I have "High Functioning" Autism | AUTISM IN GIRLS

[@lindsayshults1927]

This was so beautifully articulated! I have a “high” functioning daughter, and so many people comment how “you would never know” (as if it’s a compliment)?! A quote I really love is… “mild autism doesn’t mean they experience autism mildly. It just means you experience it mildly when with them. No one really knows how hard they have worked to get to where they are now” ♥️

[@snivly2066]

Yes!! I also have a daughter that people say the same things and actually have friends that have said I could “cure her”…ugh

[@beckymcmanus3367]

This was very informative. My ASD seems similar in alot of ways. Diagnosed at 55. I do live alone but in a chaotic mess ! Terrible with finances too. Frequent under the duvet shut downs ect. Can I ask why you feel you will never live alone?

[@datyeen]

...it IS a compliment though. It means that your daughters disability is not outwardly apparent.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@tiana5395]

I really appreciate you highlighting the difference between what we present vs what we go through.

[@OliviaHops]

Thanks so much for watching my video, Tiana! I'm really glad you liked it. :)

[@katrecemiller8325]

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[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@pingunin]

I was diagnosed with Aspergers two weeks ago at age 25. I believe I would have been diagnosed correctly years before if I hadn't been high functioning in communication skills for an autistic person. I have sensory issues, I need a lot of routines and structure and burn out from every social context. I can compensate a lot because I'm intelligent but it makes me depressed beceause it drains all my energy. I'm definitely not high functioning, I'm HIGH COMPENSATING.

[@stayinalive9434]

I am much the same and find the depression part is the worst. Normal everyday life exhausts me, but always trying to cope and persevere sucks. High compensating is a good term .

[@blueroses226]

Gurl, you’re not alone.

[@sternentigerkatze]

High compensating. Thank you for putting it into words!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@lizmurphy4616]

I can’t believe people waste their time telling you you aren’t autistic.. you have helped so many people by sharing your story. Don’t let the negative comments affect you too much, with love and gratitude ❤️🙏

[@le_th_]

People regularly waste their time telling other what they are or aren't, including people's parents, siblings, other family members, physicians, teachers, therapists and many, many other who perceive themselves as "specialists" or even "experts". That's even more common from behind a keyboard where they can't be held accountable. Many people don't know what they don't know, and some of those people even have PhD's. Then you have way too many people who are all-or-nothing thinkers, not unlike some on the autistic spectrum, who believe their own subjective experience is the only experience possible. I'm more surprised when people don't behave that way, and quite pleasantly so.

[@thelombaxsystemtv7492]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Her, end of, so shut up!

[@thelombaxsystemtv7492]

@@le_th_ Well, to put it bluntly, You aren't any different!

[@le_th_]

@@thelombaxsystemtv7492 Here, let's see if I can be as classless and defense as you... (cute and pasted from the comment you deleted) TheLombaxSystemTV replied: "There is absolutely nothing wrong with Her, end of, so shut up!" 6 hours ago

[@le_th_]

@@thelombaxsystemtv7492 Do you often allow internet strangers to rile you up so easily? What's it like to be that emotionally fragile? What's it like to be so delusional that you believe you're entitled to tell others to shut up? What's it like to be struggle with an opinion that differs from yours? You must have a really hard time in the world with that fragility and being so very easily provoked by a total stranger?

[@michellegarry1872]

Olivia, I think you just changed my granddaughter’s life for the better. Her stepfather is constantly criticizing her for her need to be alone etc, basically everything in your video (she’s 17). He hassles her constantly. But after watching your video, his eyes are now open. Thank you!!

[@sternentigerkatze]

I'm so happy for your family!

[@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos]

This is so amazing to hear. It can be so challenging to explain what is happening without the lexical benefits that come with categorization.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

That will definitely make a positive change in their relationship ❤

[@VS-bm3ep]

Also: we are often times punished for when we show our struggles. The amount of times my meltdowns where seen as me ,just getting upset about nothing‘ and being met with anger when I don’t function ,the right way‘ made me try my absolute hardest to hide my ,bad‘ days when everything is just too much and I’m just not capable of masking any more

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@kennydunk]

See my brother tell me I can't do that because of my sensory to light and sound. Then goes directly to his Nintendo switch to play video games. Lights and sound. So why to be an ass or because video games help him escape a world where everyone at least in my house does everything for him?.?. I think my older brother is just full of shit and lies about it when he is asked to do one thing.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@anayurigomez2452]

Yes 🙌🏼 I love the way you explained that, I have an 11yr old daughter that was diagnosed with Autism 2yrs ago and some family members think there is nothing wrong with her but we see her everyday struggles specially me that I have to be with her most of the time. This video was very very helpful thank you 🙏🏼

[@OliviaHops]

Thanks so much for watching my video! I'm so glad you liked how I explained this. My extended family was/is the same way with me, so my mom knows exactly how you are feeling right now. She eventually just stopped trying to explain. If they want to learn, go for it, but other than that, just ignore it best you can. Your daughter is awesome and she can grow up to be anything she puts her mind to! God Bless you both! 💙

[@RN4MERCY]

@@OliviaHops Thank you! My Granddaughter is in her early teens; she is at the top of her class very articulate, and a gifted musician and animal charmer. Owning a cat and dog is a true source of comfort and emotional support. She shares many similar struggles and the traits you’ve described, yet she is very sensitive about any mention of Aspergers/spectrum/autism to the point of meltdown and shutdown. Your videos give us hope that she will grow to be as filled with grace and love as you.

[@RN4MERCY]

We share a similar experience. Some family members are very opinionated and ignorant, truly believing her issues arise from a lack of STRICT discipline . The struggle is real. Bless you!

