Autism Spectrum Disorder Presentation

EDST 6441 Diverse Learners I
A presentation on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including diagnostic information, developmental characteristics, strengths/challenges, strategies for teachers (academic, and behavioral, and social supports), classroom design, and assistive technology.
Created by Paulina Naslonski & Tara Wager
We do not own the music used in this video. It was obtained through Jamendo.
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[@ChristaSmithCartoonist]

Always find info about ASD speaking exclusively about children with autism. Which leads to the attitude that we adults with ASD don't actually exist and that sucks. Why can't we start talking about ASD as something that's not confined by age. At least you acknowledge us.

[@paulinax33]

We totally agree! It's unfortunate that this happens. We're getting our masters in Special Education, so one concept that has stayed consistent throughout our courses is that children with special needs develop into adults with special needs. We haven't forgotten about you!

[@ksthoughtpalace3042]

I'm an adult on the spectrum and can agree with Christa 100% It's a SHAME how we are marginalized. It is also ironic, as adults on the spectrum are the best population to help parents of children with autism..

[@paulinax33]

That's a very good point! We think it's so important to share your experiences with others so that they can learn from what you went through.

[@ChristaSmithCartoonist]

Yes. Where else would someone who hadn't experienced a thing be considered an expert? 🙄

[@amydansja]

Erm well in many fields. Just one of thousands of possible examples would be a particle physicist who is 'expert' at detecting WIMPS (weakly interacting massive particles).. the funny thing is, they can't be experienced as they barely exist. See my point? You can be an expert in Russian culture and history without having ever gone to Russia, and so on and so forth. I also have ASD. Sorry for an overly wordy reply.

[@Kaylee_4740]

ASD is a life time disorder. I wish us adults weren’t forgotten about so easily

[@honeynbees8202]

you make LEGO speed builds...

[@kabixi8862]

Mia Sanders and what's wrong with that?

[@subscribetomefornoreason4914]

Yeah

[@jasonalen7459]

No, there is no cure for autism because it's not a different kind of software in our brains, like the difference between a pc with windows and a pc with linux, but it's a different kind of hardware, like the difference between a pc with windows and a macintosh computer. Also, you spelled lead wrong

[@FreeYourselfandAll]

Kabixi Well the reason as to why is so wrong as it can be very hard and stressful looking for a doctor willingly to diagnose you as an adult. As they told me most doctors want to diagnose autism at a young age so they can get help they need. But there’s people like me that don’t know they may be disabled till much later. Hope this helps you.

[@LaurenMca]

You can have a very hard time communicating but be very intelligent. Not being able to speak does not mean you don't have anything to say!

[@gwenc1371]

Yep, it's not a simple continuum between severe and mild. It's also not as simple as just having problems with verbal skills! Even if you have issues with verbal skills, that may simply be referring to speech problems rather than language ones.. I'm autistic, and score in the 95+ percentile range on my verbal and essay GRE scores. I scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal portion of my SATs without even studying for it. I have an affinity for working with language, both in terms of writing and in academic terms as a Linguistics BA and aspiring speech pathologist. I still had speech delays(which do continue to crop up when I get stressed out in unfamiliar situation), but my language is fully intact and even above average.

[@LaurenMca]

Gwen C I have autism and that area is hard for me but I am better in other skills that require visuals and or memory

[@adamburns6376]

Lauren M That’s me summed up my characteristics completely even though I’m not that high up the spectrum

[@iLuvvYuuMjxXxLia]

Lauren M I have a question! Are people with autism who are mute able to speak but refuse to, or is there a physical/mental inability to form words?

[@LaurenMca]

Lia Harlin I can speak so I don’t want to talk for those who cannot but I often ave a feeling or thought that I can’t put into words to verbalize it. Sometimes I’ll be nonverbal in times of stress. It’s very frustrating when you can’t verbally express what’s going on in your head so it’s not a choice just the way the brain works.

[@Tappystree]

Kids now are very lucky to have teachers that will help them and understand them. How sad for any kids in the past that fell through the cracks with no help at all.

[@ShaySuveran]

Yes, my teachers sitting on the side while eating popcorn as my fellow students tried to MURDER ME was *VERY* helpful, and understanding. I love dying! :D

[@foodham3277]

yeah sadly i went to a bad primary school and a bad high school with teachers who only cared about getting payed and not being all that helpful to me (even when i asked questions) but lucky in collage most of the teaches seem to be very nice and helpful and are willing to help me even and put up with my learning difficulties.

[@sagerider2]

Oh, gee, you'd really love Holy Trinity. One time this senior on the football team flashed a knife at me & said, "Know what I'm going to do to you?" I was so impressed, I said, "Not half of what I'm going to do to you." then I hit him in the balls with my hard bound 2000page dictionary on a leather strap. He folded like a card table. He limped over to one of the nuns. "Sister Mary-Catherine, Marilyn hit me with her book!" Creepy nun with ghastly Irish accent, "Face it Michael, that's the closest you've been to a book in your life." Sweet & loving, NOT.

[@LemonSte]

Yeah no. My year 11 art teacher became love/hate obsessed with me and when I was diagnosed locked me in a room with him saying this ASD was "BS" and he knew I could "understand" what he was saying. When I went to sixth form three more teachers so badly mistreated me I dropped out of one of the courses shortly before completing it and my mental health basically disintegrated.

[@Cleric775]

Say that for Hong Kong, China, South Korea, United States of America and Ireland.

[@MrScaryPasta]

I was born with Autism. It’s not an easy disability to deal with but I’ve learned to accept it after all these years and even use it to my advantage.

[@JohnSmith-ik8nt]

Zero advantages

[@Jake5537t]

Nice 👍

[@sagerider2]

I haven't found it so. Ability to zero in on a task to the exclusion of all else. I always finished the tests WAY before other people. Ability to ignore pain, when you can't do anything about it. The total inability to feel fear. And when someone attacks me, to go into battle droid land. And beat the living shit out of them, even if they're twice as big as me.

