How to Know If Someone Has Autism

Do you think you or someone you know might have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Dr. Scott explains the symptoms of autism, so that you can tell if you or someone you know might have it.

[@thenotsotypicals8938]

It’s not they we aren’t interested in communicating. We just have a different style of communicating with connections rather than constantly asking questions. Assuming we don’t ‘care’ about others is ridiculous. We often have more empathy than neurotypicals. Sometimes we stop initiating interactions because there usually has been negative experiences our entire lives. But, if you have neurodivergent kids and adults together? It’s fantastic. Social media has helped us find each other and it’s amazing!

[@shadowfox933]

I've seen studies showing that autistic people have no major issues in communicating with each other; it's more of a mismatch of communication styles between autistic and non-autistic individuals that creates problems. It stands to reason that this is exactly why we might prefer to befriend each other. For us, it isn't a forgiveness of social faux pas; there doesn't seem to necessarily be a social faux pas in the first place

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Good point.

[@californialoveist]

My niece thought that maybe I had autism as well because she was just diagnosed at 25 years old, and after hearing the symptoms or things that would indicate that I am or not, I am clearly not. I love socializing with people I love knowing things about people and their stories, and things like that, I can read body language facial expressions things like that I have ADHD and dyslexia I’ve been in eight car accidents where I’ve had head trauma so things for me I know I have difficulties with some things I do get upset easy I get confused and frustrated and overwhelmed I have a brain injury from a major car accident that I think it plays a huge role but I don’t think I am autistic

[@Eryniell]

just a note: loving socializing, people and learning about people, can be true no matter if one has autism or not ^^ some autistic people have "people" even as a special interest.

[@msreiki1035]

@californialoveist See if you can find a craniosacral therapist in your area to help with your head trauma. It's a very gentle and effective treatment for that type of injury.

[@californialoveist]

Oh my goodness, I love that there are videos about how to detect if you have autism

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Thanks, just remember, these are the core symptoms. You don't need to have all of them, and different people might have different combinations. Other issues can mimic autism, too, so someone would really need a thorough evaluation for a proper diagnosis.

[@NeilJL]

I'm autistic and, while I do everything I can to avoid conflict and negativity, I have to say that I'm not keen on this video. I lost count of how many times the word 'disorder' was mentioned - in my view, it's a condition and a difference. Words like 'disorder' and 'symptoms' make autism sound like a disease. It's not - it's a differently-structured brain. (I'm autistic - I don't *have* an 'autism spectrum disorder’.) Autistic people are human beings, but the tone of this video implies (in my view) that they are somehow less human. If anyone - autistic or neurotypical - wants to watch insightful videos about autism, learn from autistic people with lived experience. I recommend Hunter Hansen, Orion Kelly, and Yo Samdy Sam, to name just three.

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Thank you for your input. I can really see your point, and it's a good one. I will look up the recommendations you made.

[@neillaurenson1270]

@@TheRealPsychologyWorks Thank you very much for your gracious reply. I hope you enjoy the KZbin channels I recommended.

[@iam1711]

@@TheRealPsychologyWorks To be honest I hate this because neurotypicals will take advantage of theses people and they placed them on this BS hierarchy thing that neurotypicals do let's be honest

[@iam1711]

@@TheRealPsychologyWorks why can't they just accept our normal and consider us as there equal instead of looking down on us!!!!

[@IndigoChina]

@Dr.ScottSays this video was brought to my attention and, as a fellow Neurodiverse person, I agree with the above comment. I'm considering making reaction videos on my channel in future and was wondering if you'd give me permission react to some of your content?

[@futureRRB]

I honestly didn't realize that I had social issues until I asked people specifically and they said yes or even that they had always just assumed I was autistic.

[@little_ortist]

I’ve been told by regular people that I’m “special” since I was a kid. I used to be so in love with birds that I would end up annoying people with how much I talked. Therefore I didn’t have many friends and I got scared to make any. I also need to write down things for me to remember them and to know what steps in something I need to do even if it’s small. But mainly my family calls me “special” because I’m slower than them and I cant pick up on things as easy. I’ve also had some sensitive hearing for a while, so loud noises bug me(I use the noise cancellation feature on my AirPods to mute sounds a bit). But aside from all of this, I can definitely relate to the special interests one. As a girl in her late teens, I’m obsessed with a kid’s show. Because of this, I’ve been able to find a community of people like me, and it turns out they’re all autistic. They’ve observed my behaviors and actions and they’ve suspected me of autism too. I’m too afraid to self diagnosis myself with anything because I’m not sure if I actually am ASD, but when I’m older I’ll see a professional.

[@Idiot337]

HOW DOES YOUR BOOK DO THAT

[@Darkbillhook]

It’s interesting because a lot of miscommunication could be avoided if people asked clearer and more direct questions. To me the answer to “hey I heard you went to Italy last week?” is “yes I did” as per the video. This is because if the person wanted additional information I’d expect that to form part of their question. If they asked “what did you do in Italy?” or “What was your best experience there?” I’d happily tell them. It can be frustrating because I miss the nuance of what people say and then they think I haven’t responded correctly, but really the question was unclear and I didn’t know what was expected of me. I can then feel hurt because the person acts unkindly in response to me or makes fun of me and I’m not sure what I’ve done wrong or what I’ve missed. (It’s probably obvious by this point in the comment but I’m diagnosed autistic.) Also to add some constructive criticism - the language in this video (“person with autism” for example) is a bit outdated as most autistic people prefer “autistic person”, and the video also perpetuates some stereotypes about autistic people... 🚂

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Thanks for your comments. I'll have to think about the difference between person with autism and autistic person. I think I see your point. What I don't care for is when someone says, "I'm ADHD," as if it defines who they are in their entirety, so I use the term "you have ADHD."

