I finally received an autism diagnosis last year at the age of 44. Even though I'm considered "middle-aged," I sort of feel like my life is finally beginning now that I know what I'm dealing with.
I was diagnosed at 13 now I'm 22 people like to argue at me saying "you're not disabled you don't have autism only disabilities that are real is someone in a wheelchair paralyzed and someone with missing limbs who can't function" yet it's hard to get a job while suffering with SSI (social security) money
I was diagnosed at 21. But females high functioning are not super obvious so they usually don't get diagnosed until late teens to even 30s. I get the emotion issues too. Especially when people don't try to understand me.
Hi sweet heart. I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling sad. I see you precious 👋 and I know others do too. I also was just diagnosed this year and I'm 56 now so I've had a lifetime of fudging my way into this world. I also have three adult daughters and a step daughter your age on the spectrum also. My heart really goes out to you. Dan has a lot of helpful encouraging advice as do many others. The best thing I can offer you from here is to avoid the negative people. I take one look at these people and know that I would not like to be like them. Unless they change there outlook they don't have a happy positive future. Bullies are always troubled people. I've seen this because I'm old. It happens. One other thing that has completely made the most sense to me and this whole confusing world was at 25 after a lot of searching for meaning and understanding I found a relationship with Jesus. So much fell into place after this. I don't want to be pushy in any way and I don't know where you are at with what you believe but I do know that unconditional love brings healing and peace. Something all of us desire. Bless you precious. You please take care. Paul. 😊❤🎄
I'm sorry grace... I was dx'd at 30 & my sadness can be crippling. I felt alone but the internet changed that. I'm glad you exist. That we all exist. Cyber hugs!!❤❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
I must be seeing different media representations of autism than you do. Shows like A-Typical and The Good Doctor give the general public a rose colored view of autism as if all autistics are just quirky and in one way or another brilliant and highly skilled in one area or another. 30% of autistics are nonverbal. 30% have a developmental delay. Nearly half have a tendency to wander and elope from safety. Autism is very much a disability for many. It’s crucial to share all ways that autism is experienced or at least make mention of how vast the spectrum is.
Hi there I totally agree. I don't understand why Aspergers syndrome and autism got lumped together? I do know the story behind it but then we are expected to make sense of it? They say if you add that there's a spectrum factor then it's meant to help but I don't think so 🤔. It must have been a nerotypical what came up with this concept, or an aspie with a wonderful picture in their head that others need only study the medical journals in order to catch up. Am I the only one confused? Closely related conditions like the common cold and the flue have different classifications. Would it not make sense then to have one name for a quirky person with an ability to function highly in areas of interest, then another name for poor precious souls that cannot function on their own needing constant care? Bless you all that are in this situation.
Yes, I agree. I am a 16 year old girl who has ASD, but I am able to do a lot of things, like go to school and talk and other things that neurotypical people do. But I struggle a lot with holding a conversation and making eye contact is really uncomfortable, and in loud situations I shut down and can’t talk. I am definitely able to do more than a lot of other autistic people, I am just disabled in different ways that don’t impair me nearly as much as other people if that makes sense.
@@paulharwood7745 There's a valid reason it's a spectrum the way that it is, and that it's an autism blanket. It's because even someone who looks like they're "high-functioning" to the outside world can be completely unable to function in other ways that society deems necessary to function, ie: the ability to hold down a job. Sometimes, a person with autism may be verbal 85% of the time, but might have a stressor and become non-verbal in an unpredictable situation. It's not as simple as being able to put person with autism a in box 1 and person with autism b in box 2. That's why it's not a is common cold and b is the flu. And that's even before you get into the gender differences and the fact that some psychologists still believe females can't even -be- autistic, and even moreso that a lot of facilities in the US won't even diagnose adults. /female autistic
When the Doctor first told me about my Son having Autism, it was interesting like he wanted me to be happy and I was happy about the results, but the way he said it was like he wanted me to cry or was expecting me to cry or be depressed😑 maybe other parents were like that but I wasn't sad at all, in fact I smiled the whole time. He had a very serious look or his face, gave me papers & confirmed it like if I didn't hear him the first time. Maybe my positive outlook or smile thew him off. I understand the shock, but its life. We are not all the same. All this happened when he was 2, four months before age 3. He is 10 now! Whoa💗🙂🙂🙂💙💙💙💙 Also the Doctor didn't want me to bring Josh to the meeting, but I had no choice, his dad was at work, and no babysitter. It was fine ya know!
