you all probably dont care but does any of you know a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tips you can offer me
Just so you know you said in this video you can’t be diagnosed with high functioning autism and my diagnosis literally says on paper : “autistic spectrum disorder- high functioning autism “ 😂 just make sure your facts are accurate. It’s not on the DSM anymore but it was when I got diagnosed and I’m only 25, got diagnosed age 13 x
The problem isn't the term, it's people hearing it who think wrong which is the problem. Focus on that. Because High Functioning Autism still has autism in it, and an autism context. And high doesn't mean perfect or highest or amazing. And there has to something above to give room for the low.
I feel that I am high functioning and I understand what you mean. The way I explain it to people who notice I am having a difficult time with certain aspects of many people day to day I will explain hey these situations like crowds especially with loads of people I don't know. I explain I am autistic though it be high functioning just means I have an outstanding grip on my "disability" but can and dose severely impact how I cope & deal with certain aspects of life. I don't really look at it as a disability but more of an ability to be on a different plane than many people. I can do pretty much everything everyone else can if I wanted to join the military or something high stress and high demanding I can I should just need the training, understanding, and relationship building with the people I will be with. I am way more capable to think properly through stress and use my prospective and training than many alistic people because I can sort through my anxiety and adrinalin because I've had to my entire life every day. I've learned that being high functioning on the spectrum has given me great understanding and control of my reality though it comes with it's challengs. I have the understanding to feel and predict things like physics math and engineering I've ended up on the top end of scioty when it comes to things many wish they were capable of. I ride a motorcycle with extreme skill and connection though it took a long time to even get my license due to the anxiety and new experience but once I did my understanding and control really kicked in and I feel as if diving is an extension of my self. I went to school to be an electrical engineer and passed my courses with more than exceptional grades with absolutely no classes taken on trigonometry or physics due to my ability to brake down and understand how it works. So I wouldn't get offended if somebody says well that's not that bad I would just reply no it's not it's actually good for me not so good for other people because I do have a hard time trying to get to know somebody if I don't know them I pick you up on body language and it will tell me exactly the type of person they are and if I want to be around them within seconds I do have a hard time with crowds I don't like it and I just avoid it things that make me uncomfortable I don't try to put as a routine or regular thing in my life I deal with it if I have to the people I'm close with are the one exception to this rule like my family with the funeral or somebody I'm really close with I do have issues with family that I'm not comfortable with in large groups because of poor experiences with them or lack of understanding so I typically try to get out of those situations as quick as possible and deal with them for the sake of others because perspective and understanding is a very big role on being in the spectrum and if you can't tell by my writing here I'm not very good with punctuation "English" writing and spelling a lot of this I use voice to text but just because I'm not good at any of that doesn't mean I'm not intelligent because I'm beyond intelligent I can understand a lot that many people around me just can't and I can't explain it to them because if I tried to just wouldn't understand it because that's how I see it so sorry for any dyslexic typing or misspelled words etc
Yes. People don’t realize how much help I truly need. I suffer and struggle constantly and I’m exhausted. It looks like I’m whining but I’m begging for just one person to see that I desperately need help. Just ONE person.
I'm in the process of seeking diagnosis at 25. I really felt validated when after explaining a lifetime of struggles my therapist found it obvious I may be on the spectrum. I felt like I wasn't broken anymore, just different.
My advice for talking to family about autism: find something they can relate it to, even if it's not the same. For example, "just like you don't like the feeling of being tickled, so you yell or squirm, I don't like the feeling of rain, bright lights, loud noises etc. So even though those things don't bother most people, they make me melt down and react badly just like you react badly to being tickled."
At 57, I've finally found something that explains all the things I thought made me odd and not fit into the rest of the world. I'm so grateful to find this site and read more about autism. I feel like I've found others from the same planet. The reaction in my head sorta matched that movie where the main character realizes (towards the end of the film) he's dead. When he does, he reviews all the clues throughout his life. Finally, it all makes sense to him. I now have a clue what that feels like.
I know this is an older video, I just wanted to thank you for making this video. My 8 year old was diagnosed high functioning autistic this past school year. It was something we thought may be the case. Your videos helped me to realize some of the traits he has that were in line with Aspergers. Your videos have helped me feel more educated and less afraid of facing what challenges he may have in the years to come. Thank you for all you do,you're awesome! ❤
One of the issues I have with my high-functioning autism is not actively thinking about things I am expected to think about. I will think about it when it is right in front of my face, but I can forget it in less than 30 seconds. It would help me greatly if non-autistics were more accepting of repeating things to me, and not be so angry when I repeat myself... I need the reminders, and I dont always remember who I said what to. Example: I often forget to refill toilet paper. By they time I finish washing my hands, I have forgotten that I need to refill it. I have to keep extra rolls within reach of the toilet because of the tenancy to forget. I dont actually "forget" because it is in my subconscious... I am just not actively thinking about it.
This sounds like me, I'm adhd /asd, try talking to yourself to get these things inprinted in your brain, now I accidently have a habit speaking to myself around house whilst walking haha
@@Jorn-gy3yc I talk to myself as well.. But I do it when I'm outside.. Ive had people look at me strange, but I dont really care anymore.. The only way I can find to remind myself is to either write it down, or have a conversation with myself..
@@Jorn-gy3yc This is what I do also as someone with ASD/ADHD! I repeatedly say the task that has to be done in my head or out loud until I’ve completed it in attempts to not forget😄
Im trying to learn what i can for my little boy. Because he has all that you do. Ive seen it in him. He has been officially diagnosed with autism, and ADD. He has a life threatening heart condition, and Timothy syndrome, which shortens his life expectancy.. i just want his life to be happy, and fun while i can do this for him.. thank you for helping me, by putting up these videos. My heart is heavy for my son.. with your help, it gets lighter, so i know how to respond to his needs in the best, least stressful way. Thank you. GOD BLESS YOU.
I have a college degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and STILL never made the connection that I might be on the spectrum. I genuinely thought everyone spent as much effort and energy into interacting in social exchanges. So naturally, I was just a bad person for not catering to others at the expense of my comfort level.
They theory that my friend had in regards to why my extended family didnt believe me when I said I cant control my meltdowns, is the idea that they may have put me into a box (non-literal) when I was very young, a box that said I am choosing to having tantrums and that my mom didn't raise me right... No matter what I said to them, even as an adult, would convince them of anything outside that box. That box was broken when I showed them your video about Meltdowns... For them to see someone else say the same things I have been saying for 4 decades, was just what they needed to break that box of their wrong ideas about me. Thank you for your videos. I continue to appreciate your efforts to help educate non-autistics, and help autistics feel better about themselves :)
omg I'm speechless, in describing the high functioning at the end of the vid the last bit, u have just described me. I wear shades all the time, I'm OCD on my eyes, plus the lights hurt my eyes, I can't touch sand paper or cotton wool, I can't be around lily's, mince pies or marzipan. I avoid crowds and people. this is one of your best's vids so far Dan, ty.
