Are they Autistic Like Me? Let's Find Out!

Are Wednesday Addams, Hermione Granger, Sheldon Cooper, and even Mr. Spock on the autism spectrum? Dave explores the possibilities! For information on my book, "Secrets of the Autistic Millionaire": amzn.to/3diQILq
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[@Frederic_Aguilar]

Your channel has literally changed my life. I have been watching your videos for a long time and I was surprisingly identifying to many of your quirks, thing that never happened before. After having watched your "The 10 Second Autism Test" video, I went on very extensive researches about autism. I didn't know a thing about it before and I think that it is the main problem in the general public. Once my whole life explained by a self-diagnosis, I got an official diagnosis of ASD. I think that having more knowledge spread into the general public is the best possible help for many of us to finally find our community. A huge thank you to you for what you have done!

[@DavesGarage]

Wow, thanks for saying so! Congrats on your decision to learn more about yourself, I think that's what it comes down to!

[@svenvandevelde1]

Thank you Dave for this. Hopefully it helps those who don't have autism, to be more patient and understanding.

[@marksterling8286]

My diagnosis for ASD was confirmed about 3 years ago. I was diagnosed in my late 40s. I didn’t really change anything but I am glad I did it. My son was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD about 9 years ago just before he went to high school. We both love your channel.

[@98SE]

My diagnostics for ADHD and ASD was also arount 3 yrars ago, I was diagnosticated when I was ~17, now I'm 20 years (+ 3 months 14 days 3 hours and 25 minutes) old and teaching myself programming (specifically C and ASM).

[@kamilhorvat8290]

ASD is one of many bullshit diagnosis, because if the doctor digs hard enough, he can slap this diagnosis on pretty much everyone.

[@Drew_TheRoadLessTraveled]

I wasn't Autistic until I took your test. Now I Know why I act like I do. Good work Dave.

[@BlatantThrowAway]

Where’s the test?

[@MmMerrifield]

You weren't autistic and then suddenly you became autistic?

[@djsmith3000]

What's more important? Order or creativity?

[@Alperic27]

Ever tried a diagnotic for ‘influencable moron’ diagnosis? … you migh find the result equally intriguing … 😉 … ever looked at the dsm? … should explain to you why this kind of “self test” is … 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@blazbohinc4964]

Autism takes a while do diagnose even by professionals - especially if it’s not crippling autism. It takes continuous tests to observe how you process social markers, how you feel on different input, what your thought process is. I know, having a brother with autism and adhd. It’s an absolute pain to get them to self sufficient state, because if autists aren’t on highly functional spectrum, they’re only little more than monkeys.

[@connecticutaggie]

When I mentioned to my boss once that I probably am somewhere in the Autism Spectrum - his response, "all good engineers are". Temple Grandin even alludes to this in her Ted Talk and the audience claps to confirm it.

[@ialrakis5173]

as do many people in IT :-)

[@sigurdtheblue]

I like how you highlight the exact traits, but also how they are not officially labeled. I also think this editing work is so much better than what I see in other videos making an overview or review of something. It is interesting to notice how these are among the very top of iconic and beloved characters.

[@rachaelbratsch]

I'm 42 and finally just finding out that I'm most likely autistic (just waiting for a diagnosis). I love this video. Content like this and my realization of why I don't 100% get certain things, but excel at others makes me feel good about myself rather than ashamed of a condition. I also like that you call it a condition and not disorder. Thanks for this video! 😊

[@nerdrooted]

Same here. I was 45/46 when I first started suspecting I might be Autistic so I went to my Dr and was put on a waiting list for a diagnosis. 2-3 years later I'm still on the waiting list (waiting times for an ASD diagnosis are up to 4yrs in the UK ☹), but the more I research Autism (and ADHD) the more I'm certain I have both conditions. I love watching content from AuDHD content creators, especially talking about their symptoms and experiences, because I can see a lot of my own experience and history reflected in them.

[@mycrushisachicken]

what made you decide to test it in the first place

[@MichaelEhling]

I like the way you've broadened my understanding and appreciation of autism, ASD, and people with these traits.

[@leosthrivwithautism]

Dave, you are and have been an inspiration to me. Pushed me beyond my challenges and helped me find my own voice. I'm a fellow autistic. And I'm a tech myself, it's why when I discovered your channel a while ago, it was a no brainer I had to subscribe. I'm happy you talk about autism at times. I'm trying to learn how to improve my speaking abilities to be able to speak like you. I often branch out and have such a hard time explaining things and talking to people. So you guessed it, I'm more often always misunderstood but I take fault in that. Unfortunately some of my struggles are just really difficult to improve on. Love your work. And always look forward to your videos! 👍

[@ialrakis5173]

Great video. After many years i finally found my place in IT. The exact spot where I was needed and my 'strangeness' was a plus. Meticulous testing, optimising procedures, documenting installation steps, deep dives into problems...

