I'm so sorry Rebecca. I can relate to your story, I was bullied at school, even by teachers. And now, I'm bullied at work, and if I ask for help, the situation worsens.

Edit: I've now listened to this video and enjoyed it very much. It's painful to reflect on these issues but they are important, and for what it's worth I think it's a numbers game. A sole autistic person trying to reason with a group of neuro-typical people who are engaged in reinforcing and status-shaping their group is about as likely to succeed as a sole allistic person trying to enter a serious discussion going on between a group of autistic people. I honestly think our chances are better in smaller groups than is typically the case favoured by educational and other institutions. Partly this is because our numbers in society are relatively low (but probably higher than anyone thinks) but also because on our own we don't necessarily gravitate to forming alliances as a social strategy so even if the difference in numbers isn't intrinsically great, we're still in the minority because we'll try to solve problems ourselves. Just a theory. I'm sorry that you experienced that level of social rejection. It's very familiar to me, and not only in the obvious places: it can still be subtly applicable even among polite, friendly groups of adults. That business of _marking us as different_ seems to matter to many allistic people _if they're engaging in social status maximising at the time_ - and I don't think it's a conscious decision on their part necessarily, but it still hurts us in potentially long-lasting ways. Also, the concept teachers use for bullying is never going to work. It's not the case that we have a grievance against an individual or small number of people: our greatest horror is that the _entire audience_ (so to speak) sides with the 'bullies', so we're pitted not against an oppressor we can identify, but against _people in general_ which is a horrible state of affairs and no wonder it traumatises us. Sorry bit downbeat. I think you strike just about the right tone though: you're being constructive and yet at the same time honest. That's not an easy 'sweet spot' to hit. Right, back to "Orfeo", time for "Possente Spirto", just done the super bassy bit with the ferryman! This new recording is SUPERB by the way, if you like old music. They're using microphone tricks to make the bass much more prominent than would otherwise be the case (for example the harp - very loud lower register compared to a live harp). These studio enhancements are appropriate in my opinion. - original comment is retained below because I don't want to be misleading or confusing xxxxx Hi Rebecca, you're the only person capable of making me pause my new Prégardian "Orfeo" to listen to your video. Excellent stuff as always. Still looking to you as a massive role model, but cleared my account out a couple of times since first getting into you, and sorry I was so - for want of a better word - fawning before. Very happy you exist and very glad to have you to learn from as well as enjoy listening to. I still massively fancy you of course, but I don't need to spam that at you because nobody needs that complication lol Not heard the video yet, need a wee first :P Any advice you're about to give about understanding people is going to be very welcome though. Lost count of the number of times I've found myself going "oh that's what you meant, sorry!"

Thanks, Rebecca, for illustrating and confirming my quirks and mannerisms

Wish you a better outcome

Yes, I can relate. Furthermore dyspraxia is my thing.

Congratulations Rebecca.

Mental health still does not have the dignity it deserves.

I was ment to say "Perfect partner or spouse." I do apologise for any misunderstanding caused.

Discrimination against neurodivergent people is the oldest form of discrimination.

yay Rebecca!

As a level 2 autistic, undiagnosed during childhood, getting and keeping a job is a nightmare.

Merry Christmas Rebecca, great performances 🎉

Hi Rebecca, thank you. Happy holidays.

Im gonna do some kareoke AC dc this christmas Inspired me

the passion , I love it, I'm ready for christmas now, thanks to Rebecca!

Thankyou for the review, I haven’t read the book but think it would be worth the read

I am sorry that I forgot to sat that Daniel M Jones's You Tube channel is called The Aspie World.

Thank you ,my husband has to wake me up in thr middle of the night or laughing at random funny 😂stuff

Yup laughing in my sleep giggling im 59 😂

I haven’t seen the video but I will try and find it to watch. As you describe it it must have been very overwhelming for the young lady. I wish that people were more thoughtful and patient.

I didn't know the video, it's interesting. Thank you.

Another good video. I do miss going to national autistic society night outs, but now days i work nights so cant go to them anymore. Hope youre all doing well though.

Thankyou for the recommendation 📖

"the bible of Asperger's syndrome" at least to me, great video Rebecca

Only just found you, I'll be listening from now on. 🙂 many thanks.

Good advice, I’m always on the lookout for quiet spaces

Masking is torture. The demasking process is not so easy either, especially for a late-diagnosed adult.

I am autistic and had be in special Ed. I still hate my parents 37 years later. Horrible school like a prison

the short hair woooks good girl, I like short hair, yeah being happy and ok all the time is real problem for me too, it's rough out there xoxo

I'm learning that I'm autistic at 32. I'm through phase 1 of the assessment and he suspects a combination of autism, OCD and ADHD mixed with a fuck ton of trauma.

Interesting. Thanks.

Raw and relatable stuff. Thanks for trusting us with this

You are very brave!

I scrolled down to thw bottom and the 1st video is youre book review. I dont see the intro video?

You have such beautiful skin and a beautiful smile!💞❤

Id love for you to talk about yourself. Like what hobbies do you have? What tv shows do you watch? How old are you? What do you do for fun? Whats a day in your life look like?

Hi from a mom in Arkansas, US. I can tell you really practised that song. Nice guitar playing. Those were alot of words to memorise! Im proud that youre able to sing on your channel! Good job! How old are you & do you live with your familt?

Is this part of ASD? I never knew! I thought this was just some quirk of mine, not related to my ASD.

is tht not something everyone does having those things u think about and you just start laughing out loud i do that alot lol just wandering cos im like that lolol i used laugh so much as kid i couldnt stop id be rolling on the floor uncontollably laughing id laugh so much it hurt n make me cry lol the saying piss yourself with laughter was very true for me but i had train myself to control it because it was embarassing

Very good 👍

Don't make up material for your comedy routine while out in public if you have Aspergers.

When you laugh others will always think it about them. They need to get over themselves! 😅

Normal doesn’t exist, as I see it.

You are truly amazing, and this is so good to help others, my grandson has autism and I will be showing him your channel as it is so encouraging and inspiring for him to give him confidence, you display such confidence, truly inspiring Rebecca, lots of love from Bernie (Duffy) xx

You are just so inspirational Rebecca, brilliant 🤩 💕

beautiful👏👏👏

Hell yeah, do some Oasis, very british with that shirt, we Want More Rebecca.

Happy anniversary.

SOOO PRETTY Rebecca 😍 💓 we have enjoyed your videos!

Hi Rebecca, I'm a level 2 autistic. It's a constant struggle living in this world. In my country autistic hour does not exist.