Overcoming Autism | Make Me Normal (Full Documentary) | Only Human

What's it like to live with autism? You might think it's strange, you might not want to deal with autistic people. "Sometimes obsessions become worries, or your worries become obsessions." They're born like this and they'll always be different. They want to live in the real world, not the autistic world, but it's not easy. This is their world.
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[@Zazen777]

When he got in that bin and spoke about his mother, that was powerful.

[@turkeybrine9447]

powerful indeed

[@renatavzq]

I actually cried. They all seem to be really nice kids.

[@charliec900]

That made me cry too. That poor soul, I just want to give him a hug.

[@girlofcreativity7667]

I agree!!!

[@theCushiteGirl]

I loved that bit a lot too! I am an adult autistic in Kenya and a teacher in the regular classroom.

[@raea3588]

As someone who has lived with autism her entire life I'd like to point out that when you watch documentaries like these it's important to keep in mind that everyone with autism is different and has different challenges. There are many people with autism who feel the way those in this documentary do and there are also those who don't want to be made normal and are quite comfortable living in the autistic world; they don't want to be fixed in anyway.

[@kalebparolin4176]

Rachel A. I also have autism I agree with you completely

[@princehal2542]

It’s like in the NT world - there are some who have a harder time of it in life. Yes - higher percentage among autistic individuals but not all. And it is the most troubled individuals who are featured in these documentaries. Still, heart breaking to see.

[@kakumee]

Rachel A I agree, I want to be kinda normal so I can get a job, so I can deal with my altism and other Heath issues I have, I also want to be me, I was never allowed to be myself, I was a cash cow robot, I was abused as well...I also like some aspects of my altism, Im creative, I'm very sympic, I want to use my altism for good...I also have a liking for different languages and coulters, I live in a small town that's very disrimitve with little over sight or for most part concern for people like us and people who are " othered"...most times I whis I was normal...

[@londongreen3937]

thanks this video is very misleading

[@toothpick8309]

I have autism to and agree.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

People with autism are valuable and worthy! 🔥

[@BastiElektronik]

Thank you XD

[@terrorcorps1589]

Thanks

[@hannahboucher4875]

Thanks man. 👆

[@AnaMariaNLS]

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS thank you! ☺️

[@waylan2454]

Thanks

[@Liverpoollassie]

I have aspergers and it makes really hard for me to understand people’s feelings and I have trouble listening to people

[@Lolypop123]

I have low functioning autism and I have trouble communicating and trouble with social interaction And trouble listening to people and understanding people feelings

[@FenerAttack]

You are perfect and amazing every moment of your life, hope you always feel that way

[@reverendkyser9117]

I have autism too.

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

44:58 is my favorite part. You can tell Roxanne really likes Liam and she's just desperate to not fuck things up. She's trying so hard to be a good friend.

[@yoshidababies4222]

jamesonknott That was my favourite bit, it was adorable seeing her happy with her friend!

[@lourdesmquinn3847]

I love everything in this video, my grandson lost his mom seven months ago, and have gone through a battle to help him, I cried so much with this video that I wish I could be so rich that I could help everyone on the spectrum to manage their feelings.

[@chelseamelissa6615]

You can tell that the principal truly cares about these children. They're all so precious!

[@shakhudson9051]

My son has moderate autism an he's 3 this will be a journey wit my lil man.🖤🏈dad luv you phatman⚾️🖤

[@mrmarquez2011]

I wish you the best

[@sonniejohnson4142]

He will do great, my daughter is almost 15 and in hindsight, I can't believe how far we have came.

[@maryw3643]

My daughter is 11 now. It gets better as they get older.

[@lisaeischens2352]

My 3 year old Grandson was recently diagnosed with Autism Level 2 and I’m trying to learn how kids with Autism function and how they see the world. He’s been in therapy for several months now and is already putting3 words together so I’m very hopeful.

[@kaitlyne1870]

@@lisaeischens2352 be very cautious watching videos like this one. They tent to sensationalize and/or focus on the individuals who have the most struggles, rather than the average. They also tend to show the worst moments they have. Just like the boy who lost his mom, they mention that he's had so many good moments, but only show the bad. It's not necessary going to be like this video. I have autism, and there's not very much in this video I can relate to. In fact, some of us can empathize too much rather than not at all, and tend to take on everyone else's pain. What I mean to say is, it's not text book and it's not always as bad as these types of videos tend to make it. God bless you for learning all you can and trying to understand as soon as possible though. Believe me, that helps us more than you know! Even when we can't tell you that it does!

