Elon Musk Aspergers: How I Knew Before He Announced It

[@DrSermedMezher]

I hope you found the video useful! If you enjoyed this you will love this video on Billie Eilish's battle with Tourette's syndrome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn21hmVuqKZssKc

[@dab0331]

What is your understanding of MBTI personality types? Elon falls under the intuitive thinking type INTP, as do I. Under the MBTI theory, INTP's have Introverted Thinking (Ti) as their dominant function with their auxiliary (secondary) function being Extraverted Intuition (Ne). These in conjunction together lead an INTP to have explosive ideas caused by his Extraverted Intuition (Ne), which is then slowed down by their laser focused Introverted Thinking (Ti) causes them to have those eyes that dart around and are unable to maintain eye contact because their Ti thinking is always searching for the perfect answer while their Ne intuition is always shooting out other possible ideas. This coupled with the fact that their Extraverted Feeling (Fe)/[ability to pick up on others' emotions] is their inferior function, AND the fact that their worst (blind spot) function is Extraverted Sensing (Se)/[ability to perceive the external sensory] world leads them to have a detached appearance from the external world and to others. Do you think that all these types (INTP's) fall under a type of autism?

[@LorryHill]

Interesting but I disagree with “he managed to overcome his condition to become a great success” He actually used his Aspergers to become a great success. Yes it can be an ASSET.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Hi @Lorry Hill, great to see you here and thanks for the comment. Love that you picked that out since I do agree that he used his Asperger’s to materialise his companies through his focus and obsession. I mention that in the video also, albeit towards the end. That being said, Asperger’s is more than that. For many it can lead to being ‘othered’ and feeling different. Suffering from seclusion and isolation. Difficulty with human relationships can stifle creativity and motivation. If you look at Elon’s romantic history that shows an example of it and I speak about it in more detail in my video about his split with grimes. So it is a mixed bag. Hence the wording of “overcoming his condition”. I suppose it should have been said as “overcoming the negative parts of his condition” as it is a mixed bag. I appreciate the opportunity to help me clarify that and hope to see you around again!

[@heybejaybe809]

@@DrSermedMezher It's usually only negative when viewed through a neurotypical lens. And it's usually neurotypicals who find isolation to be a bad thing. Many ND people absolutely love being left alone and feel sorry for NTs having to bother with social inclusion and interaction! Maybe it's time that NTs worked around ND people, and adapted their behaviour to fit in with us.

[@goldpyramidsfoodtravelvlog7984]

*_This guy clearly doesn't know anything beyond the basics of aspergers_*

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@goldpyramidsfoodtravelvlog7984 Can you elaborate please? I’d love to know what more you’d like to see

[@seemedecrazymuse]

@@goldpyramidsfoodtravelvlog7984 how bout you do a vid on it then. Maybe you already have?

[@Chichicd424]

I'm 34 recently FINALLY diagnosed with adhd and dyslexia. Women tend to be overlooked. I'm a high school dropout but I own and operate my own business. I had to work for myself because bosses couldn't deal with all my ideas and I couldn't focus on boring work. People like us are not meant to follow the crowd. We need to do what makes us intrigued and excited. We have hyperfocus we just need to know how to harness it and hire people to help us with the boring parts of operating a business.

[@becca53444]

The eye contact thing is true for me. I find it intimidating and distracting to look at someone while I’m answering a question or describing something to them. I’ve learned to make eye contact when someone else speaks, but hate doing it while I’m talking.

[@PlayshotKalo]

Same. I’m not on the spectrum but I’m an introvert, I’m uncomfortable speaking in social settings in general and I feel anxiety when I have any spotlight at all. My sister is convinced I’m lying because I don’t make eye contact while speaking. Now I’m hyper aware that others might think I’m lying so I try to force myself to make eye contact while speaking with them, but then keeping my focus on holding eye contact is so distracting that my thought process gets all messed up while I’m trying to express them out loud lol

[@braceletlife28]

I am on the spectrum and it is almost painful for me to make eye contact. That's the only way I can describe it. I can do it, but it takes so much extra effort. I got scolded a lot as a kid for not making eye contact esp when talking to adults.

[@HRUFU-m7m]

It's not that annoying if you get used to it.

[@cj2623]

It's EXTREMELY important for people to understand why autism is referred to as a "spectrum". The symptoms vary broadly. Not all autistic people have all of the same symptoms. When I was young, a pediatrician diagnosed me as autistic, but years later, a therapist told me that she didn't think that the diagnosis was accurate because I wasn't "rude". At the time, I didn't realize how cruel her statement actually was.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you for sharing your experience and adding value here with it. Therapists like that need to be retrained - that is not acceptable. Dispelling misinformation is so important to help people with these conditions live with more respect and understanding.

[@cj2623]

@@DrSermedMezher Thank you for your kind reply. ❤

[@bellabea2580]

I yearn for the day aspergers/autism isn't a condition surrounded by so much stigma. I was diagnosed with level 1 autism (aspergers) when I was 20. I dont say I have aspergers, I say that I'm autistic and that seems to throw so many people off. Yes apsies and autistics are the same, its just about the intensity of our symptoms and how much support we need that differs us. That's why the DSM removed aspergers as a medical term in 2013. I'm so happy that Elon came out as autistic, it completely uproots the stigma and visual representation of autism we've seen in the media. Most people pair autism with intellectual disabilities. And this just shows that they really have no correlation. ASD only effects stimuli processing and social delays. Everything else is up to giant lottery of the gene pool. One of my favorite autistic influences in media is Carly Fleischmann. Her short, Carlys Cafe, shows that even if an autistic person is non verbal (can't speak) that doesn't mean that they are lesser, dumber, or should be treated like children. They can still understand. ASD is still extremely under represented and misunderstood disorder, and I can't wait until we are accepted as a group, rather than pitied or looked down on

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you for such a detailed insight and commenting! Looking forward to seeing you around here for my future videos :)

[@luigil8439]

Well, my sister was working as a special educator (in Italy), and EVERY autistic kid she saw was severely impaired. Like they couldn't talk, they would shout and cry out o nowhere, they would hit you even, sometimes. The only autistic guy I saw, on the beach, when I was a kid, took my ice cream and smashed it on the ground, and i was scared as hell. I mean, that's a GIANT difference from a level 1 autistic like you, that means you just have a different outlook on life (like everybody else of course), and a "full" autistic that can't communicate AT ALL.

