I spent a day with AUTISTIC PEOPLE

I spent a day with people on the autism spectrium to learn the truth about this often misunderstood disorder.
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[@AnthonyPadilla]

NOTE: some misinformed people are recommending i call the video “people with autism” to be more respectful but i reached out to the autistic community and “autistic people” is heavily preferred. please listen to the community before spreading potentially incorrect* information. ORIGINAL POST: come back next week for *I spent a day with 911 EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS* -- thank you so much for supporting me and this series :) luv, anthony padildo ps: shoutout to everyone who has turned on notifications 🔔 and directly support me in continuing this series.

[@SylviaRustyFae]

Nonbinary people and binary trans people are both deserving of a spent a day with from you.

[@badentertainment5062]

I turned it on

[@pennywise3279]

Thanks Anthony I have autism have a great day

[@hayzmation5354]

Man of the people right here

[@bluefishinthecut]

What about spending a day with people who love gore in horror movies

[@certlovrboy1089]

"Why do you have a license?" *"Im not blind."*

[@allisond.46]

That’s also why I have a permit.

[@FREAKOFNATURE-mb8oo]

Lol, why are these even questions people have??

[@TheOldenMemories]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@VOLAIRE]

The girl talking about getting bullied and being mistreated by her teacher and students. Heartbreaking.

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Absolutely :(

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

That Teach is cruel T.T

[@jay-kl7mk]

Feminism am I right

[@Katie-lg9oq]

I see you everywhere I go.

[@hookedmediacarstech1419]

People shouldn’t be mistreated for something they can’t control

[@gay-flower]

"i mean. i may be autistic but at least i'm not dying???" had me cackling ngl

[@cristianjuarez1086]

ye, but sadly some people in the spectrum do die because of it

[@1amChrlie]

@David Welch We aren’t something that can be prayed away man 💀💀

[@JB-mh5xy]

@David Welch You... renounce? Autism?

[@somedudethatdoesthings8057]

@@davidwelch42 This is really stupid. We don't renounce these things. We use them to glorify and honor Jesus by overcoming the challenges that things like autism can give us.

[@-thunderstar-6414]

​@@davidwelch421.) Autism can't be prayed away 2.) Even if it could, many people with autism would choose to keep it.

[@FloatyyBrain]

Me two years ago: Oh this is such a cool video! Some of my friends with autism would like this ha ha. Me now: *diagnosed with autism*

[@emilymeyers6069]

💀

[@veronicatorres1290]

i am too

[@randomnameforarandomnerd8400]

“friends with autism” should’ve been your first sign- we congregate lol

[@FloatyyBrain]

@@randomnameforarandomnerd8400 Lol true

[@marsiscoolr]

SAME SHAHSHSHSHSHSHSQ

[@helenpatatfanas]

"Why do you have your license if you have autism? I'm not blind" OMG I'M DECEASED

[@talentlesscommenter1329]

May you rest in peace

[@morgan3918]

I am autistic and cannot drive. That said, I am but one of 7 BILLION humans, and my best friend, a fellow aspie, has her license and is a successful driver. I just don't understand why autism = an inability to do certain things across the board.

[@NaudVanDalen]

I had trouble driving because of having to focus on many different things including stick shift. Turns out most Americans drive automatic cars so I don't feel bad for my trouble with stick shift driving.

[@nem5217]

@@NaudVanDalen I don’t know about you but I’m high functioning autistic and one of my biggest fears about driving is hitting somebody’s car or hitting walking or crashing etc is there a way to overcome that?

[@NaudVanDalen]

@@nem5217 I don't know. I stopped getting driving lessons because it was too stressful.

[@saakhiesingh404]

"I may be autistic but at least im not dying" OH MY GOD😂😂SHOW THIS TO ALL THE KARENS

[@jokolelono4606]

hey there its me, ja that guy

[@cynthiapoulose6000]

@@SarahSoLovelyXo No,I think they mean cos,"Karens" typically don't vaccinate their kids, but have a giant hatred against autistic people. They even say vaccines cause autism. That is obviously so not true,autism is a totally different thing.

[@angelfrick7297]

@@jokolelono4606 huh?

[@Ohokk0]

Jack Mehoff sounds like we have a karen on our hands here trying to defend the karens

[@macarooni4023]

Jack Mehoff tf are you saying re read the damn comment and come back when you can use reasoning skills

[@ellencristini3936]

I'm autistic, and I like the fact that he invited two women and a black man, in the media autism is often portrayed by white boys, and also women and poc are usually underdiagnosed or are diagnosed later, so I think it's very nice to show autism in different faces and not in the usual representation ♾❤

[@skullwund8676]

or maybe he doesn't care bout any of that and just ivited 3 people or 2 woman and a man

[@ellencristini3936]

yeah, but good representation is always nice to see anyways @@skullwund8676

[@daryissaplayz2312]

​@@skullwund8676Even if he didn't care, it's still good he invited them.

[@Georgei_xx]

Im autistic and a lot of people think im just a stupid immature person and it really hurts. I really appreciate this video lol

[@orance2526]

yea. i still feel like im unfunny or disliked, its just smth you gotta come into terms with

[@sonicfan82]

I don’t View you like that, I think you’re very smart, and very loving.

[@okjeffy6581]

When I was in 5th grade, people liked me for being Autistic.

[@sailoragitate900]

their opinion is not a reflection of your true worth. never doubt yourself ♥

[@Georgei_xx]

​@@sonicfan82bless you you're very nice ❤

[@nickgrice7288]

“I may be autistic but atleast I’m not dying” -2020 Love this dude call them out bro sending you love

[@australiankappa8123]

Nick Grice I give u one reply because no reply’s 532 likes is sad

[@TjAndersonMMA]

@@australiankappa8123 delete it so no replys

[@jungkooks80dollarmattress42]

say it louder for those anti-vax karens in the back

[@kaedynsummers4567]

Made me happy bc I do have autism. and it's NOT THAT SEVERE but I do have out brakes

[@gemma8612]

💛

[@lepropheteduquebec]

"Yeah, I have autism but at least I'm not dying!" That was perfect.

[@mythic_sinner1138]

Nice spelling my guy

[@lepropheteduquebec]

Synthick6475 9 oups Gonna change it Thanks m8

[@XELLAluvsU]

Me watching it because I needed a reminder that I’m not the only autistic person

[@stasialii]

It's fascinating that we think differently. I also have autism and I don't give a fuck about who else that has.

[@fdjgkhfsdkghfskjghdf_]

@@stasialii i do all the time hahahh

[@dionysus4742]

Same, so relateable fam

[@GeneralCatDad]

@@stasialii honest to god same

[@-M00N-]

Yea,I’m getting tested in a couple days!!I struggle with sensory+communication issues so at least if i get diagnosed i can get more support

[@valness3017]

I was pleasantly surprised to hear "I really like bubbly people". Im often described as being very bubbly and social, and my husband is on the spectrum along with several of my friends. I always thought my kind of personality would actually be annoying for someone on the spectrum because im so giggly and struggle to remain quiet. However, my husband always tells me I'm super expressive and warm to people which makes it very easy to read me. Its kinda nice to know my energy actually works for some people.

[@eeeaten]

introverts love extroverts when it's 1-1 or small groups :)

[@dudedude31415]

As someone on the spectrum, I really appreciate people that behave like you. I feel more comfortable with direct and expressive people, than with very controlled people. (Not saving you don't self-control). It really irritates me when people behave according to etiquette because that makes me feel like not getting the social queue or even worse when I get the actual queue, I feel like they are viewing me as dumb enough to not see it. I really like it when people are just very direct. And it reduces my efforts to find the subtext queues.

[@eeurydicee]

“People get built different; we don’t have to understand it, we just have to respect it” -Bubblegum

[@jaaaaaane]

Meurtre Du Corbeau YES. YES. THAT IS MY FAVORITE QUOTE FROM THE SHOW 😤👏👏👏 AND IT IS SO VERY TRUE.

[@annathelesbian2605]

Yes RESPECT. Aretha Franklin knew it well.

[@supergekume7615]

you really gonna make me cry. adventure time is the show of the decade

[@dalicia1322]

Who else read this in princess Bubblegums voice 😂

[@jesuschrist4752]

"Something weird is just something familiar, viewed from a different angle"

[@Jasonzvo]

I always question why do we teach people with disabilities how to behave around others but not teach people without disabilities how to treat people with disabilities properly and behave around them

[@movedaccountcheckinchannel8404]

As an autistic person I agree with this SO. MUCH. I could go on a whole rant about it!