[@lorensims4846]

This is awesome! You've brought out my very favorite characters in my very favorite shows. I've often thought "The Prisoner of Azkaban" should properly be titled "Hermione Rules!" because she is absolutely the lead throughout the story. I'll look for your book as I've recently realized what actually might be "wrong" with me, something that has puzzled me my whole life. One thing you didn't mention that I noticed in all of these characters is the Aspie's knack for prattling on endlessly about a particular subject they are interested in oblivious to the complete disinterest of their audience.

[@whostolemunchkin]

ADHD-er here (likely a bit autistic too tho) and the rambling on endlessly about an interest/subject is BANG on - that's ADHD to a tee as well. But we tend to go off the rails on tangents on tangents a bit more IMO. Man it's fun when you meet another person with it (or an old friend who also is ADHD/ASD) and it's like you hit this brain frequency resonance, you can really let that hyperfocus go wild and it meshes perfectly with more hyperfocus brain. It kind of feels like the powerups or speed boosts in mario cart, where you're suddenly whizzing away multitudes faster (with some crazy energetic techno circus background music) It's like brainstorming on roids on a particular niche subject. Caught up with an old friend & met a few news ones from his crowd. 3/4 of us were adhd/prob adhd & 2am drinking, rambling, finding shared niche interests. Pulled out a rubiks cube, which I'd only learned like month ago. 2 new guys turned up to take over DJing, instantly went "oh sweet, chuck it here" solved with under 2min easily a few times each, chucked it back. One other guy could get 2 layers but never got past that (and distracted and onto something else lol) I rattled off the algorithms for the last layer (even ooh and this is my favourite one, R U R' U R U2 R' U) and usually not even looking at the cube when recalling most algorithms (set of moves to achieve a certain outcome, ie move this piece over there in this orientation) It's also a great hobby/fidget toy for waiting rooms, public transport. Especially when there's a few people doing that wide eyed "bloody rain man over there" face while you solve it in minutes, barely even thinking, and usually not even looking at the cube when you're moving the pieces around. Never gets old. Also ADHD and my range of fidget toys unexpectedly makes me a total hit with kids. Ended up giving my little toddler nephew half my fidget toys that he loved and buying more lol. One particular fidget spinner like hypnotises any baby/toddler young kid so far. Even when he's chucking a tantrum, overwhelmed and even his mum can't calm him down - I take out that one spinner, hold it up and spin it in front of him and he's suddenly hypnotised, distracted and stops crying usually within seconds, then slowly gently takes it and continues to stare at it, spinning it slowly and suddenly perfectly calm, almost meditative. It's my baby calming superpower, a bright tie dye colour fidget spinner with those bubble wrap style poppers on the ends. Also getting really into the simple games, like peek a boo (pulling funny OTT faces and peeking out from a different side each time) or cartoonish CHOMP sounds when pretending to eat them up (or have a puppet/toy do it) Even a simple, exaggerated eyebrow wiggle/up and down makes all my friends babies/young kids giggle. And I don't have kids, never spent much/any time with young kids since being one and always felt apprehensive ("like uhh what do I do here, no its too much responsibility I'm not prepared for this omg help") which usually led to me just pulling subtle funny but hopefully not scary faces and the eyebrow thing and getting really into peek a boo strategies. I'm the fun, weird aunt and thats all I need, kids are scary, I can't even take care of my old life lol And there I go prattling off on something super specific and swiftly into tangential rambling. I've had a few comments on my YT comments saying "came here for x, did not expect a thesis on x/y/z

[@thomasburchsted3287]

My son is on the spectrum. Specifically pathological demand avoidance. He’s only 5, wicked smart and we are doing everything we can to support him. I’m trying to get him into computers and programming, because I think he’d really enjoy it.

[@paulbyerlee2529]

I have 3 sons on the spectrum and I do relate to a lot of autistic traits but because I haven't been formally diagnosed I don't identify as such. All three boys are different and I do my best to teach them about whatever they have an interest in. The youngest is a really good artist. My middle child who is non verbal loves space. My eldest likes building things blacksmithing woodworking and machining. They range in age from 7 to 11. Share with your boy the knowledge and skills you have and support whatever interests they have. The best thing is being engaged and spending time with him. If he picks up an interest trust me they will run with it.

