What it actually means to be on the autism spectrum | Love On The Spectrum

Young people talk about the common misconceptions that people have about what it means to live with autism. #LOTSAU
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Are there misconceptions about autism?
There are definitely these misconceptions that because I'm autistic I'm going to be excellent at math. I hate math! I love English. And as soon as I tell someone I'm autistic they try to get me to give them the square root of pi.
What do you think about the misconception that people on the spectrum don't have empathy?
I've never met someone on the spectrum who was unable to empathise with a person.

[@Dial8Transmition]

Kassandra is just so unbelievably pretty

[@brighteyes6585]

I bet people with autism have very strong feelings, they're expressed differently often but these people deserve our understanding and respect.

[@ValhallaRaven]

So much of this rings true to me..I used to never think much of it and just assume that’s just me and there’s nothing more to it..but over the last few months and after watching this series, which opened my eyes to myself and my quirks and tendencies, I took a few autism self assessment tests online and all have said I have tendencies of high functioning autism. That made me start to get the ball rolling to find out if I do have autism or not.. I am going for an assessment from a professional in a couple weeks.

[@joshuasinclair4463]

All I can think of is how rad that guy is for having dinosaur decorations around his room.

[@autumnwolfe3771]

I relate to a majority of these things. Especially about having empathy. I feel so much for people. May not be shown sometimes, but for the most part, I definitely show it. I’m on the spectrum too. Also, I hate math and love English and Literature. :)

[@aimeehveem8618]

I wish my son could meet these people and become friends! Love this show.

[@lovelyswimmer1]

I loved Kassandra ❤ I wish she got more screen time.

[@josefinebliss2801]

I relate to her a lot.

[@BlunderDownUnder]

We are all different, damn straight! 😊👍

[@dwood280]

I'd love to be friends with all of these individuals. So fascinating and unique and intelligent

[@Skinned_fried_n_cut_up_potato]

I like math but I’m not the greatest at it.

[@bonniet-s8733]

I have watched this so many times
I love it🌈

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Second time watching this

[@kirstydepaor547]

The first girl is literally my sister’s doppelgänger.

[@grahammewburn]

It is a good part

[@Argeaux2]

It’s pronounced maths in Australia.
That’s because it’s short for mathematics, not mathematic.
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They have worked out a thing called Double Empathy.
It means that neurodivergent (ND) people often empathise better with other ND people.
Whereas neurotypical (NT) people tend to empathise better with NT people.
In the past it was thought that ND people couldn’t show empathy towards anyone.
There are many autistic people in successful long term relationships with NT people.
My husband is NT, and I am his autistic wife, and we have been together for over 40 years, married for 38.

[@camilasantiagos8961]

I looooove this show!!!!

[@nx3912]

Beautiful.

[@DannyBoy777777]

*MATHS OR MATHEMATICS*

[@savagesfortruth]

Facts I hate math for sure

[@westernpigeon]

i’m in love with her

[@moringaottawa]

oh I've missed you!

[@catcraddle65]

❤