Autism TikTok Compilation #3

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[@autistically.autistic]

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[@jasonstewart6613]

I relate to the first one so much, it’s crazy.

[@Kai_The_Kai]

Would you like to talk about frogs? :D

[@olivialopez1305]

For the yelling one, if it’s like from across a room like playfully I don’t shut down. But if it’s directed at me or aggressive I do shut down.

[@Noctifer-n1h]

Same

[@thesacredplumbob3391]

Similar like when I was in maths class last year, the head of the maths department told us we would have a sub today and to me he was loud and I didn’t shut down but I didn’t look at my teachers for the rest of the day.

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

Mhm same unless it's really really high pitch/piercing

[@groerhahn225]

If it's from across the room and there are other noises, especially people talking, I won't even hear it lol. It'S always great when people get mad at me for something that I wasn't able to filter out.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

I shut down and cry if I’m yelled at

[@lioriver918]

3:53 Before I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, I was sent inpatient for anxiety, depression, OCD, and ARFID. I had meltdowns every day because my schedule kept being changed last minute and I was 4 pointed (For people that don't know what that means: I had my wrists and ankles mechanically restrained to a bed in a padded room for 3+ hours). So, I have really bad trauma from that. FU Carrier Clinic!

[@מעין-צ9ג]

I'm so sorry that's horrible I hope yoire doing better now

[@booklover6956]

I'm so sorry!! That's horrible

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

The hiding of the autistics In systems and hospitals As needing "fixing " so that well meaning people can get payed and buy property traumatising People Has gone on generations

[@diablominero]

When I was very young, I had meltdowns that mostly looked like trying to break everything around me by bashing myself into it, even at the risk of injury. So sticking me in a closet wouldn't have helped (I'd have injured myself on the closet walls) but emotion regulation stuff didn't help either. Eventually (this is hard to say) my parents figured out that holding me under the spray of cold water from the shower made me rapidly burn up my remaining energy struggling and freaking out, and then I'd drop into a less dangerous emotional state afterward. It was horrible, and the difficulty I still have describing it suggests that it was probably traumatic, but on the other hand they were between a rock and a hard place, and very carefully used the minimum force that might work. So I don't consider that abusive, just like I don't consider the time I got stitches for a bad cut on my hand abusive, even though both were very painful and frightening experiences that were intentionally done to me by an adult in authority.

[@booklover6956]

I am so sorry you had to deal with this. I can't even imagine

[@diablominero]

@@booklover6956 I'm glad you left this comment, and I feel like I should respond, but I'm not sure how to.

[@booklover6956]

@@diablominero It's okay if you don't. I just wanted to let you know how I felt

[@hellomynamesninooo6017]

I had a severe issue taking medication when I was younger, and it follows me to this day and I have a hard time taking my daily medication. But when I was young I had a really bad UTI (it was a recurrent issue) and I was prescribed a very specific liquid medicine. Like so specific that my mom had to drive from the populated suburban city we lived in to the nearest metropolitan city to pick it up from one of the few pharmacies that carried it, because none of the places near us carried it. Once we had it, I refused to take it, so they ended up holding me down and force feeding it to me with a syringe. My parents weren't great people, but even though I have sustained some amount of trauma from it, I don't think what they did in that case was abusive. I was a stupid little kid and a UTI can damage organs and turn septic if untreated, they were just looking out for me.

[@mysteriousgamer5193]

@@diablominero You responded, so you did what you wanted. You don't have to do more. 😊

[@MahouShoujoKaffeein]

I was in emotional support classes (for my anxiety, wasn't dx with autism yet) and we had a isolation room... I didn't liked it because it felt like the teacher's assistant would throw classmates in there if they were starting to get tic attacks, or panic attacks. It didn't helped anyone, really. I still had to go back home because the panic attacks were so bad. That assistant also kept infantilising that one student with tourette and it was infuriating to watch and wish I had made a complaint. I still think about it 4 years later...

[@Proteus-zb6qv]

That's really traumatic, for all the students involved

[@booklover6956]

I'm sorry that happened to you and the other kids

[@blkpaint7199]

That is so fxcked up, especially sense tic attacks and panic attacks usually can't be stopped just by throwing someone in a room. I'm not in emotional support classes but I have a friend who is, and they have talked about something similar, except they put kids who are having meltdowns/(and sometimes)panic attacks in the corner of a room that has guard rails along it to "keep them in" and it is super fxcked up (I'm not trying to bring attention to myself just want to tell you your school is not the only fxcked up one) But I have seen/heard that they kinda changed it to be more friendly by putting in some rocking chairs of some sort, books, fidgets, etc. so that it isn't an empty corner

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

Those classrooms kept them from taking you off your parents sadly. They hadn't thrown the kids in there Be banging your house door down 😢

[@barakahzafar3967]

3:53 I literally got so scared it felt like she was screaming at me! I looked away for a second and she yelled “LOOK AT ME” and I literally jumped😭😭 But fr the it fucked up. Why the hell would ppl think that is ok in any way!?