[@zotial5937]

Snowpod AGREED with being on the autism spectrum myself, whats the point of being diagnosed with a mental disorder or something like that if you can’t tell people you may act weird due to it without people saying you’re making excuses when you can’t help it!

[@ItsMe-ch1yp]

I went to an elementary school that had a classroom for kids with severe autism, and I was asked to help out that class often because the teachers said I was so nice to them, and at first I played it off as a, "aren't everybody nice?" But the older I got the more I learned the cruel reality. I was often asked offensive things like, "how could you be around them? They are scary." And it is completely untrue. People with disabilities get treated so terribly and it is a shame.

[@remuslupin1713]

i don’t have autism but i do have adhd and sometimes ill zone out on my teachers, i have motor tics so sometimes my hands will shake or i’ll jerk my head and people think im being weird, i have a very hard time finishing things and i forget a lot and people think im ignoring them or smth and it makes me feel really bad about myself because i can’t help it

[@leaff123]

fr man. I used to help teach a class of kids with autism and they were literally the sweetest. tbh no one would make fun of them but they didn’t want to help out the class either.

[@corey3642]

It broke my heart when Jasmine talked about being bullied in school and to this day, even. I have had very similar experiences. She seems so smart and friendly. I would love to have a friend like her.

[@elizabethcastillofarfan5640]

AS AN AUTISTIC MYSELF WITH AN AUTISM COMMUNITY IN PERÚ I LET YOU KNOW THAT WE TRULY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU CALLING US AUTISTIC/ AUTISTIC PEOPLE. THE USE "OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM" IS WAY MORE SPREAD BUT FROM VOICES THAT ARENT'S OURS-LIKE AUTISM SPEAKS. WE HAVE A VOICE. WE WANT TO BE HEARD. ♾🌈

[@asterling4]

​@@Moopy_ uh... why not? the rainbow infinity symbol is the symbol of the autistic community.

[@pedroff_1]

@@asterling4 As much as I did like the puzzle piece thing, the rainbow lemniscate manages to look pretty good as well, with the bonus of not having the same inplied symbolism

[@_Circe]

@@Moopy_ the rainbow represents multiple things???

[@Moopy_]

@@_Circe yes ik this g, literally just replied, look at the reply, people won’t know most the time

[@_Circe]

@@Moopy_ when you talk about other communities I’m gonna assume you mean the only other community that uses the rainbow as a symbol- the lgbtq community. You seem to forget, however, that they use it as a flag. Not as the icon itself. And whenever someone talks about neurodiversity or the neurodivergent community they use the infinity emoji (♾️) and the rainbow emoji (🌈) consecutively. This is how people have decided to represent the community through the emojis. It is perfectly fine to use a rainbow. You don’t have to be scared of people mistaking you for another sexuality. 💀

[@jasmine-zf5hv]

"i may be autistic but at least im not dying" MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

[@eris5688]

Just Jazzy 😂😂😂

[@nathanspiessens4213]

am i bipolar?

[@weirdobrotato3149]

SHUUUUUUUUT the fuck up

[@hucatln9694]

In England it changed from disorder to a condition

[@joybreegaming8781]

@@hucatln9694 really?

[@levyk1020]

When she said the teacher told the kids to be mean to her breaks my heart. That teacher should’ve been fired. That’s honestly so sad :(

[@spookberryette5523]

Yeah, that's not right. And it is sad too

[@heleninglis9961]

That part broke me 😢

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

[@Frankieky]

For me I have autism and last year in school ny teacher bullied me so much that I went into a early state of depression but since I had asutism it was really deap but my teacher this year made me feel better about myself and helped my cope and I think he's why I'm not dead rn

[@makototakara7025]

I agree, that is messed up.

[@DVMPST3R_RVT]

My friend is autistic and she said this to me: I prefer autistic person because for the longest time I always tried to figure out where my autism ended and I started but I learned it wasn't black and white it was a rainbow though it is hard sometimes to deal with it I can also learn ways to help myself.

[@agsilverradio2225]

Exacly. An autistic person's autism is a part of them, not a condition seperate from them.

[@DVMPST3R_RVT]

@agsilverradio2225 for me that's what I find easiest but some people prefer diffrent terms :3

[@emporioalnino4670]

I'm not a person with a condition. I am autistic. It's an integral part of who I am, not an illness I've contracted.

[@jess_lomas]

​@Emporio Alniño same I'm like I'm autistic but it causes challenges and also enjoyment and everything I do is because I'm autistic I think it makes it easier to not be occasionally upset that I have it

[@SonnyB.Greenware]

it’s kind of funny cause black and white thinking is common for autism lol. i personally don’t care if i’m called autistic or an autistic person but i’m glad your friend found something that works for them

[@OverlordMalarkey]

One thing I can not stand as I'm with Asperger's/Autism myself is being looked down and talked to like I'm a child. It angers me when people do this. I'm not a child, I am in my mid 20s. Talk to me and treat me like an adult. I put with it when I was younger but I sure as hell not putting up with it as an adult.

[@DarkStarCoreX]

OH MY GOD TELL ME ABOUT IT. I have classmates who are constantly talking to me like i'm a fucking 5 year old. I'm 15 not a baby, so talk to me like I'm 15.

[@komisan_]

oh same, I'm also in my mid 20s. usually I can feel the vibes change straight as I tell someone I am autistic, they start treating me like I'm a child and I'm unable to look after myself or do anything. drives me insane

[@the_crystal_artist8873]

So many times, someone will make like a dirty joke and I will ask them to explain because I didn’t get it, and they’re always like, “No! You too sweet and innocent!” I’m 16 almost 17. I know what sex is. Just explain the joke so I can laugh with you guys.

[@owengraziano7288]

Same. 1000% same.

[@PowerSpirit50]

I find that being straightforward with telling them that speeds up development. And you can always call them out on it after and be in the right.

[@blazeyoung8106]

My little brother is autistic, he didn’t realize that it’s a “disability” until he saw a scholarship notice addressed to him for being disabled. His response was “I thought autism just made me smart” I love him. Edit: just to clarify a little bit the scholarship is offered to every “disabled” child in my state to go to private school grades k-12 not college. My brother goes to normal public school and does not need an aid or attend ESE classes and excels academically. I do know someone personally who used this scholarship so that they went to a year round private school and that helped them tremendously with having a consistent schedule and help alleviate some of the obstacles they faced when in normal public school.

[@saperoi]

Me in a nutshell

[@chikenduk]

Blaze Young aw so wholesome 😁

[@jsharkly]

i- autistic people can get scholarships for being autism 👀👀 is that possible?

[@requirementsrequired4384]

Blaze Young Bless his soul!

[@Jolien_birbwhisperer]

He's not disabled. He has a developmental disorder but that doesn't cripple him from learning and evolving as a person. If you love your brother, make sure that he understands that because if he grows up to believe that he's disabled, it will prevent him from functioning to the best of his ability and put a constant downer on him.

[@themuffinman7278]

Lmao that guy is so funny “Why are people more worried about their child having autism than having polio” 😂

[@ItzYoGyalCuTiE]

True, some folks just got this all wrong. Like, are afraid to have a kid with autism.

[@sabinethegaydragongeek]

Because people are afraid of kids being the r word I guess? People are fucking crazy.

[@bellac6311]

Exactly, i always say id take my autism over a being dead by 4.

[@mr.mcthicc1073]

I mean hes right though

[@RainbowRoadCrashTest]

@Hello Satan I have Mild Autism, and all I can say, It's really not that bad. My autism is so mild most people can't tell that I have autism. I rather have severe autism than laying in bed with a lifebox covering my body 24/7 of my life as some people with polio had. Basically what I'm saying, "Damn nigga, you crazy" to anyone who rather have polio than autism.

[@FedGrod]

The worst part of having it is hearing people call things or people acting stupid "autistic" like autistic means disturbing and threatening a no more than an insult

[@kilargo4588]

I'm autistic and I don't care if people call things autistic. I think it's kinda funny.