[@bellabea2580]

@@luigil8439 You have to dig into that concept a little deeper. I am blessed to be okay with communication, however, if you met in person, I would probably freeze up and become mute in a discussion like this. I write with way more clarity than i could ever speak. For most of my life, i've struggled with mumbling, stuttering, and just freezing when communication becomes to stressful. You have to understand that autistic kids act any way that they do for a reason. If your sister was a teacher and saw their meltdowns as acts of randomness, she was not qualified to work with them. Autistic people are extremely sensitive to all forms of sensory input. However, unlike neurotypicals, we can't filter anything out. At restaurants, I can clearly hear pans clattering in the kitchen, the waiter talking to the table next to us, the couple fighting across the room all while trying to talk to the people at the table around me. That's just the sound, there's also multiple smells, intensities and temperatures of light, and different textures, all of which I take notice of, all of which I can't filter out. Now you have to imagine going through this intense sensory overload 24/7, and for autistic kids who can't verbally communicate at all, this can lead to extreme frustration. If you were constantly overwhelmed to a point of a panic attack, while everyone around you was fine, AND you couldn't express yourself through words? you would be crying too. Many of the behavioral issues I see from autistic children stem from how the world around them treats them. If a child is raised to believe that they are dumber, "slow" and need such special care, they have no room to grow. I am a full autistic. I have days where I'm so exhausted from pretending like I'm normal (called autistic masking) that I break down in tears, snap at people for the smallest things, or break things. I have a service animal that comes with me so if i were to have a meltdown, he can instantly calm me down so i don't become exhausted and stay at home all day. Just because i don't seem "autistic" doesn't mean that I'm not, as i cannot begin to explain the hardships of growing up with this disorder in a youtube comment. If you have any other comments or questions, I would be glad to answer them.

[@luigil8439]

@@bellabea2580 Hey, thank you for the great reply. Yes, my sister did not specialize on autism, it was a temporary job for her. Now she's working with socially/economically challenged here in Italy (btw I'm italian and English is not my 1° language, so if I make some mistake that is why). Honestly, I have so many questions about your condition. Like 1) do every autistic person has your exact "symptoms", regarding the hypersensitivity about noises, temperature etcetera? 2) The fact that you write so damn good, and with that articulation, while you say that you are "full autistic" it's really strange to me. For example, everytime I saw an autistic person on TV, in real life or on the internet, he could never have the focus and maybe not even the knowledge to sit down and write a long, articulated comment like you did. I always seen them like "living in their own world", without even being able to communicate with their parents. So, how could you be the same level of "autistic" as all those people? Aren't your diagnosis different at least in some particular aspect? 3) do you have the same intensity of emotions like "normal" people? Anger, sadness, anxiety, affection etcetera? 4) if you should describe simply the difference between you and non autistic people, what would you say? I'm sorry if these are too many questions (i still have others though, honestly lol), but this is the first time I get to speak with a proclaimed "full autistic", and I'm soo curious. Have a good day :)

[@virtual-viking]

I still think Elon's own description of "running human in emulation mode" is the best. Mimicking neurotypical behaviour can work pretty well, but it's a fully conscious process requiring constant attention, which is also why it has to give way when attention is needed for another challenging task. It's essentially an ever increasing list of rules for interacting with "normal" people without upsetting them.

[@MrAwesomeSaucem]

I agree. I thought that was a very introspective, accurate, and also hilarious line.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Very interesting insight! Thanks for sharing and look forward to hearing more of your input on the channel

[@DeliveringTrends]

This makes a case and point for why certain people on the spectrum who are 'atypical' enjoy being around others that are of the same intellect.

[@ryancormack6117]

That is super interesting

[@virtual-viking]

@@ryancormack6117 Most people are not nearly as open to alternative perspectives as they think, and I find that the path of least resistance with those people is to just play into the role they cast you into, saving your attention for the people that are worth it.

[@crazyzanosisalec4584]

I diagnosed myself from his Saturday night performance, after watching i got tested and was positive for level 1 Autism at 18 years old. This man is our generations Nikola Tesla; he deserves his own museum.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Incredible - I’m glad you got some closure after that with a diagnosis. Agree he is incredible! Yes it should be the first thing built on Mars

[@crazyzanosisalec4584]

@@DrSermedMezher he needs his own flag, with the Us flag to be the first thing on mars. Even though I’ll probably be 70 by the time a station is on mars i agree he deserves a museum there.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@crazyzanosisalec4584 haha yes great ideas! Even at 70 I’m sure you’ll appreciate it

[@DrSermedMezher]

Better late than never!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Embrace yourself - use your gifts to share with others - and to have a fulfilling life

[@benzen5340]

It is not lack of understanding of other peoples emotions, it's much more of a non acceptance of emotionalism as a form of coercion into "politeness" Honest communication is way more beneficial than political correctness Aspergers is an feature not a bug Also your example for avoiding eye contact is rather poor, because he clearly is going into memory as can be seen by his eye movements. Someone recalling a story from memory will never look you in the eyes constantly Can't use public events for body language analysis, to many factors to consider, even more so when being interviewed in front of an audience and cameras, it would be considered weird if he would look in the interviewers eyes constantly, especially as they are sitting side by side.

