7 Autism Signs of UNDIAGNOSED Adults | ADULT AUTISM SYMPTOMS

[@sarahrose8029]

Im autistic and everybody would rather yell at me than help me...like my neurodivergency is such a bother to them. Because of my speech apraxia, i find it hard to communicate certain things and everybody calls me "dumb," "stupid," and, my personal favorite, "What the hell is wrong with you?!" I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and I got almost all As. Im no dummy. Thank you for educating the public. ❤️

[@victoryamartin9773]

I have all of those to some extent. One that's really different (maybe due to previous abuse) is that I've blocked nearly all sensation of being physically touched, so I don't notice it most of the time. I've learned to dissociate from my body when it's being violated, and any other touch simply doesn't register.

[@victoryamartin9773]

Sarah, that makes me want to cry. I'm so sorry; I wish I could meet you. You sound like a hidden gem!

[@lyanimoody6554]

So sorry that happened to you, you're strong and brave keep going 💪🏼 praying for you and remember you are wonderfully made God knew what he was doing when he created you and has a purpose for your life Jesus Christ loves you 🙏🏼 peace and blessings

[@Chrissanthumum]

When I was a girl I used to obsessively put my fingers together on each of my hands and smell them repeatedly,one hand at a time.I have no idea why I did it,but it used to freak out my mom.She would yell at me to stop when I did it,so I don't do that anymore.

[@KelluyPowell-1985]

I'm so sorry. People can be horrible. you sound amazing.

[@barbj981]

I’ve just been diagnosed at age 73!! I’ve struggled all my life with mental health issues. Yes!! How would I know any different!? And now, I’m looking back at my entire life through completely different eyes. It’s amazing, unbelievable and such a relief to know I’m not weird.

[@msmoon6011]

We could use more weird. :) Happy for you, by the way!

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@lepostedejordan]

We're all weird!

[@CerberusDaGod]

But you are weird you’re on the spectrum

[@jessicapatton2688]

I’m glad u found out tho!

[@wernerstrydom5895]

My name is Werner Nell Strydom. I live in Melkbostrand, South Africa. I am 43 years old and have displayed all of the described signs for as long as I can remember. I have no social life and am cut of from the world. I have been told that I have no emotional intelligence and cannot read a room or people. I was told that I am arrogant and selfish. Perhaps I am and I deeply regret that. I can no longer interact with people on a face to face basis. Thank you for shedding light on what may possibly be manifesting within me.

[@ockiesimmonds9279]

@wemerstrydom5895 Your reply made me laugh. Everything you described about you is me - except, I’m 73 & was formally diagnosed as autistic last year - along with a son age 39. We now form a great team - we laugh at the neuro-typicals, my wife, his mother & his siblings . . our kids. Also my wife of 40 years who is neuro-typical has stayed the distance & has always guided my ‘silly’ ideas or thoughts. Right from meeting her in 1970s she has made suggestions about meeting her parents, friends . . anybody. Apparently I’ve lacked empathy & lots of social skills. From New Zealand just carry on be yourself. Arohanui Ockie Simmonds

[@jamestristanruiz1]

My daughter just got diagnosed last December - ASD ( she was 2yrs 9 months) Hearing that me or my wife could be autistic too - will actually make me more happier. I just know that she could make it too like live a normal life, have a regular job like me and my wife and could live by herself when we are gone.

[@tallgirlhappyme]

*THANK YOU for a very CONCISE, METHODICAL, BULLET POINT* presentation of the facts. So many channels are unfortunately monotone, "stream of consciousness" and not organized, which badly triggers my ADHD. My mind goes down the rabbit hole and I can't stay focused. This was excellent and very helpful. Thank you! 😊

[@callmescout5831]

I was diagnosed as an adult in September 2020. It made my life make so much more sense!!!

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@preetkaran5800]

I hope this little information helps you 🙏🏻

[@charleightravels]

YES, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND your Disneyworld reference. I am the same way, if I only prepare to do one thing, and then it turns out I am supposed to do another thing instead, no matter how positive or negative the new task is, I have a whole anxiety attack because I only planned emotionally and mentally for the first one 🙏🏾 Thank you for putting that into words 🫶🏾

[@michaelgarrow3239]

Disney world is in Florida- Disneyland is in Kalifornia. So it’s kind of a big deal. Especially if you live in LA…

[@charleightravels]

@@michaelgarrow3239Well I haven’t been to either places. It’s just used as an example.

[@michaelgarrow3239]

@@charleightravels - So,,, it’s a teleportation thing? 😎

[@charleightravels]

@michaelgarrow3239 Disneyworld is used as an example for a place one could go to. It was never really about Disneyworld, it was about my similar feelings towards what she was describing and how I'm grateful to have found someone who understands me in that way :)

[@dianethulin1700]

@@michaelgarrow3239there is no Kalifornia

[@TheHairbowMaster]

It's funny, but I never considered myself being autistic until my child told me he thought I was because he is as well and recognizes the symptoms. I think he may be right.