[@BotchuLeeSim]

I’m autistic and I don’t care, as long as they aren’t trying to offend autistic people I don’t give a flying… you get the picture

[@LootFragg]

​@@kilargo4588 I don't think I can take your statement at face value, since many people self-denigrate for acceptance as a coping mechanism. In other words: If I was autistic, I'd be happy about people using "autistic" as an insult if I felt marginalized and this tolerance would put me more on display. I'd make self-deprecating jokes because being cool with it is a way of at least not being "that guy". Also, I'd do it to protest against the fakeness of people instrumentalizing my condition to gain social standing by pretending to be an ally without listening to me. But really, in a very unrealistic, very far off utopia, in the ideal circumstances, in a perfect world where everybody listens, and everything is better, I wouldn't want people to use an attribute that describes me to also describe something we all agree is bad. Because it would mean I'd always be bad, even if I was cool enough to deal with it. You know? I'm not autistic and I don't know how an autistic perspective differs from mine, but this is my long-winded explanation on why I don't trust general statements like yours. I'm just abstracting my experience as racial minority and it just feels so similar, with me making self-deprecating jokes for fun, but with an eternal little wound underneath and a deep-seated desire to just be considered adequate and not inferior. Let me know if this sounds about right to you or if you genuinely love when people equate "bad = autistic".

[@FedGrod]

@@kilargo4588 I do not believe you. I think you are a person without autism who uses the word autistic like that and you're trying to make it sound as if it isn't a horrible thing to do to validate yourself.

[@FedGrod]

@@LootFragg thank you.

[@cookiekhad8106]

Shit, if I was in this episode, I would’ve gone on and on about my knowledge and experiences in art. I’m an autistic 17 yr old art student that loves art 😂

[@pandora3425]

that’s so cool!! i’m a 15 year old with autism =) i love drawing a lot too ! it’s fun & i love making characters ( ✌︎'ω')✌︎

[@cookiekhad8106]

@@pandora3425 that’s so cool, I like doing that too 😊

[@andyavisand]

Good for you two! I'm a 16yo autistic who loves to make music!

[@pandora3425]

@@andyavisand that’s sweet =D what type of music?

[@andyavisand]

@@pandora3425 I dont even know! I just... do whatever i feel like, and publish it as "5 Green Bunnies"

[@doomdong69420]

At first I thought these “I spent a day with...” videos were clickbaitey and annoying. But after watching a few I see that he is genuinely trying to remove stigma and have some well educated entertainment. As someone who is on the spectrum, I really appreciate how polite he was and how he was factual yet kind.

[@darkhorseash4337]

Yeah like, the titles are definitely a little clickbaity (which, it's youtube, fair enough) But he genuinely does seem to put the effort in to educate himself about the topics

[@taillesshalo8373]

@@darkhorseash4337 I'm pretty sure he does the clickbaity titles/thumbnails to get more people to click. I mean..the more people click the more get educated and learn

[@darkhorseash4337]

@@taillesshalo8373 oh for sure that's why I said I understand it. Like, it's youtube, that's definitely the best way to get people to learn.

[@raspberry__4395]

Same

[@nonewem5180]

Saaaame

[@warmcozyasmr4094]

“I felt like the world was against me just for existing” that broke me 🥺

[@allstr8peopledeservetodie10]

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[@MrsMangaLove]

That would be nice if Everyone thought the same way you do! As someone with autism i have been bullied for it for such a long time as well, and had an extremely hard time accepting it... It was like i didn't want to be the way i am because people disliked it too much. But i ended up accepting my disorder, cause in the end it's not wrong and i wouldn't be the way i am if i didn't have it. Sure sometimes that's harder to function and think things properly but i can also laugh at myself sometimes and stop blaming myself. Alot of autistic people don't feel accepted and that's really sad

[@soph1097]

@@MrsMangaLove it took me till i was 17 to actually start loving myself and accepting myself I got bullied for 12 years straight (all the way through primary and high school) and it made me feel like I should hate myself and that I shouldn't be here but in college I found the most accepting group of friends and the right support staff who encouraged me and made me realise its nothing to be ashamed of I get suuuuuper hyper at times and it annoys people so they have to calm me down and I have frequent anxiety attacks but that's just a part of life now. My boyfriend calls me quirky and barking mad but he loves it and he helps me through the tough times lol

[@delyricoracle]

I cried when she said it and again when I read the comment

[@KingXNYCTallSosa]

@@delyricoracle Me too

[@jackd.rifter3299]

I found out a few years ago that I'm autistic. My family hid it from me my whole life hoping I would eventually outgrow it and I finally understand more after a few years of research and honestly, I wish I would have known sooner because I would have known what community I should talk with instead of just isolating like I've always done. It's very inspiring though to see all of the great things other autistics have accomplished even if I can't do what they do and it gives me hope and makes me feel pride in something for once. I feel proud to be me instead of feeling ashamed for existing.

[@ChaosVixen]

Honey, I spent my whole life thinking I was weird. Turns out - autism. But are we the broken ones? Because in my opinion we care more.

[@SonnyB.Greenware]

I just found out a year ago at the age of 21 and it’s changed so much for me. Everything makes sense now! 😂 I’m able to unmask now and it’s so nice. Sometimes I feel like I’m normal and neurotypicals are the “weird” ones 😂😂

[@jackd.rifter3299]

@@SonnyB.Greenware So far I haven't figured out how to unmask and what makes it "funny" is that I was never good at masking anyway and people could tell. 😆

[@SonnyB.Greenware]

@@jackd.rifter3299 it feels weird at first. i felt like i was faking it or performing because i struggle with being perceived. when i would stim it would feel .. silly? but now it feels good and natural for me and it helps me a lot i don’t get burnout so easily! i wish you well on your unmasking journey !!

[@jackd.rifter3299]

@@SonnyB.Greenware I've actually noticed similar with myself! I was taught not to stim as a child to appear "normal" but kept having meltdowns and burnouts.

[@emporioalnino4670]

The worst part of being autistic is not being treated like an equal, as if I'm not even human. They regard me as a thoughtless child to be pitied, or some cold unfeeling genius straight out of (insert autism media here). Even worse is when people get scared of me for not "behaving normal". I'm a big tall guy with the classic autistic "resting bitch face" so a lot of people especially women tend to think I'm a potential threat. The reality is I'm a total softy but because it's not tattooed on my forehead they think I'm a creep and a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here, I don't below here.

[@eeeaten]

i hear you emporio. it is not easy.

[@emporioalnino4670]

I do like being autistic and i wouldn't change that about myself even if I could. It's part of my identity. I just wish I got treated better lmao

[@anarchy1236]

True, it sucks not being treated like a human just because I was born different than the majority (also, love the Radiohead reference)

[@emmi5277]

I love how he’s not using the baby voice like other people use when talking to someone who has autism

[@lisemagic208]

YES! I go to a public high school and I witness people using that voice and being condescending towards more obviously autistic kids in my classes all the time! (I also have it but I can mask it pretty well). I’ve named it the Hamster Phenomenon, because they are treated like class pets.

[@Coffee.spider]

FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT!!!

[@grease317]

@@lisemagic208 ehh i don’t think people are trying to be Condescending their just trying to be considerate but it just comes douchey

[@ItsMe-ch1yp]

As someone who has spent a lot of time around the autistic community I can say that THIS is true. I don't have that problem, but when ever my friends join me it's like they are talking to a puppy.

[@Myliu903]

Yes, very true. My older brother has autism but ran into a psychiatrist that used baby talk on him. He was 24 at the time. It was very offensive. Although my brother was pretty calm about it. I was more upset than he was but I respect that about him very much.

[@kitaichisora5141]

I swear Anthony is the most respectful, caring and supportive person. I wish more people were like Anthony because they always keep an open mind and tries to understand everyone

[@muhammadsmith5792]

Unless it's flat earthers. He just hired actors and made fun of them. He needs to do that video again

[@rabihalawani7174]

Muhammad Smith tbh it’s really hard to take those people seriously. They’re almost trying to get made fun of

[@bones22j]

He’s trying to run a successful KZbin channel, and not ruffle any feathers. So of course he’s respectful.

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

SpecialBooksBySpecialKids is a channel that does these kinds of interviews as well. He is a saint, he interviews and gives people with all kinds of disabilities a voice

[@heysaucemikehere1804]

Ale Lagarda Thank you for introducing me to this channel!

[@kris-qz9vr]

I have both ADHD and Autism. I was diagnosed last year at the age of 27. It is rarely picked up on early because of the male diagnostic criteria and the fact we show ourselves so differently. I am crippled by exhaustion all the time from it and nowadays I'm very isolated and spend all day in my room just playing video games with the lights off. I'm in permanent burnout from pretending I wasn't autistic for over 25 years of my life. I barely make it to work 2 days a week right now. It can really be a struggle when you're this way.