[@Poniella81]

I am autistic/ aspie. I’ve always had all the traits (of course- one is born and stays autistic) but just found our age 40. It’s a huge relief to know. Please be careful saying ‘developing ASD’. We don’t develop it although our development is different because our brains are different. Also beware using ‘overcoming’ or becoming ‘normal’. We do this because our true nature is misunderstood and perceived as weird and criticised. We learn to ‘mask’ if we are able to- women in particular- at significant detriment to our health. There is zero need for this other than fear of discrimination (which is very real for us). There is no such thing as high functioning or/ mild. Just hidden. It leads to burn out, depression, anxiety, illness, suicide. Masking (including eye contact which is extremely intrusive for us) is easier if not overwhelmed by senses or emotion and nervous system is regulated. Autism is incorrectly understood by the mainstream as behavioural. It is not. It is a different type of brain structure caused by hehe tic differences, creating an over or under sensitivity to all the functions of the brain and body. We do often feels like aliens. Or at least a slightly different species of human. Imagine how exhausting this is for us 😬😶

[@reviewer1248]

Well said. This Doctor has a lot to learn.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you for sharing that Poniella and I find it very interesting to hear your experiences and how people with ASD would prefer to be addressed. I will take this on board for any future interactions. You are right that I can't imagine what it's like and I'm sorry that you've had difficult times. I hope you can find peace & happiness if you haven't already!

[@DrSermedMezher]

Life is a constant process of learning!

[@dennisshen6267]

It seems to me persons with Asperger's are frequently geniuses... even if socially exceptionally awkward and frequently socially anxious

[@anjachan]

I think most of them are smart of a "normal" level.

[@teem5642]

That's just a stereotype. I work with people with that condition, not all are geniuses

[@SwornInvictus]

Elon coming out about his condition has made it so much easier for me to accept mine. Great video doc, you have such great energy and insights. Thank you.

[@violet-trash]

Always obvious to me, then again I was also diagnosed with it.

[@DrSermedMezher]

You have great senses!

[@kxam2]

Same

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

Don't confuse behaviors not associated with it, the same reasoning is used to claim people like Einstein, Tesla, Gates, etc. have autism, which isn't true or at least proven. There are so many symptoms that exist outside of the spectrum and within other disorders, and this is the main reason high functioning autism is so hard to diagnose, all unlike the more common mid-functioning autism. I was still very shocked, I assume even many psychiatrists around the globe were too.

[@carryon5021]

Dear Doctor, what's your opinion on Maladaptive Daydreaming and could it be possibly labeled as a repetitive activity In the Asperger's Syndrome? I've suffered from intense and detailed daydreams "hyperfocusing" on them for more than 3 hours a day. At the same time I get easily exhausted from social interaction. I have to mention that I am fully capable of socialising well but it would be a forced act and takes more energy than it should. I understand humour, people's intentions and have an average EQ.

[@zero0clock]

I will be tested for Asperger’s next month and when I listen to people I have no problems to hold eye contact (although I tend to look more between the eyes lol) but when I’m talking I need to look away because otherwise I can’t focus on what I want to say. It’s like I’m tracking my thoughts with my eyes 😅

[@zero0clock]

@@justinhoyt6641 not yet, the diagnostic procedure is a bit different in Germany. Won‘t know for sure for another 4-6 months 😒 I get what you mean though, I struggle to structure and express my thoughts as well. It‘s like my head‘s all over the place especially when I‘m asked open questions. I get real panic attacks 😆

[@shagunsharma1401]

Godd,,,,, Now we know how come he works for such long hours and his obsession towards his work.... ELON IS A LEGEND.

[@DrSermedMezher]

He’s incredible! Can’t even imagine the dedication and time that he puts into progressing our collective future

[@santaclause3487]

Elon sucks, probably works for the govt, should be in prison.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@santaclause3487 Is everything ok with Mrs. Clause Santa?

[@davisxd4745]

@@santaclause3487 bruh sounds like sombody lost money in bitcoin

[@santaclause3487]

@@davisxd4745 actually made a lot today when it dropped and went right back up. Big banks used media and musk to make people panic so they could get more bang for their buck. That’s for asking tho! Lmao. Hahahahahahahahahahajahah, broke beeeetch!

[@jklm2k23]

I have Asperger's too. This condition is such a complex syndrome and i don't is related with autism( i don't know, i am not a doctor, but i have a friend with autism and he is very different ). This also gave me an extra-obsession. At school i learn like hell because i just want to be the best. But this syndrome also gave me something: tics. I blink and the muscles are forcing. Some stupid kids laugh and make bad jokes about me, bullying me...

[@carb_8781]

it is autism. everyone with autism is very different. it's a huge spectrum w a few common elements also hoi romania ball!!!

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you for sharing that with us mapping map - horrible to hear that the other kids make fun of you. There is nothing wrong with being different and as you can see by Elon, you can even use it to your advantage! Tics are not a feature of Asperger’s. There are other conditions that cause Tic and some medications that can help with them. I’ll make another video about those as I learned recently that Bilie Eilish also has tics as part of her Tourette’s syndrome! Hopefully that will help you. You should see your doctor about the Tics and good luck in school!

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

Tics are probably from muscle OCD or tourettes, and neither are traits of autism itself. In fact I think the majority of people with tourettes are not on the asd spectrum at all, strictly a motor neuron disorder. This disorder and the spectrum usually coincide, it seems loosely related, as if they have similar causes.

[@Mush3543]

Talk to me bud ! I want to listen

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@Mush3543 so kind of you!

[@lava3218]

As someone with ASD, there are three reasons I can break eye contact besides just looking around from time to time so it doesn't feel like a stareing contest. 1. Maintain Situational Awareness 2. I'm getting bored of the Conversation 3. I am Intensely Pondering Something. It takes energy to process all my senses being input into my brain. By limiting the stimuli from as many sences as possible I can more easily put that energy towards processing my problem. By stareing at the ceiling or floor, I can allow my eyes to partially shut off so to speak, I can still see, I'm just not processing any of my visual data unless something in my visual field goes into motion and pulls away my attention. Sound is easier, I can tune out any noise that isn't loud or repetitive easily, if not it takes a bit more effort. Doing this lets me think more clearly, and process faster. When Elon looks away in that interview, he is doing just that, limiting all external stimuli to process an internal concept.

[@ramsnation196]

well said, how old are you? i just can’t believe you worded that so perfectly brother

[@lava3218]

@@ramsnation196 Almost 22.

[@rickshearer]

Excellent presentation and choice of video examples.