[@halleprows]

I was diagnosed at 16 and my childhood was definitely harder but ever since my diagnosis I’ve felt alive❤

[@caminoalavirtud]

I been researching this for almost a year now and im 95% sure im AUTISTIC and i got like a 95 % of the traits you just said 😊😊 so mi final diagnosed for mi self its that im AUTISTIC 🤗🤗🤗 THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@EvilNecroid]

just make sure u go hear it from a doctor too. u cant always believe the internet

[@thissunchild]

​@@EvilNecroidDon't knock self-diagnosis☝🏾

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Saw a specialist at age 7 who said i only had ADHD, then at 17 got diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. A federal psychiatrist even confirmed Autism and ADHD

[@taramama6658]

My 3 year old grand daughter is being tested now for autism. We really believe my daughter in law has it and was just not diagnosed as a child. She had several struggles like talking late learning at slower pace. From your channel I was able to bring the issues up about my granddaughter a few years ago because of what I was learning from your channel so thank you.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Absolutely!!!

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@AnimeLove03]

Yes! More videos please! I've been in denial and know I probably have ADHD, but when you said something in an older video about hating showers I was like...that's me!

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@shannond5203]

I have often wondered if I am autistic. My therapist and I haven't talked deeply about the subject but your video has given me the courage to.

[@suzyashby8777]

I have fibromyalgia. My sensitive to noise and touch has changed a lot.

[@FairytaleSF]

I was diagnosed at 30, also in 2020, but I had been suspecting I was on the spectrum around ten years before. I told my psychiatrist back then, but she told me that I wasn't autistic, that those people were severely affected. The same professional diagnosed me and told me she was sorry for not having diagnosed me earlier. A diagnosis has allowed me to understand past experiences, and myself, of course, and it has given me access to an autism association where I get the help I need.

[@lyanimoody6554]

Love your personality 🤩 as a fellow late diagnosed autistic but had all the traits you described growing up and now at age 38 going on 39 i felt joy when i was diagnosed and thought yep makes since . You are describing me to a tee😊 and i scratch my neck when i talk like you just did. Its amazing how we as autistic do so many things alike and think a lot alike people made me feel like I was weird but being among others like me and my husband whose autistic also. We feel right at home 😁 thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼 you're awesome 😎 peace and blessings 💙

[@maritoh.6710]

In my country getting my son's ADHD diagnosis was so so so hard! And adults won't be tested or even believed if they are in the spectrum. We fight every school and every teacher to adjust his curriculum 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ I know it's not the same but so happy you could get tested as an adult and get the answers you needed. I think my son takes on me but I'll never know 😢

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@WeepingWillow422]

I remember watching you many years ago when you gave birth to your second daughter. Haven't watched you since then (I had to leave KZbin for a while) until now. I've thought of you and for family a lot but could not for the life of me remember your channel's name. So glad I found you again. I watched you before I got my own diagnosis of ASD back in 2018 (I was 29 when it was finally confirmed by a neuropsychologist). I didn't realize that you were also on the spectrum, but I guess you were diagnosed later in life like me. I'm glad that you've finally gotten your diagnosis and I pray that God blesses you with new knowledge of who you are and how He created you. ASD is a struggle, but it also has its blessings (or at least I feel it does).

[@cathykersey2754]

Yes, please do more vlogs like this one. It’s so totally beyond helpful to have someone explain myself and my childhood/adulthood to me. Now, since discovering videos about autism and being able to watch them, I’m understanding myself and my life so much more than ever before. I’m amazed at how so many things are making sense now that I could never fully understand about myself and my life before the videos. In a very weird way, you are helping me immensely to feel so much more “normal” than I ever have before. Thank you so much for sharing these things and helping me and others like us gain some clarity and get a better handle on our lives.

[@biohackshq4072]

Thank you Stephanie. Understanding and supporting individuals on the spectrum is a step towards creating a more inclusive and empathetic world. Keep up the great work!

[@wolflover4life19]

I have watched your channel off and on for many years. I went back and watched some of your videos addressing autism when my middle child was presenting some signs. We got him tested and sure enough he is. I want to thank you so much for sharing it in a positive but informative way. It has made navigating it so much easier for us as a family. My MIL told us she is autistic and struggles with ARFID. I have a hunch we have more of us on the spectrum and your channel has been a huge help! I also enjoy your christmas videos every year when you find cool ideas for stockings and gifts that I wouldn't think of.

[@JokerCard-q4r]

Got all of these... This was really helpful. Thank you. I'm 35 and only now realizing I'm probably autistic and never knew it. My two boys are showing the signs too.

[@karyncatt3240]

Yes, please make a video with more details. I love deep dives into my topics of interest. I’m 58 and realizing that I must be autistic too. My adult daughter brought it to my attention after she suspected it in herself.