[@boosyaa]

Hey man. I’m 29 years old and only got diagnosed recently as well. Lived my whole life very confused and riddled with anxiety. Thought I had social anxiety but turns out it’s that and autism. I can’t really hold a job and have no friends. I used to be popular and in a band but had to drink to numb myself. Now I am away from substances and trying to figure out how to live. Hope things get better for you.

[@kris-qz9vr]

@@boosyaa Unmasking is a chore within itself, and I wish you the best of luck man. Keep your chin up brother, hope you find yourself soon.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@kris-qz9vr I'm autistic but wasn't diagnosed until 36. I thought I was bipolar because of the ups and downs I had but then realized it was burnout after being turned on and going crazy with so much stuff along with all the acting I had to do to fit in. I get burnt out frequently due to the nature of my job. What about a career/job change or is that not what causes your burnout? Do you desire to be social occasionally?

[@kris-qz9vr]

@@XSR_RUGGER I've changed jobs constantly. My psych actually agrees that work is dangerous for me and could actually kill me. Autism has taken my quality of life away entirely.

[@user-kg3tm7ue1s]

Adhd can be a struggle. ASD is about routine. So having both is very confusing cos you need routine but can't keep to it

[@guitarmama06]

When I was a kid and a young adult, I truly wanted to be 'normal' more than anything in the world. When I was in grade school, I had to take a developmental test. This was back in the early 90s mind you, and the physiatrist didn't say I was autistic, but she did tell my mom that I was "borderline mentally retarded" (I was still in the room, btw, and I do believe that at one point she urged my mom to leave me at a psych ward/mental institution so I wouldn't be a burden on my family, I was terrified for a long time after that. I was actually afraid for my siblings when they acted out, because I was convinced that they would also go to a mental institution). My mom did extensive research and told me, when I was 14, that she was fairly certain that I was autistic.

[@eeeaten]

interesting experience. MR or ID (intellectual disability) was a common diagnosis for kids who are now diagnosed as asd. it wasn't actually meant as an insult or criticism, just a category, but it definitely has negative connotations. the rate of ID diagnosis has fallen around the same speed as the rise in asd diagnosis, which is partly why there appears to be such a rise in asd diagnosis.

[@flamingpaxtsc]

I’m so sorry you had to be scared like that ❤

[@Kyra-qn3nh]

My dad said the exact same thing when I was young. He was sure I was "retarded" (his words). He kept rubbing in my face how stupid he thought I was. I still haven't gotten over it 🙃

[@blaxx6662]

​@@Kyra-qn3nhHope you healed from that experience

[@k.ferguson2982]

​​@@Kyra-qn3nhThat's on him. Any parent who would treat ANY child like that is a thoughtless jerk. You deserve love and respect. ❤ Keep your chin up. Sincerely hoping things improve. 👍

[@Bri-ss1gu]

I cried when Jasmine said that a teacher used to ask children to bully her during recess. Some people should not be allowed to work with children.

[@mortalcoral2196]

Some really terrible people are drawn to teaching because it’s a position of power over the kids

[@juliuskazunaga8916]

Or some people should just die.

[@glassegg4119]

That honestly made me so mad

[@xanderg.1070]

I know exactly how she feels, I am autistic myself, and I was bullied and treated like an embarrassment when I was in elementary, middle, and high school, by a lot of students,even some of the teachers and counselors, especially in elementary school. And it was so bad that I would often think that life would of been better if I never existed, and that the people around me would be happier.

[@Bri-ss1gu]

Mortal Coral I honestly feel like those people never grew up themselves - they’re still mentally in whatever grade they’re teaching. I guess part of the reason why that hit me so hard is because I could relate to it, I got bullied a lot as a kid and some immature teachers would participate. Thankfully most of my teachers were very kind and were great examples of how adults are supposed to behave, so I always saw the few mean teachers as pathetic. Like how much does your life have to suck to be trying to impress 10-year-old bullies?

[@_.-_]

Wow, as an autistic person, ive never been so impressed with the way someone has handled the topic of autism, whilst not having it themselves. Im so glad that you were willing to ask questions and really listen to the community on how best to address or phrase certain things. I think every allistic could learn something from the allyship youve shown!

[@shytown7083]

- how sweet is this comment! i completely agree :'). i hope you have a great day!!!

[@penpalpenpal2401]

Same man. Though I have aspergers, its kinda warming to see these people think of autism more so as a trait then a disability. It tends to get you down sometimes what with having a different way of thinking.

[@cawfrige]

i personally have autism as well, but i’m higher functioning than most. i am capable of spotting someone with autism and sometimes i try to give them a friendly introduction to myself. however, when i was little, even though i learnt how to talk at 2, i never talked again until i was 5. i went through countless therapies and other things. my mother was and is so caring for me. i now have 5 siblings, and three of us 3 have something associated with a mental disorder. i love how this video shows the multiple sides to a person with autism!

[@penpalpenpal2401]

@@cawfrige Lol I feel ya man. I didn't talk till I was 4 but my really big problem was motor skills. Ironically enough I turned out to be an artist haha.

[@snowysnowwish]

very much agreed. im so happy he spoke about it in such a respectful way.

[@sinjin1052]

Thank you for making this video. As someone with autism (high functioning) it's great to see that there are other people like me that I can relate to. I only just got told I was autistic 2 weeks ago, and i've been trying to figure out some things abt myself and others with ASD. I appreciate you, Anthony :)

[@UniCornisss]

Relatable, I was diagnosed a few months ago and it is really weird

[@ida_oh_my]

Terms like high functioning and low functioning are outdated! Autism is a spectrum not a scale :)

[@Lilian_Blue]

​@@ida_oh_myLet them be. If they wanna use it, you shouldn't dictate what they prefer.

[@harmoen]

​@@axlaspie4347 I think it's a helpful term because it relates to the idea of masking and how you can hide your symptoms

[@anthonyedwards2176]

@@ida_oh_my are you autistic because as an autistic person we still commonly use high/low functioning

[@jgwmain]

News flash: I am autistic too. I was actually born with it. I really appreciate your respect and support you’ve showed through this video by trying to understand it instead of acting like you know what we’ve been through (most people I encountered have reacted this way). You’re a great person and I will always support you like I have for the past ten years. Stay true to yourself and keep being you. Anthony, you’re the GOAT. Best regards, Jonah Waxman (professionally known as JGW)

[@Jacob-od3jh]

“You didn’t notice that other people did not have aids?” IM SCREAMING

[@mitchrosssan6991]

LMAO

[@muhammadghiffary2110]

wait i dont get it

[@carolinemcgovern4488]

@@muhammadghiffary2110 In this context, he means a helper, but when phrased like "You didn't realise everyone didn't have aids", makes it seem like the other ADIS. Hope this helped!

[@muhammadghiffary2110]

@@carolinemcgovern4488 LOLLLL thanks for the explanaition broo

[@muhammadghiffary2110]

i mean sis idk what to call u

[@keeganlillith9694]

“It’s an invisible disorder.” UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY I’ve been told I was lying or that I simply couldn’t be autistic because I’m high functioning.

[@Nemome10]

This!! And also just because it may not be obvious in an adult, that doesn't mean that the symptoms were always invisible. Many people worked really hard and went through a lot to get to where they are as adults and it can be really hurtful for someone to say things like "oh but your autism isn't severe".

[@jessilynnweibel5254]

THANK. YOU.

[@asuari7305]

I was told that I’m too high functioning to have autism by a psychiatrist but I still feel connected to the community

[@annathelesbian2605]

Yeah my friend is really not that different, so people don't believe him when he tells them.

[@Voo9999]

dang

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

have mild Autism and my little sister has mildly severe Autism. we all knew my sister had Autism her whole life but was only a year ago I found out that I did also. it all makes sense now why she was always drawn to me and we seemed to always understand each other on a level nobody else could.

[@AldinRamic]

That's sweet I wish you too well You seem to have a good relationship You seem to have a good relationship With each other

[@phoenix_doodler3904]

I loved this video! My siblings and I are on the autism spectrum and even just us three vary from each other. Being diagnosed by the school system at a young age, our mother came to terms that she might have adult kids for rest of her life (the only examples of autism she had at the time were people on the extreme end of the spectrum). She made it her mission to teach us as many life skills as she could so that despite where ever we ended up in life, we would have the tools to take care of ourselves in adulthood. And we're almost there! I need to bug her about how taxes work...