[@snekyllhide3714]

If zero advantages means being able to outdo any other stubborn peasant mentalitywise then so be it. Im perfectly fine with that until my own well-being is threatened by these very same peasants busting my door with their pitchforks for some law of theirs or whatever else i dont care about.

[@sagerider2]

Well, if it's for killing kids, I'd be right in there helping them. Not with pitchforks. They're kinda pointy & I'm kinda fally.

[@BogOfEternalStench]

I really hate how the internet has made autism into such a joke. It's like they don't understand what it is or like you're a hopeless moron to them. The associations make it even weirder to tell people about it, because people have such a wraped picture of it.

[@BogOfEternalStench]

These comments are making me lose faith in humanity

[@sagerider2]

Well, being a drug addict doesn't help at all. And thanks to Saint Reagan, tons of the mentally ill are running around loose with neither meds nor treatment. So, if you're getting treatment for autism, that's a win in my book.

[@eevee1583]

Hannah ikr Its sad when someone calls another autistic just because they don't agree.

[@sagerider2]

Those people have issues. And being autistic, I can assure you, I don't give a crap about some strangers opinion of me. I'm more likely to twat the hell out of them.

[@XyreinCS]

@Mina Daniels so let's all kill ourselfs why not

[@theautisticveteran2466]

I am only recently diagnosed High Functioning ASD... If this information was available when I was a kid, I would have been able to understand myself so much better... But, this information is available now, and it is making life for my son that much better. Thank you for this video, you all did an excellent job with it.

[@sgdeluxedoc]

Me too.. I almost btoke down in teasrs to FINALLY have clearly speltb out what all my life was just a collection of difficult to explain symptoms. Of course by now I've found out I'm a "high functioning" autistic, although my symptoms are moderately severe. I wish I could have put a name to it around 60 years ago...

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

There is no such thing as high functioning autism it’s Aspergers which is not autism

[@deleted.offline.8430]

@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 what ????

[@deleted.offline.8430]

@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 Actually, high functioning autism ( aspergers ) is part of autism, but in different stages of autism. People did tried to separate aspergers and autism which is stupid, because aspergers is literally autism. No need for separation. There's 3 types of stages in autism spectrum disorder. High functioning autism is level 1, but you are right. There's no such thing is high functioning autism, because it is not a official medical term or diagnosis.

[@MrDougfunny7]

@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 don’t talk about things you don’t understand please. It only muddies the waters.

[@dinowolf359]

I wish my teachers did this, my life would've been much easier.

[@bumblebeevevo9502]

I think that this opened my eyes in realizing I have mild autism. My personal social skills and communication skills are very impaired, despite how many concerts I have performed in. I have fun performing onstage, but have trouble talking to people one-on-one. I realized so late that music and verbal communication are totally different things.

[@Alice-si8uz]

They use different parts of the brain.

[@thedarknightnicht]

that is not autism

[@uglyroboticscot6665]

I wrote a poem about my version of autism I have high functioning autism I have this "problem" with connecting with people and it is by far the most frustrating element in my ASD I am normally very quiet, and when I do speak what I say is boring, and I speak with absolutely no emotion or enthusiasum . It's not that I am really afraid to say whats on my mind... I just have nothing to say. Or I’m not sure what to say. The biggest part of this is when I talk to people (strangers, co-workers, etc..) EVERY conversation is awkward. and I think this is also why i struggle with relationships and friendships . Just not having that natural ability to know what to talk about. So I end up talking about what I’m good at talking about (biology, animals, video games etc) and I think that just puts people off of being my friend or when they do become my friend I feel like I can’t fully connect with them that I’m not on the same wavelength as anyone.Im an alien in my own species which makes me depressed sometimes but I do enjoy being by myself so I guess it isn’t as bad as I think it is.

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

That’s what most people go through, everyone will feel alone, if not, people also don’t know how to start conversations as well and can also be awkward, People also sometimes avoid eye contact, it’s just feeling insecure witch creates extreme shyness and low self esteem and loneliness, people go through it and everyone is different and weird,

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

So see, you’re crumbling up into a ball, that is not social skills. Any person will have improved or even great interaction with others, with high self esteem

[@charlesd4746]

Ry Murray I used to have that problem too (on a much lower scale, however) and what I did is I would ask the person what kind of stuff they’re into. This will get them talking about a certain subject and you might find something relatable to talk about. If that doesn’t work, then... well idk

[@uglyroboticscot6665]

chas shavara no problem happy that you enjoyed my poem and I understand how it feels it’s difficult speaking to people of you aren’t Nero typical and I’m unaware of the cycle can you inform me what it is?

[@timyeh77]

Uglyroboticscot 666 where is the poem? Would like to hear it

[@mollyharris8466]

Am I the only one bothered that the woman at 2:14 doesn't have feet and everyone else does

[@mizroc]

I tried to rationalize that she's wearing a REALLLLLY long dress. ;)

[@3foxes407]

I wanted her to draw them in with that pen.

[@queenielouweekly3160]

No you're not the only one, I am.

[@jasonalen7459]

But that means that she's really short, and she's farther back than if she was drawn with feet

[@Zionswasd]

The simple answer is that she's a ghost u guys.

[@thatonecommentor7758]

My sister has highly severe Autism and through what I have observed I think this video is a terrific introductory to the Autism/Asperger spectrum for people curious and/or looking for a broad overview of the disorder. However, i've seen a lot of people in this comments section saying how they relate to these symptoms and thereby believe they have the so called disorder. While this may very well be a possibility, like any disorder/disease just because you have some of the symptoms does not necessarily mean that you _have_ it yourself. It's perfectly O.K. to want to get a doctor's opinion, but i'd advise to take this video with a grain of salt as far as diagnosis. It's perfectly alright if you do not agree with me, I just wanted to put this out there.

[@Tarsibu]

That One Commentor I agree. Also I think the only way to truly know if you actually have autism is to get a doctor’s diagnosis. I heard a few times that people can be observed to have the symptoms but that doesn’t mean they have it.