[@carstorm85]

I would love to see more content from you aimed at autistic adults!

[@Richard-rd1ki]

I learned today that I am on the Autism Spectrum

[@high-five-creative]

I've just been diagnosed with ADHD and a lot of these are the same as that.

[@briannastreater3744]

Im 22 and just found out im autistic, i felt so much better once i got my diagnosis, I always knew i was different, i was also diagnosed with adhd an bipolar as a child but i always knew there was something else

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It is so validating once you're diagnosed!

[@briannastreater3744]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 I love your videos🥰 you all inspire me to love myself and embrace who i am🥰

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Aww! I love hearing this ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenli6411]

When I was 17, I was also diagnosed with ASD and I had a kidney transplant that same year in November 29th.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Man, that was a BIG year for you! I hope you're doing well now :)

[@laurenli6411]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 Thanks, I am doing much better now :)

[@daniwells4195]

The autistic kids point is such a good one! I never suspected i was autistic (been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, & cptsd but never took therapy any further than that) until I suspected my child was. Then, of course, i was researching the subject like crazy and came across an article that made my entire childhood make sense for the first time in my life. Now, I'm wanting to seek a diagnosis for myself because I'm almost certain that I'm on the spectrum as well.

[@Crystalsgarden]

I'm 51 and every one of those apply to me. Yes I would love a more in depth video.

[@BrettBowerActor]

I'm not sure I've EVER heard a better rundown of someone inadvertently talking about ME. (*I didn't know I was on the autism spectrum until about a year ago*) THANK YOU for this video! :)

[@lara6909]

Please oh please Stephanie, I would love it if you could dive deeper into your autism diagnosis.

[@higherground337]

I totally relate to what you said about self-employment! I tried it a couple years back thinking that it would reduce my stress, but the lack of structure quickly made me fall apart. In fact that was one of the things that prompted me to get assessed myself (at age 40). By the way, you remind me SO much of one of my sisters who I've been assuming all this time is NT. I guess I shouldn't assume. 😅I'm an expert at hiding my struggles and who knows, she might have struggles that she's hiding too.

[@jennyann5405]

Good video. I could really relate to the signs. I might have autistic traits and/or they over lap with my severe vision loss. Thanks for doing the video.

[@Dreamazium]

This makes so much sense. The sensory overload was kicking in when you were close to the camera. I freaked out lol. Binge watching shows, I thought everyone did that. They don't? I watch sci-fi mainly, one episode after another.

[@toriereichwald2460]

Please do the longer version as well!

[@jociir2650]

I definitely believe I’m on the spectrum. All 4 my kids are autistic. At first I thought it may be my husband until my oldest was diagnosed and he has a different father then the other 3. My mom also told me about myself growing up and it just makes sense. My daughter was just questioned at her pediatrician apt that she’s not autistic. I had her evaluated too and he wants me to re evaluate her

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@anjachan]

I was with friends today and again noticed my own stims pretty much.

[@misskaybee1302]

Thank you for the information, I see a lot of these things in myself. However, I am always confused because there seems to be a big overlap betwee signs for autism and signs that you are an introvert or hypersensitive. I always wonder what distiguishes one or the other.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

There's a lot of overlap with autism and other disorders/diagnoses so I completely get your point. I had a friend who was a non-neurodivergent introvert and while she came across more shy, she also thrived off of being around others and wasn't okay just being alone. The social category is way more than just a few things though!!!

[@Catlily5]

I am extroverted and am diagnosed with autism. Usually if you are only introverted you still understand social rules and norms. You won't be as sensitive to your senses as much. And you won't stim more than the average person.

[@Dybicus]

I prefer being alone most of the time. When I focus on something (writing, working, cleaning, anything that has my attention), I tend to lose recognition of time and it's nearly impossible for me to stop til it's done. I tend to get high doses of anxiety when changes are involved. It could be a small thing or something bigger, but the result is the same. Even meeting new people, online or in person, often makes me anxious. When I force myself to go to a party or an event, I have this strong need to be there early so I can pick a (lonely) spot from which I can watch everything, preferably with my back against a wall. When I find myself (on rare occasions) with a group of people, I'm always the "weird" one. Maybe I'm just nuts and/or paranoid.

[@everydaymarvin2490]

I loved this! It was a nice short video hitting the main points without overexplaining. Thanks for putting these autustic signs in a simple way most people can understand. I think I might be autistic myself and I am working on seeing a professional to get diagnosed. I hope you have a great day! 😊

[@chrislanstelly7709]

I definitely feel that I am autistic and I really struggle in social and loud situations so much stress lol

[@jennp7]

Yes Stephanie please do more videos about this. Thank you ❤

[@DawnGreene]

I was diagnosed when I was 23years old with High Functioning Autism. I’m about to be 27 on July 16th. It’s so hard to make friends because no one understands me. Instead I get called a baby or a 5 year old child. It hurts me to my heart to the point where I can’t trust people or won’t let anyone get to know me because it’s always a problem. Everytime i try to start a conversation with people they blow me off. I shut down at that point. I start to feel embarrassed and say why do I even try.