[@bennyton2560]

I got sooo far away from the screen at that part

[@haroldgifford852]

Karen

[@yeethittter1285]

Fr she's right but she stresses me out like I literally went "Stop yelling at mee 😟" out loud

[@keith720]

Yeah, I find it strange when people add the really loud vids to autistic tiktok comps.

[@BeKindAllTheTime]

And right after the one where the guy was explaining what happens when you yell at an autistic person 😭

[@FloatyyBrain]

I just started crying because I had a realization that all those times I had meltdowns because I was having a hard time making a decision, weren’t because I was crazy or bratty…

[@Suyana06]

When I get yelled at by a person with higher position(for example a teacher) I just completely freeze for a bit. With my parents I used to usually get angry or get extremely overwhelmed now I just shut of my emotions? I don’t know how to explain it, but afterwards I stim a bit to ease the jumble in my brain.

[@hannahgood4811]

I totally get where you’re coming from! As an autistic person, I would always act like that. At first I thought it was just me being weird, but realized it’s actually how autistic people react to yelling.

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

Likely non diagnosed autistic teachers having screaming meltdowns at school is bad times. It's worse times if you have them as parents. Both my exs said this. There's self aware autistics and oblivious rules and systems upholders. Like system prison guards

[@mollieirvine1026]

Thanks for posting this, I think that as an autistic, this is the least ableist and most accurate autism compilation I have seen yet. Thank you so much!!!

[@kyros7040]

Okay so on the topic of the story thing, I do understand being upset when the person interrupts me tell their similar story because I get upset if I can't finish my thought but I really don't understand getting upset or offended if they told a similar story after I finished.

[@XxFloofyxX]

3:52 ohh sweet the school has an isolation room, thats cool. I bet they have weighted blankets and headphones- oh nvm its a FRAKIN CLOSET

[@abigray8585]

Another thing CBD doesn’t work for everyone, so while some autistic people or neurotypical people may get along with CBD others may not. It depends on the way your mind works and how your body metabolises certain things. Some autistic and neurotypical people can also have caffeine and be fine and others can have serious issues with caffeine and struggle to metabolise it.

[@gpettus9508]

I have not, as yet, consumed anything with caffeine in it, on purpose (mormon upbringing). Is there anything I should be aware of trying stuff like that for the first time? I deal with anxiety and also quite possibly ADHD. So, like, general tips. And How the fuck do you order from Starbucks?! It sounds so complicated....

[@abigray8585]

@@gpettus9508 Just monitor yourself, if you are getting more anxious after having caffeine for some time, slowly get yourself off of it. But do a lot of research and ask people you know about it and see if they’ve ever had caffeinated drinks. But if you’ve never had anything caffeinated (purposely) them maybe don’t start now, maybe order drinks without caffeine or have decaffeinated drinks. Also I only really order from Costa (which is also a brand who sells coffee and other things) but it’s intimidating at first but it gets a little easier over time.

[@LexLaptopCoffee]

@@gpettus9508 ADHD can cause stimulants like caffeine to work opposite and help calm your brain instead of waking it up. If you decide you want to try it, maybe soda or tea or something in a resealable bottle so you can have small amounts without wasting a whole glass or can of it. I recommend avoiding caffeine pills or energy drinks at first though. Those can be too strong. Starbucks has menus on the wall you can pick something without making it a fancy custom order, or study an online menu first. You can also order most drinks without the espresso coffee if you want.

[@ryangray8075]

my mum would give me CBD oil to help with anxiety (neither of us knew that i'm autistic) but it never worked and i always felt that she was trying to placebo me. the CBD didn't have any positive or negative effects so i just assumed it was fake, and my mum had/has a history of faking things and lying to us

[@joycebrewer4150]

You may have trouble sleeping if you consume caffeine after the middle of the afternoon. I know I do, and I have gotten much more used to regular coffee than I was as young adult.

[@jellybean9551]

At 3:55 I got really anxious because of the yelling. I know the person wasn't yelling at me, but I still reacted as if they were. And I'm guessing neurotypical people don't feel that.