Hey Dan, I am an autistic musician and university graduate and I absolutely love your videos! You are one of few people on the spectrum who I can actually genuinely relate to in terms of details talked about on your channel! I, like yourself, am also on the high-functioning end of the spectrum, and share a lot of the traits that others on the spectrum may also share, but I also tend to show traits reminiscent of those with anxiety (e.g. extreme stress) and even Tourette’s (nervous ticks), my friends and people I know are not usually bothered by it and are totally understanding about it but I do feel it affects me on a day-to-day basis and I sometimes worry this may show a bad example of myself or even who I am. But after hearing from someone like yourself I feel a lot more confidence and understanding in who I am, regardless of my condition and also feel I am not alone in this world! So I say keep it up man, and all the best 😄 Matthew 🤘
I had a MASSIVE awakening this week. Im 36. I feel so good now, holy shit. I masked so hard, I speak fluent Spanish suddenly, conversational. Wish I was kidding. Latin women and men in my city are like, WHAT? 😅
I am here because my 14 year old daughter has been recovering from anorexia. In the process of her recovery, a therapist recommended we look into getting my daughter evaluated because it seemed likely to her that my daughter has high functioning autism, and that this may have been a big part of her developing anorexia. We have not gotten her evaluated yet, however, the more I learn about high functioning autism, the more I believe it is true and it answers so many questions and observations we have had since she was tiny. Thank you for making these videos. I look forward to learning more.
My son was just diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia,ODD,SPD. Your videos have really helped me to understand everything better. Thank you so much for your videos.
I came to your TH-cam channel from Fathering Autism. My son has Autism, ADHD, ODD, SPD,Anxiety, Developmental Delays, Dyspraxia. He is 11. He is High Functioning. He was first diagnosed with PDD-NOS.
As a kid I was treated as though I was a mean brat... Constantly being put in hellish loud situations and punished for reacting, etc... Grounded with my window nailed shut. I am trying to find a safe place in being on the spectrum... I am looking to be okay. I am a very good person! I do wonderful things and do not act maliciously or lie. I like to meet other people who have this quality.
Hi Eden, I am sorry to hear that you were treated that way. I recently discovered that I'm on the autism spectrum as well and I'm 37 now. I can't imagine what you had to go through, because I'm angry about stuff that I was punished for (hating it to study). Hang on there buddy.
Whenever I read/hear things about asperger’s I get kinda weirded out because I seem to be such a unique case (many key components are not present in me). It’s frustrating being abnormal even in the abnormal.
I've been told that I've given too much eye contact and Have made individuals uncomfortable or people have called me intense. I am sensitive with bright lights, and I also get an over whelming feeling when there is to much noise. I've been watching your video's to try and find some coping skills.
Sometimes I feel so frustrated can't have a love relationship that ends good people find me weird and worst if I explain my condition or they link me to Sheldon Copper or they think I'm retarded
I suffer from mental loops time to time when i cant finish the thought process. For example , if i cant find the answer to something ,my mind keep repeating the loop till.i find the answer and this gets uncomfortable. I am also sensitive to sound and would get drained out with too much sound
I am so happy to have found your videos. I have a 5 yr old son diagnosed with ASD, SPD, ADHD, and articulation issues. We have been trying to decipher his behaviors between adhd, autism or sensory. Your videos do help and I appreciate you sharing your difficulties and how to cope with them!
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What me brought me to the video- believing I have ASD but in the process of getting re-assessed and trying to get a diagnosis. I relate so strongly with a lot of female aspies videos that I’ve watched.
I'm a high functioning autistic adult and find that with regular support from my family and maintain my regular routine or rituals daily then I can easily function well. One thing that I find really important is my ability to be able to keep up a diary because I tend to somewhat forget if I've done or not done something that wasn't necessarily significant and also helps me to manage and have a handle on my emotions as a way to just rant my frustrations. How do you deal with the self- issues of self harm and when they stem into emotions such as frustration? I struggle with this and find that I get bruises on my knees because of poor regulation of emotions and it's something my neurotypical mum doesn't understand.
I'm watching your videos because I think I may fall into the spectrum myself. I had a therapist tell me a year and a half ago it was possible since texture of food is so important, I have a history of high anxiety and depression, fidgeting with different texture toys helps me with a lot of things, and I get overstimulated easily. I also HAVE to bite something a good texture when I'm stressed. I'm kind of nervous about accepting the lable and investing in more fidget toys, especially for my self soothing biting. I don't have much sensitivity to lights other than when I'm in a car on a sunny day going past a lot of trees. This is going to sound horrible, but I don't want people thinking they have to walk on eggshells and be super careful around me because of an Autism diagnosis. I'm also scared of being seen as unintelligent because of my biting, but my fingernails, cuticles, lips, and cheeks would love me for the change. That being said, to have a name for how I've been would also be very comforting. I'm scared. It might make it easier to explain to my 5 year old why just running up with something cuddly might not actually be helping when I'm getting a sensory overload, because I'd see a WALL of cuddles things and NEED to touch them all. (I'm diagnosed OCD, generalized anxiety, and bipolar depression.) *Edit: I also really don't like LED flashlights and headlights.
Found your video from a curiosity of possibly being on the spectrum.. I didn't talk until I was about 3 or 3 1/2; I'm really socially awkward; I excel at drafting and design, science, english (literature), biology, and mechanical engineering; it's extremely difficult to speak my thoughts, but if I can write them down it's like a weight is lifted. I had a college level reading skill in 4th grade, started playing with LEGOS at 4 or 5, was making advanced erector sets at probably 7 then branched off the instruction manuals and started making my own designs like remote bedroom door locks, light switches, vehicles, etc.. I had science comprehension of a college student in fifth grade from my assessment tests. But *by golly* was it hard to make friends. I could read like crazy, but could never speak the way I wanted to. My lack of speech expression turned me into a recluse for quite some time. Now I design medical equipment: from beds, to accessories, to custom manufacturing for local businesses (including my dads steel fabrication business). I also program laser cutting equipment. Socially I've always had one person that I invest my time and effort into. I've changed people a couple times, and I've had my trust in others broken down. Relationships are incredibly difficult. Meeting new people is difficult. Public speaking is pretty much impossible. Engineering meetings turn me into a nervous wreck. Basically anything that involves talking to another person turns into an ordeal, unless weed or bourbon is involved anyway. I'm not flexing anything, everyone has their own strengths. Sometimes it's social skills, sometimes it's electronics. Mine just happens to be design with an infatuation of science. So that's why I made it to your video. I think I'm just wired differently, and I don't want to be judged for it anymore.
I have twin boys who are 10 years old. They have just been dianoset, one is autistik and one have ADHD. They LOVE that you have both. You really boost there selvestime just by beeing a positiv rollemodel they can identify with. They especiale LOVE your testning vidios, Because they can identify with the need too figthit and chuw on Stuff. Thanks for making my boys se that they are not alone. (Sorry about tur spelling, I'm from denmark)
It’s ok I’m dyslexic so spelling isn’t my strong point!! Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
To answer you question, I am here to educate myself. Also, your videos has confirmed my belief that being an aspie is a superpower :) Love your videos!
My son is 2 years old and has not been officially diagnosed. When he didnt start talking I got a referral to an early childhood development place in my town. A therapist that specializes in "special needs" was there and asked if anyone had ever mentioned my son possibly having autism. I have wondered and things make a lot of sense now. I just want to learn about his world and everything I can to help him. My angel baby is a loving, happy, little boy, but shows many signs of autism, along with his communication delay. If possible I think I love him even more. I just want to learn how to help him the best I can. Thanks for these videos!