[@Wyatt339]

I adore this video! I have 2 ASD kiddos and always have it in the back of my mind that i am too. Getting diagnosed in Canada is a nightmare tho

[@amybates4263]

I'm in the UK and I was placed on the asperger spectrum at the age of 40 which is 4 years ago this year. I had an amazing Doctor who bless her had to work in my brain because I'm also bi polar 2 and high end anxiety. We sat down and we talked and talked questions were asked to see the range on the spectrum and then my whole life at last made sense and why I was like I was and it was the start of accepting me . And everything your saying about touch , sounds , anti social, stiming and so much more inbetween finally it all made sense and there was a reason I am who I am and had so many questions were answered and I'll always be grateful for my doctor who took the time to help and understand it wasn't easy but without her I would have still be none the wiser of what was causing me to be like I am and I'm so thankful for that. X

[@Catlily5]

I am bipolar and autistic too!

[@TheFaithloveandloyaltyjourney]

I’d love a more in-depth video! Thank you so much for this. What kinda of tests where done for you to be diagnosed?

[@Mzansi74]

I was diagnosed at 48, that was just over one year ago. Some people still feels that it is not true, or just a label, etc. After all, I'm successful professionally, have a family, can talk quite a lot, etc. However, people don't understand the internal struggles that we go through. I always knew that I was different, but was not sure why. How does one person find Math easy, but is not capable of drawing a basic stick figure? Why you can understand a business model in 2 minutes, but take hours to learn how to peel a potato. Since I got my diagnosis, my life's journey makes so much more sense. It was such a relief! Some people don't accept that I'm autistic, while others accept me being autistic, but refuse to believe that it is so difficult for me to do very simple things.

[@laurainthesky3765]

I learned I was autistic through my children! I will never have a formal diagnosis because doctors in my area do not test males and females differently. The fact I can make eye contact and mask means I am neurotypical 😩😒. I now take much better care of my neurodiverse self. I don't force myself to make friends and host parties. I don't stop myself from doing things that are "weird." I bought myself dolls because playing with the hair is so relaxing to me. I found a stim which works well for me and is helpful versus just dealing with stopping myself from stimming when I am overwhelmed. Makes me feel sad how long I went without ways to deal with my anxiety.

[@Catlily5]

Most places don't test males and females differently for autism. The good assessors just know that there are a few differences. But you have to take the same tests and meet the same criteria that men do.

[@KIDMISSING]

I am being tested at 49. I had a review that showed it but now am having a neuropsychological exam

[@fancyfeast4610]

I've just been diagnosed at 89 years old! 🎉 I can join all you young ones now and be the rain man I always wanted to be

[@foxInGloves]

Congratulations on finally getting your diagnosis.. Rain man was a savant not autistic and unfortunately many like my self find this comparison unhelpful and hurtful. Rain man film is the reason people say to me "oh you don't look autistic".

[@michaelbark4264]

My daughters are austic and I knew something wasn't right in me I have so many autistic signs with adhd this video really helped . I need to go see a therapist and get legally diagnosed no matter the money cost

[@craigfowler7098]

I have an autistic son, very few friends, and avoid parties, hugs etc. Good at Maths and Physics and had anxiety and panic attacks for many years until I stopped drinking. Starting to make sense now. Going to doctors soon to start the process of official diagnoses. About time as 52 years old now. Always thought my mother might have it.

[@fumanchutripitaka6639]

Great video thanks! Not been diagnosed officially but reasonably sure I am on some level. I have had conversations with various counselors and psychologists who have identified or hinted at traits that would certainly fit the profile. The most crucial question for me about getting diagnosed would be "Will a diagnosis actually make a difference?" This is of course a difficult question to answer because everyone is unique and would be equally so in their response to intervention.

[@heatherwilliams3748]

That's my question too. I don't know if there's any benefit to getting an official diagnosis because it's not like there's some course of action to take after that. I would likely continue to live my life the way I always have. Plus, I kind of feel in my heart like I already know.

[@lifeasthesmjs695]

Wow Steph! Ur channel is blowing up. You literally gain like a thousand subs every few days!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It's crazy!

[@lifeasthesmjs695]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 but a GOOD crazy! Lol

[@kalyco6211]

Karen here - I've always thought if someone dove into figuring me out, I would probably fall somewhere on the spectrum. Almost 60 so will probably never really know, but thank for sharing some of the symptoms. I've got a couple

[@Simsrockslol]

I have autism and the autistic parent thing made me laugh. My dad denies it but his ability to tell you ever single detail about most cars made from 1969 till current eras tells a different story.