[@deinodinosuchus]

remember, there isn’t anything wrong with _her_ , it’s society’s fault for creating a neurodivergent-inaccessible world!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@kaylabryant3551]

Watching your videos helped me discuss this with my mom, and I learned I was diagnosed with autism at 3 or 4. She was in denial for years because I didn’t “seem” autistic. Just “overly sensitive and picky with food”. She didn’t realize how much of a spectrum autism is when I was first diagnosed, so I didn’t know about my diagnosis until month ago (at age 22). Thank you so much for making these videos to make me feel like my traits aren’t abnormal or without a reason, it’s so helpful to me and others ❤️

[@nangan838]

How is a diagnosis done? I am a 38 year old woman. I have asked my Primary Care physician, she acted as if she was clueless about all this 🙄

[@yodelissosa7634]

@@nangan838 Ask Your Insurance About Getting A Therapist. A Physiatrist And Psychologist. Then Speak To THEM About All This!! Good Luck On Your Journey!! 🥰 🥰

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@theresedignard4267]

OMG…there may be each of us “unique”, but your video is 99% me. Thank you so much for this one. You are such a gem and so brave for being an “educator” for ND and NT people. I so appreciate you. Keep up the awesome videos. You matter! I “SEE” you! :)

[@OliviaHops]

Thank you so much for watching my videos and for your super kind comment, Therese! You made my day! :) You are awesome and I'm so glad to have you along for my Autism adventure! God Bless 💙

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@AbdulRahman-lv5pj herbs don’t do anything for neurodivergence

[@LadyKartoffel]

This one made me cry. My biggest fear/anxiety is that my daughter is going to be "low functioning" and it's really helping me break that mindset. She's not verbal like you, BUT she is doing better in things like empathy and eye contact. Her sensory issues are pretty bad, but they don't seem much worse than what you're describing. It's hard, as a mom, to think my child won't be able to go to college, have a boyfriend, have a career, etc. which is everything that went through my mind with her diagnosis because, as you put it, people think Rain Man. These videos are really really helping me get out of a dark place and see what her future may actually be like.

[@OliviaHops]

I’m so glad all these videos could help you think of a brighter future for your daughter! She’s amazing and just because she can’t communicate like most doesn’t mean she can’t communicate. She’ll have her own way of doing it. She can do anything she puts her mind to even if it’s not the “cookie cutter” tradition way to do it. May be harder, may take longer, but with support she can do it.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I’ve known non-speaking people who’ve gone to college. I dated someone for 7 years who used both speech and AAC.

[@StarfishSunsets]

If this gives you any hope, when my son was 9 months old, he was referred to early intervention because he was delayed and our reaching milestones. He did not begin speaking until he was 2 (more like 2.5) years old (besides mama & dada). At 18 months old, he was diagnosed with PDDNOS. My world was shattered. He even got dropped on his head at an afterschool program when he was 9 and had a traumatic brain injury and survived a subdermal hermatoma. This caused him to regress a little bit for a year or so, but it’s not over yet…… Fast forward 12 years, my son has been progressing, although not as fast as peers. The PDDNOS was ruled out when he was 6, and replaced with a diagnosis of apraxia of speech. He is still delayed in all areas, but with services, moving forward. Now, my son is almost 15 years old. Although communication is his weakness, he is in college level math and is a high honor straight A student. He flapped his hands when he ran when he was little, was extremely introverted and quiet and would run in circles. Best of all, he is the most kindest and genuinely sweet human I have ever met in my life. He is not arrogant or selfish at all. The progress we have seen over the past 13 years is living proof that those with “learning disabilities” can prevail and be successful thriving human beings and what may be a weakness to some is a strength to others. Many of these kids are “gifted” and have “exceptional” abilities in other areas they are passionate about….like my son is a math genius and I need to use a calculator!! I can speak publicly, and that is his weakness….we are all different. In time you will see that she will grow and progress and you will discover what her hidden abilities are ❤

[@melaniesanchez2442]

Olivia thank you so much for this and explaining it so well. My 7 year old was recently diagnosed with autism and we both have watched your videos. She smiled and said "I'm like her" You give us so much encouragement and we learn a lot from you. Thank you!

[@OliviaHops]

Aw thank you so much for leaving this comment, Melanie! It made my day and made me smile. Your daughter is awesome and can do anything she puts her mind to! 💙

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@PaperCraneOfHope]

Hey Melanie… I know you wrote this comment a year ago… But I’m curious as to what lead you to getting your daughter diagnosed? My daughter is 7 and I suspect she has autism, I’m considering taking the path of having her tested. But not sure if it’s in my head!

[@melaniesanchez2442]

@@PaperCraneOfHope hi! I noticed extreme anxiety when she was a baby. She wouldn't let anyone hold her or hardly touch her except me. Even my husband she would fuss with a lot. She was an early talker,at 15 months she was screened and they said she had the vocabulary of a 3 year old. She has a high IQ and would hyper focus on puzzles and having everything a specific way. (She was also diagnosed with OCD) she always would scream when the routine would change,for example bedtime,if we did something in the "wrong"order,it would be a huge meltdown. Many people in our lives thought she just needed more discipline but I knew there was something going on and I was persistent to get answers so I could get her the help she needed.she spoke well and early but she didn't speak to other people. She still struggles with that but doing better. She is also on medication for the OCD and that has helped. Other signs I saw, toe walking, not being able to regulate her emotions, many things had to be repeated the same, and she would repeat,if it got messed up she would start from the beginning. She also has very sensitive ears,sounds make her stressed and so do smells. People get offended by her bluntness sometimes because she will blurt out if something smells and it really does bother her so much she will cry sometimes.textures and clothing bother her,but she has gotten better with that as she got older (8years old now) As she has gotten older she has been able to handle some things a little better. She used to hide under tables in public if someone tried to look at her or talk to her or scream at them. Now she doesn't do that as much. She does try to run away if she gets triggered.she is also very literal. I saw all of this on her before she got diagnosed. I hope this helps and I hope you get answers!

[@bolinhong2598]

My son has suffered autism spectrum since childhood and has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him get rid of it completely, his speech is vital and his social skill is perfect.

[@wendee618]

I too have autism with no intellectual or communication deficits however I need a level 2 support. Yes I’m good at masking too. People don’t believe me when I tell them. But the daily struggle with health, mental well-being and social interactions are so very real. I also rely heavily on my husband who is also on the spectrum, and together we muddle through life. Life can be very hard and people’s ignorance can make it harder. So if you know someone who has been assessed with autism, please believe that it is true and be supportive.

[@cherylyoke4872]

Thank you for sharing that. I don’t have someone to help me muddle through.

[@chuzzbot]

Only those who've been assessed by someone with a certificate and takes a lot of money just to confirm that your experience is real and valid? Yeah don't believe the poor ones.😭

[@wendee618]

@@chuzzbot I actually support and believe self diagnosed people too. When I wrote this, even though I had a formal diagnosis and even though I have relatives including my children who are also on the spectrum, I didn’t receive support from family and friends that I thought would and was just venting and I guess I was just venting a bit. Sorry if I made you feel bad.