I have also autism and I had many problems with it but not with myself. I had problems with discrimination etc. . I write a ebook of my life in the educationtime. "Der Bildungswahnsinn und Ich" (still in german but english is coming soon). My dream is an autistic state similiar like Israel with the jews. ;)
Anytime someone is diagnosed with any disorder, a disease, or terminal prognosis is devastating, but what makes it harder for ASD is lock of knowledge, ignorance is the enemy number one, even though they learned they think they know; NO they don't know crap, people needs to be educated and accept that Autism is not an illness, or being crazy please people Educate yourself. Thanks Dan love you peace and love❤
Autism specific support/Post autism diagnostic support for those over the age of 30 is not existent in the borough of Thurrock. I am 56 years of age and I live in South Ockendon which is the borough of Thurrock, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 51 and I was denied the post autism diagnostic support as I was too old. Autism Professionals say that they don't know how autism affects adults, especially older adults. I was told I would have to wait 10 years to be given autism specific support as that is how long it will take for a tailored adult autism support service to be put in place at a local level.
I recently blogged about the HORRIFIC interactions between first responders and ASD people. I think that issue is errantly used to justify negative views of ASD by claiming they are a danger to themselves and others, when most of the time, the responder escalated it. Sorry if this was random, but I think this issue is not only being used to stigmatize us, contributing to the negative perception, but has become a complication in establishing autism rights.
I asked about which branch of first response to get a feel for the failure points you, as a fellow member of the spectrum, see in your field. One of my most major concerns is police interactions because, they often do not ID the person as on the spectrum, they take the person as suspicious or on drugs, try to restrain them, the person freaks out due to tactile sensitivity, and the police put the poor person IN A CHOKEHOLD!!! I am sorry, but first responders are held to a higher standard, not a lower one.
I'm 23 years old and I've struggled with loneliness and depression throughout most of my life, I got bullied and picked on endlessly in school. It slowly killed me inside as a person and made me lose interest in education as a whole and i ended up failing school entirely. I then found out three years after school finished that i have aspergers. I've also never had a girlfriend and i could tell in school that girls were interested in me, but i didn't have the social skills to act on it at the time because i was extremely depressed and lacked the confidence due to constant harassment, and because of that constant failure of not finding love like my friends did, it made me miserable and i struggle to even go outside the house at this stage. I also went to my high school graduation by myself while every other guy including my friends was there with his girlfriend, i was the only single guy there. It was probably the most humiliating moment in my life. Now all i do everyday is stay inside all day listening to music, playing video games and watching RUclips videos to pass the time and cope with whatever pain i'm feeling and i have essentially no social life. I'm literally miserable and i wish on a daily basis that i never existed. For me there's no reason to see it anything other than negative
Oh man I’m so’s sorry that’s awful. It’s such a difficult think mental health and it is a painful thing, but we must always remember we are on a journey and every journey has ups and downs so always know that it can and will get better 💚 lots of love to you
One of the things I love about your channel is the positivity you infuse into the discussion on ASD and really have a ton of gratitude that you’re going out and spreading this message and shifting the conversation from the negatives to the positives. I think this is laying the groundwork for a world where autistic people are welcomed into society rather than held off to the side as though there’s something “wrong” with us. Loving your channel!
Love who you are! Embrace the qualities that make us special, and also surround yourself with others whom feel the same. If you can find ways to manage the meltdowns, you are golden! I'm 33 and at peace with myself. It is a long road, yet our gifts are just that, gifts...
I was diagnosed with both, ADHD and Aspbergers in kindergarten. When I was 14 I was put in a mental hospital because I was suicidal and for some reason, wanted everyone dead. But now I've learned how to cope with it. I'm still learning about myself. I have a doctor's appointment in a few weeks, and hoping to get my medical Marijuana certification, because I've experimented with it and it's helped so much and I want to get off chemical-infused medication.
Life is all about coping strategies. I am totally with you there!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
i used to be super insecure about being autistic, but im so much happier after finding support and acceptance in our amazing community!! this is who i am, i can’t change how my brain is wired and i never want it to change!
Im currently obsessed with minecraft and pokemon! It helps me focus and not want to freak out/melt down. I also research minerals and gems in my spare time. Also jacksepticeye is someone I watch on the regular!Top of morning!
