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Thank you so much for your comment! All the best to you and your son in getting support for his condition.

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment-- I agree completely with your point that there is nothing wrong with being autistic and that autistic individuals can thrive in well adapted environments and appreciate the points you shared about self-understanding. I may have been unclear in the video and/or misspoke, but just wanted to add that I actually agree that autism is not a health condition, but rather a form of neurodivergence. The health conditions I was meaning to refer to were postural orthostatic tachycardia and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (or other related conditions, such as joint hypermobility, etc.) that are distinct from autism but statistically are more common in autistic individuals. More generally, I'm interested in working towards autistic individuals (and everyone, really!) having access to quality healthcare, though I don't believe autism itself needs to be treated medically. Thanks again for your comment and all the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 No you didn't misspoke , your subject was perfectly on point . As statistical science goes , I wouldn't go there as in a bag full of cats . I wasn't speaking about this video specifically . I discovered my " divergence " very late in life , and I found a lot of great informations on the topic by people like you , who live through it and can explain it way better than most so called professionals . But in all those advices , there is always the same gap that never gets crossed , witch is that if the problem doesn't come from within as we both understand , then we have to address the environnement we have to adapt to. Then all the discussion changes , because the gravity center isn't around ouselves anymore , but around what we can do to change our surroundings, the way we are percieved and how we percieve ourselves . The way you percieve the world determines your reality, so does how the world percieves you . I hope we'll get the chance to exchange thoughts on that subject . You have a keen mind , and I really apreciate you took the time to answer . All the best to you as well ^^

What about pain? You can be considered perfectly healthy, have every accommodation possible and seem abled, but still be in excruciating pain or have an experience that is often more painful than most. That can still disable you. Autism is similar in my own personal experience. It's incredibly difficult to define the experiences of any group perfectly, policing language only makes it harder.

@ButterflyCasket - Thank you very much for your comment as well -- it is indeed incredibly difficult to define the experiences of any group perfectly (given the inevitable variation of experience within the group!). Tentatively, I defer to whatever language someone uses to describe themselves (when discussing the person), but when describing neurodivergence in general my own perspective and interpretation of autism research shape the choice of language more (though unfortunately even attempts at inclusive language won't be perfect.) You bring up a very valuable point about pain (especially chronic mental or emotional pain)-- in some sense, I imagine discussions about to what it would be like to be autistic (and how autism would be conceptualized) in an ideal world may not feel helpful if someone is experiencing overwhelming pain in their daily life, and even in an ideal world there would be variation of experiences. Perhaps more fundamentally, regardless of language used, I hope we are able to build better care systems for anyone experiencing intense pain.

Thank you for the compliment!

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad you find the topic interesting!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 I think I feel comforted by seeing u rocking

Hi Peter! Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing, especially about the nature of "suicide attacks". You bring up a great point regarding assisted death, and the potential dangers of assisted death when applied hastily (particularly as vulnerable people may quickly be tolerated.) The right to die is actually a topic I have been hoping to make a video on for awhile, but I don't know if I have enough knowledge on the topic to cover in a nuanced way! Maybe in a future video if I can find others with knowledge to interview. Anyways, thanks again Peter, and all the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Hi again Sam. All the best to you too. Assisted death, I'm conflicted on it. I just worry that "the state" may see it a less costly than the provision of support(s). Many people who have contemplated suicide in the past are currently glad they didn't. Thanks for a uniquely diverse channel!

Thank you so much for your comment-- I can imagine it would be very stressful to feel like someone you care about is cheating on you; and am sorry that you have this feeling constantly.

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment!

Thank you very much for your kind comment and the constructive feedback! This is a great point-- I have been looking into getting a microphone, but editing the sound levels is a great idea and one that might be a bit easier (my previous attempt with a microphone mostly worked, but at times the microphone couldn't keep up with my rocking very well and so the volume was constantly fluctuating at times!).

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 I wouldn't have the first clue how to edit, personally, but I'm told these things are possible. Maybe you could try a lapel mike that moves with you? I really think what you have to say is worth hearing!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 I wouldn't have the first clue how to edit a video, personally, but I'm told such things are possible. Or maybe a lapel mike that moves with you? I really think what you have to say is worth hearing!

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for your comment and for watching.

