I'm shocked that this video doesn't have more views! Very informative! Absolutely love what Tony was saying about autism and the empathy myth. My partner and I are both on the spectrum and we are also both empaths and care immensely for each other's well-being. There are no miscommunications when it comes to caring when the other is upset because we are very open about whether we are upset and what we may need in the moment.
Excellent video! I haven't been diagnosed but I am 99% percent sure I have Aspergers. There is absolutely no research whatsoever on adults with autism in my country....the focus is mainly on children...especially those who would be ASD level 2 or 3.
Ms. Mcilveen, as a 40 year old man (and an ecologist with 6 years of post-graduate research and education), and (prior to going back to school) a long-time massage & yoga therapist who was recently diagnosed with ASD, I've been watching (and reading) a lot of Dr. Attwood interviews. You--far and away--make the best use of the great resource that is Dr. Attwood! Your questions were insightful and dug far more deeply than any other interviewers I have seen. I am so glad to know that there are kids out there who are benefiting from your wisdom and compassion!
Hi Mike, this is the most kind and thoughtful message to receive! I take such pride in the work I do and I really appreciate you taking the time to give me your feedback. I am so happy that the interview was beneficial for you. Thank you again so much, you message has made my week.
PLEASE start addressing the needs of these kids once they leave school. We’re saturated with advice on early interventions & are sick of clueless relatives insisting we’ve got the next “The Good Doctor” when in fact the majority of them don’t have high IQ’s. They leave school & retreat to the safety of their bedrooms. Now what? (crickets)
Yup I know a couple dealing with this now an 18yo that literally will never leave the house just lays around watching videos and has no interest going to school, getting a driver's license, etc. It doesn't help he's 6'5" and frequently has violent meltdowns if you try to redirect him.
I kept waiting for you to ask the questions about autism medications or naturopathic/homeopathic nutritional modalities...so what u gave is general advice and general comment "choose a therapist child relates to"....since you are interviewing the expert...these questions were important...
I like Tony Attwoods' five things that help. Not to change but to minimise distress. 1 Meditation/mindfulness 2. Good food 3. Exercise 4, Time spent in nature 5, Artistic expression
I don’t like his description as “someone who has found something more interesting than socializing”….dismissive and oversimplified. I also don’t like the way she calls it a “good one 😃 “.
I'm shocked that this video doesn't have more views! Very informative!
Absolutely love what Tony was saying about autism and the empathy myth. My partner and I are both on the spectrum and we are also both empaths and care immensely for each other's well-being. There are no miscommunications when it comes to caring when the other is upset because we are very open about whether we are upset and what we may need in the moment.
Good video. I have an Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis and was diagnosed by Tony 20 years ago.
Excellent video! I haven't been diagnosed but I am 99% percent sure I have Aspergers. There is absolutely no research whatsoever on adults with autism in my country....the focus is mainly on children...especially those who would be ASD level 2 or 3.
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Ms. Mcilveen, as a 40 year old man (and an ecologist with 6 years of post-graduate research and education), and (prior to going back to school) a long-time massage & yoga therapist who was recently diagnosed with ASD, I've been watching (and reading) a lot of Dr. Attwood interviews. You--far and away--make the best use of the great resource that is Dr. Attwood! Your questions were insightful and dug far more deeply than any other interviewers I have seen. I am so glad to know that there are kids out there who are benefiting from your wisdom and compassion!
Hi Mike, this is the most kind and thoughtful message to receive! I take such pride in the work I do and I really appreciate you taking the time to give me your feedback. I am so happy that the interview was beneficial for you. Thank you again so much, you message has made my week.
As a kid I found life very scary, I still do.
Great interview Jessica!
Excellent.
PLEASE start addressing the needs of these kids once they leave school. We’re saturated with advice on early interventions & are sick of clueless relatives insisting we’ve got the next “The Good Doctor” when in fact the majority of them don’t have high IQ’s. They leave school & retreat to the safety of their bedrooms. Now what? (crickets)
Yup I know a couple dealing with this now an 18yo that literally will never leave the house just lays around watching videos and has no interest going to school, getting a driver's license, etc. It doesn't help he's 6'5" and frequently has violent meltdowns if you try to redirect him.
My teen daughter often giggles for mo reason, is this part of autism ?
I kept waiting for you to ask the questions about autism medications or naturopathic/homeopathic nutritional modalities...so what u gave is general advice and general comment "choose a therapist child relates to"....since you are interviewing the expert...these questions were important...
As someone on Tha spectrum reading that makes me sad. We don't want a "fix" we want someone to understand
I like Tony Attwoods' five things that help. Not to change but to minimise distress.
1 Meditation/mindfulness
2. Good food
3. Exercise
4, Time spent in nature
5, Artistic expression
I don’t like his description as “someone who has found something more interesting than socializing”….dismissive and oversimplified. I also don’t like the way she calls it a “good one 😃 “.
She is too loud. I cant listen to her.