[@stephanieamare]

I think it's just unfortunate that for some of us there just wasn't much awareness of, all of the intricacies of ASD. So a lot of us just go under the radar for a large portion of our lives. I personally wasn't diagnosed with Asperger's under the ICD-10, until I was 27--almost years or so ago at the time of writing. I was only ever labelled as just a bright, quiet, polite, and well-behaved kid. But I knew that I was different, and wore a mask in my early years. As many "cons" or struggles as there are, I think a lot of the pros has just helped me me be a maker with a sense of wonder and curiosity, always wanting to learn more...I'm musician of 20 years, been in the PC repair business for as long--but also a carpenter, an interest in electrical engineering, blacksmithing, astronomy and physics, and advocate for 3D printing. That's not all.

[@Doct0rLekter]

It’s really nice to know about others in the industry who are autistic. Out of curiosity, do you have any tips for staying productive with Autism? I find that sometimes my interests leave me to go around the merry-go-round for a time while a shiny new interest becomes consumingly front and center.

[@TheWilliamHoganExperience]

I'm autistic. I say "I am autistic" not "I have autism" because autism isn't something I can get rid of. It's part of who and what I am from a nuerological standpoint, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Autism isn't a disease or a disorder. It's a natural variation in human biology gifted to us by evolution. It's prevalence suggests it has some utility for our species, or it would not have been selected for. I happen to have high general intellegence - Like Dave, except I love music instead of computers. There are many unfortunate stereotypes about autism, and even more ignorance. In the end it just makes us appear different. Odd or eccentric or rude or aloof or cold or geeky or whatever. Unfortunately our differences often lead to bullying, exclusion, isolation. When we are intellectually or otherwise gifted as we often are, those gifts bring resentment because we are unable to navigate the tricky social waters of being so much better than our peers at certain things. I get freakishly good at anything that captures my attention for an extended period of time, probably because of the intense, sustained focus I'll maintain on such interests for years and even decades. If you wan't to see an example of this, visit my channel. I didn't start singing or playing guitar until I was in my 50s. Autistic adherence to routine meant I spent the first 5 years studying music and practicing with my voice and instrument EVERY SINGLE DAY. For 5 years I didn't miss a single day. Now I'm gigging professionaly. Oh, and I'm also a retired college professor and a currently lisenced architect. ...but I live alone, and have few freinds. Which is GREAT because I have the time I need to indulge my interests. =)

[@smmmokin]

You were going for surgery but never actually stopped uploading. I feel there is a certain humor to that. Love your videos bud.

[@mr_jarble]

I have wondered if I have Autism but have always dismissed the signs I find as I was tested extensively when I was a child and the only diagnosis was ADD. I think the largest one is eye contact as I struggle to maintain it even if I devote all my attention to the task. You have really made me take a step back and consider getting tested as an adult to see if there may be more to this.

[@ocpud2999]

As someone who has autism and ADHD. There was a time where it could not be diagnosed with both so even though my doctors said i showed symptoms of both they focused on the adhd becuase they felt medication would be benefical and being the of Adderall and insurance companies didnt get an offical diagnosis until i was 43. I am glad to see ASD diagnosis is getting better.

[@DJgregBrown]

Sheldon is an Asperger un-diagnosed they drop hint in the Joke, I not mad my mother had me tested, but his mum say survival times she wish she took him for a follow up with the guy in Huston. There is a Autism Specialist in Huston. I'm am Autistic I love that show, as Sheldon say and does what I often won't to do and get upset by the things that upset me and shares a lot of the trait I have. I've only known for the last 5 years as didn't get picked up till I had a break down at 37 years old and lost my ability to mask and cope as well hiding my traits

[@DazzaJay]

I was diagnosed in 1993 (I was 8y/o), here in Australia. Either way, thanks for talking about this kind of stuff and writing about it in your book. Getting good information out there can only help people. But yeah, I have a lot of the typical issues. For example, Literal thinking: being Australian, we drive on the left. As a kid I was riding my bike, and dad said "Get on the Right side of the road" - I said "This is the Right sude of the road". Dad looked annoyed for a second then said "Get on the Correct side of the road" so, I rode over to the left. That's just one of many hundreds of stories I could tell you about my life with ASD.

[@TishSerg]

Australia? Ukrainian flag tho Thank you for for military aid! Glory to Ukraine!

[@jritechnology]

I've been told to seek a professional for my lack of job holding, my overall responses to people (saying rude sh*t, even if it is true) and my lack of empathy in certain situations, even though I am empathetic, I just don't know what to say or do to show it (I've learned to "fake" empathy over the years, drugs and alcohol helped). I get bored. Easily. I criticize people for not understanding me. I piss people off easily because they don't understand. It's been a frustrating life full of misunderstandings.....and I still have not seen anyone for help. I'm 47 years old now, I have no career path....I'm this wandering "jack of all trades" (I can do all this strange, eclectic pile of shit most people cannot do, but I get bored of it easily and put it down. I play guitar, I can build computers and websites, houses, study languages and cultures, death, meaning of life, build and/or fix cars, the list keeps going....but I cannot fix me) Life becomes impossible at times.