Hi Peter-- thank you so much for your comment and for sharing! Mirror-touch synesthesia does sound like it would profoundly impact your experience with news and other emotionally charged communications sources. I hadn't heard of the condition until your comment, but from what you describe it seems like it might be quite painful at times. I am very sorry for the loss of your sister, alcohol can be an especially difficult way to lose someone. Wishing you all the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 To you too Sam. It's something strange to have. It is associated with autism. I was going to volunteer when a nearby university appealed for people who experience such but bottled out as I wouldn't have minded the scanning but expected them to show me gruesome images. A movie going friend sometimes asks me if I feel this or that in a movie (which I do instantly, although I know it's acting of course). Me, no substances, I'd get addicted, I just know it. As you may experience, my day-to-day is like driving a car which swerves endlessly in and out of lane to avoid oncoming traffic. That's enough!

@peteracton2246 - I definitely relate to your point about substances. I've also avoided substances and alcohol throughout my life for similar reasons (interestingly, I've met a few other autistic people who have avoided substances due to knowing or suspecting they would be likely to struggle with addiction-- I wonder if monotropism could be a factor.) Thanks again for your insights, Peter!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Thanks Sam. I didn't want that to read too dramatic, these are considerations from observations of my wider family and friend circle. Me too, no alcohol. Possibly why I'm still here...

Great question - to the best of my knowledge, some differences could include duration (a diagnosis of schizophrenia requires symptoms to be present for a certain duration of time -- generally over 6 months). Schizophrenia also requires at least two of the following to be present: Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech (e.g. incoherence), unusual movement such as catatonia/extreme stillness, or negative symptoms (e.g. withdrawal, flatness). I believe there is also a requirement that these have a substantial impact on the person's life (work, self care, etc.) I am not a clinician, but in the case of the character you mentioned I guess it would probably not qualify as schizophrenia if she has only hallucinations but may if she also has some of the other traits mentioned and other causes were ruled out appropriately.

A lot of what Senua experiences is going to be defined by what you accept as realty in the context of the game. Is it delusional to believe you can physically and literally travel to hel to plead for a soul to be returned, are the visions literal manifestations of spiritual entities. The game wants you to be unsure what the accepted reality within that world is, putting you in senuas shoes. Even when you feel confident in what you feel is "real" might not be someone else's interpretation

Thank you! I have a lot yet to learn on the topic as well.

Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your experience - it really does contribute to a broader understanding on the topic of psychosis. I'm especially interested in your mention of feeling aware of the other side of reality during this experience, and am sorry about the degree of stress you must have experienced leading up to the breakdown. Thank you again for your comment and all the best.

Thank you so much for your comment and kind words! You bring up an excellent point that I hadn't considered before regarding how people often seek out experiences that overlap or are similar to aspects of psychosis (certain religious experiences, hallucinogenic substances, even to some extent things like horror movies where the goal for many people is to be immersed in an alternative reality.) Thank you again for your comment and insights.

I agree with don-eb3fj, although I may have been scared to ever comment on this! I don't always subscribe to retrodiagnoses of the long dead but a lot of religious and political leaders read as neurodiverse to me. Apparently we go for rule-governed fantasy worlds. Now that can be Star Wars (a safer choice), A religious state or Anarcho-capitalism etc. etc.

@@peteracton2246 good point about "retrodiagnoses of the long dead" , as a clarification to me of my own thought - that being that there is this tendency within psychology circles to pathologize every dimension of human experience that falls outside the narrow-minded Overton window of the "normal", which from my position on the outside looking in doesn't appear to be healthy or helpful (have you SEEN what they've done with the place?!) Psychology, in my view, as imagined by its early "visionaries" like Carl Jung (literally had visions) was a tool for understanding the development and functioning of the human mind, not as a weapon or cage to punish and sequester those who display a disposition toward uncommon ways of seeing what lies behind the physical world. It is unfortunate, and I believe not without a degree of indifference, self-interest, and outright malice as well as a dearth of imagination, that the ART of psychology has devolved to such use. It is perhaps those same influences that has led to the worst interpretations and applications of the visions of those "long dead" visionaries, along with the tendency of the neurotypical mind to adopt the metaphor as substance while missing or disregarding the meaning it holds within and creating horrors from the "holy". As someone who self-identifies with schizoid adaptations to the dysfunctional culture I was born into, and almost certainly neuro-atypical, my life has been a continuous lesson in the variety of ways that I am "different" from others, taught through some pretty perverse and cruel methods by those who cannot tolerate any divergence from the status-quo path they follow without question, along with the rest of the herd. As a result, as well as due to my innate temperament, I learned to turn to my own mind for solace and engagement rather than totally disregard myself for the "privilege" of being one of the "cool" crowd. As such, I have nothing to lose but a bit of my time by offering my perspectives to those who might or might not see value in them. Simultaneously, at my advancing age I have nothing to gain either, and no children who would benefit from a more inclusive and healthy society; but others might benefit, if understanding can be drawn from my ideosyncratic thoughts and unsophisticated attempts to communicate them - knowing that they are at least heard is reason enough to keep trying to speak above the hubbub of hypocrisy and misunderstanding that blight our common reality. For those yet to come and who have no voice: "...Wanting naught but the comfort of the warm embrace of the good brown earth in a sunny place on a hill high above the wretched Midnight Sea; Is there no such place on the wide blue world, for one even so small as me?" -Ronin Ravenquill "The Exile" (unpublished)

