5 Signs i knew i was autistic

[@KearaGraves]

AHHHH SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU BOOBOO! YOU'RE INSPIRING US ALL❤🌈🤗

[@whatsuplavren]

I LOVE YOU HONEY 😭❤️

[@Luani-tr6xw]

I got undiagnosed ADHD. Well...I have been telling my therapist but she pointed out that I used to have seizures as a kid and this could have been the reasons some zells in my brain got killed of. I'm struggling a lot with the being different part. Used to be hyper sensitive too. I have so much compasion for the neurodivergent community and could relate to some things you were saying. Thank you for this video. Seeing people ne confident in their neurodivergent skin helps me.

[@aj_mcburney]

Slay, excited to see what you do next!

[@adelarge]

Can you explain a little bit about why you chose to self-diagnose rather than seeking a professional diagnosis?

[@sevoltus]

Let’s gooooo! I’m so excited and proud! 🥺

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

Ahhh LAVREN~!!!!! So great to see you starting a new chapter!! We support!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 And heck yeah!!! Being your authentic self is what’s up! Do you and be you! Thanks for sharing some of your experiences so far! Can’t wait for your future videos as well~

[@lrwiersum]

You’re a doll but your squeaking almost made me tap out. Cause I’m AUTISTIC !!

[@angelac5199]

Ooh my yes!! I would love love love to talk with you somehow and learn more about your experiences as well. Most of what you said is just like me to a T, also I love how bubbly you are:)

[@whatsuplavren]

ahhhhh i love! yes let's connect :) feel free to DM me on Insta!

[@angelac5199]

@@whatsuplavren I don't have insta, but I do have FB and messenger..would that work?

[@AprilsonoPar]

Congratulations Lavren I'm so so happy for you 🥹❤️

[@whatsuplavren]

thank you 😭❤️

[@sugarwoofle6067]

Self diagnosed myself but currently waiting for my diagnosis 6 months left. Had a pre assessment and even that person said I show a lot of signs of autism. It explains so much that I've struggled with my whole life. Now I'm at a point in my life where I feel like an empty fragile jar, getting help is what I need more than anything. I'm glad you found a community you can connect with and should you ever find that you have support needs, don't be afraid to save money and go that route. I'm not saying self diagnosis isn't valid because again I'm also self diagnosed. What I mean is, don't let anyone tell you that you're wasting resources or being over dramatic. If you need help it's completely okay to seek it. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise ❤

[@mevdjemal]

Hi i follow u on ig n tiktok, so happy seeing u on yourube and i cant wait to go in this journey with you more. Sending sm love. So happy for u. Yes self diagnosis is so valid, so so valid. I self diagnosed i feel i have bpd n anxiety. Witj like u i did research too. And my sister has autism. Anyways ty for bring a safe space to us all ❤️❤️

[@whatsuplavren]

ahhh i love you!! thanks for being here

[@Fairyhanabi]

Thank you for sharing this with us! I always wondered if repeating watching, or listening to things you find good or soothing is also an autism sign? Cause whenever I hear a good song, the first thing I do is putting it on loop for several days, if I watched a good show, I'll open youtube and watch all the edits there about it, sometimes I repeat those edits for unhealthy times, like no kidding, i could go through the whole day watching the same thing... I saw someone in tiktok saying it's a sign, but I've never seen anyone else mention it.

[@lou3893]

yes it can be stimming :D or it can be a hyperfixation/special interest. maybe google monotropism :)

[@milliewalsh_official]

I love hearing my fellow autistic’s experiences ☺️

[@whatsuplavren]

❤❤❤

[@raymarrino8532]

I’m really struggling with autism right now 😭 no idea how to cope with it

[@whatsuplavren]

sending you all my love ❤ it’s a big realization and a rollercoaster of emotions. take care of yourself and focus on your needs during this time. i’m actually making a video for next week about discovery and how to deal with all of the feelings :)

[@Unidentified952]

Slayyy! Btw - not to sound weird or anything, but - you’re so pretty!! You remind me of a music teacher I had not too long ago, and that’s pretty neat. She was super cool. :)

[@313eve]

How is self diagnosis 100% valid?

[@justinfelt748]

Hi, Lauren! I found your new channel, hit the "Subscribed" button and my wish...is finally granted! YAY!!😀💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇👍. So, I'm new here and...welcome aboard. Cheers!😊😀😙💙💙💙💙💙💙🍾🌷🌈💖💖💖💖💖💖😊🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍

[@aspiewithattitude3213]

I've been through professional diagnosis when I was 6, again when I was 12 then again at my age of 16.