[@simplymoxie2090]

7:15 I have a friend with that exact backpack! It filled me with joy to see that bag.

[@jvseventeen]

The one about being overstimulated and angry without knowing why... thats probably why I got diagnosed with bipolar disorder when i was younger, because I didn't know (and thus my doctors didnt know) why I was always so mad but as an adult I realize it's almost always my meatsuit complaining about and it's usually arbitrary bs or just exceeding my human interaction quota for a given period of time.

[@thewizardofstupidness9363]

I just got confirmation that I have autism like a moth ago. And I love your videos because I’m finding out what the more obscure things I do are actually caused by. Like every single video I find myself saying “So THATS what that is/why that happens” at least once.

[@finn_in_the_bin5263]

So how many more "oh that was a Symptom™️" moments have you had since this comment? XD

[@thewizardofstupidness9363]

@@finn_in_the_bin5263 too many

[@finn_in_the_bin5263]

@@thewizardofstupidness9363 you and me both lol

[@ellisisland3382]

I just downloaded a text to speech app for nonverbal communication :) I've struggled with being verbal for a long time and would just suffer through it, often stressing myself and ending up completely exhausted by short conversations I'm very proud of myself for making the steps to help prevent overwhelm throughout the day. It's hard to admit you need help.

[@fennaknaepen9906]

Personally, when I break down / explode, it helps for me if someone holds me or just sits next to me and, for example, our ellbows or knees touch. Touch helps me to calm down

[@Willow._.tree.]

Sometimes touch helps me, sometimes touch makes it So. Much. Worse.

[@BurntSushi.]

3:53 (TW) One of my old friends died in an isolation room. He was sent to juvenile detention for a reason that I was never told, I assume either drug use or vaping. He was put in an isolation room (in this case it was like a slightly empty room with nothing but a bed and a few other things) and committed su1c1d3. What's sad is that the people who were supposed to be keeping guard of him by law did not follow the instructions and check in on him every so often. If they had done their job, he would still be alive right now and back with his family.

[@a_little_demon]

I'm so sorry, are you and his family doing okay ? that's horrible !

[@micheller3251]

every damn time I see the tiktok about the guy that doesn't finish his sentence I freak out EVERYTIME. You'd think I'd know it's comming, I know it's a thing that people do, I know that's what the tiktok is about... but everytime I hear this last "so.." my brain goes "so.. what? SO... WHAT?!?! SOOOO?!?!?! WHAT?!?!?!?!?!? oh wait that's the point of the video... BUT I NEED TO KNOW STILL"

[@sarahfreakinlynn]

Same, it makes me so anxious

[@mpnb2162]

Same even tho i do that thing where i dont finish my sentences myself 😭

[@Horrid_Beast]

i actually find the "So..." easier to understand than complete sentences, I may be a little bit off on my guess of the rest of the sentence but it helps me understand topic more than a full explanation, i even do it because i can't verbalise my thoughts properly, its odd.

[@groerhahn225]

It got me burst out in laughter alone in my room. But I'm also most likely autistic, so...

[@dyl_crafter2285]

interesting video thank you for the look into your life and how it effects you i got abit from this being autistic myself

[@bluedropsofglass5957]

I have watched Compilation #1, Compilation #2 and Compilation #3, so far. This is by far my favorite of those three!

[@autistically.autistic]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@hotpocketoverlord7800]

@@autistically.autistic yeah. they’re really great

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

I can’t speak for anyone else but I would have really enjoyed an isolation room at school if it were my choice to go in there for some sensory deprivation.

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

I used to go hang out in the sick room at school cause it was quiet.

[@kkuudandere]

yeah, I think that's the big difference. if I could use one of my own accord because I wanted to? yes. getting forced into one without my permission (which is probably happening to these kids)? ... no thanks

[@52flyingbicycles]

The difference between your house and a prison is that you can leave your house. So going to isolation voluntarily? Ok. Involuntarily? Bad - prison.

[@lume8493]

These videos help me SO much, thank you for posting them!

[@auburneytuckerson2959]

If someone tells at me, I scream back or shut down.

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

Someone yelled at me for something I didn’t do yesterday and I just stared straight ahead with tears in my eyes frozen for the rest of the 1:30 hour ride

[@auburneytuckerson2959]

@@ADHD-Creature-Official oh

[@jamespaul6742]

That one where he doesn't finish the sentence… Its still hurting

[@hotpocketoverlord7800]

i really gotta see if i’m autistic now🤣 (literally every male in my immediate family is)

[@enk335]

for the yelling one, I wish we weren't all painted under the same brush. It's not necessarily inaccurate but I don't relate to being *unable* to anticipate problems.