[@helmutkrahn9337]

Having watched only about a dozen of your videos, this was unexpected. But decidely interesting!

[@Waxcoat]

I also have asd and my school was in an old sanatorium with a schokroom, isolation chamber and buckets filled with human brains.

[@unlokia]

You’re a lovely bloke. Asperger’s is a blessing in SO many ways, speaking from my own life. You’re a sincere and gifted, witty chap no matter what you’re “labelled” as. We love you man. ❤ PS: your book cover always makes me very hungry 😋

[@Comatoastedd]

dude you are so inteligent. i just found your channel and ive loved every video

[@ScottLong76]

ASD has become my new "special interest" after my recent late diagnosis . I was fascinated to learn that Anthony Hopkins was diagnosed with ASD . One of my favorite movies is "The Edge" - a movie he was in released in 1997. Basic plot summary is three guys involved in a small plane crash in the mountains have to survive a trek down the mountain while being pursued by a killer bear . I remember in an interview Hopkins said that he was happy to be in a place in his career where he can be more "choosy" about his roles and that this one connected with him . I doubt the writers had Autism in mind for his "Charles Morse" character but boy I can really see why I identified with this movie now. Sadly I'm not a billionaire like Hopkins character , but the calm flat affect he has throughout the whole movie , problem solving , staying calm in a crisis while everybody else is freaking out, his character having a history of endlessly researching special interests .. and unable to be visibly provoked!! Baldwin's character was trying to get a rise out of him throughout the movie and it never worked. I get now why I've watched this movie at least a hundred times over the years. I'm sure this wasn't on the writers' minds - but this movie I think really showcases ASD traits in a positive light and why often times its good to have someone with ASD in a crisis situation.

[@Lost-In-Blank]

Excellent video !

[@thecodemachine]

I really liked the intro. I feel like the video has a sadder tone without it. It is good to have a video that explains autism from characters, I had an issue at work where someone was spraying cologne on my desk repeatedly which was a sensory trigger to me, and it was impossible to get HR to do anything about it. That guy was eventually fired after competent HR people replaced them. They had used "The Accountant" as the example of an autistic person to explain how it works. I wrote an I/O driver for them for a custom operating system I never heard of, written in an obscure assembler language, in 6 weeks. Normal people can't just do that, but someone with Autism can.

[@CTimmerman]

With proper documentation and no unneeded interruptions for coffee and status updates, that sounds entirely possible. Not all autists care enough, though.

[@thecodemachine]

@@CTimmerman How many custom internal operating systems have documentation?

[@CTimmerman]

@@thecodemachine All of them. Even human minds are documented.

[@kaseyboles30]

It was someone telling me I was like Sheldon, who was Asperger's, and should look into. That lead to me finding out I was at the rage of 41.

[@russmilton4491]

Thanks Dave, pretty much confirmed my growing suspicion of being on spectrum. Every example I'm saying to myself "yep, that's me. Yeah I do that" etc. Surprise surprise, I work in IT.

[@mikehosken4328]

I’ve always thought that these characters were very relatable to me

[@Autistic_Artist]

It’s interesting that i was drawn to your videos and not knowing this about you or myself. I am almost 50 and I’m pretty sure that I’m on the spectrum. I would love more videos by you as you have a very soothing voice unlike a lot of channels that tend to be abrasive to my girlfriend so she is unable to listen to what is being said. I realize about myself that I have to learn things a different way from other people. I may not be good at numbers and equations but the string art I do represents math in a way that i feel. I often describe that my brain is a quantum computer but have had windows and android programs being used and expecting it to work 😂

[@AphanFX]

Recently found that I have Aphantasia and SDAM (Severely Deficient Autobiographical Memory). I have yet to look at the Autism spectrum, but watching your video, it looks like either Autism has shared traits with Aphantasia or I can pile that on top of everything else I am learning about my self. I also have to wonder if some people have been diagnosed as Autism and its really signs of Aphantasia and the person is unaware. For those that dont know what Aphantasia is, its the inability to see images in your head, you lack a minds eye. I was 48 years old when I realized this was not normal. Thank you Dave for sharing this, and your work in the IT industry, huge MS fan boy and grew up with it much like you did, making your videos very intresting :-)

[@TheVisitorSNAFU]

Spock is a Vulcan and we should be happy he ain't a Romulan.

[@georgeyreynolds]

Regarding empathy ... i think ND (Neurodivergent) or people with ASC are good at comminicating and showing understanding with other NDs but not with Neurotypicals. In addition, ND or ASC people show a different type of empathy and may show a type of empath behaviour as in they actually feel others emotions. Although they may not have or understand cognitive empathy.