[@stayquiet476]

When the girl started talking about being bullied it really broke my heart she seems so sweet

[@bridgetison]

Stay Quiet Films mine too 💔💔

[@evolveds2302]

Dude she’s fucking sped what are you talking about

[@michellewan2dance]

@@evolveds2302 What is Sped?

[@user-oy6hk1gn7l]

@@michellewan2dance Report them. They're going through every top comment with this shit and it's obviously a derogatory term. Not even trying to troll creatively lmao

[@skyestarseed1778]

Me too :( it's so sad she had to go through that

[@jadxzn]

“People get built different; we don’t have to understand it, we just have to respect it”

[@ChristainVonBerryStein]

Is this a quote from adventure Time?

[@chickenfdisoruhg4915]

@@ChristainVonBerryStein you know it dawg. It was from Season 7 too.

[@dreamcost7227]

@@ChristainVonBerryStein i knew i heard that quote from somewhere

[@iam_sherlocked8421]

I don't know why that "people get built different" reminded me of that tiktok meme, where the muscular man breaks an egg with his muscle and says, "I'm built different" :D but very good point and quote nonetheless!

[@SunIsLost]

True yes

[@knotsoangelic]

I was diagnosed at 21 (am still, got it recently). It has been a life changer. I went my whole life wondering “what was wrong with me?” and constantly breaking down thinking I was just a failure. Nowadays there’s more compassion for myself and my struggles from me and I’m able to forgive my mistakes. We are not broken. We may struggle but there is nothing wrong with us.

[@sherbetthesheep3916]

I’m extremely happy to see these types of videos! I have been diagnosed with autism for a few years now, and it makes me sooooo happy to see this video! I have struggled with autism for my whole life, and it truly is a tough jorney! It’s hard to be told to “stand out” or “be yourself”, when from an age as young as 3, you learn that yourself is not accepted. I have high functioning autism, aka, I can look you in the eye and can communicate (This is just my high functioning, it’s different for everyone else) but, it’s really hard, because those signs make me seem like a regular old person at first, but then, when I do something off, people become unbelievably cruel, and will rip you to shreds. I do have ptsd, and got it from bullying, (no surprise there) and my trauma lasted from 3rd grade, to 6th, and during that, I completely lost myself. I have a horrible fear of school now, as that’s where it all occurred, and I do get a ptsd induced panic attack about every other day. It’s never been sunshine and rainbows, and this is JUST the bullying aspect of autism, because there is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much more! (I am not saying everyone with autism has ptsd, or was bullied, again, just my personal experience. I was just sharing some social aspects that are hard to deal with, and used my ptsd as an example of a result of all that) But even though all of this is on my plate, I would never EVER change! I love myself, and I find my ability to be able to think differently as truly astounding! I can still do amazing things! Albert Einstein had autism, and look what he accomplished! This disorder is a part of me, and it will be till the day I die! I love my autism, and I am proud to have it! 🧩❤

[@DavidBowman-mq1bm]

Carl Sagan and Niel Armstrong were as well.

[@DavidBowman-mq1bm]

Neil rather than Niel. My bad

[@sherbetthesheep3916]

@@DavidBowman-mq1bm it’s okay. Didn’t know they had Autism.

[@AllyFin]

Yeah I hate it when people say 'you can just be yourself' like they'd actually accept you. As if! It seems they just can't handle autistic people. People always think people aren't themselves because they make up bad scenarios that'll actually never happen . The only reason I'm not completely myself is because other people taught me not to be and because all the bad scenarios happened before I even knew they could happen. I was myself until other people stopped me.

[@sherbetthesheep3916]

@@AllyFin I agree with everything you said! It’s so true! From a very young age, I was taught not to be myself, cause I would be shut out when I was myself, but now the people who shut me out are telling me to be myself!? I also hate how people treat you like crap and say horrible things, but once you say you have Autism, they only feel bad for saying mean things to you because you have a disorder! Don’t say mean things in the first place!

[@Gcool243]

do a “I spent a day with ghosts” and just have a one sided interview as if your talking to other people

[@materialgirl2839]

Yes

[@okayvsk]

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[@hayzmation5354]

👏 perfect.

[@isawapinksheepinmc4419]

That would be perfect for april 1

[@sansouchi1083]

For April fools

[@skelly9381]

i love how the series started as a joke and now its just Anthony being educated by ppl lmao

[@sophiej942]

luna uhh ya 😂

[@darkvoidb9717]

$$$$

[@karinisvetcool]

It turned into actual journalism, and I love it.

[@nick5989]

I'm in this video and I'm not happy

[@calebwagner1009]

NICOLAS LEVIK wdym

[@laislyra5512]

My boyfriend has autism and normally I just feel like he's "normal", as in neurotypical. But he does have some time management issues that come with autism, and I have to be patient and remind myself that he's not neurotypical, because it would be easy to conclude any shortcomings happen because he's "just being lazy/irresponsible". Anyway, thanks for this episode.

[@LordoremiRosa66]

Did you dump him?

[@laislyra5512]

@@LordoremiRosa66 what? No, we just started dating. And no, he's not actually lazy.

[@stewdotart]

@@LordoremiRosa66 that's ridiculous

[@therealmarkzuckerberg]

@@LordoremiRosa66 Why would she dump him over his disorder if he isn’t doing anything wrong?

[@george4821]

Idk if this is the same with him, but my ultimate goal is to have my friends hold me to an equal standard. That's far more important to me than equal treatment. I can't speak for him, but in his postition, I wouldn't want you to be more patient than you would be with anyone else. If I cause issues by being 10 minutes late, there is nothing more respectful than having them say 'Bitch where have you been for the last 10 minutes?'.

[@josephblomstrand2129]

As a autistic person myself, I think that these people present a great representation for those of us on the spectrum, and I appreciate how kind and understanding your of us.

[@In_TheMoonlight]

“even if it did, why is having autism worse than having, like, polio” honestly though also just such a great video! amazing job

[@muhammadsmith5792]

Bill Gates doesn't have polio, Donald Trump doesn't, Dr Oz doesn't. All the people who tells us to get vaccinated but don't get their own families vaccinated

[@tiramisumochi4787]

In The Moonlight this has always been my thought!! Even if the study was valid and there was some concern about vaccines “causing” autism then how is that worse than watching your child suffer with a horrible disease that could potentially cause death 😅

[@tiramisumochi4787]

Muhammad Smith im sorry are you saying vaccines are dangerous? 😅 trump doesn’t think vaccines or even most science is real haha. If you haven’t been vaccinated however and you are lucky enough to not catch the disease then it’s literally because you’ve been lucky or are relying on others around you to be vaccinated 😅🤦‍♀️ gamble away if you think it’s the right decision though lol

[@hiinsanity]

If a disease even broke out, they have enough money to be protected from it.

[@Tasoq]

Pretty much what I've always said in regards to anti-vax

[@slaylations8880]

The girl with the blonde-ish brown hair is honestly the biggest sweetheart ever

[@heykittygurl9416]

yee haw literally 💓

[@nopeweeb5511]

I think she’s beautiful too

[@gabrielknott5174]

Yes I love her she sweet I want her as my friend

[@scoupsmisser]

@Blackpilled Saint ???

[@angelapie]

@Blackpilled Saint Bohoo cry more, incel

[@HappyHoney41]

I'm 60 and just found out. It is nice people can find out when they are younger. It is rough to have everything be hard and not understand why. It is difficult to have to 'act normal'. Some Autistic people have very high IQ and can focus on a particular subject and have insight that others may not. Many great people in history have contributed to vast human advancements.

[@nobodyyou_know7836]

I just got diagnosed at 53. Struggled all my life, particularly with socialisation. Its been a very lonely and difficult journey.

[@HappyHoney41]

@@nobodyyou_know7836 I don't get lonely. I amuse the heck out of myself. There's no drama. I can be myself. I don't have to do anything anyone else tells me, unless they are the police or the IRS. :)

[@quinnost-volmers]

Thx for taking the time to do this Anthony. As a person on the spectrum it’s great to see that I’m not just some social outcast who doesn’t blend in with the world. And to all of the people that took the time to watch this video, thx. Because I know that a lot of you care.🙏

[@augusth7975]

"I felt like the world was against me for existing" breaks my heart :(

[@ThatDevMatOfficial]

As an autistic person, I know I experienced so much bullying and I had no idea why. I believe most autistic people can relate to feeling the world was against them. I’m 20 and have never had a long term friendship with anyone. My longest real friendship was less than a year. It can be more effort for Nurotypical people but I like to think that I bring a lot to a friendship.