[@joycebrewer4150]

At least not consistently.

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

The painting brush never includes high up autistic system upholders who yell , lock people in cupboards or just micro manage other neurodivergent peoples behaviour Not making fair adjustments for people outside their neurotype Or in it. Never diagnosed those guys But somehow always diagnosing people 😂. Think of 4 info dumping careers. Where you learn a list of instructions Following the instructions gets you further along the career game. Or by under following rules you could cause damage also. Neurodivergence unregistered in systems is problematic Especially to balanced neurodivergent people who have become self actualized Often joining such systems Well They don't and become the managed people not manager's

[@marzipanmenthol]

im showing this to my therapist tomorrow [she still thinks autistic people can't have empathy] but i have hope wish me luck

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

If she thinks like that, then she shouldn’t be a therapist

[@lastchanc3stars]

With the one about locking autistic kids in closets or rooms during a meltdown, my elementary school friend tried to do that to me once. I was in 3rd grade and they were in 2nd grade. ☆ I stayed at their house because they had a dog and dogs kept me in check (honestly, any animal around me makes masking hard but said animal would keep me at 'normal' levels) so when their mom put the dog in the crate my friend locked the both of us in their room. ☆ It was getting dark and the dog was gone so I wanted to go home. Instead they kept the door locked and said that we were going to have fun. They cranked up music and turned off the lights to use one of those room light balls, like the black spinning ones you put on a table. ☆ I got overwhelmed and began panicking, and, I don't care if they were in 2nd grade, locked me in their closet so I wouldn't get in the way of their fun. I screamed and they turned the music louder. ☆ It took a while for my mom to come over and retrieve me. My friend's mom was a karen so she blamed and yelled at me and my mom as we were going home that my mom should control her kid. ☆ Sorry for the long story.

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

No need to apologize, thank you for sharing your story! Whenever I hear abt someone getting "locked into" somewhere my first thought is "what if there is a fire?!" Also personally I would've peed my pants, then probably gotten very angry and hulk smashed my way out and then had a physical altercation with that "friend". I have a long fuse but when it is my safety that's on the line it's like this strength comes from within me and "it's clobberin' time!"

[@ivanramirez8145]

I learn so much by watching these videos.

[@thatonefairy]

I wish I had those communication cards. It would help me SO MUCH.

[@yelenakate4ever200]

1. I love the Doctor Who bag 2. the last one made me laugh

[@MariMews]

3:55 I got locked in there a bunch, and I was never told why. Humanity is a curse.

[@joz3965]

I love the last one tho!!!

[@aslskdjdkdjdksksj5298]

Is it bad that I trust these people to diagnose me more than professionals?

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

8:17 has an orchestra kid you have my consent to give the band kid POV’s. ORCHADORKS OVER BAND-AIDS ALL DAY

[@edithwaters380]

the wheel bothers me because I think it should be done by senses and being under or over affected more than the other things because that is more accurate and informs the other areas as well. For example, say you are under stimulated by touch so you need compression stuff and tight hugs that's going to show up in the way that you stim and the way you interact with other people you might disregard boundaries because you need the feedback and cannot figure out how to regulate it another way. And there are more than five sense you also have introspection and proprioception on top of sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. With touch and taste depending on where someone is on that scale that will determine how picky or adventurous an eater they are. .This sort of wheel would also explain why we are the way that we are better which as an autistic person I appreciate more. AND a wheel like that would help other people know what bothers us more its more useful for everyone.

[@mrblakeboy1420]

5:18 that looks like the pokémon stat graph in pokémon sw/sh

[@Stormy_Echos]

Oml, I was at lunch a little bit before winter break not too long ago and I couldn't find my words to ask for a ranch for my salad so I pointed and the lunch lady gave it to me and said in a stern voice: "you need to ask not point" like bish I couldn't find my words to ask, that doesn't mean give me the snarky remark just cause I couldn't find my words!

[@seriffthehufflepuff7592]

Did you know that in the first tiktok one of the Songs is from A:TLA

[@Willow._.tree.]