[@JazzyJ96771]

This definitely sounds like my friend with Aspergers Syndrome. He constantly thinks I'm upset when I'm just relaxing my face, looking at my phone or staring into the distance. He also once chased me because I wasn't paying attention to him. Even though I know he can't help it. It can be very stressful & annoying to deal with.

[@snekyllhide3714]

being chased is the least of problems you will face if you are not paying attention to me darling. To such offence i answer with the same by forsaking the person to whatever faith he decides and if he is not with me on my way then he is just IN my way and thats no place to be. It seems this friend is giving you a chance i dont give so be grateful and not whiny in the wrong places. ^^

[@danieldyman7196]

Snekyll Hide this is why you don't have friends

[@applesandpears9756]

Jazzy J bless. Your friend is unsure of your feelings to him and trying really hard to maintain a friendship. Just reassure him.

[@agneresma9076]

@@danieldyman7196 True!True as fuck😂

[@yesihaveaname7939]

Jazzy J that’s tough It’s funny though because my friend is “normal” and she will not notice if someone is upset until they start balling their eyes out But I can notice if they are troubled before they start tearing up. Anyway... Maybe recommend looking out for something they do. Whenever o see someone doing what I do when I get upset, it lets me know they are upset and how to help them, so maybe that might help.

[@WritingGeekNL]

I have been diagnosed with PDD-NOS when I was 7. I have learnt to control my Autism, now people barely believe I have it. Even though I absolutely am part of the ASD if you look at how I acted when I was younger. The thing what helped me the most was social interaction by internet.

[@redrock733]

(If you don’t mind the profile picture this would make more sense) I have ASD on the mild side. To be perfectly honest, as of now it’s helped me more than it hurt. When I was growing up (1-10 yrs old) I had a tough time talking to others and I had meltdowns when things didn’t go right. But when Jr. High rolled around things started to change. I began to grow in popularity, and I started to make a bunch more friends. My future was starting to become more clear as to what kind of career I’d get (As of right now I’m planning on becoming a Band Director). As of right now, I’m a Senior in High School and man have I changed. I remember someone from Elementary school was absolutely scared of me because I used to be rude to them. But when high school arrived, she saw how much I changed and became an awesome friend. Autism has gave me a few hard challenges throughout my life so far, but it’s thanks to my family, friends and teachers that I was able to grow into who I am today. My memory is considered above-average, I have great hand-to-eye coordination, and I learn things very quickly. Thank you all out there for recognizing ASD, it makes me more glad each time I see a video like this.

[@vinayakshinde9059]

Red Rock can u explain repetition behaviour like playing with wheels of cars,watching lift doors ,playing with doors of cupboard etc how to stop this behavior

[@AndrewJohnSimpson1982]

I am using this to help others understand my autism. It is a difficult subject for some to understand.Thank you for creating it.

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

Andrew John Simpson it’s basically extreme shyness, witch leads to being socially awkward, and lots of people are shy and akward, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND WEIRD

[@AndrewJohnSimpson1982]

I disagree. I describe it as being "wired differently". Shyness is not my trait, but not seeing boundaries and being a bit over sharing is. I would take your phase "EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND WEIRD" and change it - "There is no such thing as normal, just what is similar to before. When really everything and everyone is simply UNIQUE"

[@jackvaughan3383]

Andrew John Simpson I have autism and I understand what you mean most people just think oh you have problems or I don’t think you have autism cause you’re to intelligent when they don’t understand what it is

[@Cleric775]

This video is good for clueless newbies to understand.

[@Jordan-ot7qf]

Cleric775 Lol ok but yeah you’re right

[@KidSlickDaRula]

I was out drinking with some friends a couple weeks ago and my friend said to me (not in a mean way or to be making fun of, simply stating in the sense that maybe it wasn’t to my knowledge... which it wasn’t) “Ya know Ricky, I think you’re on the spectrum”... I was soo confused to what he meant but just kind of joked with him and shrugged it off. Another one of my friends asked him what he meant, he said “Like autistic” and it really hit me somewhere deep down like “My friend thinks I’m autistic?!?!” I thought about it day after day and eventually ended up hearing something about “High Functioning Autism” on a podcast I listen too (Mental Illness Happy Hour) and realized that it might actually be a thing. And here I am youtubing it and I’m almost in tears because shit finally makes sense as to why I’ve just never been able to “Get it” if that makes any sense lol

[@161BMW]

What do u mean by “get it” ? Get laid ?

[@BL-sd2qw]

@@161BMW more like "understand some social things"

[@somerandomguy1119]

Thanks for telling me what I should know, I'm almost 16 and I have ASD and I need to know more still

[@paulinax33]

There is still so much to learn and there is constant research being done and new findings being found. Keep learning!

[@bluepenguin4345]

I actually have autism, so thank you for talking about this! People need to learn more about it, so then more people can understand more about why certain people do different things than most. Again, thank you soooooo much!!

[@paulinax33]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bluepenguin4345]

No prob!

[@MiyahSundermeyer]

Blue Bell, I do to and I would like to see these two presenters create a presentation on finding ways to create autism acceptance and build inclusion for autistics

[@bluepenguin4345]

@@ceceliac7473 sure

[@bluepenguin4345]

Miyah Sundermeyer agreed

[@riverdonoghue9992]

I'm autistic and I. Completely reject labels like disability or hidden disability or disorder. We are neuro divergent. We are different not disordered. This language is stigmatising and damaging. There is so awakening happening and its coming from the Autistic community. We are fed up of so called experts who are not Autusic themselves assessing us, studying us, talking about us as if we're just a set of symptoms. A lot of the problematic traits pointed out in this video could be equally applied to so called normal people

[@lomalanni]

I hate looking my teachers in the eyes and will often look past their shoulder, at the background (usually my left, their right) and I’m getting so much backlash because they think I’m being ignorant and rude! I’ve even gotten detention with it and it’s really bugging me :(

[@lomalanni]

Al Sheepshorts they just seem to think I’m not paying attention because my school has a lot of bad kids (the kind that smoke and have sex in the bathrooms) and they don’t seem to be aware of my Autism.