[@FrankMaster73]

I honestly relate to him reducing things to numbers. When Elon said “1 out of 5 of my kids is likely to be unhappy at any given moment.”

[@MetalMaverickMike]

That had to be the weirdest thing when Elon went into that analogy, he became robotic!

[@DrSermedMezher]

So true!

[@friendlysky7674]

I have Asperger’s, and I’m starting to get obsessed with reading and study at the young starting age of 15 to makes several successful businesses. My family says that’s crazy and unusual for the average 15 year old (on their phone most of the day, sleeping, etc) PEOPLE! If you have received the gift of Asperger’s, IT CAN ALSO BE AN ASSET!!🙌🙌🥰🥰

[@sarinha672]

Hi, i was wondering if you could please tell where I could find a place, GP, doctor answers about diagnose ? Please. Please. Thank you

[@sarinha672]

I’m based in london too.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@sarinha672 Hi Samia, thank you for commenting. If you search on Google for "GP near me," they should be able to help you with the diagnosis. Any GP should be able to direct you to the right place.

[@sarinha672]

@@DrSermedMezher thank you very much, I’ve been seeing some doctors in the past 8 years but I never had a proper diagnose because they keep changing the doctors every time I have a breakdown, also the medication they were changing every 4 months and some times 6 months. Unfortunately I’ve been suffering from depression and anxiety for longer more then 8 years but and the only thing I get is more medications and to see new faces every time. I’ve been hospitalised because a suicidal attempt but it never got me the proper help. I have all the letters, referrals and this cost me my job. The waiting to get a diagnose or help is just so difficult here in UK that’s why I came here to ask. But I understand and I’m glad you answer me. I hope you have a good day. And tank you again

[@DrSermedMezher]

​@@sarinha672 So sorry to hear that you've been suffering for so long. I wish I could give you more advice other than the above but it would be dangerous for me to do so over the internet. As the pandemic comes to an end, your GP should become more accessible and hopefully they will be able to help further - possibly even recommending CBT. Good luck getting better soon!

[@zoklev]

@@DrSermedMezher is giving medical advice over the internet immoral or not allowed by your job?

[@macsoccer2012]

I thought it was super obvious. Didn’t think it was something that needed announcement....

[@zoklev]

some ppl are ignorant towards neurodiversity

[@stephanyj4139]

This was a great, informative video doctor! Thank you!

[@DrSermedMezher]

That’s very kind of you, thanks for watching and welcome to the community!

[@zoklev]

I have Asperger's and I've been learning more abt it to understand more abt myself I'll be studying Elon Musk as a case study; does his bio show his symptoms and the role it plays in his life?

[@princessunknown3158]

Whatever he touches turn gold.. his very gifted from God 🙏.. with his autism..

[@DrSermedMezher]

Great way of looking at it! Thanks for commenting Arzoo and hope to see you around in my next videos

[@filynin]

Cool video 👏

[@CarlosSuperCute]

6:28 What can you Diagnose 'Jack Ma' with? Jack Ma cannot stick to the Topic of the Conference & seemed to not get what A.I. While Elon Musk was prepared with the Topic.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Just good old ignorance for Jack on the topic. It seems as though he isn’t interested in it and is trying to steer clear of going in deeper by not attempting to answer

[@CarlosSuperCute]

@@DrSermedMezher By Not answering... seriously. Jack Ma, was not taking the talk seriously. But the Contrast between Jack Ma & Elon Musk made the Talk Amusing/Entertaining to me.

[@CarlosSuperCute]

Elon Musk was taken aback at Jack Ma's Unexpected answer & may had to collect his thoughts & adjust his own plan of discourse to the speaker he is talking to.

[@CarlosSuperCute]

@@DrSermedMezher Jack Ma seems to have ADHD.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@CarlosSuperCute any specific interviews where you think this is apparent? I can have a look into it

[@Mr.T711]

I’m a high functioning adult with chronic pain. Been born in ‘80 the diagnosis was later in life. Explains quite a bit.

[@DrSermedMezher]

These things often go missed!

[@DrSermedMezher]

Do you think the diagnosis was helpful or harmful to you?

[@Mr.T711]

@@DrSermedMezher Helpful.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@Mr.T711 Glad to hear it! People often wonder what causes them to think, feel or act a certain way and having an explanation helps to give closure. Thanks for answering my question :)

[@zoklev]

how is the chronic pain relevant?

[@hollander3531]

Watching Elon Musk gives me faith in myself.

[@juanjon915]

What resources can one look for to try to get a diagnosis without having to pay a large amount

[@Otrebor0707]

I’m wondering if he’s on medication for anxiety, especially for social anxiety.

[@DrSermedMezher]

What kind of medication are you thinking of? That is an interesting point.

[@stefyguereschi]

Very WELL EXPLAINED,THANK 😘👏

[@bronwenvearncombe3312]

Very interesting Sermed. I love Elon - his vision, tenacity and care for the world. Tesla, SpaceX , giving away his intellectual property for electric vehicles so others could copy! Read his biography. Highly recommend

[@wealthy5702]

Doc, I wanted to get your thoughts on if you think Kanye West shows signs of autism? They are similar in so many ways = Kanye and no eye contact, social cues like not smiling or ‘awkward’ responses to social cues, not kissing his wife on the kiss cam, preferring to answer questions uninterrupted through his “stream of consciousness”. Then of course his genius level intelligence, synesthesia and his focus on details in his work. I’m not an expert but it makes me I wonder if he is on the spectrum.

[@dambigfoot6844]

Elon during his live audience talks he looks at the audience so his social anxiety doesn't cause him to just look down or try to avoid facing the audience.

[@violetstameski664]

Your video is fantastic

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you, that is so kind of you Violet! Are there any other videos you’d like to see from me?

[@violetstameski664]

@@DrSermedMezher Delving into how Aspergers is acquired would be interesting. Thank you for your reply.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@violetstameski664 Sure, I can make a video on that :). Thanks for the idea!

[@Andromedon777]

See, I probably have ADHD (can't get diagnosed because of aviation career) and can relate to Elon in a lot of areas of socialization and intense focus.