[@LovelyRuthie]

Up until my daughter's dx I was labelled an overly-anxious parent for suggesting she might be autistic. Up until the day before her dx I had actual Doctors telling me she couldn't be autistic because she could smile & give eye contact. I didn't dare mention that I might be autistic. Then when she got her diagnosis well-meaning folk were sorry for her & me but assured us it must be just a 'mild' case because she seems so 'normal'. Thankfully, school understood the level of my daughter's support needs & how I had to step in to be her Executive Function & how when she said 'Yes, I know what I'm supposed to do' she was still processing what she was told & actually had no idea what she was supposed to be doing. They began to see when she was masking & how her learning needed to be greatly adapted so she could retain what she was being taught. She's now in a special secondary school & just yesterday a neighbour was shocked & saddened to hear that was the case. I told them how great she is now doing with the help she needs but they seemed confused as to why she needed it because they thought "She was normal." I began to explain her sensory needs and her dyscalculia but just wrapped it up with a "I'm very proud of her," because I couldn't join in with this acquaintance's mourning. It left me feeling sad that my daughter was first overestimated & then underestimated in the space of five minutes. When I tell people about my autism, they tend to laugh it off. Believe me, once they get to know me & my idiosyncrasies they need no convincing LOL. Love your content. Your videos are a brilliant resource I can point people in the direction of.

[@ohellosunshine7]

OMG, I am just like your daughter, but I am 27 and I am awaiting a diagnosis! I hope it goes well!!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@LovelyRuthie]

@@edwinhill413 autism isn’t a disease to be cured with herbs…or anything. Utter crank bs!

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@AbdulRahman-lv5pj bull

[@ChrisstineLynnn]

THANK YOU for the iceberg analogy--it is PERFECT. I even screenshotted the little graphic you put up of the iceberg saying 'my autism you see' and 'my autism I hide'. We love you, Olivia!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@bolinhong2598 bullshit

[@liesleverett9308]

It’s been a while since I last watched and commented on your videos since I started my first semester of college this fall and have been working with a new psychiatrist, but this was an excellent way to explain how “high-functioning” and “low-functioning” can hurt someone who is autistic.

[@OliviaHops]

I hope your first semester of college is going great, Liesl! How is your new psychiatrist? It's hard to find good ones. Thanks for watching my videos and hope you've been great!

[@liesleverett9308]

@@OliviaHops He’s great and really knows exactly what he’s doing when testing people, what needs to be tested for, and being able to actually diagnose people. I’m so glad my mom found him since we’ve had a hard time finding someone to fully diagnose me. And yes my first semester of college is going great!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@bolinhong2598 bullshit

[@whitneymason406]

In these terms I would be considered high functioning and my son would be considered low functioning. I don't like either label because it makes it seem like I'm just a touch autistic, so it's a bit dismissive and makes is seem that I don't need much support. For my son it makes people assume that since he is nonverbal and "low" functioning, he isn't going to amount to much and people pity me. Both are so not true! I appreciate you taking the time to discuss this topic :)

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@oyasumimoonn]

I was diagnosed as high functioning autism as 34years old woman. I’ve struggled so much to communicate with people, that affected my work, my confidence, relationships in many mays. I am so relieved to watch your video that I’m the not the only one. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@norsevampyr]

Olivia, thanks for this video! You are right on the mark with this. I was diagnosed with Autism in 2020 at 34 years old and I found your videos when I was first diagnosed and I want you to know what a comfort they were to me! So many of the things you talk about in your videos I can relate to and it helps validate my experience. Girls on the spectrum are quite overlooked and I appreciate how you are sharing your own experience. I’m sure it helps more people than you know!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@kellygarnet6329]

Again another enlightening lesson for us. Thanks, Olivia.

[@OliviaHops]

Thanks so much for watching, Kelly!

[@Craigs_Cartoon_Capers]

Hi Olivia! Our daughter was diagnosed with Autism Level 1 high functioning last month. She's in 12th grade, always been "quirky," but no one was ever 100% sure she was on the spectrum. Your videos have been great for us to understand autism more, thanks so much! Our pastor said, " I knew your daughter was cool. I didn't know she was ASD cool!" Thanks for all you do to educate the world about our wonderful kids!

[@alyssaschneider1993]

I’m “high-functioning” and I would like to say that your videos help me a lot. As a high schooler, many of my peers don’t acknowledge that my struggles are real until I break down in front of them; just because I don’t seem it on my good days. You validate that I am not ‘“wrong” to be both high/low functioning at different times on different days with different circumstances.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@bolinhong2598 BS

[@casscass8372]

How are you able to smile and talk at the same time like that... its so lovely... I want to learn that skill... 😁

[@OliviaHops]

Aw, thanks so much, Cass!! I don't think I even realized I did that. I bet if you practice you will get it down no problem! ☺️💙

[@ralphhancock7449]

My Sister-in-law learned to do it for her job as a waitress. That really paid off $$$ for her.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you for your videos! As a parent of a teen recently diagnosed with exactly that “high” functioning autism, I appreciate learning from you. I wonder if you wouldn’t mind sharing a little about the difficulty that a person with autism may have with living on their own…planning for the future here 😊

[@alxndramarie]