[@MonsiTheKT]

Your example about being sad about going to Disney World makes total sense to me... kind of. It makes sense to me in that I can relate, but it doesn't make sense in that I don't understand it even though I experience it. Here's my recent example : I had an appointment to go to, so I did. After said appointment my partner came to pick me up as I had asked. But then instead of going home like I expected, he stopped at a restaurant. Having my expectation subverted made me feel stressed and a little angry even. Logically I was thinking "Why are you being like this? You are being treated to a nice dinner, you should be happy!" But inside all I felt was "This isn't what I wanted, you didn't consult me about this, everything is not as it should be right now!"

[@tips4400]

Stimming: i shake one foot uncontrollably only when I'm alone because i know it looks weird AF (excuse the language). I also secretly fidget with my fingers, even pinch my skin during social interactions....is that common with autistics? Im not diagnosed, but i have so many of the traits like speaking late, bad comprehension as a child, had speech therapy lessons which included improving eye contact, sensory issues (i wish i can shave my hair off! Im female) etc....but im very high functioning. Im an intensive care nurse :(

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

Growing up I always knew my mum was different. She was very kind and gentle, never told us off and was really dedicated. She wasn’t the kind of mum to have lots of friends and leave us to go on nights out. However I kind of felt like I raised myself because emotionally she just wasn’t there, she would also never be able to solve my problems like other mums could. If I was being bullied or needed help, she wouldn’t even respond let alone get upset and as I got older I’d mention this to her and she’d pretend to be concerned. Even at her grandsons funeral she carried a tissue and wiped away fake tears, not because she felt nothing but she doesn’t know how to respond to things and will respond by copying those around her. She’s 68 but never been diagnosed but it’s only now that I realise that she has got autism and it explains why I had the childhood I did. It also explains why she twitches if something like a label is tickling her, why she can’t have the window down on the car and why she doesn’t get jokes or social queues in a gathering. As the grown up child of a parent with autism (and obviously I can’t speak for all because it’s a spectrum) I would definitely say it’s mentally challenging and I have sustained some psychological damage from it, such as over explaining everything to people, a very high ability to problem solve due to raising myself and and now have an inability to depend on others, and sometimes I second guess people and how they’re behaving towards me as my mum was always quite fake. This was just my experience and i know that autistic adults can also sometimes make amazing parents like Stephanie, but in some cases it can be challenging for a child if their asd parent is like my mother.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I feel this in my SOUL (about my own mom). I've worked so hard to be the opposite.

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 you’re an amazing mum Steph one of the best out there! X

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. You ca give it to your mom if you want. I’m sure it will help he and hou can see it in two months. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@MaryettaGraves]

I used to repeat sentences from shows and still do but less often and I got 5/7 of the signs of autism. Time to go to a person to diagnose it I guess lol

[@annaf3915]

LOL about 6) This kid in my son's kindergarten bit him again and later that afternoon when we were out on the playground he told me he was sorry but "I was going for the green fluffy bean bag and didn't see him sitting on it". I've known this family for years and thought this was a good opportunity to ask the Dad if he thought his child might be autistic. But the moment I was going to bring it up, the Dad lay down on the grass, put a sweater over his face and said "There's too much going on here".

[@Star-es5lu]

Thank you for this video. A more detailed video would be much appreciated!

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

Please remember NO Autistic person is the same. Just because you know someone with autism does not mean you know all autistic people. Also know that most not all come with co diagnosis's which again makes every individual specific.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

100% yes. It's why I knew this would be a "surface" video because covering it all is SO hard (and long). Everyone is so different!

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 just saying it for the crowd. we can see in your videos that you show they are all different however there is always the one thats like " i know john and he is autistic you arent like him so i think you are lying"

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It’s so true! “That describes everyone”. No Karen, it doesn’t lol.

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 lol exactly.

[@juco9620]

​@please stop using the term "karen" in a pejorative manner. This is rude, ignorant and is considered bullying. OurLANDingCrew8

[@pattyespinoza1217]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@yarydreasadventures3337]

Yes please do more adult autism videos

[@nulung103006]

Ironically I was putting you in the K people group. Someone from that K group can listen to you explaining this and attach themselves to it right away. I listened to this and think dang I am screwed up, a lot of what you described would describe my issues, but I am totally different than those traits at the same time, I have those traits and the opposite traits at other times, be an independent individual, my dawgs keep me balanced.

[@willowravenwright5518]

- Sensory Issues? Check. I tend to not like crew neck collars, and some loud noises really start irritate me. - Socially? Yes. I only have a few very close friends. I don’t necessarily need to be around people. And I tend to scope out the room and, “read,” and somewhat adjust to the people and the vibe. - Hyperfixations? BIG CHECK. - I tend to try and break things down into pieces and think about just those things. So check. - Transitions? Oh yeah. Check. - NA; I am happily Human child free and love my six cats like a birthed them. - Stimming? Check. I click my pens a lot and I sometimes rock back and forth with - just no real true awareness. Like, in the back of my head.