[@sonniejohnson4142]

Autism has made me a better mother, it has given me patience and made me militant at the same time. It has made me compassionate and a willing advocate for my little lady. I never felt led to medicate her, and she's fourteen now and doing very well. I raised three non autistic children to be great adults, yet all of my experience of motherhood meant nothing to raising my autistic child, she made something that I swore that I knew to be nothing at all. It was truly like nothing that I had ever experienced in motherhood. It whooped me, inspired me, made me cry,scream and even rejoice to every single one of her milestones. It truly made me into a better person. I consider myself blessed and I overlook the bad, I overlook the isolation from society because in my opinion, I'm already in the greatest of company!

[@thepartysjustbegun5557]

Aww you made me tear up 😏

[@catz537]

@Pixie Dust Do what makes you happy. If you want kids, have kids. If not, don't. Of course, you'll have to be prepared if you do decide to have them, but as long as you're as prepared as possible then do it

[@SoELDe]

So do I !

[@iimepad4606]

I am Autistic as well, I constantly get made fun of and get shamed for my obsessions and interests. It's just hard living with it.. I get angry too much and say things that gets me in trouble. I never mean what I say, it just comes out on its own. Luckily now, I am doing fine and my friends and family are doing their best to support me.

[@iimepad4606]

@Jalen Le Thanks!

[@BombDame]

There are probably places online where you can talk to people about your interests. I try not to talk about it much unless with good friends and they still think I'm weird.

[@hannahboucher4875]

I understand your pain man. 👆

[@sonniejohnson4142]

You are perfect just as you are!

[@Ograws]

You and I are living the same life

[@Isaac-iu6bx]

It's a little unfair to film the kids having meltdowns and outbursts and stigmatize that with dramatic music or whatever. It's an emotional reaction, they clearly know it's wrong. And then cut to the professor saying "I'd be angry, if I'd had a hand like that"...idk, it just seems like it doesn't allow the students any dignity.

[@pressplay7922]

these kids need a physical outlet for their frustration. they really should have a readily available gym for them to let off steam.

[@miasolala8415]

i'm on the spectrum myself and had to deal with a lot of struggles throughout my whole life esp. childhood. when i watched this documentary yesterday night it made me think a lot about the past, my childhood and how i felt perceived by my fellow humans since ever. i was raised to never show anyone what my 'problem/ diagnose' is rather then to just fit in. when actually this was the most impossible task. anyways... when i got older (i'm over 40 now) i noticed more details about the differences between me and my 'normal' surroundings. and since i accepted that it's not all wrong with me and that my way of perceiving the world sometimes actually is an advantage i'm really ok. sure it's still hard as hell gathering enough energy and go out to interact with people on a daily basis. and i still can spend days on my own just thinking and processing what's going on around me. but i'm strong enough to live a self-determined life with a constant job and my own flat...just like the so-called normal people do. that's what i missed in this doc... that the school constantly focussed on the weaknesses and differences instead of working on the strong aspects of each character. at least that was my impression. imo these kids were taught to hold their diagnose like a shield and excuse for their bad behaviour. i grew up with a 5 siblings (2 of them are on the spectrum as well, plus my father was too)and there was absolutely no way anyone could have thrown a tantrum like displayed. you do that once, maybe twice but then you know your place an learn the importance of respecting other persons boundaries bcs with every tantrum there will be a backlash/ consequences. since the doc is from 2005 maybe the times changed and the therapists have new/ different approaches...idk. in my experience acting out aggressions can be managed very good with movement/ exercising...like hiking, running or swimming. it helps a lot to cope with the constant tension and it clears the head from to much thought-clutter. and as a kid i had a dog to care for. that was also very helpful bcs my dog always made me feel confident with others arround. things i missed in this school. were there any programms apart from singing and crafting? these kids got to me as each of them was/ is so unique as a person (like everyone is, i know) and it really made me cry watching them in their personal war with themselves. esp. roxanne and that little star-wars-fan (sorry, forgot you name).. i really hope these kids made their way and that they are good. my heart goes out to you.

[@meghanmitchell6401]

I can't even imagine what it would be like to have autism, to struggle so much to understand human relationships and interactions, but to WANT to so much. It hurts my heart.

[@beazrichz973]

As an autistic spare me your empathy.