I see no one has replied to you so I figured I’d offer some thoughts. For starters, I am not diagnosed autistic but am currently working with a psychiatrist because I believe I am. I was diagnosed with ADHD early last year and believe I have both after seeing some of my issues not really covered in ADHD but rather in autism and vice versa. So some of my issues may be more ADHD but hopefully worth mentioning and considering for you and your son. I am 32 and have always lived with someone up until a few months ago when my partner and I separated. Living alone is extremely hard. One thing I’ve realized that has helped me stay “on track” often is body doubling. Knowing when to go to bed and get up, eat, shower, and even use the bathroom is easier when you see someone else doing it or needing it first. I didn’t know I had these issues as severely until I lived alone. You latch on to that behavior and the pressure from someone else can be needed. My time blindness makes me lose an entire day in a flash and I haven’t done anything at all or, I’ve hyper focused on something and haven’t eaten or done any house chores. I am currently so behind on house chores and my problems with organizing and prioritizing tasks makes it difficult to start things and I often get paralysis where I can’t get off the bed/couch/chair. And even when I do make good strides, completion rate is extremely low. Grocery shopping is way too overwhelming with the sensory overload of the store and then factoring in people and then to make decisions on what to eat and when and what I need and don’t need. I am exhausted all the time and can’t share simple responsibilities or tasks with anyone else and then they don’t get done. I almost always have dishes in the sink and it becomes a real problem because my sensory issues mean I can’t touch them or hear the sliminess of cleaning them and I’m faced with a physically and emotionally exhausting time to compete a simple stack of dishes or, to throw the dish/Tupperware away. My need to absorb myself in all my interests means I have over accumulated items that I really don’t “need” but I can’t get rid of them. My love of bridge burning or being a hermit means I’m left to my own devices and make poor decisions. The last point I’ll make even though I could make many more, is that my exhaustion levels are so intense that I cannot work full time and so my potential for income unless I run my own business is limited and rent is costly. To sum up a lot of it, what a neurotypical does would take me 3-10 fold the amount of time and I am only one person. Now, all that is to name a few of my struggles but I’d like to offer help. We are fortunate to continue to grow in technology and available services. In terms of planning for the future and what would help me would be taking advantage of services to make life easier. Having a meal delivery service would be helpful if I could afford it but for now I at least get my groceries delivered. I am trying to increase my income to afford to hire a house cleaner bi-weekly if possible to take that off my plate. Their 3 hours of cleaning would probably take me 3 weeks to accomplish. I have hue lightbulbs on every light so I can adjust the light levels and colors when needed and they don’t make a noise I can hear which other lightbulbs can do and it affects me. I am overhauling my apartment to better suit designated areas for various tasks and interests to hopefully help keep me in focus and organized. I have a dog and I have adapted to using the restroom when she needs to. She must know I need a push because she for whatever reason does not eat unless I am eating. My concern for her means I get food and we both eat. She also helps me with sleeping issues (time for bed and less anxiety at bedtime). She also needs meds and so we take ours at the same time. I really think pets or having a dependent can be helpful as they have their own schedule and somehow it’s easier to help someone with their needs than your own. I’m not sure Olivia’s needs that may limit her from living alone but what I can say is it’s extremely hard to do, but there are definitely options too. Hopefully there are some for your son that can help him if he eventually would like to live alone and if not, there are options for roommates or professionals! I recently saw some postings in my area for various jobs as basically a roommate for someone with autism that will also help with meals, meds, and accountability. I never heard this before but may be worth some research to see how that process works! Best of luck to you and your son and hopefully I was able to help a little. 🤍

[@littlebigknits]

@@alxndramarie thank you for sharing your experience 😊😊

[@hrobert745]

@@alxndramarie thank you for sharing your story! It’s really helpful with all the details. I live with a partner and when he’s out of town, bad things happen, like I fall, get sick, etc. I think I have the same problems regulating myself that you mention. I have been puzzling over why I fall (7 times last year) and I was slowly coming to the idea that I just drop from exhaustion. Your post makes me think maybe that’s true and gives me a new perspective on my issues. I have two dogs who expect me to follow a very strict schedule for feeding, walks, etc. and like you I think they really help me.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs

[@EmilyOrr-oo3pe]

You are so beautiful. I have been diagnosed with high functioning autism today at the age of 35 and I am so grateful to have come across this video to help me understand my own iceberg. It gives me a tool to explain what is going on for me to other people. Bless you sharing your message it has helped me immensely.

[@mommaA505]

I loved the way you explained that. I really think most people think the Spectrum linear. I really like your iceberg Example. I might have to use it in the future 🙂

[@OliviaHops]

Please use it whenever you need!! I thought it was a great way to describe things and I feel like it's something everyone can understand. Thanks for watching my video :)

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@eedsweezy]

I've just recently gone through ASD testing and am waiting for the team to call me for results. Whether I do have it or not, your content is great and relatable. Thank you!

[@rhondadavis3837]

You have an entire team??!! How do they test for autism? I'm in a small town in Oklahoma. Our doc don't think autism happens to women....

[@eedsweezy]

@@rhondadavis3837 it's a local practice that has you go through interviews and getting with their aides and the doc.

[@eedsweezy]

@Rhonda Davis first i saw the psychologist who determined it was worth testing for. they interviewed myself and my wife. Then sent paperwork that had a ton of questions for me and family members. I also had to do a 350 question test. Like a personality type test. It's a common one for asd but I can't remember the name right now. They are still going over things and should hopefully hear something this week.

[@rhondadavis3837]

@@eedsweezy I'm so lost right now as far as getting treatment. I can't even find anyone to help me through the medicaid process. Since I can speak and write well, it is assumed that I'm just lazy and don't want to do my own paperwork. My mom is ashamed of my autistic childhood behavior and downplays it. I was just a late bloomer, she says... But, I'm 43 now, and I am so close to giving up. I have no friends, no one aside from my mom who can confirm that I don't have a job... That is my problem getting medicaid, The government wants a statement from someone I don't live with that I haven't worked in 5 years. I read and hear about people getting help with late diagnosis of autism. I feel myself slipping through the proverbial cracks and it just makes me angry.

[@eedsweezy]

@@rhondadavis3837 rightfully so. It's frustrating. I hope you find the help you need. Keep going.

[@missnord7730]

How about rephrasing the word “high or low” support need to specific support needs? This takes the whole measuring out of the game which seems to confuse more than help the person in need of support and leaves people to judge someone’s severity after their own measuring stick. Thank you Olivia for making very clear and understandable videos of what we autistic people live with every day. ☀️

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@ladystardust2008]

You're The Best. Too tired to write a big compliment so I will just leave it there.

[@dianabushman5396]

I was diagnosed at 54 and this has been a crazy year since my diagnosis. I am learning to know myself, my real self what a blessing to finally understand why I have been an alien all my life. Thank you for helping me understand myself better.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs

[@agatak1800]

I'm so glad I watch your video, I felt validated and seen so much! I get diagnosed with cPSTD and recently also with Autism. I'm struggling with daily life from years, but I kept going and working on that. I often tell about my problems and my new way to handle it. People around me are seeing my strength, not my struggle. Unfortunately, they compare with me and put me in this spot of doing better than them. Just recently my new collegue with autism say that I'm doing great and he is sad that person with the same problems(he mean autism) is handling life and he isn't. I asked him why he thinks I'm doing great, I never said that. And he say: I can tell because I see that.

