Thank you for everything that you do on your channel. I spent a lifetime wondering what was going on with me, why I was so “weird”, why a I felt like I was a house with British wiring sitting in the middle of Chicago. Now I know.
I generally find most Neuro typical a draining esp the ones you want to interact with you only end up hurting them. So I just focus that pain into stuffs that make me feel happy and less lonely.
For everyone who doesn’t know: Asperger’s syndrome is still diagnosed in the UK and Europe. We don’t follow the DSM5 over here we follow the ICD10 Next year the ICD11 comes out then childhood autism and Aspergers goes under ASD, but some will diagnose in the “old way” for a time. It’s never a quick switch when these ICD updates come out. Now although we have ICD we do also borrow from DSM so since 2013 some people would have been diagnosed with “ASD”, or “childhood autism” or “Aspergers” :)
I was diagnosed with H.F. Autism and Left Temporal Lobe Epilepsy when I was 33 yrs old, I'm 56 now, and I can relate to everything you say 👍💯 I am either full throttle obsessed with something, or have no interest at all..I do it right or I don't do it🤨 Music, and music trivia is my 💕 love🎶🎶🎶I'm also obsessed with etymology, the origin and meaning of words, especially names. Blessing to my tribe .. Cindy from Athens, Georgia USA🍑
Diagnosed gifted (high intellectual potential), and actually on the way to be diagnosed Asperger Syndrom. (I am 33) I am obsessed with etymology too since this year, the meaning, it's crazy how everything is connected. And also obsessed with typology/MBTI, stuff related to psychology since last year (since my depression). And synchronicity. I am French, and my personality type is INTJ (I function mainly with intuition)
I am being assessed for Asperger's/Autism, and I don't define myself in regards to the entire "introvert/extrovert" dichotomy; for me, it's not that I necessarily am extremely "introverted". I can be quite "extroverted" when I am in a comfortable environment, or around people I resonate with. I tend to avoid some/many (neurotypical) people because their interaction styles, and the things they find important, appear shallow and trivial to me. They go on and on about the color of their neighbour's house, gossip about other people for ages, and so on. And this is supposed to be interesting and rewarding... I have learnt how to mask and feign interest; I know what to interject to make it appear as though I care more than I do. (Because, if I don't, I'll be accused of being "arrogant", "thinking I am better than other people", etc.) I return home from these social events and nap, though, because I am exhausted from sitting there and having to pretend to care about all of this. I can have rewarding interactions without talking about my special interests, as well. It's all about whether the opposition can provide something of interest. Tell me about your interests; what drives you? What are some experiences you've had that constitute you as a person? What are some unique experiences you've had that aren't even close to anything I've experienced? THAT is interesting to me! I want to hear about that; I don't want to hear about what you ate for dinner the last week, how ugly you think your neighbour's hair is, and how weird you think this and that person is. (A neurotypical person once started ranting to me about how annoying autistic people are, all the while I sat there, masking.) This is the interesting thing about autistic versus neurotypical communication styles, to me: when they go on and on about trivial, "everyday" information/events, it appears to be the exact same experience for me, as it is for them when I talk about my special interests.
Anyone else have issues when people try to explain things to them? I have to write things down as people are talking so I can actually comprehend what they are saying to me. Some instances are worse than others.
Yes. Sometimes. For example, if I am having a computer problem and someone needs to tell me how to do something I need them to actually have me DO it or it doesn't get translated by my brain at all. I can't just sit and watch them do it. I have no idea of what they are saying.
@@anonymousinc6330 same. The amount of misunderstanding I have with other people via talking is embarrassing. I'm pretty insecure about it. Im looking to get diagnosed soon myself.
Hello, I have aspergers and wanted to see if you could give good job advice. I work currently at a famous Guitar company fixing and tweaking the guitars. BUT, I have sensitivity to loud noises. We have Power Drills, Air Hoses (Loud), Amps for the guitars and the people who tap the pickups to make sure there working All day. On top of that, the company culture is to small talk through EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION. I never had a Factory Job before and now I'm regretting it. P.S. Also I (And co-workers) are all from the Spanish Culture, my culture doesn't believe in mental health let alone Psychological and Mental Problems (as they see it). Please make a video out of these points I've brought up and Please help us on the spectrum not make these mistakes and where are good places to work or resources for that. Thank you
I contacted you by email before, I don't know if you got it. My NFI's (narrowly-focused interests) over the years has been exotic fruit, aliens, sci-fi in general, Star Trek in particular, rodents in general, squirrels in particular, languages, maps, contemporary instrumental music, and other things.