YES!! I love both of those! Also I have a free ebook on how I turn traits into superpowers if you are interested www.theaspieworld.com/ebook Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
I got diagnosed at 9 with Aspergers but my diagnosis was kept from me until I was 12. I had been struggling with anxiety, low moods and obsessive behaviour at the time I was told, but I was showing none of the typical symptoms usually found in people on the spectrum. I later found out this is because i have been masking my symptoms and not letting them show, and no one apart from my parents had suspected anything. Your channel has really helped me understand my diagnosis more clearly since I didn’t really understand what aspergers was at the time
Josefina Jakobsen yay!! Thank you! You are awesome. I thought you’d like this free master class in running on coping with daily life www.copingsecrets.com/masterclass 😀✌🏼💚
I was at Chester when you did this speech and you have made some very good points for which I agree with including how parents should let their child to do what they like doing best including video games (which gives them the skills that'll help them in life) and how news should portray Autism in a more positive light including the accomplishments that people with Autism have done, rather than what the News want others to hear. And I remembered my surprise when you mentioned Jackscepticeye who I sometimes watch myself.
When you mentioned the parts with video games, that really hit me lol! I'm very ocd and organized when it comes to specific games I play. This is VERY apparent with Animal Crossing New Leaf on the 3ds. As I try to make themed towns, my main one is themed after Kid Icarus, I try to make things look nice and pretty. For example, I have specific colored flowers lining my and villager's homes, specific pattern tiles on the ground that resemble roads, and for some homes I have themes based off the Kid Icarus game itself. Such as one room where I tried replicating Palutena's temple or the hot spring areas in Uprising. I will say that at least for me, Animal Crossing can bring out a LOT of creativity in a person! I know there are other games like Animal Crossing, probably Minecraft(?), that people on the spectrum will gravitate to as well in terms of creativity!
I am obsessed with meteorology and space weather which I have always been obsessed but since 2015 it is become a bigger opportunities of learning about meteorology than there was in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
I’m not diagnosed and I am 15, I stim and flap my hands when happy. I rock back and forth when I get anxious. I’m sensitive to certain fabrics and hate being touched by people. Eye contact scares me. I either immerse myself with a hobby or not at all. I don’t understand most social cues and I struggle to understand sarcasm. I constantly mask at school because I use to be bullied. My family thinks that I am NT and that I am average though I struggle in school. Anyways there’s for a rant, thank you for your channel I love it and some of your vids get me though the day!
I think what was really hard for me at first was how resources was given to me the second I got the diagnosis, I got to know my weaknesses and strengths but it wasnt in depth. Actually, I didn't really understand them. I just felt like I got a disabled stamp on my forehead and I was sent on my way. No understanding of what I was supposed to do or what to do next, all I knew was I will need help for the rest of my life. It was really overwhelming. I wish they wouldve focused on the good things so that would be what I focused on and add the resources on the side so I also knew what kind of help I could get
Really lv this vid. My son is now having his assessment so hoping for an answer before Xmas. And my assessment is on Monday. I only waited a year so really lucky. Wud lv to see more vids about kids on the spectrum plz as u hav been one lol. Thank u
I remember when I went to preschool age 4 I think. I had melt downs everyday and at nap time I would throw up everyday. My mom took me out after 2 weeks. We didn't know anything was wrong at the time but I remember sitting there surrounded by kids and thinking what am supposed to do, When I got to like 2nd grade my dad would say "I dunno what's wrong with you. When I was in school I knew everyone in my grade and the grade above me". I felt like a disappointment. I also couldn't imagine having to know that many people. People and relationships are exhausting for me. So, yeah everyone has a box they want to stuff you in.
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel You totally missed the point of that comment. Anyway, It could hav been three. Most preschools for 3-4 year olds have nap time if it's all day preschool. It's not uncommon for kids to nap until age 5. Kids that age should be getting about 14 hours of sleep per day. Sometimes that includes a daytime nap. It's a well-known fact that kids aren't getting enough sleep. In America anyway. You can look it up if you don't believe me.
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel What ever. Talk to a pediatricia about toddler sleep habits than come talk to me. You missed the point of that comment. Why are you nagging me for being lazy when I was in preschool.