[@agnes134]

A girl in our grade has Autism but we respect her and help her as best as we could ❤️

[@devinaanindita8742]

My brother is possibly a person with asperger. My parents did not realize it. I was the only one in the family that realized he has something different about him. His extra sensitivity to noise, smell can result in outburst of anger. He acts like a child despite being in his late 30s. He refused to go to get assessed and broken down crying saying that he was normal.

[@PolHa-gv4js]

What s the point in being assessed? Autism was discovered Or better say invented in the 60s lol until then it was not a disease nor a diagnose ...Since he is functionnal why you torture your brother?

[@KNellyy]

"I'm sorry. I wish I wasn't autistic you know?" :( 💔

[@rocketmanart7964]

Don't say that

[@ermac7141]

Bless him

[@tracktocrosscountry2725]

I do wish that

[@supermiraculousladybug6731]

I said the same thing too

[@spoatytheone7589]

1:14 I relate to everything she said

[@remorkek]

Spoaty The one ME

[@SharlenesJourney]

Same 😟

[@Danganr0npa_fann010]

Spoaty The one Are u okay

[@1D991]

Same

[@eyebutterfly]

The headmaster seems so empathetic and kind which I think you would need to be in that position to make a positive impact

[@bethroesch2156]

My grandson is 14 and a little like the first young man except He's not oppositional. He's exceptionally intelligent and he's going to be a train engineer or roller coaster designer. It was easy when he was young but he just turned 14 and now, it's harder. He doesn't have a single friend. He was sick and in hospital and no one even said get well. It's heartbreaking to see how isolated his autism has made him but I told him he'd grow into himself someday and when he made friends, they'd be real friends. He's asked me if I could fix him 😢 I told him he's fine. It's the "normal" world that's messed up. I sometimes think we'd all be better off if we all had some autism. We'd darn sure be kinder

[@otato8820]

Beth Roesch can i be his friend and I hope he feels better soon I promise I will pray for them

[@bethroesch2156]

@@otato8820 thank you so much. And yes, you would be a good friend. Thank you 🤗❤️

[@galhayman1061]

My brother is 13 y.o. noticed with PDD autism but i dont believe he's autistic. Before a couple weeks i met my cousin who live religious life, that describes as one who doesnt inhibitor his childs. He said to me that my little brother was damaged by the vaccination and it effects him in the nervous system. My brother's behavior different from the autism i know, because i volunteered for four years in a place that combine austists people and "normal" people after afternoon to play with them. I want to know the truth about my brother and afraid to know my parents hide from me these thing.

[@randonlando418]

Gal hayman so they are anti vaxers?

[@breezygodiva503]

That little girl flipping off the camera man and then saying "Thats for you" with a smile gave me life.

[@James-cd7ck]

👍👍👍

[@lunarcryptid]

I feel like this video paints a very negative image of autism. I'm autistic, and I mean, I was bullied a lot as a kid, and had a difficult time while growing up, but there are positive aspects to being autistic too. I think people tend not to show the good side of autism in almost every video I watch. An example of autism being positive is that my autism eventually made me great at reading people because I spent so much time trying to understand them and why they act the way they do. There are plenty more but I'm not trying to write a novel here, I just think using terms like autism "infects" however many people, and things like that make people fear autism when it's not something to be feared. We're different, not less.

[@yoyleb1711]

I absolutely agree! Someone who were to watch this video without prior knowledge would not be good; it doesn't give out alot of useful information. Autistic people are not an epidemic, and some of the language and the ideas in this video can be compared to autism speaks.

[@Ponakalaranjit456]

I was bullied When I was a kid.

[@jasonsamia]

My son was diagnosed with aspergers when he was 3yrs old... He just turned 5 last month... I was crying half of the time watching this... i just want to hug them... I'm blessed enough that my son's condition is very mild... but I can definitely see in my son some of the characteristics that were displayed by some of the kids in this film... my biggest concern is his emotional detachment, anxiety and outburst of anger (which are all mild at the moment, and praying they would improve and not get worse as he gets older)... Will be praying for these children whenever I pray for my son...

[@mimikyu__-]

Please look into the ActuallyAutistic community. Autism is not a bad thing.

[@samdasilva1914]

The people who work, support, understand and care for these precious people are amazing. Thank you

[@princehal2542]

Thank goodness for this school and the staff - for giving these kids a chance. We need more places like this.

[@socialmimicry]

I have Autism and I like my own world.

[@Veen0.]