I'm here because I have autism and I'm learning about it more because for myself and for other people sometimes I get really high anxiety for no reason I don't know that part autism I'm watching it right now thank you for helping me
Every test I do on the internet says I don't have autism. But let's just say that me taking those tests often enough to doublecheck kind of indicates that I run into enough moments in life where I feel watching your channel could be helpful for me. Especially because I also am actually diagnosed with adhd, but still feel that not all bases are covered entirely. Also, you're cool
One thing about high functioning aspergers is the schools either overestimate us or underestimate us. I was reporting to my school board member about my previous school years where I did ‘so well’ on grades & SOL’s & because of that, I was in hard classes & made fun of. I hope we can make positive changes to the school systems. 👍🏻
My boyfriend of 4 1/2 years was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and dyslexia (which is highly geographic/directional) when he was 6 years old, but I have recently wondered if he may actually have some form of higher functioning autism, or even Aspergers. He has difficulty reading social cues and as a result ends up stumbling around a lot of awkward conversations, especially when he is meeting someone new. He gets so caught up in his own thoughts that he loses track of the progression of a conversation and as a result he will end up chiming into the discussion with an out of context comment relating to what was being talked about 5 minutes ago. He also has a lot of difficulty expressing his emotions, despite the fact that he is intensely empathetic. While he enjoys receiving affection, he finds it difficult to express the same closeness to others directly. This has caused issues in our relationship, but this past year I have dedicated myself to understanding the reasons which cause him to behave and communicate in the ways that he does: as a result, our relationship continues to improve by the day. Your videos are super awesome and so helpful to folks like me who don't so much care about the "diagnosis" as much as they care about their loved one and simply learning how to understand and cope with the symptoms.
i have high functioning autism. and people just make me feel like i cant struggle, and also, when i do tell them i have it, they tell me oh you dont look like you have one. im like what the heck.
i personally use the aspergers term for myself since most people atleast where i live dont know what it is so theyll ask "whats that" instead of making an assumption of how i act or will act if i say im autistic unfortunatly people have a picture in their mind of how to treat autistic people and the way they tend to treat me infuriates me so instead of giving them the option of making an assumption i use the term that will allow me to explain my experience with it
I like to ID as high functional ASD. However looking at support records, and the initial assessment my version of 'I can take on the world ' are very out of focus. I think I get symptoms on the milder end, but can easily burn out when I take on too much in terms of work and other stuff. This then causes issues with communication with the DWP. Speaking of which, I wouldn't mind a video on dealing with the DWP and your experience.
Hi, you asked "what brought me to this video" well there is a guy at work that is having a lot of issues with ppl and management, i was curious; the guy seemed different. So I sought out a friendship with him after a few days he told him he has Autism and a week later he said its Asperger's. So i sought out all the information i could on High Functioning and Asperger's to be as good of a friend as i could. Having this knowledge now I was able to talk to Management and other ppl to help them understand why they have been having difficulty with him. It turned out good cause the manager was decreasing his hours because that is the way they deal with "problem" associates and that is making them quit. They now better understand and have increased his hours again. He is 33 years old and he and i have become good friends. . . I found it sad that so many ppl including management just wrote this guy off instead of wanting to understand why he was having so problems with ppl and the work environment. They chose to just talk "crap" about him and not trying to figure out why, i am glad i did turned out the guy really needed a friend at work. Thanks for your videos, they are INCREDIBLE and helpful.
A question to Dan, or any of the other wonderful people in the comments: Does anyone have any advice for autism and relationships (particularly romantic)? I've been diagnosed with autism (was told it would've been aspergers if it was still in DSM) and anxiety/depression. I know my conversation skills aren't the best, but my main issues tend to be understanding signals and my own feelings, which often leads me to become "attached" too quickly, which in turn means I am very prone to getting hurt when a partner or prospective partner walks away, followed by the depression/anxiety cycle.
GothShinobi sounds a lot like me, although I've no official diagnosis; keep being labeled as bpd. I met my husband when I was in a good headspace. Feeling independent. Aware or trying to be aware of my wants and needs. But basically fell hard and fast. Followed his cues more so than mine as I had no idea what was appropriate; after how many dates do we kiss? I dunno. 🙈😅 Perhaps ask friends or family who are neurotypical for guidance and cues or ask the person straight out, do you like me or whatever else you want to know; it can be ... Unromantic and may be ill received but even 6 years down the road with the same person I still find asking a direct question and getting a direct answer is still the way to go. For me at least. Hope this helps. 💕
I have the same issue as you with attaching onto people. Just remember that it happens. It's a part of life. It is what it is. Just focus on yourself after that. If you want to reflect, ask yourself "What happened to cause this?" instead of "Why did this happen to me?". all that being said though, it might be a good idea to see a psych. They'll be able to give you more personalized tools to help you with this situation. I believe in you c:
Have you done a video on dieting and autism? How can you quell bad eating habits in regards to autism? Can eating junk food be a coping mechanism for autistics having constant anxiety?
My High Functioning Autism Obsession Is Speaking Out Against Corruption Within Christianity, Government, Etc And I Can Get Extremely Violent And Dangerous If Someone Tries To Hurt Me And Those Who I Care And Love
Great Video! 1. I am watching at the mom of a HFA 4-year-old boy and 2. My son's medical diagnosis was High Functioning Autism (Aspergers), ADHD, and Anxiety. I don't know if that is different because I am in the United States of America or because the doctor felt like he could use that term or what, but just wanted to share.
Yesterday I told my Dr about Your channel and that I’ve learned many things, he would tell others with Aspergers, ASD that can keep up with english. I said that goes pretty fast and it’s not like it sounds in school or on movie because You’re from Wales. But it’s something That goes better after a short while.
I was diagnosed at 34 recently but have you been watching you for a while once I realised. You have been very informative. It’s both great to know but upsetting because it’s not something I can “fix”
Dating one. It is not easy but somehow I adjusted my expectations since day 1, without knowing he has HFA. Recently he disclosed his condition and everything makes more sense now. Hope it will work out coz he is brilliant.
Someone told me that we could be evolved human beings, thinking twice it could be true we could be seen as cold and rude but we do feel very deeply someone else pain or melt by someones we like closeness too way much, we should be a nation :)
My GF and I have been doing tons of research to explain why I am the way I am. We finally figured out that I'm HFASD (I know it's just ASD). I tick almost all the boxes and it's been a boon on our relationship now that we know how to approach my issues. What I would like to know is something you said early in the video. It can't be officially diagnosed? It would help to have a professional's opinion. This seems very naive in a modern society.
I need to see this. My beloved Michael and I had the talk. About autism. My observations and concerns about me and hopes for a diagnosis. He said he has high functioning autism. I'm interested in knowing what that means. When he declared on Facebook some time ago that he has autism I found it interesting. I certainly thought no less of him. This was long before I suspected it of myself.
Fluorescent lighting causes sharp pain at the back of my eyes and it can make me feel dizzy. I have to have my food piping hot but it doesn't seem that hot to me, it's just right, it's others that tell me I'm going burn myself x
I love your podcasts and appreciate your channel. I just wanted to add something about the history of Autism from my personal research. In Switzerland back in the late 1700's the first recorded case of ASD was misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. I can't remember the Neuropsychologists name. I just found it absurd that it's taken over 300 years for Science to begin to scratch the surface on the realities and actualities of what Autism is and how it effects each Autistic similarly yet not.