Hi Dan. I'm a new subscriber and am loving your talks. I relate to your fast way of talking because it clicks with my fast way of taking in info. I was diagnosed just this year at 56. I echo a lot with your story. Anyway great job and I look forward to watching more videos. Hey btw I tried to click on the free e book offer but it still wanted my credit card details is that right or did I stuff up somewhere along the way? Kind regards Paul
Heyy!! Thank you! Good to have you here! Oh so with the ebook, once you out your emails and name details in and click the button it send you the e-book via email so check your spam and junk folder. The order page you see after is basically if you want to take the video course of the content that in the e-book.
I think it's more likely to be an ADHD thing, does Dan not have this too? However, great video Dan, you really inspire me! I want to work with you one day!
I have a question about your university experience. Was your course load similar to other students, or did you take fewer classes at a time? I'm on the spectrum and also working on my degree in civil engineering. If I take the maximum number of courses that the school will allow next semester, it will be my last. I'm actually crazy enough to do it, so I was just looking for advice on how to be really busy and not lose my mind.
I am a high functioning autistic. In college I took a full load all the way through. I also wrote for the school paper, participated in school government, ran a volunteer group, had a full time job and still had time to date. The military taught me to multi task. So, my advice to you is to get everything you can out of tbe college experience. In college depriving yourself of opportunities is like working in a bakery and never tasting anything in the shop.
My son is 4 in January, he was diagnosed in March and has been having OT (which has been brilliant) and BI. (We're going to get speech therapy too.) The BI (ABA based) has helped in some areas but not in others and may have been detrimental due to the emphasis on rewards and possibly the reduction of tasks to small steps is annoying him; i have to figure this out, but he doesn't dislike going to BI so that's a good sign.) My question is, stemming from this video, should we be concentrating on activities he likes or may like rather than on BI? We only have so much time in the day so it's hard to do everything. Right now aside from OT and BI he has swimming and ballet and has expressed an interest in learning to play piano. (I think he's a bit young for that, but there is a great music teacher in our area.) I should note, we aren't rolling in money so finding the activities he loves and that help him most has to be balanced with affordability. (BI and OT are funded but not the other stuff... actually i have to check whether that is true.) Anyone got thoughts on this? (Sorry for long comment!)
Great video as always 👍 I agree I think we really need to change people’s perspective on Asperger’s and that it really is a gift and a superpower. Humanity has really benefited a lot from people on the spectrum. Some of the greatest minds were thought to have been autistic such as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla and have changed the world, we would still be in the dark ages if it weren’t for these people.❤️
I read a book about flying aces over the decades. I am absolutely convinced that the famous Red Baron of World War one was autistic. The author, an ace himself wrote that the Red Baron created situations that were trap like, but when the Baron couldn't control the situation 100% he would pull out and leave the area. The Baron could not adapt to quickly evolving situations. Sounds autistic to me.
It kind of thrills me when old men like Donald Trump, Jeremy Clarkson, and Piers Morgan criticize Greta Thunberg, because they obviously feel threatened by a teenage girl. Go Greta!
@@MattWithTheCat4541 I totally agree with you. It's a shame that people like Delilah don't see situations like this for what it is and end up being sheep for the media who promote this kind of political action..
I finally received an autism diagnosis last year at the age of 44. Even though I'm considered "middle-aged," I sort of feel like my life is finally beginning now that I know what I'm dealing with.
I’m autistic an because I’ve only got diagnosed recently at 18 and being A girl people can’t see it also I seem to really struggle with sad emotions
I was diagnosed at 13 now I'm 22 people like to argue at me saying "you're not disabled you don't have autism only disabilities that are real is someone in a wheelchair paralyzed and someone with missing limbs who can't function" yet it's hard to get a job while suffering with SSI (social security) money
Huge hug to you, hope it gets easier😘🐞🍀🐞
I was diagnosed at 21. But females high functioning are not super obvious so they usually don't get diagnosed until late teens to even 30s. I get the emotion issues too. Especially when people don't try to understand me.
Hi sweet heart. I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling sad. I see you precious 👋 and I know others do too. I also was just diagnosed this year and I'm 56 now so I've had a lifetime of fudging my way into this world. I also have three adult daughters and a step daughter your age on the spectrum also. My heart really goes out to you. Dan has a lot of helpful encouraging advice as do many others. The best thing I can offer you from here is to avoid the negative people. I take one look at these people and know that I would not like to be like them. Unless they change there outlook they don't have a happy positive future. Bullies are always troubled people. I've seen this because I'm old. It happens. One other thing that has completely made the most sense to me and this whole confusing world was at 25 after a lot of searching for meaning and understanding I found a relationship with Jesus. So much fell into place after this. I don't want to be pushy in any way and I don't know where you are at with what you believe but I do know that unconditional love brings healing and peace. Something all of us desire. Bless you precious. You please take care.