Nt. Shit I don’t understand: When they say one thing, but mean another. For example *talking to friends* Teacher: “ I’m sorry is my class interrupting your talking?” My friends: “ O.O “ Me: “no your fine :)” I don’t mean it to be rude, but if you meant shut up, tell me to shut up! I didn’t understand that you mean shut up, because you didn’t say shut up! Another thing is when I say or ask something and they don’t reply. Example Me: “hey mom,” Mom “...” Me: “hey mom I have a question” Mom “...” Me **yelling** (not in anger but I was thinking she didn’t hear me) “MOM” Her: “I HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME! WHAT DO YOU WANT!!??” Me: “I.... I just wanted a popsicle...”

[@kingnugget2726]

2:08 I feel this. Although I’m not entirely sure what wrong I’m just mad and don’t know how to control it most of the time.

[@Psych4life07]

I was locked in an isolation room in elementary school the teachers called it the “red room” or the “safe room” it sucked…

[@honey7ea]

That last one got me 😂!

[@kaydenl3]

5:55 I am currently wearing (I think) the same exact headphones

[@autistically.autistic]

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[@patricksanders2219]

I don't hate you I just don't feel like talking rn one was told Aspie comedy and very relatable!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😄

[@mentalflurries.2083]

I was locked in the closet as a kid by my teacher. The principal found me, returned me to my Mom and the teacher was filed. Mom should have made way more noise. Her being fired was good enough… I guess.

[@a_little_demon]

I'm so sorry this happened, you do not deserve this. you okay ?

[@bloothecow06]

Cowen E7s are great for autism, once charge can literally be used all day! i've tested it! and its good cancelling!

[@leenaparsons9876]

I wouldn't mind being shut in a closet during a meltdown tbh. Not locked inside using physical force, but if the alternative is being yelled at or criticized or demanded to process more input by other people, then I would rather be in a closet, thanks.

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

Yeah, wouldn't mind if a teacher said something along the lines of, "it seems like you're having some big feelings, would you like some alone time so you can feel better?" Then show me the 'safe room' which is a cozy room filled with soft textures, dim lighting, a place to sit or lie down, stim toys, and books. With a helper patiently waiting outside if I need to use the bathroom- and they can make sure I don't wander off- so if I need to go, I can walk out at any time and use the bathroom and either return to the safe room or the classroom. B/c if I get locked in a closet- guaranteed I'm peeing my pants!

[@user-ls1bw2uw1j]

2:15 It's more like your thoughts vs what you say, or when you know what overstimulation is vs when you don't

[@jasonstewart6613]

From 3 minutes to 3:52. I relate to so much, one of my bosses is sarcastic. I can’t tell if he hates me or not

[@Travisthatonedummy]

3:11 This is just my black cat friend to me. When she suddenly doesn’t speak to me, the first thing that comes to mind is I did something wrong, even though I know logically it’s probably because her social battery is low, or she’s upset at something else. She specifically made communication cards for me so she can show me her current motive (if she wants to speak, hug etc.) and write her reason down inside so I don’t spiral.

[@corrinehoward1999]

Im a teacher.....I understand why the little boy flies at me and squeezes me. I know he needs that sensory feeling but sometimes he hurts me....Why does he laugh when I tell him.

[@missmayflower]

I hate tiktoks cause it goes too fast and I need to read every word.

[@WildeMermaid]

Something helpful at least on KZbin for tiktok compilations while watching is to go to the settings & choose a slower speed. Idk if tiktok has that option as I don't use the app.

[@rayellthedruid2971]

TN does this so often as and adult I didn't realize schools didn't have desks in isolation cells.

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

6:42 I RELATE SO MUCH!!!!

[@Wonderhoy-er]

This actually cost me my entire relationship with my ex-best friend it’s so sad how stupid social rules can ruin someone's happiness in life

[@IceSpiderGaming]

does anyone have good recommendations for good sound canceling headphones (or earbuds) that work with glasses so we dont have to take off the glasses?

[@EmilySmith-dp2sk]

Hey any ideas of what to do when parents refuse to accommodate and yell at you when unmasking autism

[@JAC800]

I’m watching this on April 2/Autism day

[@Dollydarlinghomeent]

The isolation room rant gave me PTSD. I don't understand why teachers think locking me in a room to "calm down" will actually help me calm down. Sure they probably have their reasons such as "no one gets hurt" or something like that, but it feels like they don't want anything to do with me. It makes me think that I should feel guilty and that having emotions is a form of misbehaving. It feels like they're dismissing how I feel. It feels like I'm rubbish being thrown away. A lot of you will probably think I'm overreacting, but remember that autism is a spectrum and not all of us will take kindly to such a coping mechanism. How would you feel if you were locked away out of the free world without permission mind you just because you're overstimulated and you feel like an energy drink that's about to explode from being shaken too much? A better alternative I prefer would be if society didn't treat isolation as a punishment. Don't be mad at us for our meltdowns, or we'll think we're being punished for having emotions. Show that you care and suggest more healthy ways to help us calm down. Perhaps give us or add things to stim with instead of making something look like a prison cell or an asylum cell. Recalling all that nearly sent me into silent tears

[@bonofrontbobanani]

Beware of 3:50 if you´re autistic! The woman´s shouting can be overwhelming!!

