In Our Own Words: A Panel of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2016)

Join Dr. Gary Stobbe, Director the UW Adult Autism Clinic and a panel of adults with autism spectrum disorder to hear about their perspective of growing up with autism. What was helpful? What was not helpful? What should parents and professionals know about their children, students, and patients? Audience participation will be encouraged!

[@bbyskittles91]

I cried when she spoke about her nervous breakdown from work. I've never help a job longer than a year (and that was a small part time job). I know how hard it is to find a job where you won't have breakdowns. That was the only job I've ever had that I didnt feel panicked before coming to work. I left it to push my limits and earn more income but I'm struggling.

[@jesusfreak279608]

Autistics need support but when we are given the support we need society benefits greatly. I have never dated or been in a relationship. Its the hardest difficulty for me as an autistic.

[@queenfanpiper6299]

MY 20 YEAR OLD SON WAS JUST DIAGNOSED TODAY WITH AUTISM.

[@JoshuaShepherd]

This was awesome. Watched the whole thing. I'm an uncle to a couple little guys on the spectrum, and it's really great to hear about the richness of these folks' lives and intellect as adults. This is the kind of interaction that stops ableism in its tracks.

[@SkatingErinsMom]

This is an excellent video in many ways. One thing that is great is that people watching this video can see stimming behaviours among the panel members and how these behaviours are allowed and accepted. So, when I see other videos that recommend the use of ABA to stop stimming because it is described as 'stimming at any level or anywhere is bad or harmful and must be stopped or suppressed," I reply with a couple of URLs to info that is from the autistic vs the allistic perspective. I often point to this video. Lots of parents are looking for basic information to understand stimming and what they should or could do about it.

[@carsilk2492]

Thank you so much for posting this, I truly found it educational. Outstanding individuals across the board👍

[@aimeeviz8384]

That 4th girl,Ivanova was so dead on,what an amazing answer she gave.

[@Bearingz]

I am so glad the segment on work was included. I am going through a similar experience to Nathalia. Also, being recently diagnosed, it's very helpful hearing all of the responses from the panelists. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@mannaministries07]

Dr. Stobbe's your patience is outstanding I love how you interact with the panel.. This really blessed me I have seven year old twins one is autistic and one is stereotypical my son is nonverbal this gives me hope

[@gokinezula1689]

I have autism spectrum disorder.

[@intanpayungsky7739]

Wow, this is the best video ever I have seen.

[@tylerkloster4448]

very smart individuals.. i would wanna be around them more than "normies"

[@shanabanna4810]

This helped me understand a lot thank you all !

[@hasteningslowly]

Amazing! This must have been difficult to talk about, it's so awesome that you came in to talk and share your stories with us! 💓

[@aspenhoward1867]

I loved this! Great panel.

[@anneredwine]

Thank you so much for this panel discussion. It was great to hear your perspective and experience. It meant a lot to me.

[@hannahspanna5048]

Amazing panel , great people x

[@larrybell9932]

Are these people considered to be high functioning? I'm just curious

[@kendralopez4530]

I actually liked nathalias art. Very beautiful

[@RoamWrite]

This is cool

[@mornieluvyac.4688]

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