). I've worked so hard to be the opposite.
@@OurLANDingCrew8 you’re an amazing mum Steph one of the best out there! X
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. You ca give it to your mom if you want. I’m sure it will help he and hou can see it in two months. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
I was diagnosed when I was 23years old with High Functioning Autism. I’m about to be 27 on July 16th. It’s so hard to make friends because no one understands me. Instead I get called a baby or a 5 year old child. It hurts me to my heart to the point where I can’t trust people or won’t let anyone get to know me because it’s always a problem. Everytime i try to start a conversation with people they blow me off. I shut down at that point. I start to feel embarrassed and say why do I even try.
I was diagnosed 3 years ago at 47. I can see all of those in me. Thanks for sharing your journey
Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
This makes so much sense. The sensory overload was kicking in when you were close to the camera. I freaked out lol. Binge watching shows, I thought everyone did that. They don't? I watch sci-fi mainly, one episode after another.
I definitely feel that I am autistic and I really struggle in social and loud situations so much stress lol
I prefer being alone most of the time. When I focus on something (writing, working, cleaning, anything that has my attention), I tend to lose recognition of time and it's nearly impossible for me to stop til it's done. I tend to get high doses of anxiety when changes are involved. It could be a small thing or something bigger, but the result is the same. Even meeting new people, online or in person, often makes me anxious. When I force myself to go to a party or an event, I have this strong need to be there early so I can pick a (lonely) spot from which I can watch everything, preferably with my back against a wall. When I find myself (on rare occasions) with a group of people, I'm always the "weird" one. Maybe I'm just nuts and/or paranoid.
Good video. I could really relate to the signs. I might have autistic traits and/or they over lap with my severe vision loss. Thanks for doing the video.
I loved this! It was a nice short video hitting the main points without overexplaining. Thanks for putting these autustic signs in a simple way most people can understand. I think I might be autistic myself and I am working on seeing a professional to get diagnosed. I hope you have a great day! 😊
Yes Stephanie please do more videos about this. Thank you ❤
LOL about 6) This kid in my son's kindergarten bit him again and later that afternoon when we were out on the playground he told me he was sorry but "I was going for the green fluffy bean bag and didn't see him sitting on it". I've known this family for years and thought this was a good opportunity to ask the Dad if he thought his child might be autistic. But the moment I was going to bring it up, the Dad lay down on the grass, put a sweater over his face and said "There's too much going on here".
Your example about being sad about going to Disney World makes total sense to me... kind of. It makes sense to me in that I can relate, but it doesn't make sense in that I don't understand it even though I experience it.
Here's my recent example : I had an appointment to go to, so I did. After said appointment my partner came to pick me up as I had asked. But then instead of going home like I expected, he stopped at a restaurant. Having my expectation subverted made me feel stressed and a little angry even. Logically I was thinking "Why are you being like this? You are being treated to a nice dinner, you should be happy!" But inside all I felt was "This isn't what I wanted, you didn't consult me about this, everything is not as it should be right now!"
I was with friends today and again noticed my own stims pretty much.
There are many autistic members in my family! 😢
I have an autistic son, very few friends, and avoid parties, hugs etc. Good at Maths and Physics and had anxiety and panic attacks for many years until I stopped drinking.
Starting to make sense now.
Going to doctors soon to start the process of official diagnoses. About time as 52 years old now. Always thought my mother might have it.
I adore this video! I have 2 ASD kiddos and always have it in the back of my mind that i am too. Getting diagnosed in Canada is a nightmare tho
One of my children got diagnosed with autism as a teen. Years later, my kid was sending me tests to take online for autism. I did them and always scored as autistic. She then told me she always knew I was autistic but hesitated to tell me in deference to my feelings. Although not officially diagnosed, things make more sense now for me.
Please do the longer version as well!
Great video thanks! Not been diagnosed officially but reasonably sure I am on some level. I have had conversations with various counselors and psychologists who have identified or hinted at traits that would certainly fit the profile. The most crucial question for me about getting diagnosed would be "Will a diagnosis actually make a difference?" This is of course a difficult question to answer because everyone is unique and would be equally so in their response to intervention.
That's my question too. I don't know if there's any benefit to getting an official diagnosis because it's not like there's some course of action to take after that. I would likely continue to live my life the way I always have. Plus, I kind of feel in my heart like I already know.
Amazing you have six kids. I am an undiagnosed autistic adult, but I wasnt able to find anyone to marry, because all the boys noticed that I am different and rejected me, even when I was masking. I winded up single without kids. I am now close to 50
I am 52 and undiagnosed. I was married but ended up divorced after 16 years. I am not able to live with anyone. I have been sleeping outside on the ground. I really need someone who understands me, but very few people are ones that I am comfortable being close to.