I usually like your videos but according to this, I’m low functioning. I was late diagnosed aged 39. I had developmental delay. This was missed in the nineteen eighties, so when I was diagnosed, I was told that had Aspergers still been diagnosed, I would never have been diagnosed with it, I would always have been diagnosed with autism. I don’t like terms high or low functioning and I don’t think us autistics should encourage their use. I work full time and always have, I have a degree but I struggle with certain areas hence my diagnosis. I also have a high IQ. I don’t want anyone to think of me as “low functioning or high functioning.”
There isn’t low or high functioning anymore like I said in this video, it is just nomenclature that was crudely used. Thank you so much for the comment!
Hi Dan, useful historical overview and helpful to hear summary of traits which I identify with. Am watching your videos as I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Just over 3 years ago aged 56. Many thanks.
Part of me wants one of those "subscribe" cushions, but I would look a bit silly taking one on the train, so maybe if they did a pin badge or a hat or something?
I go to the doctor soon for an autism diagnosis and you have helped me to understand myself. Thank you! Even when I read what I type its socially awkward. 😂 I love your channel and I found it through searching Ted talks abt aspergers. :)
It's very common to accidentally press one key before the other when typing fast. Nobody writes perfectly. Pretty sure in this case it has nothing to do with dyslexia since he always writes very well.
I used to date a guy who I now realise had Asperger's. He never mentioned it but he was very insensitive to my feelings and I thought he was trying to upset me intentionally. If he'd have told me, I'd have been a lot more understanding.
I understand myself now I'm on the spectrum I've read a lot of books I've seen lots of videos and this video particularly I like the guy that has all the purple here is really neat and I'm an aspie it's quite scary sometimes this is Fran
Interesting video and full of information…. I was looking for information as it has been suggested to me by a counsellor that I may have High functioning Autism due to what she believes as “traits” in me… this is due to having a massive depressive breakdown which coencided with a relationship breakup a few months ago… I’m being officially reviewed for Cyclothymia (type of bipolar) but we can’t tell if these “traits” are part of the Bipolar condition, Autism or a function of INTP/ENTP personality traits… I only display a tiny number of traits but it’s still very interesting as I work in the entertainment industry and do work with people on the spectrum… Again Thank you for this video and I’ll be watching more to gain further insight…
My son was diagnosed Functional ASD speech delay. All was really good where we in Philippines I’d let him study in homeschoolHUB no problem to us and we attended every activities in the school. But Now we’re here in Europe it’s really difficult for us to adjust people surround and easily they judge what my son situation is! Really really sad 😢 😢😢😢😢😢hope and pray will solve this problem soon
I have ASD myself and also have a comorbid bipolar diagnosis. I am considered high functioning, but I didn't receive an Asperger's diagnosis because I was delayed in learning how to speak.
Finally figured it out at 30. I would like a diagnosis, but I am still starting to forgive myself for my idiosyncrasies and times I fall short socially. I told my mom (my biggest critic) and she believed me for the first time in my life. It’s cool to see other people like me living life well lol.
Yes oftentimes the people who knew you were different than everybody else will see it because they know you best but they were also probably the hardest on you because they didn't want you to fall out of the typical Norms and be excluded from things like a job driving or even if you're an American many rights like the right to defend yourself or vote etc in just because you're autistic doesn't mean you're incapable either just means you have a hard time with certain aspects and being treated normally has given you the ability to mask and control your view on the world
Dan that was great it has helped me so much to understand what other people mean when they ask me if my son is high functioning as i just new he had asd.
But You try to record some off those talks. And later reply for Yourself. Big possibility that You will find out some off Your bad habits(voice tone, not listening untill end off sentence, too emotional, too proud, lack off emphaty etc.etc.) in conversation which provocating discussions and arguing. You have to understand that none off difference in minds are excuse. We all are humans and have feelings and emotions. Cooperation is only way. One step from You one step from them forward each other. Step by step. It's worth to try. Nothing else is so important than family.
Very well explained DAN, I have twins who are 5 years old , Both ASD diagnosed and complete different ends of the spectrum , as youv'e explained so well I have one twin who has much bigger physical needs who defo would come under severe/Low Funtioning compared to his brother who is higher functioning although he has far greater anxiety and PDA issues compared to his brother. Be great if you could watch a few of my vlogs and give me your evaluation of my lads and indeed my content @The Aspie World , KEEP UP THE VIDEOS MATE
i literally just found out about the spectrum a few weeks ago when i met one of my brothers friends. he said i might be on the spectrum because i overthink a lot and am a little awkward when first meeting people. i thought that those were fairly common things in a lot of people, and when he experienced this, i knew him for like a day and was a bit too nervous to approach a girl i thought was hot. so i don't really know if i'm on the spectrum, i don't think i am, at most i think i have anxiety
My family says you can't be autistic coz you smart and then have a good laugh about it. Nobody believes me. They all think I'm a narcissist. Blind people are also not 100% blind. They can see with one eye or distinguish objects.
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I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tips you can offer me
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Just so you know you said in this video you can’t be diagnosed with high functioning autism and my diagnosis literally says on paper : “autistic spectrum disorder- high functioning autism “ 😂 just make sure your facts are accurate. It’s not on the DSM anymore but it was when I got diagnosed and I’m only 25, got diagnosed age 13 x
The problem with the "high-functioning" label is that it makes people think your ASD doesn't cause you any difficulties.
exactly this. How many people I've heard saying: "oh it's not that bad" is mind-blowing
Thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏼. I wish people could understand, without me having to repeatedly explain it.
The problem isn't the term, it's people hearing it who think wrong which is the problem. Focus on that. Because High Functioning Autism still has autism in it, and an autism context. And high doesn't mean perfect or highest or amazing. And there has to something above to give room for the low.
I feel that I am high functioning and I understand what you mean. The way I explain it to people who notice I am having a difficult time with certain aspects of many people day to day I will explain hey these situations like crowds especially with loads of people I don't know. I explain I am autistic though it be high functioning just means I have an outstanding grip on my "disability" but can and dose severely impact how I cope & deal with certain aspects of life. I don't really look at it as a disability but more of an ability to be on a different plane than many people. I can do pretty much everything everyone else can if I wanted to join the military or something high stress and high demanding I can I should just need the training, understanding, and relationship building with the people I will be with. I am way more capable to think properly through stress and use my prospective and training than many alistic people because I can sort through my anxiety and adrinalin because I've had to my entire life every day. I've learned that being high functioning on the spectrum has given me great understanding and control of my reality though it comes with it's challengs. I have the understanding to feel and predict things like physics math and engineering I've ended up on the top end of scioty when it comes to things many wish they were capable of. I ride a motorcycle with extreme skill and connection though it took a long time to even get my license due to the anxiety and new experience but once I did my understanding and control really kicked in and I feel as if diving is an extension of my self. I went to school to be an electrical engineer and passed my courses with more than exceptional grades with absolutely no classes taken on trigonometry or physics due to my ability to brake down and understand how it works. So I wouldn't get offended if somebody says well that's not that bad I would just reply no it's not it's actually good for me not so good for other people because I do have a hard time trying to get to know somebody if I don't know them I pick you up on body language and it will tell me exactly the type of person they are and if I want to be around them within seconds I do have a hard time with crowds I don't like it and I just avoid it things that make me uncomfortable I don't try to put as a routine or regular thing in my life I deal with it if I have to the people I'm close with are the one exception to this rule like my family with the funeral or somebody I'm really close with I do have issues with family that I'm not comfortable with in large groups because of poor experiences with them or lack of understanding so I typically try to get out of those situations as quick as possible and deal with them for the sake of others because perspective and understanding is a very big role on being in the spectrum and if you can't tell by my writing here I'm not very good with punctuation "English" writing and spelling a lot of this I use voice to text but just because I'm not good at any of that doesn't mean I'm not intelligent because I'm beyond intelligent I can understand a lot that many people around me just can't and I can't explain it to them because if I tried to just wouldn't understand it because that's how I see it so sorry for any dyslexic typing or misspelled words etc
Yes. People don’t realize how much help I truly need. I suffer and struggle constantly and I’m exhausted. It looks like I’m whining but I’m begging for just one person to see that I desperately need help. Just ONE person.