[@vanbrewer5932]

Olivia, this video is wonderful and a perfect description of what it's like to be a "high" functioning autistic person. I've been watching your videos for several months and I was diagnosed with Autism at age 36 back in September. I just want to say that your videos have really helped me understand my autism better and also are helping me gain the confidence to talk about my struggles a little more freely with the people close to me. Please keep up the hard work! I appreciate your gift to the community!

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@rubycubez1103]

When I recently told a former coworker I was diagnosed with ADHD and ASD, she immediately said "you're not autistic". An irrational angered sadness came over me. I don't know why. I guess she's an expert since she was a special ed teacher 20+ yrs ago...she knows all aspects of autism apparently smh.

[@Catlily5]

The diagnosis of Autism has changed a lot in 20 years and she probably doesn't know that. I know an extremely unhelpful former special ed teacher myself.

[@faeriesmak]

@@Catlily5 I fought the school for 4 years while my son was in middle school because the school psychologist was very outdated. He has ADHD and now was diagnosed ASD. She kept telling me that he couldn’t be having the problems that we claimed that he was because other kids were not hav8g those problems. We were also told that he needed an intervention with her, us, and the teachers to scare him into doing and turning in his school work. Meanwhile I had a kid who had multiple meltdowns a day and was really struggling.

[@Catlily5]

@@faeriesmak So just because she never saw it before it doesn't exist? Sorry you had to go through all that!

[@faeriesmak]

@@Catlily5 Yes. Actually she DID see it. She told me that all of his teachers say X,Y,and Z, which were some of the main issues but then also went on to tell me that he couldn't be having those issues (even though she said that he WAS having those issues). She also blamed me for some of them, even though I was the one that asked for the 504 Plan, etc. to try to get him some support. It was really terrible. Luckily this year he is in high school and I have had the opposite experience. He is getting a lot of extra help and after I asked for a 504 plan again the guidance counselor asked me if they could start the process for an IEP as well. I told them what happened last year and they are not including the school psychologist in the screening process even though it is the same school district.

[@Catlily5]

@@faeriesmak I am glad that he is getting better help in highschool!

[@nancysmith3400]

Awesome awareness update, thank you so much. I am learning so much about myself I didn't know how to express. And so much about everyone else that has these autistic challenges. I don't feel so alone and nonfunctional as before your videos. Accepting what is and loving myself and others compassionately is so helpful. Thank you Olivia for speaking to us and for us. Your life is a Blessing to all. 😊💜

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@akontilis1792]

Thank you for sharing these thoughts. I know as a teacher we sometimes are told about a student coming into our classroom that us new to us, and the term of description that may be used is "high functioning" - I know our administration never means it to invalidate any needs or persons, but usually is just a way to begin to communicate what we may be able to expect from that student. Of course we won't really know that until we get to know the student. It's been used more as a way to convey "hey this new student can probably hold their own in your class based on its content, but be alert for other needs your student may have" I really appreciate you clarifying what words convey, and I really love your channel - I have learned so much from you. God bless you, Olivia!!

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@patriciadepiazza1182]

So grateful that you make these videos, I hope you realize which I’m sure you do how much you help those of us out here who have always felt like a square peg in around hole. You have opened our eyes and you’re helping us to live our lives and be excepting of ourselves and making the proper adjustments.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@Waldemar_la_Tendresse]

The iceberg analogy is perfect for figurative representation because of its simplicity. A 💡 of inventiveness for this.

[@remekster]

Love the angles you put on Autism and how you described high and low traits. Thanks for this

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@bhan5629]

I was hesitant to watch this from the title, being so so discouraged by the rampant use of functioning labels in yt comments, but glad I did, thank you for spreading proper info!

[@thevampiregirl7529]

The part at 6:30 really meant a lot to me. There's a huge difference between "being able to navigate and *appear* composed throughout a single day when a routine has been set in place and nothing is disrupted", and "being able to live completely independently by yourself". "Being able to live completely independently by yourself" inherently requires the ability to deal with unexpected changes in plans and situations, and being able to look after yourself without forgoing any basic needs... which is something that I often tell myself I can do, yet when it's put into _practice..._ it all falls apart pretty quickly as soon as one thing goes slightly wrong. So I think it's important to keep reminding ourselves that, like everyone else in the world, yes, we all have our strengths, but when we do come across our weaknesses and we can't deal with them all on our own, it sometimes takes more effort and bravery to allow others in to help us with them, than not saying anything at all and pretending that we're fine. I still struggle with it a lot, but hearing it from other people who are in similar situations is so uplifting- and this is coming from someone who doesn't usually feel that way about many things. Thank you :)

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@SarahDale111]

Preach, sister!! 🤘😄

[@ginettehb]

Thanks for sharing that... more people need to see this... it's been a long road to get to where we are today to understand more about ASD. My grandson is on the spectrum and he is amazing... it is hard for outside people to understand the struggles unless you're "there", but you're videos will help that! 👍

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@Treeny4]

I genuinely love your channel! You explain things so well. You have helped me make sense of my daughters condition and I thank you for that

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@aliviagivens1644]

I have my first initial autism evaluation this Monday, and if I'm given an autism diagnosis, people telling me I dont have autism is my biggest fear. Thank you so so much for your videos. It has helped me and my mom see a lot of similarities that we have, and gives me a lot of hope! ❤

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@kpaxian6044]

I don't tell anyone I am autistic. Only a few people know for sure. But I don't bring it up. I have had coworkers insinuate I am and I just navigate out of the conversation. Probably awkwardly. But they probably get that I don't talk about it. I don't want people making assumptions about my competency. I have already had people talk down to me. :/

[@OPandemonium]

People don’t know how hard we’re paddling to stay afloat. It’s exhausting.

[@rrmother3748]

YES GIRL!!! You tell ‘em sister!! I’m so sick of nosy, judgmental, close-minded people who think that they know SO much more than everyone else. Q for U: In a future video, can you maybe address ASD and gender, and how gender “dysphoria” is more common in the ASD population than the NT pop? I know that’s a political hot button issue (shouldn’t be tho), so I understand if you don’t want to go there! Thanks so much Olivia! Fan since the 1st video!

