Maybe helpful to get the attention of other successful autistic creators to help achieve your goal. Paul Micallef, Orion Kelly ....

There's a lot of people who acquire a degree immediately act as if they've forgotten everything they've learned.

Sanity and behavior are judged by a neurotypical standard. Money and success are a big factor in treatment. The wealthy tend to be called "eccentric " while those without success or money are dehumanized and used as income for the facility holding them.

There doesn't seem to be enough talk about addressing bullying in the neurodivergent groups. Only complaining that it happens. Bringing people together to make changes is necessary. Large numbers of people are needed to demand change.

Hey Leo, I agree. I don't feel sorry for bullies. A lot of them come from bad or even abusive backgrounds, but I don't care-- because so did I, and that doesn't give them the excuse to abuse others. Instead of breaking abusive cycles, all they do is perpetuate them by becoming bullies themselves, and for that, I have zero tolerance. Your story about the rocks is interesting, because when I was about 9, some dude on a motorcycle would come down my street and stop and yell obscenities at me because I was on my Big Wheel (a kid's toy) in the street, and he didn't think I belonged on the same street as him. I mean, good grief, I was 9 and this punk was at least 16...anyway, I got sick of it, so one day I hid in the bushes and waited for him, and I had a handful of rocks which I nailed him with as he came by. He stopped to look around and figure out what had happened, and I hauled butt out of there LOL. As a teenager, I handed out a couple of knuckle sandwiches to some bullies and had no regrets about it. Nobody had my back, so I don't look back very fondly on those days. Anyway, I got your back, brother. You're a grownass man now and a survivor!

This society has it backwards. A victim that manages to protect themselves should be rewarded, not punished.

There's nothing wrong with protecting oneself. I've felt bad for having to fight. I've never regretted protecting myself or someone else.

I think many bullies are full of anxiety and fear. They're afraid of not being in a position of power. A bad home life can cause it. Their parents bully them at home. They'll exploit weakness. Not fighting back is not a good idea. Get help from a person in a position of authority if possible.

I like studying mental health history when it comes to that stuff because a lot of it is pretty horrific. It’s actually quite horror movie. Depends on which time period and how barbaric it was back then and it wasn’t even that long ago we were still shocking people in the head with electricity in a way that legitimately was Ock Ing people if they did something wrong in their eyes of perception so the medical field hasn’t really evolved very fast, but it only recently started to stop some of its barbaric practices wasn’t very long ago. And I can quite literally say this for a fact, and I have no problem saying it because I’m better in the aspects I needed to get better but not because of the mental health industry I took more spiritual path to healing. But mental health facilities here in Central America are joke. The one I went to, when I was suffering from extreme depression and trying to end my life took me in the back of the place. It was sketchy is gonna be nobody was there was not greeted got dropped off in the back of the place like some shady drop off on top of that the place had people constantly screaming , and hitting the walls and me and another guy were sitting there wondering if someone was going to stop the person was breaking through the wall and this is not a joke. This is not an exaggeration. This is not to scare you not all mental health facilities are like this just the one I went to was absolutely a nightmare, if you know you have a family member and you’re gonna help them when it comes to extreme situations where they need immediate mental health assistance. Make sure you do your research about what place you send them to you might do more damage if you send them to the wrong place Me, I made it out of there. And if I had to, I would rather choose going to prison then going into that place. I know my story is not exactly a nice story but in all honesty I’m trying to say something here. The mental health system is very flawed, but there is some places that are actually good. Do your reviews understand what you’re getting yourself into when you send a family member or you send a welfare check as a friend concerned about a loved one make sure you understand the rules the regulations the places the ratings of the places before you do these actions because it’s detrimental to the person who needs treatment. a lot of places are horrible. A lot of places are good, but not every places the same and you might just have all bad around you, be careful remember research and the real work at the real psychology behind. Everything is true most of it. They need some refining but I understand things are slowly getting better. I can say this openly as a way to help people understand I have almost died several times by my own hands, but I tell you this now it’s not worth it. Keep living. Trust me things get better. I have amazing kids now they keep me on my toes every single day, and my children are the best thing in this world. They give me so much meaning and so much life , I could never think about killing myself ever again. I got 2 Boys. They Dr. me nuts and up the wall, but they’re the reason why every day is a blessing my two boys.

You know how I learned or am learning to not be overwhelmed. Make a todo list... I have learned just as you know, everyone has an opinion. What you need to do is look at in a positive way. Example: Before someone would say something I didn't want hear and think that's so stupid. But now, I am learning to look at it as a learning tool and talk with them. Try to figure out why they feel that way. Hate is everywhere but knowledge will always be POWER! You are killing this! You giant hike up the mountain is just about over with! REMEMBER! It is always darkest before dawn! I know this! I am the thing that lurks in the darkness. I can tell you are an amazing dude! Start realizing all the good you have and the rest will start to follow.