I'm in the process of seeking diagnosis at 25. I really felt validated when after explaining a lifetime of struggles my therapist found it obvious I may be on the spectrum. I felt like I wasn't broken anymore, just different.
Same. Huge sense of relief that it wasn't just me needing to "try harder" while being so exhausted from trying
Same here i just turned 26 and figured out i have it. It was such i relief it was like my whole life makes sense now.
same here, 21 year old, it explained a lot
I'm about to be 34 😔
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My advice for talking to family about autism: find something they can relate it to, even if it's not the same. For example, "just like you don't like the feeling of being tickled, so you yell or squirm, I don't like the feeling of rain, bright lights, loud noises etc. So even though those things don't bother most people, they make me melt down and react badly just like you react badly to being tickled."
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I will use this thank you!!! 💕
Had no idea someone else doesn’t like the feeling of rain! Thanks for sharing this 🙏🏻
Yea I hate bright lights one of my family members doesn't care and it pisses me off. That's why I'm moving.
I love the rain but bright lights and loud sounds are a nightmare for me
At 57, I've finally found something that explains all the things I thought made me odd and not fit into the rest of the world. I'm so grateful to find this site and read more about autism. I feel like I've found others from the same planet. The reaction in my head sorta matched that movie where the main character realizes (towards the end of the film) he's dead. When he does, he reviews all the clues throughout his life. Finally, it all makes sense to him. I now have a clue what that feels like.
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I know this is an older video, I just wanted to thank you for making this video. My 8 year old was diagnosed high functioning autistic this past school year. It was something we thought may be the case. Your videos helped me to realize some of the traits he has that were in line with Aspergers. Your videos have helped me feel more educated and less afraid of facing what challenges he may have in the years to come. Thank you for all you do,you're awesome! ❤
One of the issues I have with my high-functioning autism is not actively thinking about things I am expected to think about. I will think about it when it is right in front of my face, but I can forget it in less than 30 seconds. It would help me greatly if non-autistics were more accepting of repeating things to me, and not be so angry when I repeat myself... I need the reminders, and I dont always remember who I said what to.
Example: I often forget to refill toilet paper. By they time I finish washing my hands, I have forgotten that I need to refill it. I have to keep extra rolls within reach of the toilet because of the tenancy to forget. I dont actually "forget" because it is in my subconscious... I am just not actively thinking about it.
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This sounds like me, I'm adhd /asd, try talking to yourself to get these things inprinted in your brain, now I accidently have a habit speaking to myself around house whilst walking haha
@@Jorn-gy3yc I talk to myself as well.. But I do it when I'm outside.. Ive had people look at me strange, but I dont really care anymore.. The only way I can find to remind myself is to either write it down, or have a conversation with myself..
@@Jorn-gy3yc This is what I do also as someone with ASD/ADHD! I repeatedly say the task that has to be done in my head or out loud until I’ve completed it in attempts to not forget😄
Im trying to learn what i can for my little boy. Because he has all that you do. Ive seen it in him. He has been officially diagnosed with autism, and ADD. He has a life threatening heart condition, and Timothy syndrome, which shortens his life expectancy.. i just want his life to be happy, and fun while i can do this for him.. thank you for helping me, by putting up these videos. My heart is heavy for my son.. with your help, it gets lighter, so i know how to respond to his needs in the best, least stressful way. Thank you. GOD BLESS YOU.
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I have a college degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and STILL never made the connection that I might be on the spectrum.
I genuinely thought everyone spent as much effort and energy into interacting in social exchanges. So naturally, I was just a bad person for not catering to others at the expense of my comfort level.
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They theory that my friend had in regards to why my extended family didnt believe me when I said I cant control my meltdowns, is the idea that they may have put me into a box (non-literal) when I was very young, a box that said I am choosing to having tantrums and that my mom didn't raise me right... No matter what I said to them, even as an adult, would convince them of anything outside that box. That box was broken when I showed them your video about Meltdowns... For them to see someone else say the same things I have been saying for 4 decades, was just what they needed to break that box of their wrong ideas about me.
Thank you for your videos. I continue to appreciate your efforts to help educate non-autistics, and help autistics feel better about themselves :)
omg I'm speechless, in describing the high functioning at the end of the vid the last bit, u have just described me. I wear shades all the time, I'm OCD on my eyes, plus the lights hurt my eyes, I can't touch sand paper or cotton wool, I can't be around lily's, mince pies or marzipan. I avoid crowds and people. this is one of your best's vids so far Dan, ty.
Hey Dan, I am an autistic musician and university graduate and I absolutely love your videos! You are one of few people on the spectrum who I can actually genuinely relate to in terms of details talked about on your channel! I, like yourself, am also on the high-functioning end of the spectrum, and share a lot of the traits that others on the spectrum may also share, but I also tend to show traits reminiscent of those with anxiety (e.g. extreme stress) and even Tourette’s (nervous ticks), my friends and people I know are not usually bothered by it and are totally understanding about it but I do feel it affects me on a day-to-day basis and I sometimes worry this may show a bad example of myself or even who I am. But after hearing from someone like yourself I feel a lot more confidence and understanding in who I am, regardless of my condition and also feel I am not alone in this world!
So I say keep it up man, and all the best 😄 Matthew 🤘
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I'm a mom with Autism, and I have 2 sons who also have Autism. I love your channel and am glad to see the awareness you share.
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I had a MASSIVE awakening this week. Im 36. I feel so good now, holy shit. I masked so hard, I speak fluent Spanish suddenly, conversational. Wish I was kidding. Latin women and men in my city are like, WHAT? 😅
Thank you for this, i have issues with eye contact, social cues and sensory issue. And this is why i wear headphones all time when goes outside.
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I am here because my 14 year old daughter has been recovering from anorexia. In the process of her recovery, a therapist recommended we look into getting my daughter evaluated because it seemed likely to her that my daughter has high functioning autism, and that this may have been a big part of her developing anorexia. We have not gotten her evaluated yet, however, the more I learn about high functioning autism, the more I believe it is true and it answers so many questions and observations we have had since she was tiny. Thank you for making these videos. I look forward to learning more.
Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs
My son was just diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia,ODD,SPD. Your videos have really helped me to understand everything better. Thank you so much for your videos.
Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs
I came to your TH-cam channel from Fathering Autism. My son has Autism, ADHD, ODD, SPD,Anxiety, Developmental Delays, Dyspraxia. He is 11. He is High Functioning. He was first diagnosed with PDD-NOS.
As a kid I was treated as though I was a mean brat... Constantly being put in hellish loud situations and punished for reacting, etc... Grounded with my window nailed shut. I am trying to find a safe place in being on the spectrum... I am looking to be okay. I am a very good person! I do wonderful things and do not act maliciously or lie. I like to meet other people who have this quality.