[@OliviaHops]

Thanks so much for watching my video and for your sweet comment, Peggy! I really appreciate your support! You're awesome. God Bless 💙

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@bolinhong2598]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you for saving my son #droyalo with your herbs

[@alphahellhound]

Great video and as a guy I relate very much to the iceberg metaphor. I have been praised for my ability to present my research but what people don't see is that I spend hours meticulously going over and rehearsing a 30 min presentation from start to finish if only to keep my anxiety at bay. I doubt anyone I know would say I was autistic but they also don't get to see the effort that goes into masking my autistic traits. I still remember being at a conference and being selected to give a 5 min presentation the next morning and the night before while most people were just partying and drinking I was in the hotel room spending actual hours rehearsing a 5 min talk I would give until I felt confident in it. I then woke up at 5 AM after barely getting 5 hrs of sleep to continue practicing. Worked out in the end as I came in 3rd place but to most people they would just assume I spent max 1 hr preparing the presentation and just winged it with some comedy and natural talent for presenting.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@Lyla.kitkat1987]

Thank you for this! I relate so much, especially with the articulate part. I was born in 87 and my mom dealt with multiple professionals when it came to me and back then, they hadn't grasped this because my parents talked about some of the convos they had with these professionals and they were like "she's not "ret@arded" but we can tell she can't function very well either.. I myself have noticed these things...I have the gift of a silver tongue and I used to write poetry. English for the longest time was my favorite subject. I started becoming suspicious of high functioning autism a few year back but I stopped telling people because a common response I got was "i dont think your autistic, you can write and you speak clearly, I know so and so who has it and they can barely hold a pen, let alone form decent sentences.." Not that I'm annoyed with those people, I've just learned I look after it myself for the most part (with the help of The Creator

[@martinaperron9528]

I am self diagnosed, and love your iceberg description. When I tell people; I get the "you don't seem autistic", comments because I am learning that I am a masking expert, and just how much that has led to no one ever noticing despite looking back on my life and asking "How did no one ever notice"? From food texture issues, to the "other girls" asking my 5th grade teacher to tell me to quit following them. I thought we had all been friends since kindergarten. I was wrong. People just dropping out of my life for no reason that I could then see. I am 38 and have never moved out from my Mother! Never really thought to. Apparently thats not quite normal, and when these things were brought to me attention I can kinda see that the majority of people strike out on their own from some in born desire to break free......nope not me. I love your videos. Thank you! They help me!!! 💚💚💚💚

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@rokhard1000]

Thank you for your explanation you said it better than I ever could ,I'm starting an autistics testing ,doctor said he's positive I am ... got all the way to 60 without ever knowing so thank you

[@michaelnobody8015]

Thank you Olivia. My 11 year old daughter has autism spectrum. Your video's have helped me to understand a little bit better about some of the things she might be struggling with. I know she struggles she just doesn't have the ability to explain what is going on, but thanks to your video I have a decent idea about why she hates baths, which is something.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@XanderLand_Studios]

Hey, another great video, Olivia! Great to see more Autism videos! Very awesome and amazing to see more positive vibes surrounding autism, and it’s strengths, and it’s struggles. Thank you for being you:)

[@OliviaHops]

Thanks so much for watching my videos and supporting me! It means so much to me! 💙

[@XanderLand_Studios]

@@OliviaHops you’re most welcome! I always look forward to another video from you:)

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

I’m getting evaluated next month …as a 30 year old woman.

[@OliviaHops]

It's never too late! Best of luck on your diagnosis journey! 💙

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

@@OliviaHops thank you sweetheart:)

[@rabbadidi7385]

Same! I hope yours goes well too 💓

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@ShawnaB.]

Well said Olivia, thank you for being the voice for so many of us who aren’t as articulate as we’d like to be. I have a bunch of people who I will show this to. You are helping so many people with your honesty. My daughter and I thank you ❤

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@madcow3417]

I'm so glad you were able to reference Rain Man without going into detail about every little way his expression of autism doesn't apply to you, or isn't actually real. I thought Dustin Hoffman did an incredible job. Also, a movie is a handy reference point: I've already spent 2 hours watching it, that's 2 hours less explaining that you have to do.

[@Chopper140]

Lots of people get autistic people confused as people with helmets on their heads or banging their heads on the wall. Autism is so diverse and I have what’s recorded as “level 1”. People have told me “you’re not autistic”; I even feel nervous about sharing this with others. Sometimes I am forced to tell people. I’m in a 12 step program and was having a hard time understanding what people were telling me. To their instant judgement, I seem like a “frat boy” or someone who is arrogant but when they get to know me they always are like “I didn’t know you were like that”. So they don’t see what’s really going on and it’s difficult even being as “high-functioning” as I am because it’s easy to perceive me as a shy and nervous person. I can’t tell you how many times people have told me to not care what people think but the truth is I have little problem with that. It’s just that I get real anxious in crowds be due I hear every conversion and can’t make solid eye contact during a conversation. What really gets on my nerves is people saying “what’s wrong with you” or “you’re weird” or “why do you act that way” etc.. I had to learn to control my anger though. I’m 27 and consider myself an attractive male. Lots of women come up to me but end up not being able to handle how awkward I am. They perceive it as me having low confidence. Idk.. it’s weird but whatever I’ll keep going. 👍

[@tooshort2323]

I really appreciate your videos. I went and got tested a month ago. Both tests revealed I'm autistic plus the doctor thought so too but wouldn't diagnose me because he said I'm too articulate. That's the only reason and tried to changed the diagnosis to ADHD and he made me tested for that but I wasn't. He still wouldn't diagnose me because he said people with Autism don't talk. It's sad. Keep doing your videos. People don't understand the struggles.

[@cielrobinson]

i was told i was too good at conversation. like doc just last week you explained to me what masking is

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@obiohaonwubiko8711]

Exactly. When people tell me I have high functioning autism meanwhile Im not functioning highly in anything. I just look normal.