[@plebweeb8868]

I don't understand why so many people are complaining about this video? Not everything has to cater to your needs. If you want something that touches on the subjects you want to have someone speak about, go search for it or make it yourself. Whining on an educational video certainly won't help.

[@rickanderegg5088]

Very informative video. I'm not sure how you managed to squeeze so much information into such a concise video but you hit it out of the ballpark. As a provisionally licensed professional counselor working with my first client on the autism spectrum, I found this video to be WELL worth bookmarking. The drawings and (literally) spelling things out are excellent. Thank you for "paying it forward" by helping me get a better grasp on ASD!

[@paulinax33]

Thank you so much for the love!

[@eussii9195]

I’ve recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism, which explains why I’ve always struggled, I was labelled as a troublemaker which was easier than finding out what was wrong. And I’m so thankful I’ve got a diagnosis now

[@Teddy143Fresa]

The more I learn the more abrasive the typical explanation of ASD becomes. Stipulating I'm probably not the average experience, in my experience all my "failings" are due to social inflexibility and flat out intolerance. To such a degree that the only treatment was to learn the social emotional needs of the higher-functioning people around me. Now I emulate them daily, I never get to set these tools down because even those closest to me, even paid professionals seem unable to dismiss feelings generated by the emotional read they take from me. Everything else I do that isn't impacted by social nuance I do exceptionally, I understand via feedback. I even socialize exceptionally but never authentically. It's burdensome, hurtful, lonely and it is making me resentful. Why shouldn't the higher functioning accommodate us? I'm not hateful, I don't wish to cure you, I don't find myself intolerant of your differences from me. So why don't you, the more socially able work to reach people not like yourselves? I'll probably never know.

[@aekim66]

Matthew Hervert exhausting isn't it, feels very one way alot of the time.

[@agerven]

@Matthew: very well put. These are questions many autists, or people related with them, have. What strikes me in your story is a typical phenomenon: The outside world does not yet really comprehend what autism is. They think it can be cured, or that autists can adapt to the normal world easily. Well, none of that is true. And please be aware yourself that adapting to a non-autistic world is only a very partly solution. This strive for full adaptation takes an extreme amount of energy, will never fully succeed and is thereby frustrating.

[@MIent1313]

I noticed they kept saying “he” and “him” as if women can’t have autism. They should stop that

[@Maieveryday2]

I mean true but people tend to go to he and him for generalized messages.

[@c4yrr696]

@@Maieveryday2 I think it’s a problem in the community how women with autism are always forgotten about and even refused to get diagnosis

[@YasselAlvarez33157]

The reason for the good memory is because we live through the words while we speak/listen/read by visualization. This makes it easier to remember because we have the images as vivid as an experience, so It would be like remembering a movie we watched or something that happened in front of our eyes. I pay attention to details and also the outside of huge things. My brain is awesome because thought images come by so fast as it does it on its own(subconscious/autopilot), it’s never let me down. I’m just conscious and feel grateful to have this gift.

[@fayewallace8342]

I have autism and I’ve always been fine with talking to people

[@fayewallace8342]

I never have trouble communicating

[@cosmix1]

That's good, it varies with every person, so not everyone will have the common or same symptoms.

[@metasprite5648]

then you dont have autism i think

[@fayewallace8342]

metasprite I do have it, I went to the doctors about it

[@fayewallace8342]

metasprite I couldn’t talk to anyone when I was younger

[@CJRussell]

i had mild Autism during school and they didn't give a FLYIN FUCK about it. in fact, i think they made it harder for me.

[@CJRussell]

i still do, yes, but i never go out in Public anymore. So that's why i say i HAD.

[@eevee1583]

CJ Russell I know how that feels..... School is full of assholes that are disguised as useful people, so don't pay attention to them.

[@dedchannelrip6857]

CJ Russell I know exactly how you feel!

[@PC-uh6hk]

It is annoying to hear these GIRLS talking about children as if they were not people who grow up, never being diagnosed and becoming adults with social problems. Society has to recognize that everyone does not have to be the same and everyone has idiosyncrasies. I am high functioning yet find myself at a loss in social situations and shut down in crowds. I care about other people but not that much. I just think that time should not only spent on children's development but also the successful adults out there that are missing out because they are reclusive and socially inept.

[@paulinax33]

Yes, you're right in that we didn't really touch up adulthood. As educators, the two of us were focusing on the population we would be more likely to come across throughout our careers. There is a lot of research done and many helpful resources and help centers that help individuals with ASD or anyone who knows someone with ASD. It simply wasn't our primary focus in this video. We are fully aware that these students grow up and take these challenges with them, which is why our video focused on these challenges so that other educators, like ourselves, can help their students overcome these challenges bit by bit to help them in the future.

[@Anacaona4]

Our area has social support groups for adults with autism. Have you done an internet search to see if such a thing exists where you are?

[@SilverHindset]

we are exactly the same

[@eevee1583]

P C that's very true

[@sagerider2]

Some of us didn't even know we were until recently. I just knew all my relatives were weird, so when people accused me of being weird, I was like "Yup. I'm weird What's your point?"

[@TheDizzydragon]

i have a hard time with my boss understanding I am on the spectrum because of this notion that once a child is adult they no longer need help.. detecting it early and addressing it early helps sure...it helps A TON but...it... Doesnt go away. Its very hard when you are keeping down a job and are fully capable of doing the work but social requirements and misunderstandings among managers/coworkers often complicate things. like...wish I can tell my boss WHY the music on speaker hurts. Putting on headphones is allowed but I can barely tolerate the noise already now I gotta worry about two sets of conflicting noise, one of which is right in my ears? If the music's off that just upsets everyone else and I wouldn't want that.....Really though I feel incredibly lucky my boss and lead are trying to understand and I got one coworker who speaks up for me when she can...but ...also cant help feeling frustrated when I cant exactly explain when something is wrong or when I just...do stupid shit. Seriously wish I can stop doing stupid shit. classes for adults would be helpful...maybe resources on how to not piss off coworkers by accident. Or like... some sort of thing for managers/bosses for employees with asd. Interviews especially are difficult when you don't know how to human. Its important for children to get as much help as they can as soon as they can. SO this is a good video for that...but...gotta realize they'll still be struggling even after graduation and many many people out there know jack squat about autism.