[@joycebrewer4150]

I wish the segments that have a printed paragraph over the film would enlarge and focus it so people might have a chance to read what is trying to be communicated. I don't mean the caption. The print so tiny and out of focus I barely recognize it as printing, never mind deciphering it.

[@TinyGhosty]

Hello, does anyone know the best way to find laminated talking cards?

[@angeljaceherondale]

Hey! Not sure about 'best ones' since I have 0 experience in this, but I've been following this autistic creator for a while now and they have those as part of their merch: www.chloehayden.com.au/shop/ Hope it helps!

[@TinyGhosty]

@@angeljaceherondale Awww I didn't know she had them on her shop! She is such a friendly and lovely creator, I have seen many of her videos:) Thank you for letting me know.

[@wouldulikesumtea]

can someone tell me this song in 7:25 cus ive looking for it since forever

[@flute7075]

It’s Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root. I’m not sure who sings the cover that’s on the clip but that’s the name of the song :)

[@emooreo2919]

3:00 omg yes somehow I'm both oh wait it's kinda related but I'm undiagnosed but I have symptoms for both too I wish people would tell me they don't hate me in real life and I hope they also know that I don't hate them

[@foxliasgriffinYT]

2:52 litteraly me

[@chloe_marvel]

I believe I may be autistic but I don’t want to self diagnose because it may offend people. Does anybody have advice as to how to tell my parents about this?

[@flashflyingfish]

As a former self-diagnosed Autistic person and now a professionally diagnosed Autistic person, you are not being offensive or rude by self-diagnosing. Things like Autism and ADHD can be hard to "catch" if the person does not fit into neurotypical people's beliefs about them. Also you know your brain better than anyone else, so if you think something is up then something is up, don't let people gaslight you! Diagnosis is usually a great thing (unless you live in a country where you risk unnecessary hospitalizations against your will if you are diagnosed) but it's not the be-all-end-all. You're no more or less valid if you are or aren't diagnosed. Anyway, I was a minor and essentially I confided in my mother (she has Bipolar so I knew she was neurodivergent positive and would support me whereas my father is... a "well meaning" diet ableist) and asked her if we could call the family doctor and pursue a diagnosis. It really helped that I had a list of criteria I met (Feel free to use these videos as well as posts too and say like, "I really dislike and have a physical reaction to certain textures, especially if I think they'll feel one way and then they don't feel that way") to bring to both my mother and family doctor (it was over the phone because C0v¡d). From there I got in touch with a specialist and then she had me go see the one guy in town that would be able to diagnose me and within a couple minutes he was like, "Yup you're Autistic" and I was even trying to mask because my father was the one who took me to the appointment. It didn't cost us anything because I live in Canada and my father's work place covers this stuff so if it isn't financially worth it or you think you'll be misdiagnosed as like, "They just have Generalized and Social Anxiety induced OCD and Depression as well as a Sensory Processing Disorder ^-^" (which is literally just Autism under a different name) then I wouldn't recommend it and the same thing applies with your parents/family. If you don't think they'll support you, it's okay to not tell them for your own safety and mental wellbeing. So to reiterate: STEP 1. Find out your parent's views on Autism (Do they want to "cure" it via ABA or support Autism $peaks? If well intended and you believe you can change their minds you may proceed but be careful) STEP 2. Figure out if a diagnosis is beneficial to you or worth enough to you that you really want one (If you can talk to them about your possible Autism without fear then you should make this clear to them) STEP 3. Have a list of things you did as a child that can act as proof, have a list of habits or criteria that you meet have a list of traits that other Autistic people have and how you are relating to them. STEP 4. Tell them or don't tell them! It's up to you who you share this with, and tell the people you tell if you're comfortable with them sharing the news without you there or not. Also, I can promise that neurodivergent friends are everywhere and you will find them! I should know because I did :)

[@iferawhite7661]

@@flashflyingfish As someone who's currently not professionally diagnosed, I think I really needed to hear this; thank you.