The way this school handles autistic children isn't good nor is it justified. These kids are being told they have autism and that they won't be able to complete the objective with it. When you tell an autistic kid they can't do it because they have autism they begin to think that autism is limiting their potential and they use it as an excuse to not try as hard or to not try at all. My brother is on the spectrum and is very high functioning, he scored a 31 on the spectrum (for those of you who don't know, the spectrum is from 1-30 which is neurotypical and 31+ for autistic, the higher the number the lower functioning). We told him he had it but we never let him use it as an excuse and we have him in a neurotypical private school. He can hold conversations and emphasize, he also does pretty well in school. My brother understands what he has but doesn't let it stop him. He also talks to a lot of my friends and has some friends of his own, granted, it is harder for him to speak about things he isn't particularly interested in and it's harder for him to listen to things he doesn't like. Also I think grouping only autistic people with different levels of function isn't a great decision. Autistic people learn through emulation and other people's actions, so when a higher functioning autistic person sees a lower functioning autistic person having a fit, they might believe that it's normal.

[@beautyforashes2230]

I agree, this school is horrible. Just the attitude about "Oh the awfulness of it!" - my God, WTF?! Is this the attitude they're conveying to these kids? I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my early 20's and managed alright. Some things were more difficult and I didn't know why, but I learned quickly. I finally got myself diagnosed as an adult because I was pretty sure I am on the spectrum, and it turned out my suspicion was correct. Still, I never let any neurological difference stop me, and after I learned my diagnosis, I had (in my eyes) even less reason to let it stop me. The first step in overcoming a challenge is to know why it's there in the first place, because then you can develop ways to work around it and also with it. I can honestly say I'm glad to be on the spectrum, to be me, and I wouldn't change it for the world.

[@Zazen777]

I completely agree with you. If you tell them that there is a limit and lower expectations, then some may not reach their full potential. Having autism is not an excuse to repeatedly flip people off, etc. The bar should be raised high for them, as well as expectations.

[@amandalongman737]

Veen0 I felt the way they did things was a bit odd. I have a child with autism and he has teachers that come to him and the way they do things is very different and they don’t let his “behaviors” let him get out of things. I’m also surprised there’s no sensory room or even like a room geared towards helping them become grounded again where they can have that moment they need to pull it together. The way they portrayed them I found troubling not because of the children themselves and/or their behaviors but how they handled them. For an easier thing for ppl who are not autistic to grasp it would be like if u had depression and kept being reminded over n over and over that u have it. That in and of it self can be so upsetting. Your trying your best to cope to be smack in the face with it over n over again meanwhile u fully know you do. It doesn’t help. Why are there no typical tools in place to help them identify and deal with their emotions. Every situation in this they are made to rely on someone else to navigate the coping for them. That makes it so much harder for them in the long run. It adds to the frustration. And why is a child who’s mother died seeing the head of the school and not a psychologist. Like yea they wouldn’t film that most likely but they could easily mention it if it was true. That child hurts. His actions are the materialized version of his pain. His behavior will not get better until it’s dealt with and he’s high functioning. He would benefit in having therapy which they should have in school. Maybe schools in the us are different I don’t know but they have ppl on all different levels of the spectrum and there is way more control in the environment than this school also I think more staff per students. They need more breaks so they don’t get to the point of breaking. I guess this documentary just leaves me saddened and frustrated

[@WhitneyDahlin]

4:20 I love this kid he'd make a good Egyptologist

[@AW58008]

Beautiful and tortured little souls who deserve better than to be kept separate in society.

[@tanyabonnett4174]

Do students live at the school or do they go home to parents in afternoons. The young guy that got got into the box, that was real feelings and he could talk about his feelings much easier. This is an amazing insight

[@ubtpixielox]

I feel like having something you CAN hit can be really helpful. When you get upset you feel the need to put a lot of destructive force into *something*. People aren’t acceptable, and too many things are breakable, so often people will end up hurting themselves as the only “acceptable” option. Even just getting to smash up some firewood in a safe place can be immensely relieving.

[@rosenrot234]

While that's true. It could lead to abusive physical behavior. Say someone associates feeling better with hitting something. This has the potential in having someone take their anger out on someone like a relative or lover. I do agree with you though that yes sometimes destroying something is nice. Just have to be careful and not depend on it too much.

[@ubtpixielox]

rosenrot234, that’s the point though; to find something that’s ok to hit. In my experience, the hitting things doesn’t necessarily make me feel better, but there’s just so much pent up energy that it’s physically painful to try and contain it.