[@wyldbytes]

Have you noticed that Neurotypicals don’t generally have good empathy with Neurodivergents. Maybe it could be argued it’s that Neurotypicals just all have a similar emotional response. Also it seems to fail some what between men and women.

[@annacbrown1986]

Thanks to you we found out that my husband is autistic.. thank you for being open about it..we bought your book!

[@hardc0revirus]

I have had my diagnose since 2001. Welcome to the club :)

[@nathansmith8883]

My favorite autistic tv character is Ferb.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

what do I do if I have some of these to a high degree, but some also at zero?

[@RichardBronosky]

Any plan to get your book on Audible?

[@philiprowney]

I had the paper slot-together SW lampshade and plain flannel sheets. I got my ASD off my mum, she is still a bit of a nightmare.

[@newmonengineering]

What about Dr Brennan from the series Bones?

[@Lauren_C]

If I had to describe autism, it’s a bit like if the interconnect (think Front Side Bus) has too little bandwidth. The execution units (emotion, logic, etc) are all in working order, but trying to hit everything at once is a bad time (sensory overload). Strong emotions in particular are quite demanding on this bandwidth, and can severely hamper other functions, while familiarity eases this need, and makes it easier to focus. If this metaphor has any vague basis in real life, it could go on to explain why autism is so widely varied.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

Would love to see your analysis of Mr. D’Arcy or Catherine Earnshaw.

[@MarsMan1]

Very Interesting.

[@markmuir7338]

For some reason I find all those personality traits endearing.

[@CTimmerman]

They're honest and actually useful instead of punching holes in walls or not shutting up about an obscure show i don't care about.

[@DavidWonn]

Reupload from over the holiday weekend?

[@beauregardslim1914]

I found Lawrence of Arabia very interesting, with Peter O'Toole doing a damned good portrayal of someone who is (now) thought to have been on the spectrum, but the movie was made in 1962.

[@westtex3675]

I can see it with most of these, but not sure about Hermione. It’s been a number of years since I read the series, but I seem to remember times when she was *more* socially aware than Harry & Ron, not less. & she would scold them & school them regarding it.

[@xlmao]

sounds like a super power all things considered

[@babybirdhome]

It is, in some ways, but in others, it’s a “super weakness”. It certainly comes at a very high cost for most of us.

[@BenCos2018]

Agreed

[@philiprowney]

Man, I was diagnosed at 43, 10 years ago.

[@dhpbear2]

I technical note. Much of the Star Trek video clips are STRETCHED from their original 4:3 aspect ratio! (could *I* be ASD?)

[@CTimmerman]

You could be, but you could also just care about undistorted ratios.

[@octaviolopez9966]

another like, another subscriber

[@74Gee]

Me too, it's a superpower, unlike my dyslexia :)

[@DividedWeFall]

Didn't we already do this on Dave's Attic?

[@nickadkins7765]

Pretty sure I have the tism in some forms. My little cousin on my dad's side is very "obviously" higher on the spectrum

[@yogabija]

Interesting , yeah more of this :-)

[@aleksandrbmelnikov]

There's a reason Autism is called a spectrum disorder. Many people share common traits, yet few are quite the same. Some characteristics overlap and/or transposition in severity, making it all that harder for them to receive proper help tailored to their unique needs. Better that others become educated, learn to recognize the signs, and allow autistic suffers to keep their dignity.

[@MaximeDecroo]

11:29 "Struggle to understand or care about social conventions." Why would anyone try?

[@Graygeezer]

This all seems strangely familiar, as if I saw this just a day or two ago...

[@ctnelson2010]

Thank God im not alone, I thought I was losing my mind

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@ctnelson2010 Dave said t's a new edit.

[@Graygeezer]

@@oneeyedphotographer It’s about the same. I couldn’t tell what’s different. Dave is one of the best!

[@worawatli8952]

As a person who is looking for autism diagnostic in adulthood, I had a feeling you might be one as well, and oh, it's true. : D

[@petardrmac132]

I feel like I've seen this one before lol

[@eeledahc]

He may redo it a few more times in the future based on new characters added or new led lights in the shop.

[@iPsychlops]

I feel like this helps to explain why I've always resonated with Hermione. Rowling is a bad person, but Hermione is a good character. I would argue the most fully developed character in the entire series.

[@toby9999]

Yeah, I really liked Spock. He was my favorite character.

[@lilricky2515]

Autism is serious, but these videos that have come out on KZbin about who can out-Autism who is kinda rediculous.

[@NotSoMuchFrankly]

There are so many of them, IKR! It genuinely concerns me the reactions to these vids: Oooh, I must be autistic 'cuz I __.

[@strehlow]

@@NotSoMuchFrankly I don't think neuroses are intrinsic to autism, though there may be many from the traumatic upbringing many of us had.