[@zoklev]

would you get fired w/ a diagnosis? or do they not give you the diagnosis bc of your career?

[@Andromedon777]

@@zoklev I'm currently in accounting right now but I am getting my pilot's license and also trying to become a military pilot. If I get diagnosed with ADHD that fellow aviation administration will not allow me to basically get a pilot's license at all and it will severely hinder me or prevent me from becoming a pilot

[@zoklev]

@@Andromedon777 do they have the power to see your diagnosis w/o you bringing it up to them? don't they do this to avoid the dangers of piloting w/ ADHD?

[@Andromedon777]

@@zoklev They do have the power to see your record. To get your pilot's license in general, you need to get a physical and present your medical record.

[@zoklev]

@@Andromedon777 I see.

[@mystory9682]

Hi 👋, any chance I can know what is your country of origin?

[@DrSermedMezher]

Of course! Since you asked so kindly. I was born and raised in the UK and my parents are from Iraq :). What is your country of origin?

[@mystory9682]

@@DrSermedMezher hmm ...that’s why your name is so familiar 😅 , I’m an Iraqi doctor ...I was bit confused about your English accent bcoz it didn’t make lot of sense, that is too good for iraqi ppl and in the same time not that difficult , AkA pure British 😅 ... i appropriate your content though..keep on the good work!

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@mystory9682 Great to hear it! Are you working in Iraq now? Thank you so much for the kind compliments :)

[@mystory9682]

I have a question regarding asperger syndrome... how much is too much...? Like alote of ppl (also doctors) who spend time studying that requires to be alone...have some similar experiences and symptoms...like wt we actually talking about here....does such kind of ppl/ patients lack any kind of communication skills? Or we are talking about different levels of impairment

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@mystory9682 Great question - of course there are people who are highly logical that share many of the features that patients with Asperger's syndrome have. Being focussed, staying alone and sometimes even obsession over a topic. The key difference is that people with Asperger's syndrome have a clinically significant impairment in social, occupational or other vital areas of functioning. The impairment can vary from what you're saying - lacking any kind of communication - to a very subtle deficit that is hardly noticible. I know many doctors who do have Asperger's Syndrome and they find communication with patients particularly difficult. That being said, they tend to do extremely well in exams and many of them come within the highest ranks of the University class.

[@zooride1658]

I have just adhd but it seems like some of the diagnosis over lap

[@DrSermedMezher]

Hi Zooride and thank you for your comment. There certainly is a lot of overlap between adhd and Asperger’s and sometimes it can be tough distinguishing between them. I hope you’re well and hope to see you around the channel again :)

[@MsMVH]

The background music is distracting.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thanks for the feedback

[@rchljeanne2315]

Great video !

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you commenting and hope to see you around here more :)

[@DSScully]

You (professionals) do use the term Asperger's. I have Asperger's Syndrome. Any medical professionals who manage interactions with me do use my diagnosis terms as Asperger's Syndrome. I recommend that you look up the recent publications on integration of identity in disability with regards to Asperger's Syndrome. Denying our diagnosis as identity is extremely harmful for those of us with Asperger's Syndrome. The DSM made an arbitrary decision without taking into account any input from people with Asperger's who would be directly affected by the changes. So yes, medical professionals absolutely do use the original Asperger's diagnosis. I'm glad that you acknowledged us as people with Asperger's Syndrome and not simply saying that we're Autistic, but also recognizing us as Aspies and Asperger's Syndrome.

[@DSScully]

Here is one. Thanks again for your video. Cheers. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04294-5

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you kindly for this valuable feedback. You are absolutely correct that the term Asperger's Syndrome is still in use today by medical professionals and patients alike. That is even though the diagnosis was officially removed by the American Psychiatric Association. Another reason that I didn't mention is about Hans Asperger's (the clinician who the condition was named after) troubling past. Please see excerpt below: "Hans Asperger was a pediatrician who lived in Vienna in the 1930s and '40s. What's been grabbing the headlines and what my book reveals is his involvement in the child euthanasia program which was murdering children considered to be disabled. And Hans Asperger was not a major figure in this program, and that's why his past has not been uncovered until now. But he was involved in transferring children to Vienna's killing center at Spiegelgrund." The book mentioned is named "Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna by Edith Sheffer I appreciate that you have given me the opportunity to clarify that point! :)

[@DSScully]

@@DrSermedMezher since you have recommended me an older resource that erroneously details Hans Asperger professional career during a very chaotic period of history. I recommend that you look up this doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-03981-7. People keep using that propaganda to further harm those of us with Asperger's Syndrome. The level of bullying towards us in the Autism community is quite substantially inappropriate. And while I appreciate the information, please stop perpetuating that disinformation. It actively does harm. Our diagnosis is Asperger's syndrome. We're not People who were living in the 1930s and 40's. We're alive today. And we're simply living our lives. Same thing with Asperger. He's more kin to Schindler, an actual Nazi, than anything else. And that is enough of value to not persist in the serious psychological harm and bullying tactics that a small vocal minority in the Autism community chooses to direct towards us by perpetuating that propaganda. We are the people with Asperger's Syndrome. It is only our place and no one's else's to communicate our needs to the world, and trying to shame us, if that was your intention with that literature, as often is the case from those who choose to share that material often is, is absolutely incredibly harmful for our community. We, as the individual people with the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, get to call the shots regarding our diagnosises. No one else. Please bear this in mind when you continue to share such works. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-03981-7

[@DSScully]

@@DrSermedMezher furthermore Edith Sheffer's entire goal of her publication was to insist against Lorna Wing's inclusion of us as people with Asperger's Syndrome on the Autism Spectrum by her introduction of the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome. Scheffer, like so many others want to erase us from the Autism Spectrum and community, and the literature your suggesting for reading material was her way of cherry picking through Asperger's original body of scientific works and publications. Using her work to try and tarnish our diagnosises on the basis of a very complicated human (Asperger) from someone who doesn't even value our inclusion in the Spectrum is just really harmful. Sheffer has done enough harm to our community because of her disingenuous portrayal of our eponymous diagnosis. Continuing to promote her work just perpetuates the harm she sowed. We, the people of the diagnosis, dictate our futures.