Hi Eden, I am sorry to hear that you were treated that way. I recently discovered that I'm on the autism spectrum as well and I'm 37 now. I can't imagine what you had to go through, because I'm angry about stuff that I was punished for (hating it to study). Hang on there buddy.
Whenever I read/hear things about asperger’s I get kinda weirded out because I seem to be such a unique case (many key components are not present in me). It’s frustrating being abnormal even in the abnormal.
I've been told that I've given too much eye contact and Have made individuals uncomfortable or people have called me intense.
I am sensitive with bright lights, and I also get an over whelming feeling when there is to much noise. I've been watching your video's to try and find some coping skills.
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Xenedraa Bourque me too! I taught myself to have eye contact. But for some reason, specially men, find me to intense. 🙄 can’t win.
Sometimes I feel so frustrated can't have a love relationship that ends good people find me weird and worst if I explain my condition or they link me to Sheldon Copper or they think I'm retarded
Try not to worry about what people think.
sending feels
I suffer from mental loops time to time when i cant finish the thought process.
For example , if i cant find the answer to something ,my mind keep repeating the loop till.i find the answer and this gets uncomfortable.
I am also sensitive to sound and would get drained out with too much sound
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I can relate to this.
Can You make video how it is and how to easy life for two Asperger's living together.
Wife/husband
Students
Parent/child
Etc.
Tips, tricks etc.?
Housesshares /flat sharing,/family life, I agree
I am so happy to have found your videos. I have a 5 yr old son diagnosed with ASD, SPD, ADHD, and articulation issues. We have been trying to decipher his behaviors between adhd, autism or sensory. Your videos do help and I appreciate you sharing your difficulties and how to cope with them!
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What me brought me to the video- believing I have ASD but in the process of getting re-assessed and trying to get a diagnosis. I relate so strongly with a lot of female aspies videos that I’ve watched.
PTSD and CPTSD are also common due to how we are treated. I have been ostracized, hated and even physically assaulted both as a child and an adult.
Thank you so much Dan. I have learned so much from your channel. You are so extremely bright and have so much to offer the world. Blessings to you
I'm a high functioning autistic adult and find that with regular support from my family and maintain my regular routine or rituals daily then I can easily function well. One thing that I find really important is my ability to be able to keep up a diary because I tend to somewhat forget if I've done or not done something that wasn't necessarily significant and also helps me to manage and have a handle on my emotions as a way to just rant my frustrations.
How do you deal with the self- issues of self harm and when they stem into emotions such as frustration? I struggle with this and find that I get bruises on my knees because of poor regulation of emotions and it's something my neurotypical mum doesn't understand.
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I usually say I have aspergers just because I feel that there is less of a negative stigma around it.
I'm watching your videos because I think I may fall into the spectrum myself. I had a therapist tell me a year and a half ago it was possible since texture of food is so important, I have a history of high anxiety and depression, fidgeting with different texture toys helps me with a lot of things, and I get overstimulated easily. I also HAVE to bite something a good texture when I'm stressed. I'm kind of nervous about accepting the lable and investing in more fidget toys, especially for my self soothing biting. I don't have much sensitivity to lights other than when I'm in a car on a sunny day going past a lot of trees. This is going to sound horrible, but I don't want people thinking they have to walk on eggshells and be super careful around me because of an Autism diagnosis. I'm also scared of being seen as unintelligent because of my biting, but my fingernails, cuticles, lips, and cheeks would love me for the change. That being said, to have a name for how I've been would also be very comforting. I'm scared. It might make it easier to explain to my 5 year old why just running up with something cuddly might not actually be helping when I'm getting a sensory overload, because I'd see a WALL of cuddles things and NEED to touch them all. (I'm diagnosed OCD, generalized anxiety, and bipolar depression.)
*Edit: I also really don't like LED flashlights and headlights.
Found your video from a curiosity of possibly being on the spectrum.. I didn't talk until I was about 3 or 3 1/2; I'm really socially awkward; I excel at drafting and design, science, english (literature), biology, and mechanical engineering; it's extremely difficult to speak my thoughts, but if I can write them down it's like a weight is lifted.
I had a college level reading skill in 4th grade, started playing with LEGOS at 4 or 5, was making advanced erector sets at probably 7 then branched off the instruction manuals and started making my own designs like remote bedroom door locks, light switches, vehicles, etc.. I had science comprehension of a college student in fifth grade from my assessment tests.
But *by golly* was it hard to make friends. I could read like crazy, but could never speak the way I wanted to. My lack of speech expression turned me into a recluse for quite some time. Now I design medical equipment: from beds, to accessories, to custom manufacturing for local businesses (including my dads steel fabrication business). I also program laser cutting equipment.
Socially I've always had one person that I invest my time and effort into. I've changed people a couple times, and I've had my trust in others broken down. Relationships are incredibly difficult. Meeting new people is difficult. Public speaking is pretty much impossible. Engineering meetings turn me into a nervous wreck. Basically anything that involves talking to another person turns into an ordeal, unless weed or bourbon is involved anyway.
I'm not flexing anything, everyone has their own strengths. Sometimes it's social skills, sometimes it's electronics. Mine just happens to be design with an infatuation of science. So that's why I made it to your video. I think I'm just wired differently, and I don't want to be judged for it anymore.
I have twin boys who are 10 years old. They have just been dianoset, one is autistik and one have ADHD.
They LOVE that you have both. You really boost there selvestime just by beeing a positiv rollemodel they can identify with.
They especiale LOVE your testning vidios, Because they can identify with the need too figthit and chuw on Stuff.
Thanks for making my boys se that they are not alone.
(Sorry about tur spelling, I'm from denmark)
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To answer you question, I am here to educate myself. Also, your videos has confirmed my belief that being an aspie is a superpower :)
Love your videos!
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My son is 2 years old and has not been officially diagnosed. When he didnt start talking I got a referral to an early childhood development place in my town. A therapist that specializes in "special needs" was there and asked if anyone had ever mentioned my son possibly having autism. I have wondered and things make a lot of sense now. I just want to learn about his world and everything I can to help him. My angel baby is a loving, happy, little boy, but shows many signs of autism, along with his communication delay. If possible I think I love him even more. I just want to learn how to help him the best I can. Thanks for these videos!
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Great video! Brought here as a mom to an awesome 2.5 year old boy who was just diagnosed as ASD.
I'm here because I have autism and I'm learning about it more because for myself and for other people sometimes I get really high anxiety for no reason I don't know that part autism I'm watching it right now thank you for helping me
I'm also
Aspsie, OCD, ADD, I have ✌😳😝😃😀
Cerbal Palsy,Dyslexia!!
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same except from dyslexia instead I am partially sighted
Lies
@@MelissaStarfall who lying about what
Every test I do on the internet says I don't have autism. But let's just say that me taking those tests often enough to doublecheck kind of indicates that I run into enough moments in life where I feel watching your channel could be helpful for me. Especially because I also am actually diagnosed with adhd, but still feel that not all bases are covered entirely. Also, you're cool
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I love your channel! Your helping me as a parent understand my child!!! Thank you
Hi. From London. I am here as I want to be more aware. I think my little girl is on the spectrum.
ANY UPDATE?