Paul. 😊❤🎄
I'm sorry grace... I was dx'd at 30 & my sadness can be crippling.
I felt alone but the internet changed that.
I'm glad you exist. That we all exist.
Cyber hugs!!❤❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
autism has negative facets, but it shouldn't be seen as a negative overall.
I must be seeing different media representations of autism than you do. Shows like A-Typical and The Good Doctor give the general public a rose colored view of autism as if all autistics are just quirky and in one way or another brilliant and highly skilled in one area or another. 30% of autistics are nonverbal. 30% have a developmental delay. Nearly half have a tendency to wander and elope from safety. Autism is very much a disability for many. It’s crucial to share all ways that autism is experienced or at least make mention of how vast the spectrum is.
The media I’m talking about is news media not entertainment media. But good points.
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Hi there I totally agree. I don't understand why Aspergers syndrome and autism got lumped together? I do know the story behind it but then we are expected to make sense of it? They say if you add that there's a spectrum factor then it's meant to help but I don't think so 🤔. It must have been a nerotypical what came up with this concept, or an aspie with a wonderful picture in their head that others need only study the medical journals in order to catch up.
Am I the only one confused?
Closely related conditions like the common cold and the flue have different classifications.
Would it not make sense then to have one name for a quirky person with an ability to function highly in areas of interest, then another name for poor precious souls that cannot function on their own needing constant care? Bless you all that are in this situation.
Yes, I agree. I am a 16 year old girl who has ASD, but I am able to do a lot of things, like go to school and talk and other things that neurotypical people do. But I struggle a lot with holding a conversation and making eye contact is really uncomfortable, and in loud situations I shut down and can’t talk. I am definitely able to do more than a lot of other autistic people, I am just disabled in different ways that don’t impair me nearly as much as other people if that makes sense.
@@paulharwood7745 There's a valid reason it's a spectrum the way that it is, and that it's an autism blanket. It's because even someone who looks like they're "high-functioning" to the outside world can be completely unable to function in other ways that society deems necessary to function, ie: the ability to hold down a job. Sometimes, a person with autism may be verbal 85% of the time, but might have a stressor and become non-verbal in an unpredictable situation. It's not as simple as being able to put person with autism a in box 1 and person with autism b in box 2. That's why it's not a is common cold and b is the flu. And that's even before you get into the gender differences and the fact that some psychologists still believe females can't even -be- autistic, and even moreso that a lot of facilities in the US won't even diagnose adults.
/female autistic
When the Doctor first told me about my Son having Autism, it was interesting like he wanted me to be happy and I was happy about the results, but the way he said it was like he wanted me to cry or was expecting me to cry or be depressed😑 maybe other parents were like that but I wasn't sad at all, in fact I smiled the whole time. He had a very serious look or his face, gave me papers & confirmed it like if I didn't hear him the first time. Maybe my positive outlook or smile thew him off. I understand the shock, but its life. We are not all the same. All this happened when he was 2, four months before age 3. He is 10 now! Whoa💗🙂🙂🙂💙💙💙💙 Also the Doctor didn't want me to bring Josh to the meeting, but I had no choice, his dad was at work, and no babysitter. It was fine ya know!
Tats a great way of looking at it hun. My little one is 4 and he's being assessed atm. Hoping to get an answer in the nxt cupple of weeks. X
That was the doctor trying to stuff YOU in a box. Interesting.
Melissa Autism Mom1 ✌🏼
@@TheAspieWorld thanks
@@frankythomas5881 Thats great to hear!
I have also autism and I had many problems with it but not with myself. I had problems with discrimination etc. . I write a ebook of my life in the educationtime. "Der Bildungswahnsinn und Ich" (still in german but english is coming soon). My dream is an autistic state similiar like Israel with the jews. ;)
Anytime someone is diagnosed with any disorder, a disease, or terminal prognosis is devastating, but what makes it harder for ASD is lock of knowledge, ignorance is the enemy number one, even though they learned they think they know; NO they don't know crap, people needs to be educated and accept that Autism is not an illness, or being crazy please people Educate yourself.