[@mimikyu__-]

@@rosenrot234punching a pillow probably won’t lead to abusive behavior

[@user-dh4pg4ij4n]

Roxanne is a total mood.

[@kianoakley4522]

As an autistic myself I know how they all feel. I understand we all have different feelings but I definitely understand how frustrating and emotional it can be for them to deal with. Sometimes people approach me the wrong way and I lash out at them and I can't help it

[@dancingpixie74sb]

Autism shouldn’t be a negative at all! My daughter is high functioning autistic and is such a blessing and she’s so full of love and talent! I’d never make her feel bad about her autism. Never! She may have struggles. However she is my little super star!!✨🧚‍♀️❤️✨

[@SDS-ee9js]

As a high functioning autistic person I see your point of view as mild autism can have many wonderful traits. However, there is another side of autism that is much more severe and at the lower end of the spectrum that we often tend to sweep under the rug and pretend like it doesn’t exist. Unfortunately autism for is not a blessing for everyone.

[@mimikyu__-]

⁠​⁠@@SDS-ee9jshi! I have moderate support needs, meaning that I need a lot of support with things. I would still rather be autistic. A lot of the problems that I have with my autism are related to co-occurring conditions, not my autism itself.

[@mimikyu__-]

For example: My C-PTSD makes me a perfectionist, so I over analyze social situations. My dyspraxia makes me clumsy and i oftentimes make mistakes because of it, and that makes me overstimulated. My dyspraxia also causes me to sometimes have problems communicating. (Sometimes I try to talk but my mouth doesn’t get the signals.) this, in turn, makes me overstimulated and frustrated.

[@eyebutterfly]

It’s interesting what Roy said about his sadness that it’s not physical hurt but hurt in the mind whereas normally it would be described as hurt in the heart

[@flo960]

My boyfriend has autism. and it's ok ❤️

[@neverknowsbests4635]

leave him

[@flo960]

Na everyone is different, he is ok

[@saltyspittoon]

NeverKnowsBests why would you say that. As long as they are happy together they should be together.

[@AnaMariaNLS]

NeverKnowsBests why?

[@aaliyahaaliyah2974]

Mine too

[@anainmazatlan]

I’m sure glad I never had my son sent to an institution like this! Compartmentalization of these children does nothing for helping them adjust to the rest of society because they’re kept away from interacting with typical children. My son was able to adjust sooner and learned along with others how to get through life. He made all types of friends and has had a great career in the hospitality industry which really helped with his social skills.

[@Dionyesia]

My son has Autism. This was so inspirational and more understanding. Love and blessings to all. LightItUp blue for my son JII and to all. Love

[@unw4ntedsilence802]

I have high functioning autism and It's hard but I always tell myself everyday that I can do this and I'll be okay

[@AcidOnTheStreet]

Damn nice of the editor to edit that joyfull song while a person looses there fkn mind cause they can't cope anymore. If you can't tell im being highly sarcastic. Im not authistic in any way but i have borderline personality disorder, when things get so hard that you dont wanna live anymore you gradually stops living.. I feel for these kids so much. :(

[@lalique6923]

Liams so precious they all are:-) i wanna hug them all great big hug

[@mrch33sehed93]

🏆to all these children's parents!

[@keziapriestley8783]

I have Autism and learning disabilities and intellectual impairment and extreme Anxiety and extreme panic attacks and depression

[@DeltaPi314]

Good for you!

[@marley7659]

I feel bad. I am on the Autistic spectrum. I was diagnosed at 10 with ASD and not given direct treatment nor was I told by anyone until 19. I have developed many skills and now feel like a fraud and I don't think I should be classified as an aspie because i feel i would let down the communtiy. I am in the grey areas of grey areas. I am fortunate to have not killed myself yet due to my inferiority. I could maybe pursue a career in Medicine or Dietetics. Due to the overwelming scientific consensus in all fields I kind of feel like I wouldnt be a necessary extra in the profession. So I am still debating going for another degree program. I am thankful to be graduating from a diploma in another program next month.

[@tippersimracing6070]

I have Aspergers Syndrome, while I struggled with alot of bullying at school, never really had behavioural issues as tended to stick to myself. Struggling with friendships and relationships even to this day as a 31 year old. So tend to focus on my software development and sim racing.