[@NotSoMuchFrankly]

@@strehlow I was speaking about how people not on the spectrum like to claim to be on the spectrum because they forget names or take tests or are shy etc. and get anxious.

[@loupasternak]

@@NotSoMuchFrankly yeah, I think its probably over diagnosed.

[@ErCapoAlex]

Aspie also over here 😀 🖐

[@IshaqIbrahim3]

Dave's Garage @DavesGarage. I would like to know what Microsoft operating system engineer do or what is the daily routine of Microsoft operating system engineer. Thanks.

[@NotSoMuchFrankly]

His other videos often mention some of his tasks and projects although it's more of a 'task at hand' narrative than a day-to-day one.

[@IshaqIbrahim3]

@@NotSoMuchFrankly Thanks.

[@BrendanR403]

I got through almost 2 decades of Microsoft without understanding why I was different. I would get nailed on reviews for not showing confidence, neither of us at the time understanding that it was just their perception of it. Eye contact is easy for most because it's automatic for them, but it takes exhausting effort to maintain or fake if it isn't. Sadly I had to leave. I ended up on a team that doesn't want original ideas nor value individual strengths. It's unfortunate that all the diversity videos we have to watch never mentioned this, nor do long term history get factored into our reviews to understand why we may have inconsistent levels of success.

[@comictrio]

Isn't this just a repeat from a video posted just a few days ago?

[@dhpbear2]

It may be. I clicked on it this yesterday morning and I got a "Video unavailable, This video is private" message. Maybe Dave had to insert some last-minute edits and had re-uploaded it.

[@memespeech]

these things are too broad stroke tho, and intelligent savant isn't necessarily a part of it

[@chrissimpson1183]

How about Monk....

[@devonboulden2496]

This is where you cross the line. You can be autistic on your own, but should never diagnose anyone else unless you have training. Stop with Hermione Granger. There are intellectuals who aren't on the spectrum. Harmonie doesn't freeze up in social awkward situations. I've read the books and watched the movies several times and Harmonie doesn't overshare. She was thrilled with the Yule ball and only had her feelings overcome by her friend and love interest, Ron. She's not afraid to challenge authority through eye contact. She doesn't repeat conversations over and over again to herself after they've happened. She doesn't make up names for things. She understood the emotional complexity of Cho. She's almost an empath who understands what her colleagues and friends are going through. She is socially in tune with the cummings and goings of Hogwarts. She has an absolute emotional connection to her friends want wants to know what happens in their life outside of Hogwarts. Basically put, if Hermione is on the, spectrum, then I want to be her. I didn't want to freeze up every time I came into contact with authority. I didn't want to avoid eye contact with almost everyone i met. I didn't want to be labeled weird or undateable because I was following instructions my mother set. I didn't want to be autistic. The greatest line I had to my own happiness was to recognize my autistic nature. My mother, my family, got it wrong. The more I understand who I am than I can get closer to happiness. I don't see Harmonie as being on the spectrum at all. Unless you are claiming that all intellectuals are on the spectrum, then I don't get it. There's a hell of a lot more baggage people on the spectrum carry than just being mere intellectuals. And if I'm wrong about this--if I haven't suffered through complete pain all these years--then I better start plotting my own demise now. When you're on the spectrum, you're 6 times more likely to commit self harm. That's right, Dave's Garage talks about the joy of being rich and on the spectrum. Deve's intellect and wealth allowed him to cope. But I've been in many professional situations where I could hardly cope because I was on the spectrum. I received lower grades because some professors demanded that I come into their office and talk about the subject--imagine going into a professor's office and freezing up. I had trouble making eye contact. When asked questions, my mind didn't filter out other issues but was focused on what I was worried about at that moment. Autism is okay? No it isn't. It's a whole bunch of self imposed road blocks. It's something you have to plan for before every job interview. It's the wrong answer in ever job interview. It's talking your way through every question the day after. It's never knowing what you said or what you did that blew it. It's also finding yourself as mostly working alone on projects by an employer because that's what you do best. No one else can quite do you you do and yet you're at the bottom of the heap because of your interpersonal skills. Dave can be as happy as a clam. I haven't found the acceptance he has and I've decided his videos help to understand my being on the spectrum but none of them seem to make me happier about being autistic. I'm trying to reevaluate my world--knowing that I'm autistic and trying to figure out how that's accepted. I haven't found that answer yet but I do know that I'm not any happier by watching these videos. So there it is. I'm find my own path or be one of the x6. I don't know. I just can't have that hero in my life that is living great and beat the odds.I have more hope and despair than that in my life. Time to cut the cord from Dave.

[@mikepict9011]

Do you define yourself or are you defined son ?