Thanks for uploading these interesting videos, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 17, I'll be 29 soon, I currently live in Droitwich, Worcestershire with my mum, dad and younger brother, I feel like I want to start a relationship with a girl of a similar age and interests to me at some point soon, do you or anyone else have any advice for me?
So true. My sons interest field is russian history, he can give you a potted history from the czars to putin! I get it regularly when we walk the dog. His photographic memory helps! Xx
you know in France it's not called special interest but "restrained" interest. So I'm the type who finds "understanding how whatever's in front of me works" to be what interests me. I don't need to go in depth so long as I get how it works overall (might be that nice ADHD I have too). Let's just say the "experts" on Asperger discounted my diagnosis immediately 'after hesitating when they realized I was an adult woman...
Could special interests also be phases? I go through different phases, for example, I will be interested in the 1950s, and obsess over the 1950s housewife mannerisms and schedule, and then will want to live that out for a while, until I become obsessed with something else, such as playing SIMS on my PC, and alot of these phases I tend to go back and forth with.
Absolutely! I'm the same way. I've had a couple of specific special interests that'll be alternated on rotation sporadically until something new catches my eye.
@@dishashankar4293 okay thank you. I will literally change my entire life and behavior to fit my interests. My category of interests is culture/lifestyles
@@Samantharichie1986 I just saw your comment re: the sims. I will create my own cc and remake a house as accurately as I can using the original blueprints.
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Thank you for everything that you do on your channel. I spent a lifetime wondering what was going on with me, why I was so “weird”, why a I felt like I was a house with British wiring sitting in the middle of Chicago. Now I know.
Good analogy! Thank you!
I generally find most Neuro typical a draining esp the ones you want to interact with you only end up hurting them. So I just focus that pain into stuffs that make me feel happy and less lonely.
For everyone who doesn’t know:
Asperger’s syndrome is still diagnosed in the UK and Europe. We don’t follow the DSM5 over here we follow the ICD10
Next year the ICD11 comes out then childhood autism and Aspergers goes under ASD, but some will diagnose in the “old way” for a time. It’s never a quick switch when these ICD updates come out.
Now although we have ICD we do also borrow from DSM so since 2013 some people would have been diagnosed with “ASD”, or “childhood autism” or “Aspergers” :)
I was diagnosed with H.F. Autism and Left Temporal Lobe Epilepsy when I was 33 yrs old, I'm 56 now, and I can relate to everything you say
👍💯 I am either full throttle obsessed with something, or have no interest at all..I do it right or I don't do it🤨 Music, and music trivia is my 💕 love🎶🎶🎶I'm also obsessed with etymology, the origin and meaning of words, especially names.
Blessing to my tribe ..
Cindy from Athens, Georgia USA🍑
Diagnosed gifted (high intellectual potential), and actually on the way to be diagnosed Asperger Syndrom. (I am 33)
I am obsessed with etymology too since this year, the meaning, it's crazy how everything is connected. And also obsessed with typology/MBTI, stuff related to psychology since last year (since my depression). And synchronicity.
I am French, and my personality type is INTJ (I function mainly with intuition)
I am being assessed for Asperger's/Autism, and I don't define myself in regards to the entire "introvert/extrovert" dichotomy; for me, it's not that I necessarily am extremely "introverted".
I can be quite "extroverted" when I am in a comfortable environment, or around people I resonate with. I tend to avoid some/many (neurotypical) people because their interaction styles, and the things they find important, appear shallow and trivial to me. They go on and on about the color of their neighbour's house, gossip about other people for ages, and so on. And this is supposed to be interesting and rewarding... I have learnt how to mask and feign interest; I know what to interject to make it appear as though I care more than I do. (Because, if I don't, I'll be accused of being "arrogant", "thinking I am better than other people", etc.) I return home from these social events and nap, though, because I am exhausted from sitting there and having to pretend to care about all of this.
I can have rewarding interactions without talking about my special interests, as well. It's all about whether the opposition can provide something of interest. Tell me about your interests; what drives you? What are some experiences you've had that constitute you as a person? What are some unique experiences you've had that aren't even close to anything I've experienced? THAT is interesting to me! I want to hear about that; I don't want to hear about what you ate for dinner the last week, how ugly you think your neighbour's hair is, and how weird you think this and that person is. (A neurotypical person once started ranting to me about how annoying autistic people are, all the while I sat there, masking.)
This is the interesting thing about autistic versus neurotypical communication styles, to me: when they go on and on about trivial, "everyday" information/events, it appears to be the exact same experience for me, as it is for them when I talk about my special interests.