[@szillar3283]

Powerful. Thanks for bringing back the molly rock

[@ruthberhe2369]

Great work with the stuff...❤..to all of the students.

[@Thephoneixtheory]

Manir is a cutie God bless him. Hearing Roxanne breaks my heart. She's so smart. I can't help to think that people telling her she has autism might might her and others I like worse

[@empressk8290]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@t-sch.3597]

My brother has autism I can relate to them my brother is how do I say it normal. I help him with his anger when we were younger seeing me grow up and helping him to understand me and I he helps me understand him. And that helpt him not to get angry quick and he helped me understanding other people easily. And now you can't tell he autistic he seems happy we seem happy. And I get really angry if somebody calls something autistic it honestly breaks my heart that somebody uses it like that. These people are normale, normale in there own world normale in our world.

[@Bathna33]

People with aspergers should not be a special school! I have aspergers and managed to study in a normal (and tough school system) and became an engineer! Had I known that I was an aspie I wouldn't have achieved what I achieved!

[@mrkrabz7108]

Bathna33 i have aspergers and im in a special school and if it wasnt for the special school i go to now i wouldnt of succed as much as i am. but we all have our opinions

[@yoyleb1711]

It really depends on the person! Many "normal" schools are simply not equipped for the amount of independent needs a student has. It took me and my family AGES to establish a proper individual needs program for me, and i go to a private school.

[@mimikyu__-]

Not every autistic person is the same. Some of us require more support.

[@justicefonfara17]

Roxanne is my favorite because she is so funny 😂😂😂

[@RedPanda79]

It would be nice to see a follow up on these kids

[@lahabraartassociationgalle2834]

This is one of the documentaries that made me aware of the reality of the challenges of a parent or a shadow of the children with special needs face and the immeasurable love and enormous support required to sustain the level of care. My Special Child - @MzlE

[@irrelevanturchins4429]

My only problem with autism is I can get easily irritated. Luckily I haven't had sensory overload since I was in middle school. I was diagnosed with asperger's in addition I have depression, adhd, and anxiety. However, with medicine, therapy, and a talent for writing I am able to cope. Btw if you say vaccines cause autism you're what's wrong with the world along with abrahamic religion and the flat earth movement.

[@marypreston9791]

I have nvld which is a diagnosis of one the higher forms of autisim but i also have other labels by medical experts like bipolar ptsd and borderline personality disorder

[@irrelevanturchins4429]

@@marypreston9791 it's weird how many comorbidities autism can cause depending on the individual. I wish you the best, friend.

[@kosmossee4596]

It's okay your still a person just live your life and be happy

[@m.htruth8880]

No such thing as Abraham religion or flat earth movement. What's wrong with the world is the doctors you listen to and the ppl they give victim complexes to. What's so wrong with talking abt what causes a "dissability".

[@dr.wagner216]

That kid at 1:36 has a great voice

[@AUDIS477]

I’m on the spectrum, and this video makes us all seem irate, weird or strange.....we aren’t.

[@m.htruth8880]

Well for one this video records ppl's worse moments it's like a mugshot

[@MrMartellSincere]

Great video

[@DeltaPi314]

Wait... you get excluded from school as a punishment? How is that a punishment?

[@kuharrr]

The red haired kid speaks so formal

[@efilwv1635]

1:20 😂 wtf was that all about?

[@kshsnsbsbsbsbsbs8229]

Honestly

[@tittyxoxo9534]

i do the same thing (alone of course) its PTSD

[@BrandiBcrazy]

Titty xoxo seriously??? I’ve done this for years, and I’ve never told anyone. I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 12years old.

[@finnsbitch4897]

Zhero Zhero maybe she has a Tourettes too

[@zakimtshali8105]

God bless these amazing children

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

My brother & I have autism, Asperger's to be exact, we also have the appropriate medication to handle it.

[@daniellehoward4194]

jbzhummerh2gamer what does the medication do you?

[@Mr.BananaManYT]

Medication?

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

@@daniellehoward4194 Do for me you mean?

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

@@Mr.BananaManYT Yes, medication.

[@leticia9904]

what medication can you take for autism??

[@SovereignLEY]

They spend ten times more time and effort on dealing with the bad behaviors than they do on they good behavior and decisions. The one thing the boy asked for from his father is to greet him with a smile today. We don't realize just how much these kids pick up on.

[@gabe-po9yi]

With Roxanne being only 13 and moving her hand the way she did, I wouldn’t necessarily attribute all of her rage to the autism.