[@allcatz]

One of my children got diagnosed with autism as a teen. Years later, my kid was sending me tests to take online for autism. I did them and always scored as autistic. She then told me she always knew I was autistic but hesitated to tell me in deference to my feelings. Although not officially diagnosed, things make more sense now for me.

[@Noelia1sol]

Whhooa Thank you for this! I have a child who was diagnosed with ADHD and I really think this isn't current as it is autism... I've also been told I have "adjustment disorder" Ive never felt this is correct either...

[@leighcoulson2148]

I've a few of those. I've played bass in loud punk rock bands, but I was doing a particular thing, my thing, but noisy environments out of my control can be stressful and confusing. I've always struggled maintaining friendships, most of my current friends now are my wife's friends (and there's not many of them). I'm a little fixated with some topics/interests and planning journeys etc. Changes in plans etc, even if they're better can take a bit of adjusting to ..and can affect me quite a bit (until I catch up with the positives). My daughter is in the process of being diagnosed as autistic (my family have thought for a while that I am) ...I'm only just going through the process myself (at 64), and although it makes perfect sense looking back through my life, it's still very disconcerting, stressful and unsettling (at the moment).

[@DawnZimmermann]

I'm pretty sure my 26 year old son is autistic. I'm going to keep this to discuss with him thank you

[@lyfeasicit]

Stephanie ❤I just learned my 3 year old bout to be 4 on the 4th💥 is autistic. I’ve been watching you for a long time and love your channel and have learned a lot. I’ve often wondered if o could be autistic I definitely have over more than half the the signs. But I do a lot of masking, I’m learning to try and work through some of these masking behaviors. Do you think you could do a video on that?

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@lodiust]

off topic but i love the way you speak with your hands lol

[@evelinagleisner930]

Love your videos and I hope you and your family are doing well ❤

[@Hirst666]

Thank you so much I truly feel better about myself I'm 60

[@dustbunee2007]

1. When I was in school, I hated pep assemblies, because they were too loud, and I couldn't escape. Now, I hate having the beauty mask on my face, so to make sure I did wash my face, my mom gave me face-wipes, which I use once a day. (I only wear make-up when I'm on stage, and I use two or three face-wipes to take the make-up off.) 2. I enjoy anything theater-related, so a lot of my friends are through that. I'm part of a local performing arts group, and we do a show every April, and have to start practices the Monday after New Year's in order to get ready. 3. When I was younger, I guess you could say I was hyperfixated on my performing arts group, and refused to get a job because I was afraid I couldn't do both at the same time. (People who have tried to help me have given up on me in that.) 4. I have trouble with shaving, so my mom did that for me when I was younger (I only stopped when I cut myself with the razor too many times as a teenager), and now my husband does it for me. 5. I have no problems with changes or transition, I'm used to it. When I was younger, there were a couple of times I got upset once the performing arts group would finish their annual spring show, and I knew I wouldn't be back at it for several months. However, the way I handled that was, the Monday after the show ended (which is when we now have our cast party; when I was younger, we'd have it at someone's house after the Saturday night show, but that got to be too much for the person hosting the party, to wait until after everyone had left to clean up and go to bed), I'd make a little paper calendar with the number of days (one year, I made one with the number of hours) until practice for the next show would begin. 6. My husband was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 18 (or, at least he was suspected of having it; the diagnosis didn't come until he was 28), and I've been suspected of having autism, too. (That's why I sometimes frustrate my provider with my lack of conversation and my universal answer of "I don't know" to every question.) 7. Ever since I was a kid, every time I would get stressed or excited, I would clench my fists, shrug my shoulders, and throw my head back. (I have a neuromodulation unit to help with headaches, and my parents asked the surgeon if my stim would affect it; the doctor didn't seem to think it would be an issue, but three months after I got the implant, I had to have another surgery to replace the lead in my unit because I was doing that. I'm now on medication to control it. In fact, I went to another doctor last spring who diagnosed me with stereotypy.)

[@peekaboo7424]

Please do more videos about undiagnosed adults. I’m very interested ♥️

[@mjmeadows4559]

So with stimming I have a question I shake my leg while sitting a lot of the times and if I have a pen I tend to click it a lot also while I’m driving I have the urge to tap my fingers with the music are all these considered stimming traits

[@lancerz8183]

I've suspected for about a year that I might be on the spectrum. Both of my sons are on it and I have almost all of the things you mentioned.

[@summermazur3064]

I was diagnosed at age 19 when I was in college. I think I probably would have been diagnosed as a preschooler if I grew up nowadays.

[@KIDMISSING]

They just called us ADHD back then. I can so relate to all of the things Stephanie was talking about in this video. I’d love to see a more in-depth video.