Thanks Dan love you peace and love❤
Why does nobody mention the lack of support for adults compared to children.
Autism specific support/Post autism diagnostic support for those over the age of 30 is not existent in the borough of Thurrock. I am 56 years of age and I live in South Ockendon which is the borough of Thurrock, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 51 and I was denied the post autism diagnostic support as I was too old. Autism Professionals say that they don't know how autism affects adults, especially older adults. I was told I would have to wait 10 years to be given autism specific support as that is how long it will take for a tailored adult autism support service to be put in place at a local level.
I recently blogged about the HORRIFIC interactions between first responders and ASD people. I think that issue is errantly used to justify negative views of ASD by claiming they are a danger to themselves and others, when most of the time, the responder escalated it.
Sorry if this was random, but I think this issue is not only being used to stigmatize us, contributing to the negative perception, but has become a complication in establishing autism rights.
As an autistic first responder I find this stigma very concerning.
Sean Champion-Taylor Which branch?
I asked about which branch of first response to get a feel for the failure points you, as a fellow member of the spectrum, see in your field. One of my most major concerns is police interactions because, they often do not ID the person as on the spectrum, they take the person as suspicious or on drugs, try to restrain them, the person freaks out due to tactile sensitivity, and the police put the poor person IN A CHOKEHOLD!!! I am sorry, but first responders are held to a higher standard, not a lower one.
I'm 23 years old and I've struggled with loneliness and depression throughout most of my life, I got bullied and picked on endlessly in school. It slowly killed me inside as a person and made me lose interest in education as a whole and i ended up failing school entirely. I then found out three years after school finished that i have aspergers. I've also never had a girlfriend and i could tell in school that girls were interested in me, but i didn't have the social skills to act on it at the time because i was extremely depressed and lacked the confidence due to constant harassment, and because of that constant failure of not finding love like my friends did, it made me miserable and i struggle to even go outside the house at this stage.
I also went to my high school graduation by myself while every other guy including my friends was there with his girlfriend, i was the only single guy there. It was probably the most humiliating moment in my life. Now all i do everyday is stay inside all day listening to music, playing video games and watching RUclips videos to pass the time and cope with whatever pain i'm feeling and i have essentially no social life. I'm literally miserable and i wish on a daily basis that i never existed. For me there's no reason to see it anything other than negative
Oh man I’m so’s sorry that’s awful. It’s such a difficult think mental health and it is a painful thing, but we must always remember we are on a journey and every journey has ups and downs so always know that it can and will get better 💚 lots of love to you
@@TheAspieWorld Thanks man, i appreciate it
One of the things I love about your channel is the positivity you infuse into the discussion on ASD and really have a ton of gratitude that you’re going out and spreading this message and shifting the conversation from the negatives to the positives. I think this is laying the groundwork for a world where autistic people are welcomed into society rather than held off to the side as though there’s something “wrong” with us. Loving your channel!
You’re an inspiration, Dan. Are you naturally positive, would you say? Or is it something you have to keep working on?
Juiice thank you!! Yes I am usually positive but I have to remember why I should be 💚✌🏼
Love who you are! Embrace the qualities that make us special, and also surround yourself with others whom feel the same. If you can find ways to manage the meltdowns, you are golden! I'm 33 and at peace with myself. It is a long road, yet our gifts are just that, gifts...
I was diagnosed with both, ADHD and Aspbergers in kindergarten. When I was 14 I was put in a mental hospital because I was suicidal and for some reason, wanted everyone dead. But now I've learned how to cope with it.
I'm still learning about myself. I have a doctor's appointment in a few weeks, and hoping to get my medical Marijuana certification, because I've experimented with it and it's helped so much and I want to get off chemical-infused medication.
Life is all about coping strategies. I am totally with you there!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
i used to be super insecure about being autistic, but im so much happier after finding support and acceptance in our amazing community!! this is who i am, i can’t change how my brain is wired and i never want it to change!
Im currently obsessed with minecraft and pokemon! It helps me focus and not want to freak out/melt down. I also research minerals and gems in my spare time. Also jacksepticeye is someone I watch on the regular!Top of morning!