Thank you so much for your kind comment - I'm very glad that part of it seemed accurate/reflective of your experiences.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 I think your accurate in everything you say in the video.

Thank you so much for this comment, it is truly thought-provoking. You bring up a wonderful point of it not always being clear what reality is -- and that experiences such as suspicion or paranoia might be completely reasonable for someone given their experiences. I especially appreciate you pointing out that reality itself can be unstable for some people. Thanks again and wishing you all the best.

Beautifully stated, thank you from someone who shares a similar experience and perspective. "So we keep these people behind these walls...of society, their forgotten lives safe from the crowd. Through the doors come people...like me. Goodbye to them. They see a picture few of us see. They can't leave. You've left them here.. with me." -Queensrÿche "Out Of Mind"

Thank you very much for your comment -- I agree completely that autism in and of itself isn't a reason to allow one to break the law without repercussions (and certainly is never a justification for homicide!). That probably would have been a good clarification for us to include in the video. Our perspective is that he is likely innocent, given medical evidence which largely emerged after the trial and given that one of the lead detectives who now believes he is innocent stated that a misunderstanding of Mr. Roberson's social communication differences (especially regarding emotional expression) led him to assume guilt when in hindsight he would not make that assumption.

Thank you very much for your kind comment! You bring up a great point about how people sometimes offer increased understanding/compassion with physical illness or injury in general compared to "invisible" conditions like burnout - I wonder if the fever effect extends somewhat to anything visible that reduces external pressure. I hope eventually you can experience the same level of consideration/support from others when you are physically well! Wishing you all the best.

Thank you for this comment -- I hadn't heard of the Hedgehog Dilemma before, but just googled it and it is a great metaphor!

Thank you very much for your comment! Being autistic itself isn't illegal, but unfortunately autistic people are much more likely to be misunderstood in the legal system-- it is certainly a sad situation and one I hope is fixed soon.

Thanks so much for your comment, Peter- I hope all is well with you! Yes, I agree completely that this story is hard hitting, especially with the impending sentence in October and the uncertainty over whether it will be resolved. Thanks also for your thoughts regarding initial impressions - this article comes to mind, I personally found it quite interesting: www.nature.com/articles/srep40700. All the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Hi Sam. I'll read the article, thank you. I've often be asked, mostly by women, if I'm "okay" which speaks volumes about my demeaner. Helps to know the cause (A). It is what it is. I'm okay and have no worries compared to Robert. Hoping for a reprieve. All the best to you too. Please keep up the original and thought-provoking content.

Hi again Sam, I read the article. Bleak "These patterns are remarkably robust, occur within seconds, do not change with increased exposure". Does a jury who can rise above such exist in this world? Put me in mind of L'Étranger (The Outsider) a short novel by Albert Camus which deals with being read wrongly and the dire consequences which can result.

Absolutely good points-- I would guess that (unfortunately) a jury who is able to avoid these almost instantaneous negative biases would be extremely rare if not impossible.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Sorry, I cringed a bit comparing a serious real-life situation to a novella.

Thank you so much for your comment -- I am truly glad that the interview was helpful for you and that his perspective helped put some of your experiences to words (though I can see where it would also be a bit eerie or uncomfortable to feel as if someone is describing your thoughts!). All the best.

That definitely makes sense, I also prefer "autistic person" or "autist" over any other variation-- it just seems like the most straightforward description.

So glad you liked it! Thank you for your kind comment.

Thank you so much, Peter, for another kind comment! I hope all is well with you -- all the best!

Thank you so much for your very kind and encouraging comment! It is wonderful to see your appreciation of your son and how you have developed more self compassion through him. Wishing you and your son the very best.