[@eleksitia]

Dizzie Deino are earplugs allowed? I am on the spectrum and I get annoyed by noises at times too. Earplugs, even if they are just makeshift ones, sometimes help me deal with 'loud noises'. Edit: the specific disability on the spectrum that I am diagnosed with is Aspergers.

[@linotte_]

Dizzie Deino Wow, I really relate to what you’re saying. Keen to work but the social requirements always become obstacles. I also use headphones a lot when I need to block out noise, if you haven’t already I’d really recommend getting a good noise cancelling set so the volume doesn’t need to be as loud. And consider experimenting with what you’re listening to - I find more ambient music without lyrics is helpful when i’m feeling overwhelmed by sensory input but still need to cover outside noise somehow. Your last note is spot on, life would be so much easier if employers could just make workplaces more accessible to folks like us! Hopefully these things will improve with time... anyway, best wishes!

[@TheDizzydragon]

As long as I still can hear the boss and lead i dont think they'll have a problem with em. It... honestly never occurred to me to use earplugs. Ive only seen them in stores advertised as things for sleep or swimming. thank you for the tip.

[@sagerider2]

If I'm being sensitive to noise, I stick cotton in my ears. It doesn't make it all go away, it just dampens it down.

[@agerven]

As an exception for me a remark for all people responding to this video: First of all: you're wonderful, and thank your for sharing your stories and feelings (like I did). Please also understand that there are many similar people around on the severe side of ASD, who aren't even capable of processing let alone participating in social media.

[@marcoispan2702]

My best friend has ASD, I absolutely love her

[@dreamer7272]

I’ve just been to see someone about my issue with anxiety and the person I was speaking with says I may have ASD and should be tested for it straight after I left I searched it up. As much as it sucks to hear this it also makes me happy since everything kinda fits together now. Like how learning can be really difficult and how sometimes I mess up basic English etc

[@Lady8D]

THANK YOU! For the video yes. But also for the way you chose to organize and utilize the coloring on lists in this video.

[@joshuaackland8976]

This kinda makes me happy and sad. Because this explains a lot of things in my life. I'm bad at writing and learning some things, but I'm great at music. I hate eye contact (makes me feel awkward),I have bad concentration.I'm very logical, and I have weird memory.

[@onno3573]

Joshua Ackland omg im exactly the same

[@airisho1568]

Doesn’t always mean you’re autistic

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

AWSOME VIDEO! This even learned ME new stuff about my own diagnosis and i didnt even knlw there was more to learn, wow!

[@nekodraws5794]

My sister has ASD and i love her more than anything when was diagnosed in 2016 with it also with depression and self harm thats why I check in on her as fluently i can so she isn’t doing anything bad or hurting herself .

[@awetistic5295]

Thank you for bringing awareness to the autism spectrum, but it isn't a disorder. Even the professor who diagnosed me has written several books about it and states that is just one extreme of possible human behaviour (the other extreme being the holistic personality type). Autism comes with a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Sadly, most people only talk about the weaknesses and problems.

[@yesihaveaname7939]

AWEtistic except that it is a disorder.

[@MidMo4020]

Thank YOU! I’m 45 and only found out I was in the spectrum a couple years ago. Diagnosed with ADHD at 27. That means I grew up neurodivergent before neurodivergent was cool. School was different for me in so many ways and social lessons were usually hard learned. BUT I was really really good at a lot of things and I have many amazing gifts and talents. The only thing that makes this a disorder is the way that neurotypical people simply cannot deal with random or see things in the abstract. I sometimes wonder if neurotypical isn’t the real disorder🤔

[@MidMo4020]

@@yesihaveaname7939 says the neurotypical fifth grader..

[@solaira3154]

ASD stands for “autism spectrum disorder”

[@urseliusurgel4365]

@@solaira3154 Now being increasingly replaced by ASC, "autistic spectrum condition". I was diagnosed with ASC, not ASD, this year (2021).

[@agerven]

My compliments and respect, and a big thank you for this video. It's the best objective and informative presentation on ASD I have seen so far. As a 60-year old autist, with a wonderful 20-year old ASD son I can only say: You're completely right. Well done. How fortunate are younger people with ASD today with all knowledge about their disorder, programs, publications and aid! How fortunate am I to have stumbled accross your video in these days when, especailly in the USA, more and more disinformation and anti autist campaigns like the SIRI thing are encountered! Only thing I'd like to add about the video is that it seems to be progressing at a very high speed.

[@valsedonia]

I am a senior citizen, and I do not have autism, but I am sensitive to unnecessary, repetitive noise. Why on Earth must we constantly be subjected to background “noise” such as the guitar music being played on a continuous loop in the background on this video? It’s bad enough that it is edited in a “rapid fire” way so that one must be either very alert or pause the video in order to absorb all that is said...because *nobody* speaks that fast. The content is good and the visual is excellent, but I feel that part of the *reason* that so many children are having problems is due to the hyper stimulating atmosphere that we now surround ourselves with on an everyday basis. Personally, I could live without the constant rock or computer music being thrust at me during every t.v. show and commercial when I try to watch t.v. or youtube and when I go out to shop somewhere. I rarely see complaints on this...so maybe I do have a problem, but I believe that for hundreds of thousands of years humans did not have this problem..so it’s not “natural” to have to deal with this.

[@valsedonia]

Ken Hudson Thanks for your comment 🙂 SC here too. Could you be referencing Parker’s? Am wondering when our weather will get back to normal?!

[@valsedonia]

Ken Hudson it’s a once in a generation thing! We live in coastal SC about as far south as you can get and got about 3” of snow! Everything shut down here because there was a layer of ice under it. I’ll bet the kids here had a good time too!