[@rosielippke757]

Thank you for this video Lavren, I can relate so much! You are amazing. Keep shining your light sister! ❤

[@alexagraves3138]

Loved it thanks Lauren, I learned a lot!

[@whatsuplavren]

awww i love you!! ❤

[@lrwiersum]

Self dx with professional confirmation 65 year old woman. My shrink agreed but it’s pointless to get the official dx. I go to a state clinic and she said I might get treated differently and I wouldn’t like that. Looking back I wonder how I missed it.

[@tangerinefizz11]

I'm currently reading a book called Unmasking Autism by Devon Price. I highly recommend it.

[@whatsuplavren]

omg! LOVE this book

[@ru-km6tb]

I think u just made me realise that i could be autistic 😭😭

[@whatsuplavren]

what an amazing start to your journey! feel free to do more research on the subject as it will provide hopefully a lot more clarity :) a great channel to check out is Mom on the Spectrum

[@ru-km6tb]

@@whatsuplavren aww thank u so muchh😭😭❤

[@LeninMcDonalds]

Hi Lavren , love your vibe and love your content. It's amazing to listen to you. I've got adhd and am increasingly suspecting I might have some form of autism as well. I almost never show up as autistic in a questionnaire but I have a strong nagging sense that I have a lot in common with my autistic friends. Any advice on how to go about the self diagnosis and research cos there's an overwhelming amount of info out there. Also, love from oakville. Loved it when you said Toronto can be so sticky. I totally concur.

[@ia-bt1ck]

greetings from seville, spain

[@Fairyhanabi]

I guess I could excuse myself for hating malls and crowded places. It's just too stimulating for me, i'd get headache and sometimes throw up, so i just put my headphones on and shut everything off and disassociate. As a kid i always said whatever comes to mind, but thought it was something like " Isn't all kids are like this? " There is a lot of things i want to say about being labeled as too sensitive, but maybe two long ass comments are enough 😂 but lastly, i also thought hating social events was part of my introvert personality 😅

[@ClassyCandace]

Could you also maybe make a video on the lesser known signs of having autism?

[@whatsuplavren]

yes absolutely! I plan on making more vids of autistic signs I have :)

[@ClassyCandace]

Could you make a video on how you knew you have audhdh? Because I am diagnosed with autism and it is very complicated to discover that you have both because the combination is quite complicated. So did you self diagnose with adhd first or autism? I am currently in the process of a diagnosis for adhd, but it is very very hard to diagnose the two combined.

[@whatsuplavren]

oooo yes! a great video idea :) when i was a little, a doctor talked to my mom about me having adhd so that is how i know i have it, BUT i can totally make a video describing my experience with both adhd and autism

[@MoonDancerArt]

Yayy!! First video!

[@ruhiyyihmiller1767]

As a fellow autistic person I have been labeled as “too sensitive” as well

[@cathalreilly4314]

When I was looking at yourself and Kara are you at cuz I have a learning disability myself and a tiny bit of dyslexia

[@cathalreilly4314]

I am a little sissy girl transgender and a bisexual and I have a learning disability I'm always learning disability and a tiny Touch of dyslexia

[@cathalreilly4314]

Who are the two of you getting on

[@cathalreilly4314]

Who is Keira getting on

[@Courtney_G]

Omg, I’m so excited!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@takarataylor2819]

Please get a formal diagnosis, you are basically just describing a person who is introverted with some sensory things happening.

[@cathalreilly4314]

I have a nephew a nephew with autism as I said to yourself and Kara before I have a sister-in-law that is LGBT as well

[@tangerinefizz11]

I wish I could be that exuberant.

[@cathalreilly4314]

I can tell you about my Neff

[@cathalreilly4314]

Yourself and Laura needs to get out into a safe place for nobody is around and scream and let all the anxiety out more anxiety now when you have autism

[@cathalreilly4314]

Bring Keira in on your video with you

[@ashleyG92892]

Sounds like me tbh

[@ocdbrain]

Im autist too im subbed okay. Is this channel gonna be autism oriented

[@cathalreilly4314]

Well if you are more presented on the mask on the side you should the wrong what they're saying I said it

[@c.8192]

♥

[@cathalreilly4314]

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[@cathalreilly4314]

You're more presented on the masculine side and that's what to tell you