[@somedudedoinart]

wasup, dude!!!!! we don't even know your name what is it?

[@autistically.autistic]

It's Thomas but my friends call my Tommy! 👍

[@somedudedoinart]

@@autistically.autistic cool

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

If someone LOCKS me in a closet, guaranteed I'm peeing my pants! I have a sensitive bladder. Also, LOCKING a child in a closet is a FIRE HAZARD! The school can be sued into oblivion n/c if there ever was a fire- well you can take a wild guess!!

[@enjoyerofmanyandmuch6906]

1:01 Twitter users be like not trying to be offending

[@Proteus-zb6qv]

5:06 yes, this

[@ImSuuperCraig]

THE LAST ONE CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD

[@Dr_Esjamin]

Anyone know where I can find the spectrum chart at 5:32?

[@Wonderhoy-er]

Ngl he's literally describing me lol

[@Wonderhoy-er]

Sorry I don’t know

[@twentyonetortas5921]

4:53 tiktok @? idk how come that part was cut off? curious

[@autistically.autistic]

www.tiktok.com/@lovelyleobrie?lang=en I cut it out post-upload because of copyright

[@twentyonetortas5921]

@@autistically.autistic ah thanks for explaining and thanks for the link! good compilation btw! the tiktoks shown here gives more insight and helps neurotypicals understand stuff

[@flufffiighttheneko7284]

Can someone elaborate on the last one it cut off too soon

[@thecorlorlesspig1993]

I think it means basically the kids who get vaccinated well live longer and as they get older their autistic traits start getting more obvious since they're not "supposed to act like that with their age?" I'm not sure but I think that makes sense

[@ryangray8075]

The context is that anti-vaxxers think that vaccines make you autistic, but obviously we know that's not true. Autism is not something we develop, it's something we're born with. The joke is that whoever is not vaccinated is more likely to contract a deadly disease with no way to combat it, thus dying before 4 years old. Whoever does get vaccinated is more likely to live past the age of 4 because they have antibodies to fight disease and eventually will "become autistic."

[@Creepergirl7794.]

One thing I've noticed with neurodivergent people (especially autistic people, myself included), mostly women, is that they tend to have more girly/high-pitched/childlike voices. I'm almost 18 and I feel like I have the voice of a 14yo. I know this isn't necessarily something that seems to be with EVERY autistic female, but I've been noticing it a lot and I'm curious why that is. Anyone know?

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

OMG THAT IS ALSO ME!! I am 42 yo and I SOUND like professor little girl. Like I could give an entire well thought out lecture on a variety of topics using complex vocabulary and perfect pronunciation all while sounding like I am actually 10. So it's definitely NOT baby talk but a soft child like voice. I have always wished I had a deeper voice and that I looked my age (I also look young too) so that ppl would take me more seriously.

[@Creepergirl7794.]

@@DrinkYourNailPolish I've been told I look (on average) anywhere from 14-18, which is a pretty big range considering my actual age. I'm shorter too (around 5'1 according to my dad's stupid tape measure, but I wish I was at least 5'5-5'7) and I'm curvier, but not fat ig. idk how I can be seen as so young when I have the body of a young woman lol

[@adambomb1553]

So, I didn't realize that Autism Acceptance Day is April 2nd. But, it makes me laugh because that's my dad's birthday....and I'm pretty sure he might be Autistic. Just considering that both my brother and I are. I just thought that was funny.

[@peteryeeterson5766]

Zombies be like: 5:47

[@turtleanton6539]

Wow

[@acosmetialiksblue3133]

Love the video there were 69 comments so I commented

[@autistically.autistic]

Thank you!

[@seriffthehufflepuff7592]

3:20 can you explain this to me I don't really get it ?

[@stwawbewwi4185]

I think it means that if you were to yell at an autistic person it would put them in a similar state of mind as to if you were being threatened or something like that. It puts them in fight/flight/freeze which is like they think of the option to like fight back and become defensive or argumentative, get away from the situation or freeze. While a nurotypical would just realise they are just being yelled at.

[@seriffthehufflepuff7592]

@@stwawbewwi4185 Ohh okay thank you 😊

[@angeljaceherondale]

It's like being dunked with an ice bucket, and shoved into a bonfire at the same time. If stimulation around you is difficult, and communication in general is difficult, imagine having loud, aggressive, inescapable stimulation being shot directly at you, while at the same time your brain is whirling trying to process WHAT is happening, what is being said, what you've done wrong, and what to do about it, all the while being overrun with fear. Specially when you can't see it coming because you don't know you've done anything wrong, so it feels like a bomb going off that you didn't know was ticking. You're caught between wanting to defend yourself, begging them to stop or slow down, desperately wanting to know what you've done, desperately wanting to fix it, and not having words to say any of it because you've been very suddenly and violently dropped into overstimulation, so you can barely hear them, or process their words. So you most often than not. Freeze. It's all you can do.