[@sagerider2]

I'm with you on that Valerie. Sometimes, If they're playing christmas music for the 40th day in a row. I have to grind my teeth &say ,"Don't kill the idiots. Don't kill the idiots." Thankfully this year, the Walmart where I mostly shop wasn't playing christmas music. DO you also find it annoying that now christmas is 4 months long? It used to be 1 month. Not enough time to irritate everyone I guess.

[@n0ob19-fortnitegameplay8]

Yes jarse keep it up great match preview loved the player of the season video keep it up! Great video go Wellington!

[@nostalgicsoul9758]

my mom took me to a therapist when i was young and the doctorv said i was fine ive been living with this everyday :/

[@stephanomurphy7652]

Have you been diagnosed? Maybe it's not obvious enough for the doctor to diagnose you I was diagnosed after my mother realized I didn't make eye contact at all which I found stupid.

[@jessicaholmberg6282]

Nostalgicsoul 97 me too

[@thatonecommentor7758]

I'm not trying to be rude, trust me i'm not.. but to self proclaim yourself as having autism is becoming all too common these days and i'm not sure everyone understands how absolutely dire the disorder can be with individuals that are actually diagnosed with it. It could be that you're high functioning.. but i'd want to go back for a second diagnosis if you thought that was the case. I just don't wish for autism to become one of those things like anxiety.. everyone has an anxiety disorder these days it seems.

[@Anacaona4]

Stephano Murphy Yeah, that eye contact thing is stupid. In many cultures making eye contact is considered rude. America is a melting pot of different cultures, not everyone has the same cultural behaviors. That being said, my youngest with severe autism was tricky to diagnose, because he makes eye contact, and is very social and outgoing, extremely so. So unlike my husband and I who are very reserved and introverted. lol

[@twinknecrosis]

+u.u No,don't tell people to self diagnose,it can be harmful for both parties and many self diagnosed people who get it wrong can give a wrong impression of what autism and many other disorders feel and looks like,planting more ableism and misinterpretations,and it also makes other people take the disorder less seriously(just look around and see the bunch of autism jokes circling on the internet) Not self diagnosing doesn't mean you are ignoring your problems,for one,you can be neurotypical ad still have problems autistic people have,and for two,if you REALLY think you have the disorder,you should just keep this information to yourself until you can find a professional,instead of spreading around that you have such a illness Please,don't make mentally ill's people lifes more difficult because some neutorypical people have one or two similarities with them.

[@Prancer1231]

Things going on outside are generally a million times more interesting than what's going on in the classroom.

[@raqueljackson6299]

My 4 year old was just diagnosed with ASD yesterday... This video was helpful.

[@puchop2118]

Autism espectrum disorder its not very common but i know about lots of people with it they are really special for me and this video explains what i want to know about autism thanks...

[@autisticzuko2750]

It's really, really, really, really common though.

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

It’s just being shy, and different At the same time, everyone gone through it

[@AceroxMC]

It's not really as simple as just being shy. The whole world is different for us. Shyness is a factor, but autism isn't just being shy.

[@greenroom9785]

Thank you very much for this video, extremely informative for those of us trying to understand and help those with ASD.

[@Specialcot77]

I have a Son's in College with Autism/ADHD & Education is his Acceptance in Life. We're working on Social Parts of his Disability. He's Definitely A Blessing from God's

[@bplatinumpaladin]

I too have Asperger's, or ASD. Being 23 and having to "Adult" is incredibly difficult. It's brought about what I was told is called, "Chemical Depression" where I have a simple chemical imbalance that causes large mood swings, in most cases, severe sadness to the point of Depression. I try to keep my mind positive and away from that so I can stay with a Positive Mental Attitude, and to do that I act (like plays, but haven't in a while so I fandub or do covers), Let's Play (thinking of the audience over myself), and read/write/draw fantasy themes. It's difficult, especially since I have the bit of Asperger's where I need immediate gratification or I lose interest. It's why I hated my job at fast food, and why I need to be told how I'm doing almost constantly. I am glad that this video exists, and wish that it had when I was 10 (when I was diagnosed). I think more people should view this and be a little more conscious of those of us with ASD. I hate doing this, but I really need a boost before I find myself done with youtube again. If any of you would like to support me, please visit my channel, perhaps subscribe, share with your friends, and maybe even leave a comment. kzbin.info

[@nekosalad8308]

wow . tbh this video had tons of info and in a short time . good job guys !

[@ohyeahcory930]

Ived learn to accept that me having Autism just makes me more special ; p I get a increase in intellegence but with have to settle with akward body moments or uncontrollable intense dancing urges

[@Gry0726]

I have Asperger Syndrome...

[@Manbarrican]

gotta love how the material is only about children.

[@marieholmes7765]

With the help of doctor iyaremoses herbal supplement my son was able to beat autism permanently. #driyaremoses channel..

[@stevebutler812]

I think it’s important to mention mixing criteria 1) Clinical evaluation, diagnose of autism, and severity. 2) Educational Evaluations

[@vanessalang2018]

I'm glad that i found this but I wish that there was more emphasis on us adults with autism. I feel like all the focus is on children with autism. It's like adults with autism are non existent. We are here!!

[@161BMW]

YES 100%.

[@vaila1315]

I recently got a diagnosis this really helped me learn more thank you

[@sagerider2]

I think I understand what the stereotyped movements are. I'll start twiddling my thumbs & have to do it a certain number of times before I can stop & sometimes that's very hard. Or do something until I perceive it as correct.

[@suzysantana6033]

You did an amazing job explaining ASD

[@cuhhheesecuff419]

I hate when people make it seem like those with autism are stupid, when most i've met have been so intelligent. I just needed to know what this spectrum was actually about.