[@Mindsetolympics]

This is tough cause many that I encounter are in the online community are being “narcissistic” in their behavior but really they may have asperbergers or autism but undiagnosed

[@claytonelofgren]

Good video. I’ve always noticed that about trains. It sounds like people who are just creatures of habit aren’t necessarily autistic if they don’t have those social disorders

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

I agree.

[@nathantodner4000]

How does your bookshelf work

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Wingardium Leviosa! Actually, some of the books have the pages cut out, and they hide brackets that bolt the shelf to the wall.

[@HighGringo]

Okat that helps a bit. Good work

[@claren2792]

I’m diagnosed ASD, I am good at interpreting body language etc, I have a diagnosis of social anxiety which I disagree with, I can socialise (mask) if I must no anxiety involved truth is I’m not interested in what others have to say as you mentioned so I tend to avoid large groups of NT’s when possible, I also have ADHD so who knows which one it is 😂 but unless it’s a topic of interest I find it boring and then i will zone out like Homer Simpson 🙃I’m also not interested in fostering intense friendships because that’s also boring and tedious work,i rather do my own thing, a catch up once every 6 months would be right up my alley though where we could discuss my interests 😂 , all in all I don’t get any feel good emotions from spending time with others except for my children.

[@louisonsad772]

Comment for algorithm, good luck dr

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Appreciated

[@NaderVaderYT]

I may not have it but feel very strongly that I do and I believe maybe that's why I feel almost happy or at peace when thinkin gof the idea that I may have it. going to my doctor on nov 7th and so I will know then! but will be interesting to know what it is

[@tylernocreative6690]

I think I have autism I am not diagnosed but I have like 80% of symptoms and When it comes to nonverbal communication I think because people with autism don't give them, from my experience people don't really believe what are you saying so you got to copy someones else nonverbal communication movements (use the mask) to make people believe what are you saying. But this doesn't really apply to people who know you very well because they understand you better. As for the sensory sensitivity when it comes to sounds it feels like when superman hears all the noises in the world at the same time and you can't stop them.

[@little_ortist]

OH MY GOD the hearing thing !! It’s like I can hear everything but i can’t at the same time. Like I’ve tried to eavesdrop on multiple convos at once because I can hear so many but I can only really focus on one. And loud noises hurt my ears so much!

[@wisecoconut5]

I am annoyed with this video because it highlights stereotypes associated with males in particular. Females often exhibit autisim differently. Frankly, much of the information lacks neuance. "Spectrum" is in the name for a reason. If you have met one autistic person, you have met ONE autistic person. Not every autistic person exhibits all of these traits and any trait has levels of intensity. I

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Well said and very true. These are just the symptoms listed in the diagnostic manual, different people will have a different combination of them with their own flavor of their personality mixed in as well. Thanks for your comment.

[@FlamingCockatiel]

How does autism present differently in women? I've been diagnosed and have a decent amount of these.

[@iam1711]

To be honest I hate this because neurotypicals will take advantage of theses people and they placed them on this BS hierarchy thing that neurotypicals do let's be honest

[@jakevendrotti1496]

You talk about "neurotypicals" like they are smurfs. Typicality is just that: the typical. It's not a moral association. Don't make that assumption that it's the world vs you, or you represent all autistic experiences. The world is full of complex diversities, of which each of us is one, and that's fine.

[@iam1711]

@@jakevendrotti1496 why can't they just accept our normal and consider us as there equal instead of looking down on us!!!!

[@jrr2045]

I found this video a bit hard to watch. It paints a picture of a very stereotypical, autistic little boy. So many autistic people will not fit this mold but still are just as autistic. My husband is on the spectrum, but almost nobody can tell. Coworkers didn't believe him. Even several therapists have missed it. He doesn't have a monotone voice or singsong voice. He doesn't have stereotyped movements that are noticable to anyone. Only if he's very stressed or has trouble focusing, he might do stimmig like clicking his fingers, but it's pretty common for anyone to do that. If I had watched this video when I was wondering if my husband and daughter were autistic, I would have thought no, they're probably not. Because this description is quite narrow. But it turns out they are. So I just want other people watching this to not take it too seriously. If you have met one autistic person , you have met one. The individual way people's autistic impairments show up can vary widely.

[@ThoughtfulAl]

Your bookshelf is sagging

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Yikes!

[@lionaire1603]

you might have austism

[@craygraydeb1916]

Lmao and crying at the same time....this is straight out of the dsm-5. Honestly, ASD is more complicated than is being described. It is a different brain, it functions differently. Do more research.

[@TheRealPsychologyWorks]

Good point. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

[@lilithstryker8849]

Did you just tell a licensed psychologist to do more research lol.