[@seriffthehufflepuff7592]

@@angeljaceherondale Oh yeah right, that happens to me a lot tbh 🙃

[@haroldgifford852]

They can't handle a shark attack

[@heartwarmlucy642]

4:40 - Okay- OK this is going to sound bad- but my mind is only saying "Haha I'm in the closet rn- haha gayyyyyy" yes, I'm in lgbtq+ and yea I'm nuerodivergent and ik that this is a bad and sad thing but- haha gayy-....... and yeah- woooo /lh

[@foljs5858]

To be fair, the screaming lady probably would better be locked in a closet

[@AbolishTheATF]

We need a excessively emotional person trigger warning 🤦‍♂️ can’t stand all that yelling and emotional speaking

[@thomasalber5192]

This video is just BS I have autism an I feel afended that some one would make fun of peoples tiks like that and I don’t even know what the hell masking is and why did you have to make fun of the routeen I don’t get that instinctive about that stuff and when the video got to the social aspect that’s when They hit a nerv because people with atizam and ADHD … like me go to a speshle needs class in school with people with the same or different disabilities last but not lest the talking yes I talk to much the proof is right hear happy this video was the 18th thing to bully me today.

[@autistically.autistic]

No one is making fun of anything. People share their experiences in different ways and this is how they chose to express themselves. I apologize that the video was not to your taste

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

Where did they make fun of tics?? I have Tourette’s as well as autism and saw nothing about tics. Also, masking is just when people with mental disabilities. Try to act neurotipical/like they don’t have a disability

[@corrinehoward1999]

Can anyone reach out to me and help me fight ABA. I just lost my job as a teacher because I refused to do ABA. God bless COVID because nobody gave a shit what you did. So I got hired for a program for little kids with autism. I was like.....ok.....its going to be a classroom for little kids. Guess what...I had a regular room full of happy little children.......But im fired!!!!!

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

What is ABA?

[@corrinehoward1999]

@@ADHD-Creature-Official Applied Behavior Analysis

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

@@corrinehoward1999 ohhhh

[@corrinehoward1999]

@@ADHD-Creature-Official it's not humane

[@ADHD-Creature-Official]

@@corrinehoward1999 Oh my god. Yeah I hope you find an army of people to fight ABA because I looked it up and yeah

[@fourhand13]

The last one is genuinely not funny lol. As someone has insane antivax parents and who discovered they're autistic later in life I'm sick of people treating it as if its a joke that people like me might have died because of our parents negligence. Often times said parents are also abusive in other ways and its naieve to think they'd stop at vaccines :^)

[@_hope2915]

Last time I had a breakdown my parents had to tape me to a chair just so you know it worked and I'm fine.

[@a_little_demon]

are you sure you're alright ? people shouldn't do thoses kind of things to their kid.

[@_hope2915]

@@a_little_demon I'm fine.😊

[@olejoergenmalm16]

And all of them as usual have socially demanding sales jobs, as usual?

[@haroldgifford852]

Karen 3:53

[@a_little_demon]

how is she a karen ?

[@haroldgifford852]

@@a_little_demon she definitely is

[@a_little_demon]

@@haroldgifford852 give me the reasons why she is a karen 'cause she's deffinetly not one. she's litteraly saying how wrong it is to lock a child experiencing a meltdown in a closet and is angry 'cause someone did this to her kid. how is that being a karen ?

[@haroldgifford852]

@@a_little_demon they're better ways to behave. she's a grown woman

[@a_little_demon]

@@haroldgifford852 hum, I think she has the right to be angry. I mean, it's her own child that they locked in a closet just because he was having a meltdown. and you don't lock someone in a closet in the first place, it's just wrong.

[@thomasalber5192]

Everyone in this video are good actors they should all go to holwood because everything inside this video is just rong and mest up BS

[@autistically.autistic]

As an autistic, I can confirm that none of it is BS. You may not experience some of the things mentioned in the video but Autism is a spectrum so everyone experiences it differently. I have personally experienced many of the traits and difficulties mention in the video.

[@dontmindmejustlurking4012]

Respectfully, what part of this do you think is incorrect? Genuinely curious.