YES!! I love both of those! Also I have a free ebook on how I turn traits into superpowers if you are interested www.theaspieworld.com/ebook Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
I got diagnosed at 9 with Aspergers but my diagnosis was kept from me until I was 12. I had been struggling with anxiety, low moods and obsessive behaviour at the time I was told, but I was showing none of the typical symptoms usually found in people on the spectrum. I later found out this is because i have been masking my symptoms and not letting them show, and no one apart from my parents had suspected anything. Your channel has really helped me understand my diagnosis more clearly since I didn’t really understand what aspergers was at the time
Love your videos ❤️ I learn so much, thanks.
Josefina Jakobsen yay!! Thank you! You are awesome. I thought you’d like this free master class in running on coping with daily life www.copingsecrets.com/masterclass 😀✌🏼💚
I was at Chester when you did this speech and you have made some very good points for which I agree with including how parents should let their child to do what they like doing best including video games (which gives them the skills that'll help them in life) and how news should portray Autism in a more positive light including the accomplishments that people with Autism have done, rather than what the News want others to hear. And I remembered my surprise when you mentioned Jackscepticeye who I sometimes watch myself.
When you mentioned the parts with video games, that really hit me lol! I'm very ocd and organized when it comes to specific games I play. This is VERY apparent with Animal Crossing New Leaf on the 3ds. As I try to make themed towns, my main one is themed after Kid Icarus, I try to make things look nice and pretty. For example, I have specific colored flowers lining my and villager's homes, specific pattern tiles on the ground that resemble roads, and for some homes I have themes based off the Kid Icarus game itself. Such as one room where I tried replicating Palutena's temple or the hot spring areas in Uprising.
I will say that at least for me, Animal Crossing can bring out a LOT of creativity in a person! I know there are other games like Animal Crossing, probably Minecraft(?), that people on the spectrum will gravitate to as well in terms of creativity!
Seriously can’t believe how some people think autism is negative. It isn’t bad at all. It’s just working differently.
I am obsessed with meteorology and space weather which I have always been obsessed but since 2015 it is become a bigger opportunities of learning about meteorology than there was in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
I’m not diagnosed and I am 15, I stim and flap my hands when happy. I rock back and forth when I get anxious. I’m sensitive to certain fabrics and hate being touched by people. Eye contact scares me. I either immerse myself with a hobby or not at all. I don’t understand most social cues and I struggle to understand sarcasm. I constantly mask at school because I use to be bullied. My family thinks that I am NT and that I am average though I struggle in school.
Anyways there’s for a rant, thank you for your channel I love it and some of your vids get me though the day!
Me too... I get weird shocks in my brain when I touch cardboard wtf and I rock back and forth too
Katie Bon cardboard is wierd, also I hate the feeling of tinsel, it’s pretty but not nice to touch
I think what was really hard for me at first was how resources was given to me the second I got the diagnosis, I got to know my weaknesses and strengths but it wasnt in depth. Actually, I didn't really understand them. I just felt like I got a disabled stamp on my forehead and I was sent on my way. No understanding of what I was supposed to do or what to do next, all I knew was I will need help for the rest of my life. It was really overwhelming. I wish they wouldve focused on the good things so that would be what I focused on and add the resources on the side so I also knew what kind of help I could get
Really lv this vid. My son is now having his assessment so hoping for an answer before Xmas. And my assessment is on Monday. I only waited a year so really lucky. Wud lv to see more vids about kids on the spectrum plz as u hav been one lol. Thank u
I remember when I went to preschool age 4 I think. I had melt downs everyday and at nap time I would throw up everyday. My mom took me out after 2 weeks. We didn't know anything was wrong at the time but I remember sitting there surrounded by kids and thinking what am supposed to do, When I got to like 2nd grade my dad would say "I dunno what's wrong with you. When I was in school I knew everyone in my grade and the grade above me". I felt like a disappointment. I also couldn't imagine having to know that many people. People and relationships are exhausting for me. So, yeah everyone has a box they want to stuff you in.
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel You totally missed the point of that comment. Anyway, It could hav been three. Most preschools for 3-4 year olds have nap time if it's all day preschool. It's not uncommon for kids to nap until age 5. Kids that age should be getting about 14 hours of sleep per day. Sometimes that includes a daytime nap. It's a well-known fact that kids aren't getting enough sleep. In America anyway. You can look it up if you don't believe me.