[@preetkaran5800]

The Himalaya syrup MENTAT helped my 3 year old autistic son in just 2-3 months. It has no side effect anyone can take it at any age. My son sounds like normal and even more intelligent than his age he’s just 3years and 2 months and knows abc and 1to 10 and know everything in his books and around. Two months ago on his birthday he can’t even speak anything else then mama. I think it will help you

[@garyhobbins4746]

Nice presentation!

[@Xoxo_LoveSku11z]

I like hugging family but sometimes in a while I don't like it and don't want someone to touch me especially when I don't know that person, I also love to clean and I'll get really into and won't want to stop till I finsh everything in a certain amount of time but sometimes I can't make myself clean and eveyone calls me lazy just all the stuff overwhelms me and I sometimes freak out and have a breakdown because I can't do it this even happens with school work and normal activities and I feel like different from everyone, I can barely socialize with anyone I'll either stay away from people till they come to me and I'll still not communicate as much as I do with people I know, but idk about stimming i usually get really excited and kinda have my hands in fist and arms on the sides and get on my tippy toes and when im nervous I either peel my thumb skin and move my legs fast and it's uncontrollable, i also can't read as fast and I stumble a lot and get frustrated when I can't do it and give up and I can't understand things like other students do and people call me slow, I also when I get into stuff I stay on it like I rewatch the walking dead over and over and I play video games and I'll stay on that game for a long time till there's something else I like and forget about that other game I was playing if I like the other one more but I'm a junior in high school idk if I have autism or not idk if this is related to this but I have 2 cousin that have autism on my dads side and idk if that could be related to mine if have it or not

[@gracegoldson]

So this is my second time watching one of your videos - the first video that I watched was how to know if you’re 18 month old is autistic or something along those lines.. you were moving your hands a lot in the video and that’s what made me think you were autistic also, because that is one of the things that I do as well when I’m talking. And I was told that that is a sign of autism. Your hands are telling the story…

[@margarethardamen1637]

Thank you so very much for this content.

[@Chaosbreedsserenity]

These are the signs I’ve been having for a while: Stimming: I play with my hair a lot, and sometimes teachers or students would assume I’m raising my hand when I stim but it’s a common thing for people to mistaken my constant hair touching. Sensory: tags bother me so much even the softest ones and imprinted tags on clothes they’re just so incredibly itchy I would get mad at how itchy it is and end up ripping off the tag like a barbarian and end up messing up the sides and backs of my shirts. I live near a very loud train and every time I am under it and a train passes by the noise I just can’t stand it I cover my ears so much sometimes I scratch the inside of my ear because of how unbearably loud that train is. Some people in the street that are from my neighborhood look at me funny because I do it and some just dislike me because of it. Socially: always struggled keeping friends. Had a few special friends that we just ended up either growing apart or we had a fight and it never worked out after that or (in an unfortunate case) had passed away. She was a neurotypical but she understood me and appreciated me. I feel blessed to have my fiancé for as long as I have because he also understands my neurodivergence and likes those parts of me. But yes I do often struggle with making friends even though I try to make friends anyway. Hyperfixation: as of lately I have been feeling off because I don’t have something I’m hyper focused on and I’m going through a midlife crisis because I don’t know what path to take next and that there’s so many. I struggle with consistency (because I already have ADHD) and so I have a hard time staying consistent if I am not hyperfixated on something important (that I define as important) I have always struggled with finding a career path with me and has led me to long periods of unemployment and I don’t have that sort of sense of stability bc I just struggle with it. I want to get over it eventually though. Executive functioning: i can memorize a group of numbers like phone numbers and library card numbers and such but i struggle with memory of things without patterns so if math doesn’t have understandable patterns i just have so much of a hard time learning the maths 😅 if a book is interesting I will read it in less than a couple of days but if it’s a book I am forcing myself to be interested in I’m never gonna touch it. Job wise, I’m really good at jobs if it’s something I’m interested in and enjoy doing but people have said I have a “hard time getting along with others” and it’s really just the other colleagues being bullies and trying to sabotage my livelihood. So yes I am good at a job just if it’s with the right people that understand my condition. That’s pretty much what I’ve been going through! Sorry for the rant I can talk like this for hours but yea I’m not sure where to get a test to test for autism but if you do know of any I can take please let me know because it’s hard to navigate life already and I just want some answers

[@GameFreak4Ever]

Thanks for saying that part listening to loud noises but others loud noise affecting you. Happens a lot if it's quiet and my wife is listening to something. I want to scream, "THAT'S TOO LOUD!"

[@lee-annegrandsire165]

Please do more of this!