[@valiantproductions5182]

I'm a girl and I'm a teenager and I have autism but it's mild and I do good in school but a lot of the time in my classes my attention in class isn't the best and I barely talk to anyone but I find it easier to make eye contact with people Ik but sometimes I look past the persons head to make it look to them that I am making some sort of eye contact I'm very sensitive to noise and touch in class and public and I get anxiety and cover my ears and hum a tune to try and calm myself or sometimes it becomes to much for me and I completely shut down Iv also been to the point where I end up hitting my head against my hands or punching the walls....someone whose mildly autistic like me please help and give me pointers or talk to me because I want someone to relate to

[@vimaog9874]

ValiantProductions We love you! ✊ ✊

[@puchop2118]

I have it too and i really think that everyone with autism are special

[@Lolypop123]

I'm autism

[@Tote_Mich]

I am autistic and I find that thinking in a musical way helps. Like writing and thinking in beats to my favorite songs. It helps me focus and calm (if it's not too fast). Every case is special and unique. This video gets a lot wrong (I know because I have an obsession with random facts). I find that it can lead o anger issues if you get to frustrated.

[@blesiladelfin990]

ValiantProductions o

[@kearonsquash5602]

Best video I’ve seen on asd well done

[@rrtt1]

I wish I had this video growing up.

[@destany9591]

I have a lot of learning disabilities. I haven't been evaluated as an adult but all through school I required 1 on 1 help. In the work place, I struggle so much, but luckily my boss is nice about it. I can take care of myself, however, in areas that involve a lot of big concepts I need guidance. I have to be walked through things step by step. Such as directions. Like if someone said "Meet me at. 49th street." Um yeah. I would get lost. You're gonna have to show me exactly how to get there. Once I'm shown and I can process the route by seeing how to get there I'm goood

[@indervirhundal7672]

Intensive interaction and music therapy amazing results in low functioning autism

[@MariaGonzalez-nv3nl]

I like whn thy get to the point! Good video

[@cjdoesthingsMISC]

I have autism too. It's hard sometimes to live with this disorder but I've got to deal with it.

[@aojuri01]

Very good video. Educational. Thank you

[@FlyyGirl1000]

Growing up, I’ve always been told how weird I was & that nobody likes me. When in reality, it was bc I was autistic 🥴😬💀 but I’m still gonna do me

[@buulab683]

I was born with high performing autism and I'm doing great I was mentally abuse and i had to learn how to play but still I am proud of being autistic 14 year old

[@VictoriaElizabethTV]

I'm on the spectrum, but apparently only very little. I personally don't see anything wrong with me, and no one else seems to either. I am quite socially awkward and have some trouble understanding/explaining myself just a little bit. I also have sensory issues that can really make me uncomfortable to where I have to isolate myself for a while. I also have a passion for many things, especially psychology and neuroscience. I make really good grades in college and I do my best to ascend from this label and allow it to be an asset to me. I wouldn't want to be anyone else at all.

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

You aren’t on the spectrum there is no spectrum you dot have autism either you have Aspergers like me which isn’t Autism

[@poxipollepi1]

I've never went to a psychologist in my life but I've always been easily distracted and I've always found it extremely hard to make new friends, hold conversations with people I knew from school or university, talking to strangers = almost impossible. It seems like I don't have any interest in small talk or conversating with anyone except few close friends and family. I've always prefered individual rather than team sports, and to work alone if I had to choose between in a group or alone. I've always been fascinated with physics and I like maths as well but I've never had much interest in people in general. Also I don't really understand relationships (even tho I was in a brief one) and hints girls give guys. And it seems as if these things have just been exaggerated as I grow older. Should I worry about any of this ? I never actually cared, I got this far, so it's not debilitating or anything.

[@barbaralowell2212]

I would like to see more information about us folks that are on the very mild end of the spectrum. Everything I see mentions that we exist then quickly moves on to the more seriously impaired traits.

[@vnime3003]

ASD are the initials of the school I go to.

[@jazijane6148]

Only thing that annoyed me is that they said people with server autism are below average intellectually when they actually are at average or above like people with mild autism, they just struggle explaining it more

[@news_internationale2035]

One thing I know is how they handle sensory input. If their senses are being bombarded harshly, of course it is going to seem like they are performing poorly.

[@katherinenicole_]

Hi, I really enjoyed this presentation. What program did you use to create it? Thanks!

[@paulinax33]

Thanks! We used Videoscribe. It's a program you have to pay for, but you can get a free trial to play around with it to see if it's something that you like.

[@a-bird-lover]

My mom said I might have a mild bit of this, but I doubt it. I can read expressions and talk to good friends just fine, it's only strangers who I lack all social skills with!

[@tedoymisojos]

Thank you

[@christinamazi5477]

I ONLY look at peoples mouths!

[@realar]

Christina Mazi I'm autistic too and I don't see the appeal of just lips.

[@carolineboraghi2377]

Try to look at their brow ridge.

[@Anacaona4]

I struggle not to stare at whatever stands out about that person. Stuff like a big mole, acne, or something weird about their body. I have to REALLY force myself to only look at them in the eyes. lol Usually, I just try to make a quick escape, because it's easier than fighting the urge to stare. 😆

[@aekim66]

I find watching someones mouth when they are speaking helps me maintain concentration on what they are saying. I learnt that I can get a better understanding of what people mean by the words they use and how they use them when they are speaking. Doesn't always work though, sometimes it sounds to me like a string of words that make no sense and carry no meaning. Then I have to ask people to repeat what they said using different words and/or sentence structure. With eye contact, I tend to just stare at peoples' eyes without looking away at all and it is perceived as very intense and sometimes threatening. I have learnt that others are more comfortable if I glance into their eyes every so often then look away but I have to remember to do it which is another distraction from what is being said. It's also quite hard not to lose interest when people talk about things I already know or have no interest in. Life becomes a state of constant self monitoring and censorship because of a fear of causing offense. I explain myself excessively for fear of being misunderstood. This is can be exhausting leading to isolation to get relief from my internal censor. Good intro to ASD for those who don't understand, thank you.

[@dallen3000]

Eye contact is weird, I never know when it's enough or too much

[@FarahA27]

What whiteboard animation software did you use?