Thank you so much for your comment- it must have been extremely stressful to have your body feeling like a robot, especially when you are young and don't know what it is you are experiencing! I'm glad you were able to find information about this online when you were older. Wishing you all the best.

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I agree! I really appreciated learning about their approach to care and hope to see more places using neurodiversity affirming approaches in the future.

Thank you so much for your comment! I can definitely imagine that receiving a diagnosis at 62 was a major realization, and I am glad you were able to finally receive that recognition. I agree completely with the importance of self compassion (in general and perhaps especially for autistic individuals) and hope to see more supports developed for autistic people in the future.

Thank you so much for your comment! This is a very interesting question and unfortunately I am by no means an expert on AVPD or SPD, but I would tentatively conjecture that it is possible for AVPD to turn into SPD in some cases. If someone has experienced significant hurt from interacting with people, there might naturally be a tendency to withdraw (even if still in some way desiring social stimuli, whether through daydreams and internal worlds or through social interaction despite significant anxiety/ambivalence.) So it seems reasonable that the form of withdrawal (disinterest vs anxiety) may shift over time. Though again this is just a guess and only considers one possible reason for social withdrawal-- though there is research suggesting anxiety sometimes leads to anhedonia more generally (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6080718/). Thank you again for your comment and the interesting question!

Hey thanks for your reply , interesting indeed . The anhedonia part is a huge obstacle for me as well. Also thx for putting up a source .​@@allneurotypesoffice7037

Hi Peter! I hope all is well with you. Thank you very much for your comment -- there certainly does seem to be so much overlap between autism and ADHD. I would be curious to learn more about AuDHD and how it is similar/different to autism without ADHD. I hope your research and learning about whether you have ADHD goes well!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Thanks again Sam. All the best from Peter

Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your thoughts/experiences on interacting with people and being alone. Severe depression can be challenging, and I imagine that might be especially the case if you find others to communicate so differently that it's challenging to enjoy a conversation or if the typical approaches for depression may not be tailored towards people with SPD. Thank you again for your comment and I wish you all the best.

Bro I'm Intp myself and damn we are cute ❤. Sorry also hi.

I loved your comment ❤

Thank you so much for your comment! The concept of relating SPD to a personality is certainly interesting-- I don't know much about Myers-Briggs cognitive functions (at least not to any level of detail), but it would be interesting to see how different personality components or sets of personality components correlate with forms of neurodivergence such as SPD.

Thank you for your comment and feedback -- that is a good point that our discussion is focused on the US and I probably should have noted that more clearly in the title or description. In general, the channel is mostly US based, though we are hoping to expand our interviews to better include perspectives of people internationally.

Thank you so much for your comment-- I'm wishing you the very best in your process of seeking answers, and in finding time to rest and write. Downward spirals can be extremely challenging and painful, and it makes sense that you would find it difficult to be alone due to them-- in general, finding who one is (alone and with others) can be a complex topic. Wishing you the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 thank you. May I ask r u autistic?

Of course! Yes, I am autistic!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 cool. I have found so many great autistic content creators.

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Peter! I hope all is well with you. Thank you for mentioning the concept of People of the Global Majority-- I Googled it after your comment and this article (regenerative.medium.com/im-embracing-the-term-people-of-the-global-majority-abd1c1251241) was a very interesting read. Yes, walking can be wonderful exercise and good for sleep! But it's definitely true that trying to fit everything into the day's schedule can be tricky, and (at least personally) finding the ideal balance of different activities can be a work in progress.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Cheers Sam, I'm fine just now and hope you are too. I aspire to getting more of an ideal balance but it constantly recedes...

Thank you so much for your extremely kind comment-- I am glad the video was helpful, and also learned a lot myself from the interview about how people with SA think and how to interact! Wishing you all the best.

I also found that to be a striking quote!

Thank you very much for your comment! This is really interesting -- you're right that the acknowledgement of a transgression is essentially the sole factor that every definition of forgiveness shares.

Thank you very much for your comment (and for teaching me a new word- anankastic!)-- I agree that some of these points are more likely to be relevant for autistic patients, and perhaps may also correlate with monotropism/rumination. I probably should have noted that better in the video. Interestingly, most of the articles and stories that the video is based on don't involve disclosure of autism (at least to my knowledge, the patients impacted did not identify as autistic.) But I would imagine that there may be an feedback loop of sorts where the patients who are most vulnerable to harm in therapy (and staying in therapy even if it is becoming confusing) are those with less external support and those who are prone to question their own perspective.