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@DSScully No offence was intended and of course, you may identify with the diagnosis of choice. I am simply portraying the current opinion of the medical academic body. I am sorry that you are upset by this and as such I will avoid continuing to cite any references in this thread.

[@PinkbubblegumPop]

Dr Serman you are sooooo adorable ❤

[@eduekhaya8727]

My question is that are traits consistent Inside the home and outside . For example , my son sometimes will make eye contact with me when talking of something he is interested in ..... but with almost everyone beside myself Nad his sister he will not make eye contact . At home he speaks when he has to... outside considerably less . Is this being shy ? I mean after living with his grandparents I would think he would be used to them but he's not . Love him the way he is so just trying to understand

[@emergencyCALL911]

It's more uncomfortable to make eye contact the less well you know someone. It sort of feels inappropriately intimate, like hugging or kissing a stranger. My experience is that if I don't know someone well enough to hug them, I'm probably not going to be comfortable staring into their eyes.

[@briangrussing9327]

Too bad he didn't inhale that joint with Rogan. High THC extracts have brought me from hiding in closets & bathrooms from people, to being able to walk out of my apartment...Asperger's is no joke. Yes, I was a decade ahead of genetics/epigenetics just from my intensive frog & gecko breeding, but I couldn't even sit through a meal with family

[@TaeWashingtonVideos]

Agreed. Weed calms my anxiety and brain like no other.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Use your gifts and super powers 👍

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thanks for sharing your insights and glad to hear you've managed to improve your social interactions

[@benzen5340]

Completely agree on the THC, but i believe that it heals the digestive tract and thus the brain . Ditching grains and food additives has boosted this further in my case. Monolaurin is a supplement made from coconut which has worked wonders too. I almost feel normal these days ...

[@chloem5851]

Weed gives me anxiety as it makes me over think everything more, I like control and organization and weed causes confusion and lack of order in my brain so that’s not true for everyone

[@batagur4233]

I literally asked "Does Elon Musk have autism" two days after it was announced lmao

[@meradceu]

Great video. Very informative

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you very much! Kind of you to say. Looking forward to seeing you around here again

[@aaronspain3387]

Makes a video about people with Asperger's, puts irritating thumping music in the background track with no way to turn it off.

[@Kneedeepinstock]

Dang! He’s gotta be the most fully functional Asperger’s person that ever lived. Way to go!!! MERCURY IS RISING! 👍

[@Rezzeh]

I find what you mentioned to go well with ADHD.. eye contact when he talks or thinks is avoided because it is distracting.. (from my own experience)

[@vickymoorman3220]

Very interesting video. The drumming sound in the background audio is both distracting and anxiety-provoking.

[@mlakyy7910]

The eye contact remark I don’t agree with, there are some countries that discourage eye contact and consider eye contact as a disrespect. I went to a school where teachers would tell students to look down and not directly because it was disrespectful. And kids that grew up in those countries for that reason avoid eye contact. in America if you don’t do eye contact you’re weird, in other countries eye contact is disrespectful. Huge part of this video was about eye contact and it’s wrong to judge someone based on it

[@chloem5851]

I work at a Mexican restaurant and I’m autistic and the nice thing about Mexican culture is making eye contact with a higher up is disrespectful, so the lack of eye contacts for me actually works really well at my job because of cultural differences lmfao none of my managers see it as disrespectful if I don’t look them in the eye

[@emergencyCALL911]

Pretty sure that's not the case in South Africa, and Elon brought up the eye contact thing himself on SNL.

[@immanuelkant7895]

Nobody is surprised I think

[@estebanrojas7242]

Yeah, it always seemed very likely.

[@jentee9652]

Not every eccentric billionaire nor genius is on the autism spectrum. To me, he just looked highly intelligent, hardworking and obsessed with taking humans to Mars.

[@DrSermedMezher]

I would say the signs are quite subtle!

[@astralnight3493]

@@DrSermedMezher smh

[@astralnight3493]

@@jentee9652 smh

[@teem5642]

As a doctor, you'd know there's more to diagnosing aspergers than those factors you pointed out. Elon musk is known for throwing out wrong figures too and you need to understand that behind Al you mentioned, is a team of real engineers. He has made investments in tech that's developed by others too

[@DrSermedMezher]

You’re right, there is more to the diagnosis than what I mentioned in the video. This video was intended to be to help people spot the signs of Asperger’s and understand it a little better. I’m always developing and improving my videos to try and make them better though so I appreciate the feedback!

[@emergencyCALL911]

Actually what he's known for is predicting timelines wrong. Turns out issues with timing are common in people with Asperger's. Now put the jawbone down and go work on yourself, Cain.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

2:24 It's called being an introvert 8:08 8:32 Sounds like Asperger's, hosting parties

[@peterfus6162]

I knew he had something with me adhd i can just tell he had something

[@DrSermedMezher]

Now you know you were right!

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

I dunno about that, it's one of the hardest disorders to diagnose for actual psychiatrists. Even the origin of the name has to do with the fact that it's so hard to detect, so many symptoms for those high functioning exists in other spectrums and some even outside any spectrum completely. People think Einstein and Tesla had it too, but this is not the case. I tend not to believe stuff like this without anything concrete, I'm the furthest thing from a psychiatrist to begin with.

[@zoklev]

@@AcolyteOfLucifer I'm aware of the bluriness between even on the spectrum & not, but which other spectrums share these high functioning traits? people guess whether great figures of the past had asperger's by looking at the symptoms they showed; that's concrete enough for me

[@GreenIllness]

I don't get this notion of repetitiveness. He's clearly thinking and comparing novel pairs all the time. And the "challenged" par is clearly just Elon thinking quickly through a ton of different answers and associations while giving a somewhat comprehensive top-view explanation to the question. Asbergers or not, it seems to me like you interpret his prosess almost backwards. Interesting nonetheless.