I'm pretty sure my 26 year old son is autistic. I'm going to keep this to discuss with him thank you
So this is my second time watching one of your videos - the first video that I watched was how to know if you’re 18 month old is autistic or something along those lines.. you were moving your hands a lot in the video and that’s what made me think you were autistic also, because that is one of the things that I do as well when I’m talking. And I was told that that is a sign of autism. Your hands are telling the story…
I used to repeat sentences from shows and still do but less often and I got 5/7 of the signs of autism. Time to go to a person to diagnose it I guess lol
My husband is an u diagnosed Autistic. Dont like to be touched, barely says a word, maybe 3-4 sentences a day sometimes, he has relied on me for finances for life, can do models for days, has a routine and gates disruptions. It is so obvious now. It kills our marriage. I have cried so much for him not speaking to me. There is no communication. I dont know how to deal with it. His family just says, oh he is quiet like daddy was.
Thats it. Ugg.
Nice presentation!
Please remember NO Autistic person is the same. Just because you know someone with autism does not mean you know all autistic people. Also know that most not all come with co diagnosis's which again makes every individual specific.
100% yes. It's why I knew this would be a "surface" video because covering it all is SO hard (and long). Everyone is so different!
@@OurLANDingCrew8 just saying it for the crowd. we can see in your videos that you show they are all different however there is always the one thats like " i know john and he is autistic you arent like him so i think you are lying"
It’s so true! “That describes everyone”. No Karen, it doesn’t lol.
@@OurLANDingCrew8 lol exactly.
@please stop using the term "karen" in a pejorative manner. This is rude, ignorant and is considered bullying. OurLANDingCrew8
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
Yes please do more adult autism videos
- Sensory Issues? Check. I tend to not like crew neck collars, and some loud noises really start irritate me.
- Socially? Yes. I only have a few very close friends. I don’t necessarily need to be around people. And I tend to scope out the room and, “read,” and somewhat adjust to the people and the vibe.
- Hyperfixations? BIG CHECK.
- I tend to try and break things down into pieces and think about just those things. So check.
- Transitions? Oh yeah. Check.
- NA; I am happily Human child free and love my six cats like a birthed them.
- Stimming? Check. I click my pens a lot and I sometimes rock back and forth with - just no real true awareness. Like, in the back of my head.
Thank you for the information, I see a lot of these things in myself. However, I am always confused because there seems to be a big overlap betwee signs for autism and signs that you are an introvert or hypersensitive. I always wonder what distiguishes one or the other.
There's a lot of overlap with autism and other disorders/diagnoses so I completely get your point. I had a friend who was a non-neurodivergent introvert and while she came across more shy, she also thrived off of being around others and wasn't okay just being alone. The social category is way more than just a few things though!!!
I am extroverted and am diagnosed with autism.
Usually if you are only introverted you still understand social rules and norms. You won't be as sensitive to your senses as much. And you won't stim more than the average person.
I've suspected for about a year that I might be on the spectrum. Both of my sons are on it and I have almost all of the things you mentioned.
1. When I was in school, I hated pep assemblies, because they were too loud, and I couldn't escape. Now, I hate having the beauty mask on my face, so to make sure I did wash my face, my mom gave me face-wipes, which I use once a day. (I only wear make-up when I'm on stage, and I use two or three face-wipes to take the make-up off.)
2. I enjoy anything theater-related, so a lot of my friends are through that. I'm part of a local performing arts group, and we do a show every April, and have to start practices the Monday after New Year's in order to get ready.
3. When I was younger, I guess you could say I was hyperfixated on my performing arts group, and refused to get a job because I was afraid I couldn't do both at the same time. (People who have tried to help me have given up on me in that.)
4. I have trouble with shaving, so my mom did that for me when I was younger (I only stopped when I cut myself with the razor too many times as a teenager), and now my husband does it for me.
5. I have no problems with changes or transition, I'm used to it. When I was younger, there were a couple of times I got upset once the performing arts group would finish their annual spring show, and I knew I wouldn't be back at it for several months. However, the way I handled that was, the Monday after the show ended (which is when we now have our cast party; when I was younger, we'd have it at someone's house after the Saturday night show, but that got to be too much for the person hosting the party, to wait until after everyone had left to clean up and go to bed), I'd make a little paper calendar with the number of days (one year, I made one with the number of hours) until practice for the next show would begin.