Thank you for your comment! I'm very glad that you like the interview style. :) Sorry for my delayed reply here-- I'm not an expert or qualified to diagnose anyone myself, but I do believe him on his diagnosis and would tentatively guess that most traits of SPD exist on a continuum of sorts. This article seems like an interesting one on people with SPD and relationships (www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/202011/how-schizoid-disorders-interfere-intimate-relationships) and how people with SPD might have and/or desire relationships to varying degrees, even if relationships tend to be more challenging and/or of a format that would be perceived as "unconventional" in some way. I do think it would be interesting to interview people with other type-A mental health conditions, though, as there is often not much known about these conditions!

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Many thanks for your great answer. You are naturally completely correct in that there is a spectrum and SPD has 3 subcategories. It all depends on how specific you want the diagnosis. :-) My reason for commenting is that you make a really great job in conveying a genuine interest, truthfulness and that you want people to be able to use your great interview. Therefore, my concern that some may look at themselves and say "hey, that's not me at all". But great job, keep it up. Inf.: I have worked with interview, camera and radio for about 12-15 years in my own country for national outlets. :-)

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I really like your video topic suggestion-- have been thinking of bringing on a neurodivergent clinician as a guest to discuss helpful approaches for neurodivergent individuals in therapy!

My colleague and I specialize in the psychotherapeutic treatment of neurodivergent individuals or individuals on the spectrum. Please let me know if we can assist you with that video

I would definitely be interested in connecting-- thanks so much! If you're interested, please feel free to email me at hello@allneurotypes.com and it would be wonderful to set up a time to meet through Zoom and discuss more.

Thank you so much for your comment! That is an excellent point about answering all questions we are asked-- I've met many neurodivergent people (including myself) who feel almost obligated to answer every question in full; and this can sometimes lead people to push themselves beyond what is comfortable in conversations (in therapy or elsewhere). I'm sorry that you've had so many counselling experiences that were frustrating and disappointing, and completely agree with the point that therapists need to find the balance of sensitivity/empathy with practicality/privacy. (I imagine being a therapist is a rewarding but challenging job-- I have a lot of respect to those are able to find this balance, and those who genuinely try to learn from mistakes.) Thank you again for your kind and helpful comment! Wishing you all the best.

My thoughts too Christina. Therapy hints at a cure. This is our nature, incurable. I'm all for diagnosis and believe that the individual should then find out how the condition affects their life (there is plenty in books, online and from groups in person (group "therapy"). Society is about all and everyone making "reasonable adjustments". Intensive ABA of children (even forty hours a week) has been shown to have low "success" recently. I'm not sure how even occupational therapy can change a person's nature (genetics) although it may help a bit with day to day living. I don't need a therapist as a friend. I do need some moderate practical help from people I trust. This is a serious topic but sorry Sam, the Nancy Tucker song comes to mind with it's Freudian puns (Everything Reminds Me of My Therapist). Best wishes Sam and Christina.

Hi Peter-- thank you so much for your comment! I completely agree that autism is part of someone's nature, and best met with support/practical help rather than a cure or therapy. I do think that therapy can be especially helpful for people with PTSD (when done well) and in many cases people seem to find it helpful for other conditions or concerns also, though I'm by no means an expert on which conditions are most or least effectively supported through therapy. But I agree wholeheartedly that for many people other approaches to supporting mental health might be just as or much more effective, such as reasonable adjustments or becoming connected to a community or receiving needed practical support, and I would love to see more research done on these more natural types of supports. Wishing you all the best.

@@allneurotypesoffice7037 Cheers Sam. I should clarify I am privileged in that I'm white, male, working, in the "first" world, Level 1 autistic only, not addicted etc. I also don't have kids. I was a difficult child and disruptive in education but as a adult I'm a "different person". I guess every parent would prefer a perfect, or at least a happy child. If I was the parent of a neurodiverse child I'd go with what I was offered in the way of help, including therapies.

Thanks for your clarification, Peter! I've always appreciated your thoughtful approach to comments and often learn from what you write.

Thank you very much for this feedback! Yes, this video unfortunately ended up quieter than it should have been-- I'll try to increase the audio gain and/or figure out something else to make the audio clearer for future videos! It's very kind of you to say the videos are well worth hearing.

Thank you for your comment -- it can definitely be intimidating to share things with a clinician (especially if one has found people or clinicians to not always be trustworthy); and you bring up a good point that sometimes time/patience is needed for the patient to become more comfortable. It's wonderful that you are feeling healthier now.