Another watch incoming! Forgot to comment! I feel ppl are attacking you for 2 reasons. 1 you are giving them attention and they know it bugs you. Which means you are sad or depressed and that makes them happy because misery loves company. 2nd and the more important one. Bro! You are making a difference! Be happy! The more hate you get! The bigger you are becoming! Keep your head up and remember you ARE NOT ALONE!

Video idea! Best parental controls for Android and iOS. Think is would go well with this direction.

I agree so much with your views! It's why I started my channel and I promote love, kindness, hope, and BLOOD! 😂😂🤣🤣I do love horror. I am loving this series! I realized I forgot to comment on the 1st video cuz I was so into it! As you know! The bigger you get the more hate you will get! Just remember that means you are making a difference! Keep it up!

Thank you! I have autism and every time i bring it up with my friend, he thinks im making excuses when im not even saying "its because i have autism".

I’m on the spectrum ❤

Thanks again. Some of us are playing checkers while others are expecting us to play chess.

I've stopped trying to be something I can never be. I'm not "wrong", I am "different". This is parallel developement. Humans will automatically segregate themselves to a high degree, no matter their upbringing or education. It's an instinctual process.

Many times the genetic differences can change a physical presentation. Methylation problems can also change certain aspects of physical development. I think they mainly see that we use our facial and postural communication differently.

Autism is a spectrum. How a person presents as autistic varies. How a person presents as neurotypical also varies.

I only ever try and take advice from people who have done what I want to do. Also, I don’t take action until I have multiple different opinions and take the average to form my new opinion from.

I totally agree 100% on your view of the Internet. I’ve been in IT for over 25 years and today recently I’ve started to plan my exit strategy and I’m actively looking for a side hustle that will eventually be a change of career.

I went on a date and couldn't speak to him. I couldn't explain to him why.i do not do dates anymore,

Yes I’m hyper sensitive to noise in profile picture I’m wearing noise cancelling headphones yes I’m autistic

I am here dragging my feet to stay busy. Later I will update this comment when I feel better hopefully

I’m overwhelmed right now. I’m having an existential crisis that is literally based in reality. It’s not anxiety it’s not a panic attack. It’s literally being misunderstood. I generally care. I genuinely tell the truth. I fight to the nail and I have nothing in return. 😵‍💫😞

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I travel in my own lane and never attempt to merge with traffic.

Trust me it's a rare condition only 1 percent of people in world suffer from this, and it's hard to stay clam and be in school at this age. I can relate...

One thing I've learned over the years is that most people's opinions are wrong because most of them have a "groupthink" mentality. They don't form an opinion unless they deem it socially acceptable first. I'm sorry, but most people are foolish. The older I get, despite the loneliness at times, the more I want to be left alone and allowed to do my thing.

Thanks for your work. I believe you and others like you are needed to help all of us to have a better quality of life.

One more comment in interest of being helpful. Autism is marked by intensity. There appears to be low serotonin in the brain and a low cannabinoid called anandamide. They help moderate the intensity. I think they're low due to being used up. I replaced anandamide with cbd oil and tryptophan replaces serotonin. I sleep much better and feel less intensity overall.

Some neurodivergent brains have increased signalling which can cause certain intensities to manifest. I see increased emotional intensity from the enlarged amygdala and sensory input from the somatosensory cortex. We basically never lose the intensity that infants have. With increased connectivity comes intensity in many areas of the brain.

I think neurotypicals take a superficial view of most things and generalize their thoughts. Monotropism and depth of processing in autism and people with high intellectual ability fuels a need for precision that carries a lot of data to process that leads to overwhelm. Similar to over clocking a cpu. It sometimes causes data bottle necks and overheating. In our case all of the brain's resources are used up leading to temporary shutdowns till recovery.

I love the series and am excited to see more of it Leo only 1 thing I disagree with is I always saw the internet as being more regulated and censored now than when I was a kid but am only 28 so you might be know more than me. But either way it is good to challenge ideas and have a discussion because that does not happen enough nowadays. Its hard looking at the past because it is easy to see it with rose tinted glasses but maybe if we all have a chat we can get a clearer view. So it is a good thing youre doing. Cheers!

I also remember giving information that was a bit educational to the subject at hand on a video before and you being appreciative of me offering information. I’ve been there too. lol I remember when one of my comments were deleted. It’s OK I cussed too much sometimes. lol So I’ve been in all these categories 😂🎉

Thanks for the video, well done keep up the good fight! Some times doing the right thing isn’t popular but it’s still right 🙏🏻

I had to chuckle watching this, because I do a lot of the same things you do.

Very nice video. I agree with the dislike button but I will admit if they really don’t or won’t get rid of it if people can say in a good way I would love to know why they clicked especially if it could help in future videos.

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