[@ciaran4135]

@@ThatDevMatOfficial I can relate. For me as an autistic person, I was bullied and misunderstood by students and teachers alike. I've really struggled with relationships. I have really been trying, but opening up is so difficult, especially after so much time being sidelined by everyone. I'm 18 and am still trying, but COVID has made it so hard for me, and I'm not exactly an outgoing person to begin with.

[@IamAwsomeYouAreNot]

I am autistic and I can say for sure..I felt like the world was against me. I got bullied by both teachers and students alike and babytalked to when I argued with them to stop. I just felt no one took me seriously at all and treated my life like it was a joke. I was punched in the stomach and in the face once for merely standing by a flower bed staring off into space. I know I am hated..but please respect me and take me seriously.

[@mikesgirl8304]

My son is Autistic and I just want to give her the biggest hug (if she would let me) and just tell her she's perfect the way she is and she could always have me as a friend

[@manicpepsicola3431]

Im autistic and this is so relateable ive only had one long term friend and shes also neurodivergent and we met when i was 22

[@vampchan3339]

bro im actually in tears rn, no joke. listening to that girl who got bullied made me feel so bad for her. nobody deserves to be treated that way especially if they have a disorder. i grew up having multiple friends with autism and it rlly breaks my heart to see people with it being mistreated just bc others don't fully understand what it is.

[@faerielle2389]

knives I know, people are so cruel and judgmental tbh it just makes them look ignorant really. I haven’t really met a lot of people with autism but seriously know they’re still people with feelings just like every human on this earth .

[@5lomar]

I'd leave a like but this already has the perfect number of likes lol Damn it, it was at 420 lol

[@mattspencer3773]

I'm literally in tears right now too after hearing her story. People are so mean for no damn reason. She's a normal human being and she gets bullied for being slightly different? That killed me.

[@CrixJoki]

unfortunately most of us have gone through a lot of shit growing up....not only in schools, with doctors too, but that´s been evolving lately, I didn´t get my diagnoses until I was 27, had to go through over 10 years wrongly diagnosed and wrongly (heavy) medicated, meanwhile they accused me of not wanting to get better or that I didn't try hard enough, they said I was lazy and that all my problems were just in my head, that I really had no problem besides laziness. Even as an adult, if I have someone with me when I go to the doctors, they usually talk over my head to the person I have with me, like I´m not even there, or they treat me as a child, deaf, blind and/or stupid....it´s sad that they still does it, like come on, it´s 2020 now, doctors SHOULD know what Autism is by now.....

[@chacharoni9638]

same i just wanted to give her a hug

[@machazychaz]

6:33 was such a sweet moment. I think most parents want to give their child the best chance at being happy, but while they may have not known what they found out with the diagnosis, it seems you still had a good relationship.

[@chiedzawith2ds]

8:20 I've always felt like having a shutdown is like having a very long, extended panic attack. Days and days or even weeks. It's awful.

[@callmekremit7147]

Not saying Anthony doesn’t have his flaws, he’s only human, but if everyone on earth had even a fraction of Anthony’s kindness and acceptance the world would be a better place

[@adampatel8763]

Damn straight.

[@Xervolmao]

*creeps out of the shadows* I just want people to stop associating autistic (and a variety of other things) with furries. Like, lemme just be me. Stop, just brainlessly attacking me as soon as you know I'm a furry. One half of me gets pissed off, the other gets a true taste of the cruel and crippling world. Either way, it's not great. K bye now!

[@SillyChickens222]

CallMeKremit he vibes with each person so well! I love it!

[@callmekremit7147]

Infinity_ Tivon_ it must be pretty tough out there for you guys, hang in there

[@erin7014]

Well said friend

[@sl2815]

Dang the way that Anthony changed his ending from "completely understand" to "understand just a little bit more" of their world. I appreciate that.

[@cashtonisok]

Sorry I don’t think I can like your comment because it would be unsatisfying since it’s as 444

[@conor7474]

CashtonIsOk however now it’s at 465 and could’ve been 466 if you had liked it ;-;

[@jarod160]

Sledge Main I just got it to 600 😂

[@lyrariddle4067]

Thank you for interviewing people with autism. I have autism and sometimes I hate it. But I’m getting better. I understand social cues more and I learn to tune out loud noises. I also tend to not let my anxiety show. I hide it and that’s why it was hard to diagnose me with autism. I got diagnosed as I got older.

[@AisBarks]

Thank you for this, @AnthonyPadilla. Autism and autistic people really need to be brought into the light today. It’s not a disease, nor something to be feared. Autistic people can do amazing things, if society would only give us a chance. Thank you for supporting us instead of believing the stereotypical hype. Bless. 🌈♾️

[@idkman2633]

“Why is autism worse than polio” amen brother

[@Project_Slagharen]

It's like saying diarhea tastes better then milk smh.

[@sammybaby7846]

Kraken Rebellion do you want a cookie 🤔

[@RJIS]

Idk man and the dumbest comment of the year award goes to you

[@autumnsprite]

@@Craig_edge2002 the comment is meant to reflect on how antivax people use the false claim that vaccines cause autism seem to prefer the risk of the child getting polio over them getting autism

[@bruhgrranger4606]

Kraken Rebellion Nice essay bro

[@Rei-go4hw]

I have an autistic person in my class, and the teachers are very rude to her. Not directly, because that would be too straightforward, but more like, they make her sit on her bench all alone, and if some student misbehaves, they make them sit with her. And that’s so horrible. The other students make no effort to be kind to her, and I think that’s very unhealthy for her mental health.

[@howclassy2148]

Rei Maybe you could talk to her? Ask her how she’s feeling

[@voidworm8377]

drop the addy i’ll fight them

[@Rei-go4hw]

cherrywhoop, Protection squad unite!

[@sarahcreasey8592]

This makes me sad 😞

[@alyssarasmussen1723]

Be nice and become her friend! Who cares what other people or what your friends think. Be a kind person and show everyone they're wrong!

[@lalaberretta2487]

i’m so late to watching this video, but i would love to see an updated version of this! since 2020, so much research has come out about the spectrum and there’s new debates about self diagnosis that people are once again, leaving autistic people out of. anthony did a great job navigating this, however i think a wider range of the spectrum is possible to be shown. it’s just continuously developing and the developments are important to keep up with

[@NikkiNotion]

From the start supporting artist. Thanks Anthony for supporting all you collaborate with. ❤

[@sarahbear1269]

“I spent a day with people living with HIV” I’ve had it for a year and I want to advocate for young people who are diagnosed that they aren’t alone and it’s not the end of the world.

[@EuleChaotic]

That would be good. While I don't have it, a friendn does. People around here know and avoid her like the plague 'cause they still seem to think that they could catch it like a cold from her.

[@lolar7707]

you are so strong!!! my mum used to work at an aids council and would talk to many young people living with HIV and AIDS and they were some of the most amazing people she’s ever met

[@sarahbear1269]

EuleChaotic same here. It still has a stigma and lots of people are still afraid of it because they aren’t being educated

[@sarahbear1269]

lola r I agree. It makes a young person more humble and changes life for them not in a bad way but in lots of good ones. I’m now expecting my first son and I don’t have to pass it to him and it’s an amazing journey

[@choombemantina9233]

Someone very close to me has it as well and it really isn't the end of the world. They work as a nurse and have even said on numerous occasions that they would pick HIV over cancer any day. Much love to all those that don't let their illness or any disability define them. That's true strength.

[@calipigenia]

Spend a day with people with OCD. More people need to realize that their quirks aren't OCD.

[@skyesnowfeather2427]

I don't even have OCD and I FULLY agree!

[@ghostqpid3079]

I have OCD and I agree!

[@DragonPanda131]

I'm on the fence on if I have OCD or not, so I definitely need this.

[@ayanda5967]

Timothy Crowther no, you need to see someone if that’s the case

[@PrincessofKeys]

Have yet to be diagnosed but Im sure I have it

[@TheChellybean85]

I really appreciate you putting out content like this! I've literally watched you grow into a amazing man from the crazy teen with emo hair 😂 keep using your position to put out the real info that people needs my man I'm very proud of who you have become!

[@abigail9606]

I have autism and this made me tear up. Thank you for taking the time and letting people from the community have a voice to share what it's like.

[@sarabeaarr]

Oof, I seriously teared up when Jasmine was talking about how she was bullied in school and still get bullied by adults. People can be so cruel.