Thanks for the great video Dan. I'm now using Alexa to listen to you. My support staff seemed to really enjoy it also.
Thank you!!
glad I saw this. Provides more insight to asd and hfa that others didn't or don't have
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One thing about high functioning aspergers is the schools either overestimate us or underestimate us. I was reporting to my school board member about my previous school years where I did ‘so well’ on grades & SOL’s & because of that, I was in hard classes & made fun of. I hope we can make positive changes to the school systems. 👍🏻
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The Aspie World of course! Time for us to come out of the shadows
My boyfriend of 4 1/2 years was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and dyslexia (which is highly geographic/directional) when he was 6 years old, but I have recently wondered if he may actually have some form of higher functioning autism, or even Aspergers. He has difficulty reading social cues and as a result ends up stumbling around a lot of awkward conversations, especially when he is meeting someone new. He gets so caught up in his own thoughts that he loses track of the progression of a conversation and as a result he will end up chiming into the discussion with an out of context comment relating to what was being talked about 5 minutes ago. He also has a lot of difficulty expressing his emotions, despite the fact that he is intensely empathetic. While he enjoys receiving affection, he finds it difficult to express the same closeness to others directly. This has caused issues in our relationship, but this past year I have dedicated myself to understanding the reasons which cause him to behave and communicate in the ways that he does: as a result, our relationship continues to improve by the day. Your videos are super awesome and so helpful to folks like me who don't so much care about the "diagnosis" as much as they care about their loved one and simply learning how to understand and cope with the symptoms.
i have high functioning autism. and people just make me feel like i cant struggle, and also, when i do tell them i have it, they tell me oh you dont look like you have one. im like what the heck.
i personally use the aspergers term for myself since most people atleast where i live dont know what it is so theyll ask "whats that" instead of making an assumption of how i act or will act if i say im autistic unfortunatly people have a picture in their mind of how to treat autistic people and the way they tend to treat me infuriates me so instead of giving them the option of making an assumption i use the term that will allow me to explain my experience with it
I like to ID as high functional ASD. However looking at support records, and the initial assessment my version of 'I can take on the world ' are very out of focus. I think I get symptoms on the milder end, but can easily burn out when I take on too much in terms of work and other stuff. This then causes issues with communication with the DWP. Speaking of which, I wouldn't mind a video on dealing with the DWP and your experience.
Hi, you asked "what brought me to this video" well there is a guy at work that is having a lot of issues with ppl and management, i was curious; the guy seemed different. So I sought out a friendship with him after a few days he told him he has Autism and a week later he said its Asperger's. So i sought out all the information i could on High Functioning and Asperger's to be as good of a friend as i could. Having this knowledge now I was able to talk to Management and other ppl to help them understand why they have been having difficulty with him. It turned out good cause the manager was decreasing his hours because that is the way they deal with "problem" associates and that is making them quit. They now better understand and have increased his hours again. He is 33 years old and he and i have become good friends. . . I found it sad that so many ppl including management just wrote this guy off instead of wanting to understand why he was having so problems with ppl and the work environment. They chose to just talk "crap" about him and not trying to figure out why, i am glad i did turned out the guy really needed a friend at work. Thanks for your videos, they are INCREDIBLE and helpful.
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Yooo, you're a great person. Thank you for helping this man!
You write a damn novel but can't spell out the word people. Mysteries of the brain
A question to Dan, or any of the other wonderful people in the comments: Does anyone have any advice for autism and relationships (particularly romantic)? I've been diagnosed with autism (was told it would've been aspergers if it was still in DSM) and anxiety/depression. I know my conversation skills aren't the best, but my main issues tend to be understanding signals and my own feelings, which often leads me to become "attached" too quickly, which in turn means I am very prone to getting hurt when a partner or prospective partner walks away, followed by the depression/anxiety cycle.
GothShinobi sounds a lot like me, although I've no official diagnosis; keep being labeled as bpd. I met my husband when I was in a good headspace. Feeling independent. Aware or trying to be aware of my wants and needs. But basically fell hard and fast. Followed his cues more so than mine as I had no idea what was appropriate; after how many dates do we kiss? I dunno. 🙈😅 Perhaps ask friends or family who are neurotypical for guidance and cues or ask the person straight out, do you like me or whatever else you want to know; it can be ... Unromantic and may be ill received but even 6 years down the road with the same person I still find asking a direct question and getting a direct answer is still the way to go. For me at least. Hope this helps. 💕
I have the same issue as you with attaching onto people. Just remember that it happens. It's a part of life. It is what it is. Just focus on yourself after that. If you want to reflect, ask yourself "What happened to cause this?" instead of "Why did this happen to me?".
all that being said though, it might be a good idea to see a psych. They'll be able to give you more personalized tools to help you with this situation.
I believe in you c:
Have you done a video on dieting and autism? How can you quell bad eating habits in regards to autism? Can eating junk food be a coping mechanism for autistics having constant anxiety?
My High Functioning Autism Obsession Is Speaking Out Against Corruption Within Christianity, Government, Etc And I Can Get Extremely Violent And Dangerous If Someone Tries To Hurt Me And Those Who I Care And Love
When the ice maker drops, I jump because it scares me if it's quiet in the house. If the TV is on, it sounds like the same volume
Great Video! 1. I am watching at the mom of a HFA 4-year-old boy and 2. My son's medical diagnosis was High Functioning Autism (Aspergers), ADHD, and Anxiety. I don't know if that is different because I am in the United States of America or because the doctor felt like he could use that term or what, but just wanted to share.
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I’m watching these videos because I have high functioning autism myself.
Yesterday I told my Dr about Your channel and that I’ve learned many things, he would tell others with Aspergers, ASD that can keep up with english. I said that goes pretty fast and it’s not like it sounds in school or on movie because You’re from Wales. But it’s something That goes better after a short while.
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Another awesome video bro!!!! Thanks for such thorough work!
I was diagnosed at 34 recently but have you been watching you for a while once I realised. You have been very informative. It’s both great to know but upsetting because it’s not something I can “fix”
You're awesome Dan 👍👍 I love the insight.
Been following you for a while now and I've definitely learned a lot from watching your vids. Thanks Dan! 🙂
I thought I have aspergers but I watched a vid on highly sensitive people and I might lean more to that.
Dating one. It is not easy but somehow I adjusted my expectations since day 1, without knowing he has HFA. Recently he disclosed his condition and everything makes more sense now. Hope it will work out coz he is brilliant.
I have chronic depression, OCD, PTSD, aspergers, eating disorders, and (the worst of all) paruresis.
Someone told me that we could be evolved human beings, thinking twice it could be true we could be seen as cold and rude but we do feel very deeply someone else pain or melt by someones we like closeness too way much, we should be a nation :)
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@@TheAspieWorld I do! Love from Panama I don't feel alone anymore :)
My GF and I have been doing tons of research to explain why I am the way I am. We finally figured out that I'm HFASD (I know it's just ASD). I tick almost all the boxes and it's been a boon on our relationship now that we know how to approach my issues. What I would like to know is something you said early in the video. It can't be officially diagnosed? It would help to have a professional's opinion. This seems very naive in a modern society.
I love watching your videos before I go to bed:)
Hey Dan, I was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, it states in my diagnosis report.
That’s fascinating.