[@madisong5276]

Thanks for sharing. I’m recently finding out I have “high functioning” autism. I’ve always been OCD, but I kept feeling like there was another component of my struggles that wasn’t ocd, as I had that managed with medication. I’ve struggled so much with social situations & anxiety about abandonment bc deep down I feel similar, that I couldn’t function on my own. It’s surprising to receive this diagnosis but also really validating. I struggled severely with social anxiety especially during high school. It helps to know my autism wasn’t a weakness or flaw that I couldn’t correct intellectually thru managing my behavior but rather something in my brain functioning. I would love to see a video on partner support for autism, and how they support and help with “low functioning” struggles. I know mine has taken a toll on former partners but my husband is really supportive and understanding

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@Proudchristian1975]

I wanted to say thank you very much for your videos. I don't know much about autism and I had a very wrong idea Of what I thought it was. Because of your video it has opened my eyes to a new possibility in regards to my child ,So thank you, and God-bless you. P.S. IGNORE THE HATERS

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@chaleikaesterroseedwards3052]

I am a 21 year old woman who was diagnosed with mild autism on the "high" functioning spectrum disorders. And some people cannot absolutely tell that I am autistic, just literally because my autism may be invisible. Plus I absolutely do expect of living on the "high" functioning spectrum disorders & I really do love my for just the way I am how god made me indeed!

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@OneCatShortOfCrazy]

I know it's very personal and something you might not want to do, but would you please consider making a video where you talk more in depth about your struggles and talk about what things you need help with and why for example you can never live on your own. Appreciate your video! 💜

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@distantplaces6560]

Once again, thank you so much. Even though I’m a bloke, so much of what you say resonates with me. This is so true with me. Only today, I was being pushed to go back to work and felt completely overwhelmed at the prospect of having to put my mask on and engage again. This is because I’ve been labelled as high-functioning. It seems to be a point that is lost on those nearest to me, which is hugely distressing because they more than anyone else should know.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@myleskgallagher]

Thank you for this. I am currently struggling very much to come to terms with my "High" Functioning Autism. I've had the diagnosis for almost my entire life, but over the past couple years I became detached from it and began doubting whether I actually had autism. After revisiting a Neuropsychological Report from 2018, I've begun to rethink my current approach and am starting to revisit my diagnosis in a deeper way. If I do have Autism, I won't be able to make the most of my life without embracing and understanding the Diagnosis and what impacts my personal Autism has on me. It's just very difficult when it's such a variable and complex disorder. But accepting and understanding it may be the difference between crying and beating myself up, and actually moving forward in my life. Again, thank you for sharing.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@jenamillette8608]

Wow you have just described my teenage daughter on point. The Iceberg is a great representation of how she functions. We are still trying to get her diagnosed as being autistic. It has been a real struggle with her school. Thank you so much for this video. May God bless you and your family.🙂

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@kathleenwilburn2832]

This is wonderful and I appreciate you so much for saying it.❤

[@cherylyoke4872]

When you shared you really cannot live by yourself and that your boyfriend and parents help you (did I remember that right?) I was surprised and impressed. I hide the fact that I have trouble with executive functioning because I’m so embarrassed. As a result I’m unable to have my grandchildren come to my house. They’re growing up, and I’m missing so much.

[@nurdhaniya_.m]

ty 4 this video , my sister has „ high functioning autism ” n the doctor who got her diagnosed in the first place told my parents tht she'll b just fine , bbut in reality she's not doing „ jjst fine ” . I kept telling my parents how her autistic traits cannot easily get rid of n how she is still experiencing mild symptoms , but they kept convincing me tht she's „ all healed ” n tht she's jjst „ lazy n always on her own world ” . If i could send this 2 them i would , bbut they'll get easily triggered if i ever proved them wrong w/ things so i can't rly do anything but watch as my sister's future shambles:(( i wish i could help her , but w/ no one siding w us ig all we hv 2 do is 2 find the right place 4 us 2 call help . .

[@ut561]

I like that phrase "The best version of myself", it just makes me smile ;)

[@megicsinkl]

i really appreciated this video, i struggle to understand my recent autism diagnosis for multiple reasons, while at the same time i completed understand and it explains a lot about me. one big reason its hard for me to understand my high-functioning ASD diagnosis is how i’ve masked my symptoms for the majority of my life, even internally, nowadays i struggle with my identity partially due to this. this video worded a lot more i wasn’t able to identify and communicate myself, but wow can i heavily relate to a lot of your experience. thank you.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@condotiero860]

That's a very low bar for 'high' functioning. Yeah I don't show any overt sympthoms,.but there is a storm raging inside.

[@johnthebackwardsdude]

That was so well said. I have high functioning autism and my family has never supported me. I finally got a formal diagnosis a few months ago and I will be working with a vocational rehabilitation specialist to help me get a job. I’ve worked in broadcast before as an editor and was harassed and ostracized a great deal. So I am a bit concerned about what kind of job I will work and will people be nice to me. Anyway thank you for your videos, you have a new subscriber.

[@ruthiemay423]

I was diagnosed with HFA in February 2020. I am now 72 years old. Knowing that answered a life's worth of unanswered questions. I have been alone for 51 years.

[@tinacubillos461]

Thank you so much for this! I have a daughter and a son who are Autistic and people are always doubting my daughters diagnosis!

[@daniellecaldwell1122]

I just came across your video ! I have an almost 5 year old and ever since she was about 3 my daughter started to show some signs of autism. Around 4 I went and talked to her pediatrician along with my husband and he totally dismissed all of her actions were just chalked down to her being highly Intelligent and she doesn't have autism . I myself have tourettes syndrome I know that things like autism and tourettes don't necessarily always affect the person's intellectual capabilities. Back to my daughter , the doctor started naming off famous people who my husband and I did research on them ALL HAD AUTISM !!!! This has been a great struggle because ever since the doctor said she doesn't have autism my husband has compleltly brushed it off . I have had multiple conversations with him like no my momma gut is telling me she has autism I'm doing all of this research and he's saying now yeah well what can that change nothing we are still going to love her . That's not it at all its the fact that I don't want her suffer when there's great resources put there now a days especially since her severity isn't high I'm assuming since the doctor completely chalked all of her traits down . Even very promenate traits . Like hand flapping . Melt downs . Not talking fully .

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@omarcrosby]

Thank you so much for bringing light to these things.

[@Marzipana1]

You are wonderful and I thankyou for sharing this, this is so helpful for people like me, who don‘t know much about all the aspects. For me autism was a person that isn‘t able to communicate with our world much and I just learn that there is so much more. I wonder if it is good to have the same name for something that is similar in sensory problems but so difficult in the effect on the person having it. That‘s why I thought calling some as having ‚Asperger‘ is more accurate but you explain that it‘s just levels in the spider graph, it makes so much sense to me now.