Anyone else have issues when people try to explain things to them? I have to write things down as people are talking so I can actually comprehend what they are saying to me. Some instances are worse than others.
I don't but my husband does.
Yes. Sometimes. For example, if I am having a computer problem and someone needs to tell me how to do something I need them to actually have me DO it or it doesn't get translated by my brain at all. I can't just sit and watch them do it. I have no idea of what they are saying.
I am likely ASD and I find that I am much better learning visually than having things explained to me.
@@anonymousinc6330 same. The amount of misunderstanding I have with other people via talking is embarrassing. I'm pretty insecure about it. Im looking to get diagnosed soon myself.
Thank you, appreciate
your channel
I am learning so much thanks to your videos, as many of my personal traits, habits and challenges all put me on the spectrum. I love your videos
You are fascinating! Thank you for these videos. ❤️
Love ya Comrade! 💜 You've helped me better understand my Asperger's more than anyone else!
one piece of advice is slow your delivery down just a little.. and write scripts - and LOVE the content
I appreciate your wisdom so much.
Hello, I have aspergers and wanted to see if you could give good job advice. I work currently at a famous Guitar company fixing and tweaking the guitars. BUT, I have sensitivity to loud noises. We have Power Drills, Air Hoses (Loud), Amps for the guitars and the people who tap the pickups to make sure there working All day. On top of that, the company culture is to small talk through EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION. I never had a Factory Job before and now I'm regretting it.
P.S.
Also I (And co-workers) are all from the Spanish Culture, my culture doesn't believe in mental health let alone Psychological and Mental Problems (as they see it).
Please make a video out of these points I've brought up and Please help us on the spectrum not make these mistakes and where are good places to work or resources for that.
Thank you
Yep, when we get on to an interest, we must know all of the details and the why’s of that interest.
I contacted you by email before, I don't know if you got it. My NFI's (narrowly-focused interests) over the years has been exotic fruit, aliens, sci-fi in general, Star Trek in particular, rodents in general, squirrels in particular, languages, maps, contemporary instrumental music, and other things.
Excellent and accurate.
You make me appreciate my ASD more😌🎊
Thanks for uploading these interesting videos, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 17, I'll be 29 soon, I currently live in Droitwich, Worcestershire with my mum, dad and younger brother, I feel like I want to start a relationship with a girl of a similar age and interests to me at some point soon, do you or anyone else have any advice for me?
So true. My sons interest field is russian history, he can give you a potted history from the czars to putin! I get it regularly when we walk the dog. His photographic memory helps! Xx
Can tou send me some studies done on these claims please because im doing a bit of research...yes im obsessed
you know in France it's not called special interest but "restrained" interest. So I'm the type who finds "understanding how whatever's in front of me works" to be what interests me. I don't need to go in depth so long as I get how it works overall (might be that nice ADHD I have too). Let's just say the "experts" on Asperger discounted my diagnosis immediately 'after hesitating when they realized I was an adult woman...
Could special interests also be phases? I go through different phases, for example, I will be interested in the 1950s, and obsess over the 1950s housewife mannerisms and schedule, and then will want to live that out for a while, until I become obsessed with something else, such as playing SIMS on my PC, and alot of these phases I tend to go back and forth with.
Yup..The intensity matters..Not the duration
Absolutely! I'm the same way. I've had a couple of specific special interests that'll be alternated on rotation sporadically until something new catches my eye.
@@countdracula9330 Me too
@@dishashankar4293 okay thank you. I will literally change my entire life and behavior to fit my interests. My category of interests is culture/lifestyles
@@Samantharichie1986 I just saw your comment re: the sims. I will create my own cc and remake a house as accurately as I can using the original blueprints.
Newton was British, einstein was German, and Tesla was I think Croatian/Serbian
Why is there always tapping in the background of your videos?
Haven’t seen you in a while
I have Aspergers and this was in my fyp lol
Question- why does my relevant comment seem to have been deleted about four times now?
If ur comment gets deleted within 60 seconds, it is RUclips.
It's RUclips not the uploader they are doing this sadly often
Many artist were probably on the spectrum also.
I play a mean Aucustic 🎸 guitar 😁 (I'm kidding, but my son is an Awesome musician)
Nice me I rather prefer to play drums. I have electronic drums at home. Real ones ain't allowed because I'm in an Apartment.
Well at least I have a high IQ and I know how to use the bathroom. That makes me feel better.
Asperger isn't unique for most aspies. The aspies that do get far wuldnt always make same videos and spend timear home 24/7.
These are all true facts lol.
Can you slow down your speech? Is it a trait of asbergers to talk so fast?
The fast speech is usually related to ADHD.
Why?