6. My husband was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 18 (or, at least he was suspected of having it; the diagnosis didn't come until he was 28), and I've been suspected of having autism, too. (That's why I sometimes frustrate my provider with my lack of conversation and my universal answer of "I don't know" to every question.)
7. Ever since I was a kid, every time I would get stressed or excited, I would clench my fists, shrug my shoulders, and throw my head back. (I have a neuromodulation unit to help with headaches, and my parents asked the surgeon if my stim would affect it; the doctor didn't seem to think it would be an issue, but three months after I got the implant, I had to have another surgery to replace the lead in my unit because I was doing that. I'm now on medication to control it. In fact, I went to another doctor last spring who diagnosed me with stereotypy.)
Thank you so very much for this content.
Love your videos and I hope you and your family are doing well ❤
Ironically I was putting you in the K people group. Someone from that K group can listen to you explaining this and attach themselves to it right away. I listened to this and think dang I am screwed up, a lot of what you described would describe my issues, but I am totally different than those traits at the same time, I have those traits and the opposite traits at other times, be an independent individual, my dawgs keep me balanced.
Please do more of this!
Im 53. Ive yet to be diagnosed, but I'm 100% certain I have ADHD and am ND. I highly suspect traits of autism. I REALLY wish my husband and daughter could/woukd understanding how everyday tasks can sometimes seem insurmountable
Click goes a light bulb in my head. Thank you
My adult daughter is being tested fie autism after seeing this I might need to be tested as well...😮😮😮
oh geez. i think i have like 5/7 of those traits.
i had a really bad accident the summer before my senior year in HS ( a drunk driver hit me in my car and his fender crushed the side of my head) I was in a coma for 2 weeks. then I woke up. The docs said I would probably not be the same person, moods, angry all the time, etc. I didn’t think i had any major symptoms but now in my 40s, i got diagnosed with depression and major anxiety. It’s really hard to tell if this was due to my accident, or it is just me not having any energy for bullshit anymore. I might come across as bitchy, bu5 really i just can;’t do the small talk w people, I just have no energy for that. And now watching this vid, I wonder if I am on the spectrum of Autism. whew this is a lot to absorb atm.
Thanks for the vid, it really helped.
I've a few of those. I've played bass in loud punk rock bands, but I was doing a particular thing, my thing, but noisy environments out of my control can be stressful and confusing. I've always struggled maintaining friendships, most of my current friends now are my wife's friends (and there's not many of them). I'm a little fixated with some topics/interests and planning journeys etc. Changes in plans etc, even if they're better can take a bit of adjusting to ..and can affect me quite a bit (until I catch up with the positives). My daughter is in the process of being diagnosed as autistic (my family have thought for a while that I am) ...I'm only just going through the process myself (at 64), and although it makes perfect sense looking back through my life, it's still very disconcerting, stressful and unsettling (at the moment).
Please do more videos about undiagnosed adults. I’m very interested ♥️
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Thank you for this video. A more detailed video would be much appreciated!
The idea of going to Disneyland/Disney world sounds awful !!!
So loud, so crowded, long stretches of walking, walking through crowds, long stretches of standing, being pressured to go on rides, going on rides which is painful, going on rides and feeling dizzy, feeling bad that your lack enjoyment is spoiling everyone’s day, being offered food continuously even though you feel nauseated, it being a really long tiring day, being subject to the weather, having to carry a big rucksack with all your supplies, being with people who do not appreciate any of your sensory overload.
No thank you.
Oooh, I was curious about when your kids are diagnosed autistic. While mine haven't been, some of my family members are on the spectrum, and I have questions about my boys. Both were slower to talk. Both have notorious tantrums whenever we leave a favorite place. Tantrums worse than what I see in other kids the same age. So I'm wondering if there's something there with them and transitions. Also, my older son really does hyperfocus on certain things. It makes parenting easier... until I wonder where he is and if he remembered to eat. Very interesting!
Pretty sure I have Autism or at least ADHD. I am sure my husband has Autism as well. I obsess over different things at different times. Right now it is press on Nails and Mugs. I had to downsize my mug collection because it was taking over. I stim as well. My Press ons have become my new fidget toy. I have been sensory all my life but have learned to calm myself over the years. I remember also as a child I would end every sentence with this weird noise I made with my tongue and I had these violent melt downs. I was very stubborn and would not take no for an answer, and if my parents gave in, my melt down would be even longer and more violent the next time. My son did the exact same thing as a child. I am also dyslexic and I struggled to learn as a child because I fell through the cracks. Most important, I hold it all together all day, but if I don't have about an hour to wind down in the evening I am fit to be tied. There is more but this is getting long. I have no reason to be diagnosed by the way. I am not sure what it would do for me at this point. I function well in society these days and I do take a mood medication.