[@sadafyounas6636]

Sooo much of elon musk interactions and obsessiveness i see in my middle son..because hes making that forced eye contact and trying to mold himself into the norms of society school kind of dont see it. I see his true personality. I mean among 30 children he can just quietly hide the things hes struggling with. Trying to get somewhere with it all but yea a silent struggle with “aspergers”

[@emmafuentesbaltazar8801]

Thank you so much godbless

[@RD-wg7kx]

Dr., you mentioned, ''In order to overcome his condition....'' He HASN'T overcome that condition. Musk's Spring 2023 interview with Bill Maher (Realtime show) was awkward; scattered; broken up with many 'ums', 'uhs'. NOT the kind of smooth, polished speaking one would expect from a seasoned, experienced CEO.... (That zagged Maher interview is actually why I searched KZbin for more details about Musk's disability.)

[@emergencyCALL911]

"Overcome obstacles associated with..." would have been a better way to put it. Asperger's doesn't go away. I wouldn't call it a disability, though. I suppose in Elon's case you could say he has a speech impediment/disability, but to describe Asperger's as a disability generally is too defeatist in my view. It implies incapability, rather than just that some things are more difficult for him than they are for other people (whereas other things are easier). While the word "disability" makes sense when applied to things like blindness and deafness and other things that actually are characterised by the inability to do something, I think the word has become vastly overused thanks to the euphemism treadmill. Personally I quite liked Hans Asperger's simple, to-the-point description of his subjects as "abnormal children", but that would never fly in the PC culture that pervades psychology today.

[@SuzLa1]

Isn't also another reason he's such a successful engineer because his father was an engineer and taught him that subject?

[@DrSermedMezher]

That could certainly help! We all know families where the child rebels against the trend though

[@lykn6929]

Except he and his father don't get along. They never really have. Elon said he was evil.

[@SuzLa1]

@@DrSermedMezher He obviously didn't rebel, as did the same occupation.

[@PhillipGregoryMusic]

His father had a mine. He had nothing to do with computers.

[@thejanitor3263]

I HAVE ASPERGERS TOO

[@thejanitor3263]

Kinda sounds like ass burgers haha

[@Leah-Owens]

1:18 OR not and

[@barnswardrowan3022]

wouldn't say it's a lack of understanding. earlier, the autistics were judged as not knowing things based on their behavior, but that doesn't say what's in their heads. about musk, it's surprising that he's gone so far with money. that is definitely a non-asperger trait. when i see him talk, he looks more aspie than what huff post makes him out to be (a wild guy).

[@DrSermedMezher]

Very interesting perspective, thanks for sharing it with us! What experience do you have related to the field? Sounds like you are quite knowledgable.

[@emergencyCALL911]

You can't trust anything you read about Elon, and even people who like him seem not to understand him very well. I had a completely different idea of him in my head based on what I'd heard people say about him until I saw him do an interview on Bill Maher last year. I was completely taken aback by how different he was from what I'd been led to believe.

[@LadyVader33]

Susan Boyle and Anthony Hopkins also have aspergers'. It isn't a liability

[@DrSermedMezher]

Indeed it is not for some! Thanks for your comment

[@emergencyCALL911]

"It isn't a liability" Except when the SEC gets involved.

[@stefyguereschi]

Bravo Elon Musk'to SAY public SAYNG 👏👏👏

[@thiesenf]

I had a feeling around Aspie already when Elon made his anouncement of the BFR back in 2016... it was so clear to me... I am an Aspie and I analyse people very easily... so I knew what to look for...

[@johnfgriner]

Hi thanks for the video, just a small thing You said developing autism spectrum disorder, but I’m pretty sure it’s something you’re born with not developed. Just wanted to say that in case somebody thinks it’s something you develop because it’s already pretty misunderstood as it is. Thank you.

[@jakewhoskate]

Aspergers is NOT an actual diagnosis anymore. He just mocked an actual disabled person

[@DrSermedMezher]

You are right that it is now part of autism spectrum disorder in the “high” functioning end. Thank you for your comment

[@p0k3mn1]

I kinda had suspected it for a couple years or at the least he wasn’t “normal” or “typical”

[@tarikkavaz96]

I think Aspergers may be the reason why he is so successful

[@DrSermedMezher]

You could be totally right there!

[@tarikkavaz96]

@@DrSermedMezher :) thanks for agreeing…

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@tarikkavaz96 Thanks for commenting and sharing your insights!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Yes 100%

[@MrLxixVz]

you can notice it more on the Joe rogan interview

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thanks for spotting this - I'll take a look!

[@MrLxixVz]

@@DrSermedMezher my kid has Tourette so when we watched it we noticed some little things. we wondered.

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

How? What symptoms is he showing???

[@emergencyCALL911]

He was in max autism mode in 2018. I'm pretty sure things like stress and lack of sleep can make autism more obvious.

[@Bradley-tx6ed]

to those who bullied him when he was younger whos laughing now

[@jaimereynolds3914]

he didnt host parties at his mansiom when he was at school because he was bullied!!!!! he was bullied at school: true. But he hosted parties at college but not because he being bullied and wanted to be cool. He demanded people pay money to attend. It was to make money.

[@stephenbrodie5617]

That's what he says at least men always embellish things and he's a billionaire with tons of influence so who knows what's true

[@elenaovcharuk8529]

I knew it too. Idk, it was so obvious to me (I'm on the spectrum too)

[@adrianking5661]

His self diagnosis is not a diagnosis and you agreeing with him without diagnosing him in person is unprofessional...

[@adrianking5661]

@masudsaleh5155 so it's still unprofessional to diagnose someone with anything without actually seeing the patient in person... let that sink in.

[@emergencyCALL911]

I know, this self-diagnosis thing is getting out of hand. I heard the sky diagnose itself as blue the other day.

[@robertjsmith]

is he fighting climate change

[@DrSermedMezher]

It seems like it!

[@zen9514]

Can I become an Asperger?

[@southpole9450]

You move like a rapper

[@kevinburrell3359]

God you are handsome

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thanks, hope you found the vid useful!