[@chesneymigl4538]

God, you said this so much better than I could have. I'm 40 and only recently got diagnosed. I just assumed I was broken for not being able to live on my own despite outwardly being very hight achieving. Multiple higher degrees, published, intelligent, it doesn't count for anything because on my own I forget to eat half the time and I still can't hold a job.

[@emilieberthoux380]

Thank you Olivia! 💗 Love from France 😊

[@jennym-lsh]

You are such an amazing human, thank you for your videos. I relate to you so much, with so many of the same traits. I am still in the process of being assessed as an adult, I’ve been on an 18month wait list in the UK. Seeing your videos really gives me a lot of comfort, thank you.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@hay_Z2021]

God has given me many talents as well! I suspect I am on the spectrum however I have not been diagnosed, when I hear “high” functioning people with autism talk, I can relate to almost 100% of what they say,

[@rover790]

Thank you for explaining this so well. I love the coloured diagrams, it really helps show it clearer. I have some family members with autism, diagnosed and undiagnosed and each is very different. I appreciate your videos and loved your chat with Orion Kelly. Best wishes.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@lvmm2292]

The iceberg analogy is perfect!! 👌🏼Ty for that, def gonna use that when explaining to others. 😊

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

I was just diagnosed with asd and adhd two weeks ago. i have imposter syndrome and am half trying to understand my diagnosis and am partially looking to see if it’s wrong. I don’t have a job and call my husband my ‘emotional support human’. he accomodates for in all mydeficits

[@alecker716]

That sounds like a good husband.

[@Caliemha]

I also was diagnosed with asd and ADHD last month, I have imposter syndrome about the autism diagnosis big time

[@shannonpoore9001]

The combo of asd and adhd can make it look like neither is an exact match because in some ways they seem to counteract each other. I have felt this way. I recommend connecting with others who have both which can help!

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

@@shannonpoore9001cool how much things can change in a couple months:). I joined an autistic womens group and am most certainly autistic. Currently I’m trying to find the balance between being more independent and not burning myself out.

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@Dulcimerist]

Excellent video, and really well put together and informative! Thanks for all of the work you've done on these! When someone irritates you by saying "Oh. You must be 'high' functioning," a funny reply would be "No, sorry, I haven't been smoking marijuana. Do I really seem high to you?"

[@OliviaHops]

Unfortunately no because whenever I burn a bridge, I usually do it for a very specific reasoning that I could never get over. I'm not trying to say I'm right all the time because one, that's terrible, and two, that's obviously not the case. But in my head, what they did was wrong (doesn't mean I was right about anything, just what they did was wrong in my personal opinion which of course doesn't mean it actually was wrong), and I thus no longer want them to be in my life. If that makes sense...?

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@louisegreen14]

Thank you so much for your videos and this channel. I have a friend who has been my best friend for 42 years. Because of your channel I understand her even better and now respect her more. I look forward to seeing more of your content. 😊🤗

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@covrangel6903]

Parties!!! Ugh! I struggle big there. And people are so rude about it. They automatically equate it to me not liking them and make snide remarks about me.

[@Innov26]

Keep inspiring people Olivia, you are a true hero!

[@davidgarciacooke337]

Great video. Thank you. I have a little boy that is 4 years old now. He is "very functional" but presents all the signs of the autistic spectrum. Thank you for informing.

[@ellen3153]

I’m going to favorite this bc I relate so much it’s almost scary. I’ve literally been laughed at for mentioning that I strongly believe I’m on the spectrum. I’ve stopped talking about it. There are a lot of traits I don’t let anyone see and others that have been written off as “quirks” 😖

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@alisonwilks302]

Lots and lots of love to you . I feel proud of you. I am disabled and I am so bored of people who don't understand or believe me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@angelabolhuis9575]

So happy I have discoverd your channel. Gives me so much support and self-acceptance. Thank you!

[@edwinhill413]

There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZbin. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

[@stellaglover6841]

Well done on explaining this way of looking at Autism. Helps me to try explains this to others when they doubt.

[@julieb2398]

To be honest the doctors did coin the phrase High functioning and low functioning. I understand your iceberg explanation very well. When my 19 yr old Granddaughter sees a new doctor they always to this day ask how high functioning she is. I guess I don't understand how to explain it to them. She can not read nor do math. She will never be able to live on her own. What more can I say to a doctor who asks this question about her? Thanks for your help and education on this subject.

[@23223209]

She’s low functioning or she’s on the lower end of the spectrum. By the way, I mean no harm in my wording.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@user-br6tm4tc5f]

PREACH! Love 💕 this video & your perspective really resonates with me. Great visuals & analogies.

[@Nsayles]

It makes me happy knowing there's others that think the way I do

[@leasachapman21]

In Australia there are many supports to help people on the spectrum which is how our family describes autism. I have several dear members of my family Who s experiences of autism vary greatly we tend to focus on what they achieve rather than whether they are designated high or low because that empowers. I am very proud of there contribution to our society.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

Thank you for explaining this so well! I try to explain this to others but I get called a whiner, especially since I am just starting to take my mask off. I am also happy to hear someone giving thanks to God so unashamed!

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@wellsouls235]

I would love to see a video about your mention that your parents and boyfriend support you in living and that you couldn’t live without caretakers as such. My 20-year old daughter is in that boat and I want to know what that looks like for you and might look like for us in future.

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo

[@laciereinheart9490]

You remind me a lot of me. When you said you were not able to wear certain types of clothing, I immediately thought of gloves. I can't wear gloves to keep my hands warm. For some reason, the gloves I wear when cleaning don't do this, but if I try to put on winter gloves of any type of material, it feels like my skin is vibrating on my hands. If I keep them on, my skin begins to tingle. I hate it; especially because as a rock star, I like wearing gloves to add to my look/costuming. But I can't do it for long, since I have these weird feelings in my hands...

[@dinieldelaware]

This was a great video & I'm glad I watched it before making another video for my page. I also used description that autism is a spectrum but I never thought to describe it in such a colorful way thank you 🙂

[@edwinhill413]

So glad I got the best treatment for my autistic son who is only 4 years old I've been using Dr Oyalo Herbal medicine and it has been really helpful,💯 his speech has improved completely and he can now respond to name when called and can also say what he want. This is a great Joy 🤩 Thank you 🙏 Dr Oyalo