[@DavesGarage]

I define myself, but how that is received and perceived in society is up to others.

[@lucidmoses]

Deja vu

[@TheGreatProphecy]

I think hermoine is a bit of a reach. All of those things match me, but im not on the spectrum.

[@wpontius4355]

I always thought Wednesday was schizoid personality disorder, autism is a better fit. Spock's behavior, thinking and controlled emotions is from years\lifetime of training and discipline. Is that a disorder?

[@kaleygoode1681]

Most actors, comedians and sports celebrities seem to have neurodivergent traits

[@tuskiomisham]

Did you use chatgpt to write the script for this video?

[@tmhchacham]

Most of this is personality traits, not autism.

[@eformance]

Technically, you are 100% correct, because these are fictional characters and thus can't be diagnosed 😁

[@paulbarnett227]

You obviously don't understand autism.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@eformance Doc Martin exhibits autism traits. Martin Clunes, who played the part, says, "I suppose he might be." Doc Martin is clearly impaired by his traits, that's enough to be defined as autistic. Temple Grandin (Google her, she's particularly interesting and knows a bit about autism) thinks DSM-5 needs to be rewritten. I think autism need to be subdivided, there are so many variations. Temple and I are mostly opposite.

[@eformance]

@@oneeyedphotographer I don't agree with the merging of Asperger's into a single diagnosis, because there are traits that fall into the "impair normalcy" and "doesn't impair normalcy" camps. The problem is the lexicon has been nerfed, so what is HFA? Is HFA the same as what Asperger's was? The truth is that "Autism" has societal connotations which make it harder for people to accept, both others and themselves.

[@Sonnell]

@chacham Based on what knowledge? You could call every practical materialisation of any neurodivergent types, as personality traits...

[@Egilhelmson]

I have always wondered if “autism” or “Asperger’s” is just another term for too smart for the other idiots that surround us. An IQ of 20 or more points than another can make it hard to relate to the other person, and bluntness may just be from being raised around others who value that (read: Germans or Scandinavians) when communicating with others. We cannot all be Lebanese, French, or Italian, after all. Plus, among my associates, being high-level functionals would be considered “cool”, not something to avoid.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

There’s a difference between high (top 2%) IQ & autism. They do have a lot of common side-effects but that doesn’t automatically mean they’re equivalent.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I am autistic and moderately gifted, they are different but often found together. My IQ is way past 120, that's pretty common. In highschool I found chemistry and physics easy, they follow straightforward simple rules. History is about people, no rules there, and I struggled. I was that kid everyone liked to pick on, that is common with autistics. At work, I was accused of not seeing the Big Picture. Of course I don't, I'm autistic. A team needs people like me, we see the fine detail. I made a photograph yesterday, of me having lunch with all of my friends. I'm sitting alone, at the end of a long table, looking at the camera as for a typical group photo. That's life, for a lot of autistic people. Along with mental health problems, long-term unemployment.

[@raybod1775]

@@oneeyedphotographer There are rules about people, it’s just we weren’t taught them. Watch enough videos on relationships and you’ll get it. People rules are based on biology of reproduction and survival. Something I just learned on KZbin is that people have the emotions of a 10 year old. It makes sense that our emotions form before puberty. Men are the stronger sex , provider and ready to do battle - now it’s to battle within rules of the working world. Women want to feel secure about a having a strong man so men get tested by women and men should laugh off their tests or confront her. Men are supposed to be emotionally reserved, be stable, lead and set boundaries in a relationship. Then there are different personalities like narcissists, who are toxic to anyone around them.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

No. It's not autism unless it also causes difficulties. My emotional responses are atypical, I have serious difficulties with most synthetic perfumes, I'm likely to not recognise sarcasm, I can't do diplomatic.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@raybod1775 I might understand autism better than you. Yours is a typical neurotypical response. Google Temple Grandin, I've just watched one of her speeches on KZbin. It includes some MRI scans of her brain and equivalent scans of neurotypical brains. The differences are quite pronounced.

[@ninjazhu]

Why label someone as having aspergers as autism instead of superior? Given the options of being like those in the video or not... I would choose those in the video... and in fact they are not too dissimilar from myself... I would call myself homo superior and those who are not... plain inferior.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Pretty much every INTP is autistic. Spock is just a classic example of that type.

[@toby9999]

Is that true? I am INTP. All of the personality traits fit. Many years ago, I was casually described by a psychologist as having "aspergers". Not sure whether that term is still in common usage?

[@CTimmerman]

@@toby9999 Iirc Asperger was a Nazi so that name isn't used anymore.