[@borizzch]

SAME HERE

[@JessieJamesPlays]

Reality is often dissapointing

[@kotanovakota]

As a former bully myself I had never moved on from my mistakes in life and regretted everyday to take it back

[@Reblobler]

@@kotanovakota asshole

[@Kim_Marie97]

I nearly killed myself at school right before my graduation because there were these girls who didn't care or want to understand me. Schools need better understanding and discipline because I had every right to be there and not in a special school

[@darlingdarylann3453]

He is actually the best guy ever, we need more people like him if we had a world with only him it would be the best place ever.

[@yesent888]

Then he would need alot of jobs

[@darlingdarylann3453]

Yesen't one word. Clones. *mic drop*

[@thorkmunch]

Who?

[@darlingdarylann3453]

Max mr.padildo

[@cecilie8420]

I love how he really tries to understand things like this

[@adissa39]

Thank you very much for sharing about this. It feels really hard to find someone who is having the 'similar' condition nowadays, so seeing this kind of video makes me learning about more things. Especially the fact that the interviewed people are actually in the syndrome, plus allowing them to 'be theirselves'. I really love how you interviewed them too. The act of learning to understand, really makes me feel secured even just as a viewer. A thing that I'd like to point before advancing: Maybe as time goes by, the view of using 'high functioning' level has changed. I feel kinda not comfortable with it because seeing these persons, I feel that I can't really get my mind across better (excluding on writings like this). But I think I can understood why they're 'feeling' so. Moving on.. I want to point on things which this video could deliver. When seeing them, that they're actually stimming (having nerves, little feet / hand movements), need time to 'articulate' their words as they're having the conversation, even the laughs on end of several sentences so it leaves a good impression, but also it did made the atmosphere feel warmer (at least to me).. I feel like, finally, I'm seeing a 'proof'.. I am surprised yet relieved that I am not alone even when we're in the separated parts of this world.. I've always feel like, people were keep assuring me to not worry, "you are still doing fine" but the world of normal still feels weird, and different. I do want to believe in their kind intentions, but it's like I just can't because at the end I'm still feeling 'odd', I can't really confirm my affirmation about there are actual people (seeing real example and reading through internet feels like different kind of nature) (did I just jinx myself) who is having the similar condition as me. So really.. Thank you for doing and sharing about this. Further about how this spectrum affected me.. I feel that I'm having a hard time to 'talk'. I can't comprehend several meaning of words, when it seems like an obvious thing to understand. It feels weird to ask for a help (for like, almost everything), even to people who I consider as close. I even feel 'jealous?' sometimes because it mostly feels that their interactions to the other feels smoother than to me.. So maybe then I swallowed myself, thinking that the other party deserved more attention, it's better to continue on whatever they are going on than 'listening' to me.. Maybe I also want to 'try my best by my own until I am really stuck' first, because that's how the right thing feels like to me. So yeah, the last topic of this video exactly. "Just treat us normally"-- like the understood of this kind of thinking still needs to exist, but I still want to experience on life challenges like the others. I truly appreciate your kindness, but please, tell about things to me more and freely like how you do so to the others. At least in my case, I feel that I still need to learn on so much more about how this world 'works'. We view on the world differently, we receive on things differently, but that's it. The world is still 'like this'. I may not the kind of person that you can just handle, but I truly feel that I need to 'change'. Not to be 'normal', but to be more 'aware'. And I can't do it without seeing on variety of things. Please, do not adjust on our interaction ways so much just for me (The frustation that you can't just ask to do so because it also feels like the other party trying to understand me too /sobs) Oof I feel that I am expressing things by more frontal than usual, but somehow it feels like it's safe to throwing about my thoughts in here.. It feels open. It feels comforting, I want to let my thoughts out. Despite the fact that this video is already pretty old My apologies in advance to anyone who even found this comment, reading this and have to -suffer- taking several time to read on this long comment 😭 Ah, but I feel learning more about myself now

[@elliestar8758]

Anthony is so good at making the world and people around us understand physical and mental abilities great guy

[@smellyrat6009]

It’s so stupid when someone’s using autism as a insult “do you have autism?” Or are just hating

[@senseispud2197]

But just owning that shit is funny. Being like "yes I do! Thank you for being so considerate!" is just... great. Leaves them dumbfounded.

[@happykaeya]

Same with when people use gay as an insult

[@jean_the_bean]

ikr someone once said to me 'the only test you can pass without studying is autism' - now (waiting for an autism assessment) I'm like yeah, and?

[@croissant._.003]

Smelly Rat dude my entire family does that. It makes me want to slap them so bad.

[@jean_the_bean]

@Rebecca Ellner sorry - we're saying that people are mean to us or mean to others. I was NOT supporting that insult, I was saying it's really inconsiderate when people say "you have autism" as an offence 😕

[@lindsayleitner8750]

It's so obvious how genuine, kind, and empathetic Anthony is. He's extremely emotionally intelligent and I love how he treats everyone equally with nothing but the utmost respect, while shining light on topics that aren't talked about enough.

[@Schniedelwutzzuklein]

Linz _ zee I feel about Anthony exactly like you couldn’t have described him better

[@erikamonihen8873]

This is the absolute most pure group of individuals ever. It is impossible for an autistic person to be ingenuine. These three are great! Thank you for this episode ❤❤

[@peery_continental]

That girl seems very nice, I think I relate to her experiences because for a short time I was bullied and teachers accused me of being rebellious and incapable of learning. As someone with autism (unfortunately) I had it before anyone understood it on a larger scale. We just seemed….off-beat…but actually, it’s like music. Many people are so used to living life in 4/4 time signatures but as autistic people (high functioning especially) we tend to operate in the odd-time…it’s only odd because everyone generally stays in 4/4 that’s all they know. Try listening to Dizzie Gellespie’s “Salt Peanuts” and you get it. Being autistic or having Asperger’s is a lot like Jazz music to the ears of a pophead. Nothing wrong with pop but other genre’s do exist and perhaps aren’t as widely accepted and takes certain people to get it but you know, we are extremely open to your efforts at communicating and building friendships with us.

[@reziiel]

Did no one notice how he changed the conversation ending? So instead of, "I feel like I fully understand the wondrous world of autism." he said, "I feel like I understand the wondrous world of autism, just a little bit more." Which I found really sweet. Great job on this whole series Anthony, you've changed me to be more open-minded and understanding. :)

[@yeahsuredude7082]

oh yes that made me cry a little

[@BP9000]

"How is having autism worse than dying of polio" This guys sense of humor is out of sight

[@notfavorite]

Thank you so much for covering this topic, I am autistic and have ADHD which I really appreciate you getting the truth about autism! Keep up the good videos Anthony!

[@Bbkntenn]

Thank you for making beautiful videos like these my brother has autism and this helped me understand it more❤️❤️❤️

[@xxk4ixx2001]

Do a “I spent the day with homeless people or past homeless” it could help knowledge some people on their situation or past and how common it is

[@RICK-APEX]

Let Anthony see this comment please!

[@Purin_cupps]

Yes

[@enra1695]

omg yes!!

[@david90mm33]

People can become homeless overnight. What i always wanted to hear is story's of people who went from homeless to actually living a decent life and HOW did they do it.

[@serenityconsole8792]

Kailah L yes

[@zoepatton6626]

I really appreciate that 2 out of the 3 people you interviewed were girls, because autism in girls is considerably less diagnosed than in boys because we often present differently and a lot of the studies and information available on autism is based on boys behaviour and studies on boys. This video almost made me cry and I am so glad you're doing this amazing series that is educating people in a positive and informative way. It feels good to be recognised and represented

[@The_killing_moon]

I feel the same! I’m also a girl and I’ve just recently been speculating that I have Asperger’s syndrome. My therapist highly expects my to have AS but I still need to be officially diagnosed, so I won’t claim to have AS I just claim to have a lot of the same struggles that come with AS. But it is true, I’m almost 15 and the only reason I’m getting tested is because me and my parents started doing research on our own, I’ve been seeing therapists since I was 7 and NOBODY has ever talked about the possibility of AS, just because I’m ‘good’ at talking. They’ve said I’m depressed, have an anxiety disorder, highly sensitive and even that I have anger issues. AS connects all of my struggles and it feels so relieving, I never knew where to start because all my issues where separate things that I didn’t know how to ‘fix’. Even finding a place that separates masculine and feminine cases of AS was extremely hard. There needs to be a lot more awareness about this issue since most women go undiagnosed their whole life.