You likely had a brave psychologists who realized the DSM-5 is sorely lacking and not nearly descriptive enough and it's diagnosis
I need to see this. My beloved Michael and I had the talk. About autism. My observations and concerns about me and hopes for a diagnosis. He said he has high functioning autism. I'm interested in knowing what that means. When he declared on Facebook some time ago that he has autism I found it interesting. I certainly thought no less of him. This was long before I suspected it of myself.
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Fluorescent lighting causes sharp pain at the back of my eyes and it can make me feel dizzy. I have to have my food piping hot but it doesn't seem that hot to me, it's just right, it's others that tell me I'm going burn myself x
The hot food thing ...like seeing the steam off of it ...hot ...this is odd thought it was a cultural thing
I'm definitely High-Functional Autistic, too. 🧠💡 Was diagonosed when I was 4 in 1997. Nobody cares about my HFA for years, including my ex-dad.
I love your podcasts and appreciate your channel. I just wanted to add something about the history of Autism from my personal research. In Switzerland back in the late 1700's the first recorded case of ASD was misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. I can't remember the Neuropsychologists name. I just found it absurd that it's taken over 300 years for Science to begin to scratch the surface on the realities and actualities of what Autism is and how it effects each Autistic similarly yet not.
I usually like your videos but according to this, I’m low functioning. I was late diagnosed aged 39. I had developmental delay. This was missed in the nineteen eighties, so when I was diagnosed, I was told that had Aspergers still been diagnosed, I would never have been diagnosed with it, I would always have been diagnosed with autism. I don’t like terms high or low functioning and I don’t think us autistics should encourage their use. I work full time and always have, I have a degree but I struggle with certain areas hence my diagnosis. I also have a high IQ. I don’t want anyone to think of me as “low functioning or high functioning.”
There isn’t low or high functioning anymore like I said in this video, it is just nomenclature that was crudely used. Thank you so much for the comment!
Skip to 3:34 for the start of the topic. All that advertising and q&a makes it hard to focus and not just click off for another video.
Hi Dan, useful historical overview and helpful to hear summary of traits which I identify with. Am watching your videos as I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Just over 3 years ago aged 56. Many thanks.
I have high functioning autisim. Would that be considered on the "disabled" spectrum?
Part of me wants one of those "subscribe" cushions, but I would look a bit silly taking one on the train, so maybe if they did a pin badge or a hat or something?
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I go to the doctor soon for an autism diagnosis and you have helped me to understand myself. Thank you! Even when I read what I type its socially awkward. 😂 I love your channel and I found it through searching Ted talks abt aspergers. :)
12:32 "Anxiety".
On screen we see the word "AXNIETY".
Are there times when autism overlaps with dyslexia? I've seen the latter in myself.
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It's very common to accidentally press one key before the other when typing fast. Nobody writes perfectly. Pretty sure in this case it has nothing to do with dyslexia since he always writes very well.
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I used to date a guy who I now realise had Asperger's. He never mentioned it but he was very insensitive to my feelings and I thought he was trying to upset me intentionally. If he'd have told me, I'd have been a lot more understanding.
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Reach out to him. I'm sure he is confused on where you stand now. Unless it was clearly stated than I dont know
I'm got aspie
I understand myself now I'm on the spectrum I've read a lot of books I've seen lots of videos and this video particularly I like the guy that has all the purple here is really neat and I'm an aspie it's quite scary sometimes this is Fran
I have Dyslexia to
The feel of cardboard. Cardboard boxes freak me out. I hate touching them.
Thanks for the video Dan!
This is really helpfull!
Keep up the great work make these video's!! 💗
Interesting video and full of information…. I was looking for information as it has been suggested to me by a counsellor that I may have High functioning Autism due to what she believes as “traits” in me… this is due to having a massive depressive breakdown which coencided with a relationship breakup a few months ago…
I’m being officially reviewed for Cyclothymia (type of bipolar) but we can’t tell if these “traits” are part of the Bipolar condition, Autism or a function of INTP/ENTP personality traits…
I only display a tiny number of traits but it’s still very interesting as I work in the entertainment industry and do work with people on the spectrum…
Again Thank you for this video and I’ll be watching more to gain further insight…
My son was diagnosed Functional ASD speech delay. All was really good where we in Philippines I’d let him study in homeschoolHUB no problem to us and we attended every activities in the school. But Now we’re here in Europe it’s really difficult for us to adjust people surround and easily they judge what my son situation is! Really really sad 😢 😢😢😢😢😢hope and pray will solve this problem soon
I have ASD myself and also have a comorbid bipolar diagnosis. I am considered high functioning, but I didn't receive an Asperger's diagnosis because I was delayed in learning how to speak.
Finally figured it out at 30. I would like a diagnosis, but I am still starting to forgive myself for my idiosyncrasies and times I fall short socially. I told my mom (my biggest critic) and she believed me for the first time in my life. It’s cool to see other people like me living life well lol.
Yes oftentimes the people who knew you were different than everybody else will see it because they know you best but they were also probably the hardest on you because they didn't want you to fall out of the typical Norms and be excluded from things like a job driving or even if you're an American many rights like the right to defend yourself or vote etc in just because you're autistic doesn't mean you're incapable either just means you have a hard time with certain aspects and being treated normally has given you the ability to mask and control your view on the world
Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs
I love your videos they are very helpful. Keep up the amazing work
Great video Dan!
I appreciate your insight, thanks for sharing
Dan that was great it has helped me so much to understand what other people mean when they ask me if my son is high functioning as i just new he had asd.
My family is a headache
Talking to them always end up
In a discussion
But You try to record some off those talks. And later reply for Yourself.
Big possibility that You will find out some off Your bad habits(voice tone, not listening untill end off sentence, too emotional, too proud, lack off emphaty etc.etc.) in conversation which provocating discussions and arguing.
You have to understand that none off difference in minds are excuse. We all are humans and have feelings and emotions. Cooperation is only way. One step from You one step from them forward each other. Step by step. It's worth to try. Nothing else is so important than family.
Mc Mc family I have and there accept me I found yesterday only I was blind to see my own people and my surroundings
Mc Mc there love me and i saw a lot and learned from all my mistakes and stuff I miss and a lot
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is grade 2 in Autism high functioning well I'd say I'm a calm person now because now Im never getting mad
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Very well explained DAN, I have twins who are 5 years old , Both ASD diagnosed and complete different ends of the spectrum , as youv'e explained so well I have one twin who has much bigger physical needs who defo would come under severe/Low Funtioning compared to his brother who is higher functioning although he has far greater anxiety and PDA issues compared to his brother. Be great if you could watch a few of my vlogs and give me your evaluation of my lads and indeed my content @The Aspie World , KEEP UP THE VIDEOS MATE
I have lived with autism for 46 years, and type I diabetes for 44 years. I am pretty sure I am on the spectrum.
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i literally just found out about the spectrum a few weeks ago when i met one of my brothers friends. he said i might be on the spectrum because i overthink a lot and am a little awkward when first meeting people. i thought that those were fairly common things in a lot of people, and when he experienced this, i knew him for like a day and was a bit too nervous to approach a girl i thought was hot. so i don't really know if i'm on the spectrum, i don't think i am, at most i think i have anxiety
I have ASD, OCD AND PTSD.
I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when I was 18years old
My family says you can't be autistic coz you smart and then have a good laugh about it. Nobody believes me. They all think I'm a narcissist. Blind people are also not 100% blind. They can see with one eye or distinguish objects.
Just got assessed! Now it's suddenly my new special interest.
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