[@thedoctorsofficeaj6135]

Autism isnt a disease.

[@realar]

Cringe babies That is my biggest problem with this video.

[@agrammarnazi41]

Cringe babies No it is not.

[@twinknecrosis]

They...never said it was...?

[@eevee1583]

Cringe babies ikr

[@elizardthelizard9790]

exactly

[@DeutscheDemokratischeRepublik]

My autism has almost no weaknesses but more strenghts

[@subscribetomefornoreason4914]

I have high functioning autsim and most people never realized that I have autsim until I tell them

[@Lane8492]

I was born with High Functioning Autism and now I am now a father of 3 children.

[@Yogirliej4dee]

The thing they never mention is how these kids adjust to highschool? What about letter grades and graduation? In my Canadian city there is 2 certificates one for teens on a modified program and the other on a adaptive and regular program.

[@ajeem1146]

whats application or website do you use to make this video presentation?

[@paulinax33]

We used Videoscribe to make the video.

[@agrammarnazi41]

I have mild ASD, but I do everything other people do. I don't think my ASD makes a difference in my life.

[@litkate]

Great video. I think you have said a few time children and adults on the specdrum, there are us adults on it to 😊

[@juwogaming246]

wait no muscle tone? i might have this disorder but im a bodybuilder what you mean no muscle tone? is this only for autistic people who don't do fitness or do they all gain muscle slower?

[@romicu352]

my social anxiety wasn't really helped by assholes in middle school either and now i have even worse anxiety than I would've in the first place.

[@chaimomma9198]

Anyone struggling with Math difficulties my girls and myself are wired differently sometimes we understand math but it’s difficult. I’m still only at 4th/5th grade level math and I had tutors, I went to college and I homeschool I’m creative but it just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. I can understand subtracting but division and fractions even in the kitchen makes me panic and I feel lost. We go to a alternative school also.

[@aspiewithattitude3213]

Me having ASD is my life.

[@pichumaster63]

I have autism

[@noco7243]

What are stereotyped movements?

[@sagerider2]

Yeah, I wonder about that too.

[@noco7243]

Marilyn Newman I assumed it was kind of like (and I apologize *profusely* if I offended anyone with this) the type of movements that are similar to how drunk people move where it's kind of sluggish or similar to how some people are who have little/weak control over their muscles but I could be wrong because I move fairly normally.

[@sagerider2]

I don't move normally, if you attack me I can beat the shit out of you before you can even blink. I never realized this was abnormal until after I retired. People were telling me, "you can't do this." "Mhm, yes, I can. Or are you ordering me to not do this?" Ooh, the whining & crying, the sobbing& wailing, & tearing of garments. Sheesh.

[@noco7243]

Marilyn Newman Well then, I'll keep that in mind! 😁

[@agerven]

@ Sheep pez: Good question, it feels like some portion was taken out at that point. In general, stereotyped movements related to autism are: hand flapping, rocking back and forth, banging the back or front of your head, turning your head in all (possible) directions, repetitive movements. Also most autists, like myself, have a problem with their motorism being bad in sports and athletics. On the other hand not all of them have that problem. My son is very good in it and excells in all types of ball games.

[@bobstyles8803]

I've seen a lot of TV shows and movies about gifted people with autism are they still referring to asd still ?

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Bobstyles usually a very stereotypical version of it. I've found that there are tons of autistic-coded characters that are never explicitly stated to be autistic but have a ton of the signs-a few of the characters I see as being ADHD/Autistic include Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher (Phineas and Ferb), Yomiko Readman (Read or Die), Katie "Pidge" Holt and Keith (Voltron: Legendary Defender), Webby Vanderquack (Ducktales 2017), Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith (Rick and Morty), Sam (Time Warp Trio); Peter Parker, Ned, and Michelle (Spider-Man: Homecoming), The Maximoff Twins (Age of Ultron/MCU); Groot, Drax, Mantis, and Peter Quill (Guardians of the Galaxy); Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie and Maud Pie (MLP: FIM), Spongebob Squarepants, Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Melody (The Little Mermaid 2), and Milo Thatch (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)

[@bobstyles8803]

Gaby George so are ADHD and ADD considered spectrum disorders

[@CadetGriffin]

*+Gaby George* Don't forget Max (Max and Ruby) and Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)

[@mtails152]

@@bobstyles8803 ADHD isn't considered to be in the Spectrum since Autism and ADHD ( aka ADD ) are very different disabilities

[@sschroeder8210]

As someone who is about to turn 29 and is going through the formal process of getting a late diagnosis (likely ASD lvl1), who also has a 4 yr old niece with ASD lvl2-3, I have some critics of the information presented. I think there could have been more of an acknowledgment that ASD is often diagnosed within childhood but is not limited to children. (Some people who are high functioning and mask extensively fall through the cracks and aren't diagnosed until later in life [often females]) This is one of the other main peeves I had watching this video. Every explicit example is given as a 'boy' experiencing symptoms. Females are often underrepresented due to differences in social expectations and how overt the male social deficits can be. It would have been nice to see a better diversity of male and female examples since it's not simply a male-only disorder. (I recognize it's a bit pedantic; I'm a male, but my niece and many other females are also subject to the same disorder. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked in this manner, especially if their functioning is high.)

[@DkKombo]

Man i have such a hard time with sticking to my schedule and getting distracted. Im 21 and im just learning about all this. Hopefully with my insurance from my job i can afford a good physciatric clinic to help me get diagnosed properly and not lose the papers.

[@jamesbossmancaldwelliii5703]

I know what its like to have autism because i have autism i have a friend who has epilepsy seisures from time to time my autism must be close to the mild because i can remember everything i read and i have lousy hand eye corridition and im a bit of a clutz at times

[@joyokodute]

Well done 👍

[@Neku628]

I have Asperger's and I am as dumb as a rock.

[@xbbxnxmjxxnx]

And this is correct well done on getting it right but you get it when your born and some ppl don’t know they have it unless they are diginosed