[@kevinburrell3359]

@@DrSermedMezher Well I suffer with DP so the visual thing is an issue for me. I'm not sure if it's the same as having poor depth perception?

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@kevinburrell3359 Hi Kevin, thanks for the great question and sharing your diagnosis. I presume that by DP you mean depersonalisation-derealisation disorder? That can be difficult to manage as the perceptions that things are not real or that you’re observing yourself don’t come from a physical origin. That makes them different from having poor depth perception which is related to co-ordination and processing of the images that come from both eyes since depth is actually a construct of them together. You’ll notice that with only one eye open it is close to impossible to gauge depth visually. I hope that helps to answer your question!

[@alexandreesquenet3736]

Agree, I'm an aspie ^^

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thank you for sharing! I just released another video on Elon and would be great to have your opinion on it too

[@quiettornado1970]

I do not like boy he is doing with Twitter.

[@DrSermedMezher]

I am a bit worried about it’s direction at the moment. Hoping it doesn’t end up as badly as many are predicting! Thank you for your comment and great to have you on the channel

[@emergencyCALL911]

But do you like _girl_ he is doing with Twitter? That's the question.

[@jesusfollowerswomenministries]

Jesus whom is the one and only true God and Creator came to earth 2000+ years ago to go to the cross to pay our sin debt in full. His sacrifice was sufficient to pay the penalty for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). A created being could not pay the infinite penalty required for sin against an infinite God. Only God could pay such an infinite penalty. Only God could take on the sins of the world (2 Corinthians 5:21), die, and be resurrected, proving His victory over sin and death and that true and only God is JESUS! And He did all that because He loves us and wants to save us and have a relationship with us. Jesus is waiting for you to come to Him, He's the only way to Heaven, only He can save us from sin and from hell ( John 14, Romans 6:23, Luke 13:3). He won't cast you away from Himself if you come to Him. He calls us all to repentance, He loves us and wants to save us. believe and have faith in God then the Holy Spirit will come in and lead you to repent of your sins and God will forgive you of your sins and cleanse you by the blood of Jesus and you'll get born again by His Holy Spirit (John 3:3-19).

[@coolmotion7340]

Albert Einstein

[@TheHoardingPeon]

i was wondering my self lately i was checking alots of video and saw some patern that feels like odd a bit, some stuff like autistic and well... googled it and yup amazing how he does everything, what a legend

[@DrSermedMezher]

I'm glad you managed to get an answer! Do you feel comforted knowing what it is that you have or do you feel as though the label causes more harm than good?

[@goldpyramidsfoodtravelvlog7984]

*_This guy clearly doesn't know anything beyond the basics of aspergers_*

[@DrSermedMezher]

Please elaborate, I'd love to know what else you wanted to hear included so I can improve my content for next time!

[@GahMehGrrrr]

He is a sociopath.

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

Elon says so much crap. You never know what's true/serious, or BS/playing. He kinda mocked Asperger's, IMO. And for that, I kinda hate him. 'Cos the moment I heard it, I thought "that's gonna mess up public perception of the aspie diagnosis and difficulties." Rightfully so: I've since seen people conclude stuff like: "Yeah, Elon is acting like an ass, but he has Asperger's" - in a negative tone.

[@DrSermedMezher]

Based on what you've said, the problem with that is not Elon, it's the general public's perception of ASD/Asperger's. There is so much stigma around psychiatric diagnoses it is unreal. That's what I hopefully want to try and dispel with these videos!

[@nensi5813]

BS. Nothing is wrong with the guy, he is just introverted. All these labels are rediculus.

[@carb_8781]

nothing is wrong with the guy, but he has asd asd is not something wrong with people

[@DrSermedMezher]

@@carb_8781 Well said!

[@prettysick9070]

@@carb_8781 It kind of is though

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

He literally said this himself though, this isn't some journalist with a theory. His own words. Nobody, especially someone in his position and stature will just lie about something like this.

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

@@prettysick9070 yet he's done more than 99% of humans for the past 200,000 years? Will you still think so come 2060 when he's succeeded in getting millions of people living in cities in mars all driving Teslas connected to Starlink wifi? The disorder isn't the problem. .

[@monicaLynn7]

Autism is NOT A DISORDER!!!!!! We are just a different breed of human being just like neurotypical (normal) is a kind of human…

[@DrSermedMezher]

For people with “high functioning” autism, I’m inclined to agree. Where would we be as a race without the great thinkers and inventors of the past and present who had/have autism? But for those with more severe forms which are totally dependant on all aspects of care then having a diagnosis is essential so they can access the support that they desperately need.

[@chrisp7114]

You would be far less annoying if you didn’t try to make interesting facial expressions. Still would be annoying but at least I would be able to watch you on mute.

[@DrSermedMezher]

I’m glad you find the content interesting enough to watch it even on mute! Love that

[@zoklev]

what do you find annoying abt him? I didn't notice anything abnormal abt his facial expressions, so you're general dislike of him is prob biasing you to cherry-pick smth as trivial as facial expressions

[@thabisokhumalo6516]

You are mean

[@gabrieldasilva4198]

There is no chance you’re a a doctor. You’re having difficulty reading the criteria for AD.

[@shagunsharma1401]

wtf

[@DSScully]

Dude, if you don't have any thing nice nor constructive to say, please just don't. The ablism in your comment about reading ability is just wildly inappropriate.

[@DrSermedMezher]

It was recited by memory, hence it being slow.

[@sarinha672]

You have no education whatsoever, rude .

[@AcolyteOfLucifer]

You aren't one either.

[@thecognitivedissonant5206]

Thanks for the negative assumptions and stereotypes bozo

[@DrSermedMezher]

Sorry the video wasn't to your liking. Can you be more specific about what you didn't like so that I can improve it? Thank you in advance.

[@santaclause3487]

No shot Sherlock. Anybody with a brain could see that

[@DrSermedMezher]

Thanks for the feedback Santa. Delivering all those presents has made you cranky, maybe it’s time to retire?

[@Defy1x]

@@DrSermedMezher LOL