[@Ce0ammer]

Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless The test claims that based on 93 questions, it can group all the people of the world into 16 different discrete "types" - and in doing so, serve as "a powerful framework for building better relationships, driving positive change, harnessing innovation, and achieving excellence." Most of the faithful think of it primarily as a tool for telling you your proper career choice. But the test was developed in the 1940s based on the totally untested theories of Carl Jung and is now thoroughly disregarded by the psychology community. Even Jung warned that his personality "types" were just rough tendencies he'd observed, rather than strict classifications. Several analyses have shown the test is totally ineffective at predicting people's success in various jobs, and that about half of the people who take it twice get different results each time. Don't get fooled by the Myers-Briggs test, it's bolocks.

[@LoesserOf2Evils]

I amn’t so sure Spock falls on the ASD spectrum. (1) His mother is an Earthling, and she must have influenced his development even if subtly. Moreover, in the original series his mother stated he was visibly stiff-lipped and anguished when the other boys his age teased him about his Earthling heritage.The animated series and the 2009 series of movies depict this. Moreover, original Spock advises 2009 Spock. (2) In “The Cage,” Spock smiles when he touches the leaves on Talos IV. Spock also makes jokes about Sulu’s swordsmanship in “The Naked Time.” Spock is uncharacteristically emotional when he yells out orders to blast out of orbit in “The Cage.” (3) Spock knows how to exchange barbs with Dr. McCoy. (4) He also knows how to console Capt. Kirk when M-5 shows its prowess in running the Enterprise and Kirk’s ego suffers in the aftermath. Nice video.

[@catdude5567]

Sounds like you are describing ppl born under the sign of Aquarius. Wednesday Adams is used as a meme to portray an Aquarius.

[@----.__]

Every girl I've dated has asked if I'm autistic. I tell them I prefer electronics over the arts, so I guess that's a no.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

What?

[@tehaxor69]

​@@NinjaRunningWild It's an Aussie joke, their Rs are soft, so the word "Artistic" sounds like "Autistic", especially to American ears.

[@garbleduser]

W00T

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

I actually think Hermione is coded more like an unspoken Black character than autistic. I find her constant need to prove herself as a mixed-blood person more in line with that part of my experience than my neurodivergent thought patterns. I am curious what you think of the main character in I'm A Virgo. My best friend (also has ASD) thinks the main character has coding and that the giant body size is a visual cue to indicate the differences but being from Oakland, CA myself I just think they're a giant child and kinda has strange interests for the local area (which I do too but so does my dad and he's from there too). Would love to know what your thoughts are, Dave! Anyone else seen it and have an opinion?

[@harrisdizdarevic5797]

I was diagnosed with aspergers in 2004. Interesting 🤔

[@Plarndude]

I’m certain beyond any doubt that I am autistic. I am just barely surviving in my disabled obese body. I eagerly await transformation into another form.

[@CTimmerman]

Have you tried eating less and moving more what you can? I just saw some 600 pound guy going on a diet and walking the dog on TV, first minutes and now a half hour at a time.

[@sdvcv]

I don't see the point of labeling someone as autistic, it's not like they are going to "treat" them to make them normal. how does it help them?. On a more positive note, I subscribed.

[@christofthedead]

I love you Dave, but hearing you say "people with autism" is like fingernails slowly scraping down a chalkboard covered in broken glass. We are autistic, we don't "have autism". That syntax is almost exclusively used for diseases, ie "people with leprosy" "my friend has syphilis". I doubt you'd describe yourself as "living with programming skills." Put some respect on the name. I know a lifetime of having our identity implicitly pathologized at every opportunity can do some weird things to our heads, but it doesn't have to

[@Vili69420]

oo i'm tempted to be the first comment :v

[@mikepict9011]

If your making excuses for yourself your not a man

[@DavesGarage]

I don't make excuses. I fix things or live with them. What do you do to be a "real man"? Do you use your real name? Do you put your real picture in your avatar? Do you make videos about your real life that might be helpful to others? Or do you merely hide in your basement and cast dispersions at strangers to flex?

[@mikepict9011]

@Dave's Garage real men A. Support themselves via free exchange B. accept their death without whining. Beyond that im a hvac service tech . I fix the things you cant

[@mikepict9011]

@@DavesGarage i hate shrinks . They attempt to dictate people's identity by inserting themselves by force at a young age . Like catholics. Shrinks serve no function. They dictate identity to get themselves whore wives . I just hate them . Identity yourself by your work . Not some arbitrary label given to you by a fake doctor

[@mikepict9011]

@@DavesGarage you have brain damage caused by environmental factors and inherited toxic burden. Same as everyone on the spectrum of humanity. But your brain damage is special hahA

[@dhpbear2]

Wow, Mike (if that's your real name); what did you have for breakfast this morning, *Carnation Instant Bitch*?

[@TheVeksha]

This is fake info. Beware. Learn from children more then from adults like this.