[@katelynmorley6795]

I thought the exact same thing, I'm an autistic woman and it was the first thing I noticed.

[@moonwalkerangel7008]

I'm a woman diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I was diagnosed originally when I was 4 but I did not know until I was 13 in 2005. It does affect girls differently to boys, but it also affects people on an individual level. The reason boys are more commonly researched is due to the chromosome affecting the male gene on the father's side. If anyone is looking for research done on Girls with Asperger's Syndrome (now called High Functioning Autism) I would recommend looking at DR Tony Attwood's research. He's one of the experts who has done research on the subject. I'm proud to be an Aspie woman.

[@LauraGln]

I actually think I'm an aspie, but I did a test and basically the results were "you can talk and are very adult-ish so maybe you are maybe you're not". I feel like I have been tested on the base of male autism characteristic and that they excluded the fact that I'm grown up and that I had plenty of time to learn to look at people, to talk to them naturally and to "hide" my differences. They were really, "so you think this person is sad by looking at her face? So you're not aspie" but I only knew it because I read books about expressions and I know that the eyes are like this when someone is sad, that's all. Well... It sounds like I'm complaining... I just wanted to add that I think the tests aren't so effective when you had time to learn to understand the world and not to be too strange. And I wanted to add the fact that asperger syndrome mixed with high intellectual potential is even harder to find, and if you're a girl... You will struggle to know if you're really not asperger or if someone just missed it.

[@lilleewakefield6862]

Yea did you notice the boy was diagnosed at 4 but the girl wasn't diagnosed until teenage years

[@Watson221B]

Something I mention a lot I am part of Legion FX community and I been telling them all the problems I had in school and they kind of started to figure out I might be autistic cause some members we have are autistics. They asked me to ask my mom and I said it them I am on The Spectrum and they were so welcomed I felt happy to know that this community supports

[@aidensudeyko183]

Anthony is doing amazing things interviewing these people getting their voices out and educating people keep it up man ❤

[@Shan-si2kq]

“You didn’t realize other people didn’t have aids?”

[@zygistodos]

I died 💀

[@AstronaughtYT]

Esmée van der weide *I WANT CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD TO HAVE AIDS*

[@ruthrivas3235]

"I fee like I am a normal person sometimes." That broke my heart. I literally cried. Just because you're different doesnt mean your less human. Just because you're not neurotypical doesn't mean you're not normal.

[@danig.6454]

I feel the same, my little girl is autistic, I fear so much for the future.

[@matchamochi781]

It’s not even the matter of being different everyone is different, no two people are the same. Don’t ever feel ashamed to not be like someone else. I wasn’t born with autism, but I was born with a physical disability. Sometimes the fact that you are constantly being called different is the worst part. I can’t speak for autistic people because I don’t understand the Inter working of each person with autism, but I do know that if the “norm” was the minority, than the people in the minority wouldn’t be nearly as strong as they are. If you have autism or anything else seen as a disability there is nothing wrong with you, it is just the way others see you because they don’t understand. Thank you for being so strong, treat those out that don’t get you with patience, because for as many people who will mock you and turn a blind eye, there are others that will sit down by you and listen. There are people who will see you not as a label or stereotype and assume a role of you, rather as a individual. It’s good to have differences because differences are normal, and they open up a whole new world of perspective, something needed for growth in the world.

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

Well said!

[@retrothecake1921]

The thing is people with autism are normal people

[@chasewalters5425]

Raven Murdoc that made me sad to this whole video made me sad

[@erolshoehle]

It felt like they really felt comfortable around Anthony. So beautiful ❤

[@WoofN]

Thank you for making this. As someone autistic, we need more of this.

[@notcallie2003]

I really like how he interviewed people that are on different places on the spectrum. It really shines a different light on autism rather than the way a lot of people try to scare people away from people with autism.

[@hobelarge6389]

Out of genuine curiosity, which people were on which parts of the spectrum

[@sophiehimlin6722]

I feel as tho hey talked with peps with higher functionality on purpose

[@kellyjokanovich3939]

Sophie Himlin to be fair he had to make sure they were people who could hold a conversation and wouldn’t get too anxious around the cameras and lights, as well as were able to communicate by themselves

[@sophiehimlin6722]

Kelly Jokanovich yea I 100% understand why I’m just saying the original comment saying he got people from all over the spectrum was false

[@bottlebound1860]

Exempt my area but yeh

[@shirogoma4315]

I have a girl in my art class who’s told me she has autism & she’s honestly the nicest person I’ve ever met + she’s a very talented artist! (update 3 years later: uhh turns out im also autistic LOL no wonder why we got along so well)

[@christianweber7435]

She must be “artistic”

[@RandomMre.]

Something Sketchy I knew someone would say that😬

[@himbokyles]

Having autism can have its good points,some people have advantages form it (art,singing,maths and things like that)

[@Sosabidoce]

That's cool but I don't remember asking

[@elis.9862]

Rue Akuma 900th like

[@manditee28]

As a person who has autism. This video is so enlightening, and I appreciate it. I appreciate feeling seen.

[@BillyLeeGoodman]

As someone on the spectrum, so much of this resonated with me! It's lovely that you did this!!

[@fannywessinger3856]

“I spent a day with psychopaths” that’s something I would love to see. I feel like everyone thinks psychopaths = serial killers which isn’t really true. Anyways I would love to hear how they see the world and stuff. Please do a video on that

[@feliciasisk494]

Jessica Kent talked about this on her channel as she is diagnosed that.

[@novahmartin2770]

That would be an interesting video and so would I spent a day with serial killers

[@frace3824]

Most psychopaths wouldn't want to expose themselves.

[@sarahlynn4721]

@@feliciasisk494 I LOVE JESS!!! I've been watching her for about a year and I absolutely adore her. I was just about to come down here and bring up anti-social personality disorder and how they're commonly viewed negatively because of the psychopath thing. It would be amazing if he interviewed her.

[@feliciasisk494]

@@sarahlynn4721 i found her through Christina Randall, admittedly I watch Christina every time and Jess sometimes

[@zia9861]

We are currently learning about autism in my school and our teacher showed this video to us (unnecessary) edit: for everyone who doesn't believe this for whatever reason- i'd just like to clarify that I'm from another time zone so when this was first uploaded, it wasn't early in the morning for me :) what's really important is that lots of people at my school got to be educated about autism! so let's try not to change the subject.

[@xMika_]

I wish they had that in my school.

[@_alysia]

That's honestly great your teacher is doing something like that. Hopefully this will become a common thing for all schools. I honestly wish I had something like that when I was in school. I didn't know what asperger's was until I was diagnosed with it when I was 18.

[@Tyler-xs5id]

Yup wish ours did that so they understand me

[@deni69]

Yeah 100 %

[@kerrysue9280]

That is really awesome! So much can be learned from this video!

[@Baka_Crazy]

I made notes by myself to get diagnosed thanks to this video. I'm a really goofy person in people's eyes and this is why they underestimate me. Also i'm stimming very hard when I'm alone. Clapping my hands especially when I'm happy.

[@tuxninja7]

i absolutely adore that Anthony starts every single episode asking individually how they like to be referred to in regards to the discussed disorder/experience etc

[@lauracourtney3791]

As a person with Autism, I feel appreciated and respected. I appreciate the way you handled this. Edit: oml thank you so much for all the likes! Usually I get like 2 lol ❤😊 2nd edit: omg almost 4k likes!? You people are too nice. ❤

[@logician9116]

Laura, I noticed you used person first language in that disclosure. How do you feel about the title being labeled as "Autistic people" instead of "People with autism?" Just curious.

[@melu0o]

Jimmy Burner Autistic people and people with autism are the same thing just labeled differently

[@theatrics]

not really

[@logician9116]

pineapplehead • 28 years ago While that’s technically true, people have different preferences. As one commenter with autism mentioned, “autistic” has had too much use as a pejorative to feel positively about being called.

[@lamusico7746]

This was a wholesome episode tbh

[@oppositeofbatman]

You’re starting to become one of the most respectable people on the internet

[@ivveyye]

thank you for that, satan

[@fordpinesishot9392]

Please don’t send me to hell satan :(

[@jazzyangelflower3344]

Is that a complement if it comes from Satan 🤔?

[@cultravioletkat2387]

thanks satan

[@twoodentss]

do people who use uwu go to hell? if so, please send me to heaven

[@victoria_kittykat]

Thanks for this video Anthony. Representation helps our community and understanding around Autism little by little.