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel What ever. Talk to a pediatricia about toddler sleep habits than come talk to me. You missed the point of that comment. Why are you nagging me for being lazy when I was in preschool.
Hi Dan.
I'm a new subscriber and am loving your talks. I relate to your fast way of talking because it clicks with my fast way of taking in info. I was diagnosed just this year at 56. I echo a lot with your story. Anyway great job and I look forward to watching more videos. Hey btw I tried to click on the free e book offer but it still wanted my credit card details is that right or did I stuff up somewhere along the way?
Kind regards
Paul
Heyy!! Thank you! Good to have you here! Oh so with the ebook, once you out your emails and name details in and click the button it send you the e-book via email so check your spam and junk folder. The order page you see after is basically if you want to take the video course of the content that in the e-book.
This was a good talk Dan, but you really need to slow it down a bit as it was soooooo fast.
@@orandachildren1051 - I've seen him give talks before and he didn't speak so fast.
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@@jmk1962 He may have snorted a bit of cocaine before his presentation
I think it's more likely to be an ADHD thing, does Dan not have this too?
However, great video Dan, you really inspire me! I want to work with you one day!
i got nervous when he walked around 😕😖
Ann Hegarty from The Chase also has Aspergers. She was only diagnosed about 8 years ago.
I have a question about your university experience. Was your course load similar to other students, or did you take fewer classes at a time? I'm on the spectrum and also working on my degree in civil engineering. If I take the maximum number of courses that the school will allow next semester, it will be my last. I'm actually crazy enough to do it, so I was just looking for advice on how to be really busy and not lose my mind.
I am a high functioning autistic. In college I took a full load all the way through. I also wrote for the school paper, participated in school government, ran a volunteer group, had a full time job and still had time to date. The military taught me to multi task. So, my advice to you is to get everything you can out of tbe college experience. In college depriving yourself of opportunities is like working in a bakery and never tasting anything in the shop.
Aspie world
Your amazing the amount of videos and content you put out.
You most thinking by now.
Am I going to hit burnout?
Well said, dude.
My son is 4 in January, he was diagnosed in March and has been having OT (which has been brilliant) and BI. (We're going to get speech therapy too.) The BI (ABA based) has helped in some areas but not in others and may have been detrimental due to the emphasis on rewards and possibly the reduction of tasks to small steps is annoying him; i have to figure this out, but he doesn't dislike going to BI so that's a good sign.) My question is, stemming from this video, should we be concentrating on activities he likes or may like rather than on BI? We only have so much time in the day so it's hard to do everything. Right now aside from OT and BI he has swimming and ballet and has expressed an interest in learning to play piano. (I think he's a bit young for that, but there is a great music teacher in our area.) I should note, we aren't rolling in money so finding the activities he loves and that help him most has to be balanced with affordability. (BI and OT are funded but not the other stuff... actually i have to check whether that is true.) Anyone got thoughts on this? (Sorry for long comment!)
I can't hyper focus anymore cuz of my son 😂😂😂 my obsession is RUclips and editing at the moment. I hate hearing the phrase about rain man. Lol
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Great video as always 👍 I agree I think we really need to change people’s perspective on Asperger’s and that it really is a gift and a superpower. Humanity has really benefited a lot from people on the spectrum. Some of the greatest minds were thought to have been autistic such as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla and have changed the world, we would still be in the dark ages if it weren’t for these people.❤️
Sir Anthony Hopkins,Seinfeld...me borderline Asperger..
I read a book about flying aces over the decades. I am absolutely convinced that the famous Red Baron of World War one was autistic. The author, an ace himself wrote that the Red Baron created situations that were trap like, but when the Baron couldn't control the situation 100% he would pull out and leave the area. The Baron could not adapt to quickly evolving situations. Sounds autistic to me.
Why don't people just say phone? Why emphasize iPhone?
love you bunches dan
Hi Dan 👋
It kind of thrills me when old men like Donald Trump, Jeremy Clarkson, and Piers Morgan criticize Greta Thunberg, because they obviously feel threatened by a teenage girl. Go Greta!
@@MattWithTheCat4541 I totally agree with you. It's a shame that people like Delilah don't see situations like this for what it is and end up being sheep for the media who promote this kind of political action..
I have Asperger's too and ADHD (combined type) and I couldn't focus on the video for more than a minute so I will now click away. Sorry...
Slow down dude, your poor lungs can't keep up!
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