Alot like me, Altho I have a list of Diagnosis 😮😊😢, I take 7 meds 5 for Mental , Is ten with things n have Agoraphobia, n Panic n Anxiety Disorder, amongst ADD n also I spiral seasonally n come back ☝, I also have Suicidal tendencies n overexplain, n am high strung around people yet disassociate in stores n Dr. Apts , I CAN'T most days but the ones in fine, I spend with my grandkids, they ❤unconditionally n think I'm Awesome 😂❗ that's all that matters to me,yet homesteading n gardening is my Go to , It grows n is Beautiful n provides for us no matter how small the harvest this year😉💭, It got me thru another year mentally ❤😊✔💯❗... Sending ❤ n ✌
I want to see hands to face while crunching face stims 😊
I have Autism and still trying to get my head around. I’ll be interested
Thank you that was very helpful!!
Im finally getting an autism evaluation the 24th because I have overload sensory issues and overwhelming stimulation issues high sense of smell taste touch I have lot of social issues I love people but not being around them at all people think I don't have emotions but angression when I feel sad happy angry all of the above I am hyper fixations with shows I struggle doing anything because I feel overloaded because people don't seem to understand how i think how I am at all I always felt different odd not average didn't talk till 4thought it was from foster care and all but when i see repetitive behaviors that i tried changing and can't I started being alarmed so I finally asked my therapist about certain things so now finally being evaluated
So with stimming I have a question I shake my leg while sitting a lot of the times and if I have a pen I tend to click it a lot also while I’m driving I have the urge to tap my fingers with the music are all these considered stimming traits
Something is wrong with me i'm a hermit I prefer to be alone, but touching or loud music doesn't bother me.
You might just prefer to be alone 🤷♀️
Not having a social life does not mean you're an autistic. Mostly it means you prefer a peaceful loneliness rather than spending time by fake and stupid people.
I’m a diagnosed autistic epileptic I’m also visually
i check all the boxes but no doctor will refer me or diagnose me😅 tried asking 2 psychiatrists and they said i can't be autistic because i made eye contact and can have a conversation 💀
How do you not binge watch a published show? 😂
Yez , i play guitar snd paint. I. Really artistic
Stephanie ❤I just learned my 3 year old bout to be 4 on the 4th💥 is autistic. I’ve been watching you for a long time and love your channel and have learned a lot. I’ve often wondered if o could be autistic I definitely have over more than half the the signs.
But I do a lot of masking, I’m learning to try and work through some of these masking behaviors. Do you think you could do a video on that?
Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇
off topic but i love the way you speak with your hands lol
Stimming: i shake one foot uncontrollably only when I'm alone because i know it looks weird AF (excuse the language).
I also secretly fidget with my fingers, even pinch my skin during social interactions....is that common with autistics?
Im not diagnosed, but i have so many of the traits like speaking late, bad comprehension as a child, had speech therapy lessons which included improving eye contact, sensory issues (i wish i can shave my hair off! Im female) etc....but im very high functioning. Im an intensive care nurse :(
I have
Asperger’s sensory issues and tremor disorder and adhd hi mild anxiety
The fact that I relate to EVERY SINGLE ONE of these other than having an autistic child but I don’t know how to get help ): I’m 24.
I am on the waiting list to have an Autism assessment as we think I am on the spectrum. I am 29
Your voice is not monotonous, you have many facial expressions, your are smiling, laughing. It is difficult to believe that you are asperger.
Autism is a spectrum. No two autistic people are the same.
When I do the online questionnaires, I check many boxes.
Love your vids 🎉❤
I go blank when my child screams.
I appreciate your sharing
I am diagnosed at 12 years old autism and learning disability..... My 18 years old is diagnosed with lactose free...
I've been watching some vids on the subject, and was starting to think that I'm autistic ... but - DISNEY WORLD???!!! - that's my idea of hell on earth ... !
Thank you for doing this video now I wonder if I’m autistic I do have depression
This defines me to a T oh my definitely asking my doc or my therapist
Thanxz a million
Oh my God I related to each and every one of these
I have 2 grandchildren and my 32 yr old son was just diagnosed. But I haven't been tested yet. But plan on it
i thing i notice about myself is when i am recording video's for my channel i tend to play with my hair
I just got diagnosed 2 yrs ago im embarrassed by it and afraid of people I can not look at people directly biggest red flag for my doctor and can not do crowds or lights or sound for long periods of time and blankets calm me down
Thank you