[@photokunstler]

oh geez. i think i have like 5/7 of those traits. i had a really bad accident the summer before my senior year in HS ( a drunk driver hit me in my car and his fender crushed the side of my head) I was in a coma for 2 weeks. then I woke up. The docs said I would probably not be the same person, moods, angry all the time, etc. I didn’t think i had any major symptoms but now in my 40s, i got diagnosed with depression and major anxiety. It’s really hard to tell if this was due to my accident, or it is just me not having any energy for bullshit anymore. I might come across as bitchy, bu5 really i just can;’t do the small talk w people, I just have no energy for that. And now watching this vid, I wonder if I am on the spectrum of Autism. whew this is a lot to absorb atm. Thanks for the vid, it really helped.

[@amyahlquist3436]

I absolutely can’t handle corduroy and my friends always told me that I was always bossy as a kid later on with my autism diagnosis I found that my childhood makes a lot more sense now.

[@noreenhallett7366]

Click goes a light bulb in my head. Thank you

[@robertbennett2515]

i had it for years and the more i learn more about it it’s all me the bin watching tv shows is me i can go through a 45 minute show do fast 😂

[@christinakuhn5739]

Oooh, I was curious about when your kids are diagnosed autistic. While mine haven't been, some of my family members are on the spectrum, and I have questions about my boys. Both were slower to talk. Both have notorious tantrums whenever we leave a favorite place. Tantrums worse than what I see in other kids the same age. So I'm wondering if there's something there with them and transitions. Also, my older son really does hyperfocus on certain things. It makes parenting easier... until I wonder where he is and if he remembered to eat. Very interesting!

[@AmandaWalker-lf6bp]

Amazing insight, thank you!!

[@brittanykalanarhos9839]

I have a autistic 4 year old son, and I have had this gut feeling he got it from me...I had dreams about it while I was pregnant with him too...everything listed here I have struggled with since I was a child. I guess its time to come out of denial...

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇

[@Alexandar358]

1. Sensory - Kinda yeah, I think so 2. Social - That's basically me. Socializing just feels like a chore. And yes I have a mask for every occasion. 3. Hyperfixation - I have one thing that I've been hyperfixated on since I was young. While, Binging series, I used to but I disciplined myself to savour them. 4. Executive Functioning - Kind of... I think... Cleaning I have a problem with, but cooking I even enjoy. Although I always do my laundry on Sundays. 5. Transition - Boy I really hate it when that happens. Especially at work. When I've mentally prepared myself for one type of work and then they tell me something else is a higher priority. GAH I hate that! 6: Autistic Kids - I don't have kids... So can't tell 7: Stimming - I don't know if it counts but I can't sit in one spot I always just wander around. Soooo... Maybe, thing is my therapist doesn't think I'm autistic. My Step-Mom thinks that I am in her words a Highly Functioning Autistic individual. I don't know, I want to talk to a professional about this

[@Catlily5]

Most therapists don't know much about autism. But a few do.

[@Alexandar358]

@@Catlily5 My therapist is very biased the autism outbreak it and she admits it. Says it's just an effect of the digital age or something

[@maribelle8354]

There are many autistic members in my family! 😢

[@QuintaJoryal]

I am perfectly happy and well adjusted and have all these symptoms just as most do only i don’t think of myself as sick or handicapped . Everyone now wants to to see themselves as special

[@lisad8832]

She didn't say she was sick or handicapped. I doubt, though, that you can consistently have most of these symptoms and be happy and well adjusted without some kind of support. Generally, people with these symptoms would have been considered weird during their childhood and teen years. They would not be accepted by their peers. Imagine stimming to the point where someone thought you were having a seizure. Imagine that happening in high school in the 90's. How happy and well adjusted would you be?

[@Catlily5]

Being autistic doesn't make you special.

[@Catlily5]

Everyone is special. No two humans are alike!

[@QuintaJoryal]

@@lisad8832 no i never had seizures or anything that dramatic. I see myself as normal. Many people have her symptoms but we don’t see ourselves in the light of abnormal or of needing treatment. We are fine whether you believe it not.

[@QuintaJoryal]

@@Catlily5 true but i am seeing too many people feel too special.

[@preetkaran5800]

Please read my comment if you baby is autistic 🙏🏻. My son turned 3years on june 19th. On june 9 doctor tell us he has autism as he can’t speak and don’t even react to his own name and always running around and climbing on and doctors tell us he has to go through the therapy for upto three years to 18 years of age. I gave my son a Himalaya medicine named MENTAT and in two months he can speak ABC and one to ten and understand everything. Now He tells what he want to eat and what colour straw he wants to drink. He have 10 picture books and he can tell everything in books. I’m trying my best to explain him everything so he can speak sentences when he go to the doctor for his next appointment on October 10. I tell everyone about that because i want every kid healthy and every parent happy and stress free😊. Also this medicine has no side effect. I started giving him 2nd bottle two days ago after one and half months of first bottle as i can’t find it in canada and i had to order it online from india. May Waheguru ji(God) Bless Everyone 🙏🏻😇