[@RedPanda79]

Hats off to the staff at the school, hard work and they really care

[@mariamaldonado3012]

My daughter and son both have autism and are high functioning

[@destroyedbyyuppiepowers]

@@redevous its the evil vaccinstions by big pharma(sean)... she can reproduce just dont pump her babies full of toxins ssssss

[@nexus9400]

Um ok

[@angelinab2498]

L 432hz bitch

[@lotsoflogos]

I guess we're attacking two kids for no reason, huh? -_-

[@nataliemamo8709]

Maria Maldonado im glad they are high functioning ❤️ wish you and your kids the best

[@rabbitbunny136]

I can't get this negative memory out of my head, two years after my trauma on a regular high school I was on special education but one boy called Brian send me a chat message "for once just act normal to ppl". It may sound like nothing but he said nothing whole year and 2 years later he suddenly responds. As if ppl can't change. I am ever since then triggered to talk about the topic of what is normal and what not. I hope to start EMDR soon, bc it's getting out of hand. I have aspergers btw...

[@keiaratyrhe7507]

That little snippet that happened around 35:00 with the song in the background is some shit they would pull in the office 😂

[@thetortoise4107]

LOL Moneer and the principal "fine i won't do it" "you better no--YOU'VE ALREADY DONE IT"

[@lipstickprincess1]

Very interesting

[@Oshawottr]

Despite his outbursts, the Star Wars kid is adorable

[@electraperrin5784]

As an autistic adult of 34. Everyone wants a sense of Independence even if they will always rely on help. I've only realized how dependent I am when something happens that causes me meltdown. It's important to have a strategy to calm down. I think one of the toughest things as autistic to face...is even recognize when need help how to ask for it. Not for all. I struggled with it. To avoid being stared at or getting frustrated when I can't grasp others emotions or what they saying. I end up saying phrases like "I get it" even when I don't. Obviously hasn't helped me. I found music and apps to help me manage memory loss, emotional times and just get thru the daily chores. I'm a chameleon in many ways but try to let my own personality thru. It's not easy to blend in and I really don't want to. I'm proud to be autistic even with learning problems. My sister cousin and dad are on spectrum also

[@elsakristina2689]

I'm autistic and I wouldn't give it up for anything. "Normal" people need to wake up and start treating us like people and stop looking down on us for how we naturally are.

[@lotsoflogos]

So meltdowns are natural?

[@raea3588]

Let me put it this way... When people don't know I have autism they want to hire me. When they find out I have autism they often think I'm not capable of having the job. I do feel the need to mask my autistic traits if I want to be treated the same way as "normal" people. Everyone has meltdowns but I am different. The way I see the world is different, talk, move, everything. When I let down that guard I feel comfortable but society thinks I'm weird and that's wrong.

[@BombDame]

I don't tell anyone and most people think I'm nornal. It takes practise though, and sometimes I am rude without realising it. It helps to talk it out with others

[@mimikyu__-]

@@raea3588one day I hope that legislation will exist to make that kind of thing illegal.

[@mimikyu__-]

@@lotsoflogosmeltdowns are natural for overstressed autistic brains.

[@666Metalbassist]

i'm autistic and Roxanne reminds me so much of myself.

[@coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171]

I relate to alot of these children.

[@PAPPY8389]

Oh how I do wish my boy got to work with teachers who are so patient and on the ball

[@joshuatelem8796]

Roxanne and Liam are goals

[@catz537]

I *really* don't like how they continually refer to autism as "the problem." I'm autistic and I wouldn't change it for anything. I *LIKE* being autistic. And I *do* feel empathy, and I *do* understand others' perspectives - often better than many other people do. Want to know why the autistic people in this documentary hate their autism? Because neurotypicals are teaching them to hate it. Neurotypicals are teaching them that there is something wrong with them, and that "the autism" is making their life hard. Yes, autism can be hard. But it wouldn't be as hard as it is if the world was accommodating to us and if people didn't constantly tell us that we're "disordered."

[@epicass8203]

22:14 This is the greatest karate of All Time

[@taylove364]

These kids need to loved on and a lot of patience also not around bullying people need to know that they are accepted just as the are wonderful. Feel safe

[@vanessalang2018]

I felt Roxannes pain “I wish I was never born like this”

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I’d like to add that I definitely have suicidal ideation just from a lifetime of people excluding me and misperceiving me. I wasn’t diagnosed until 35 and now understand that I get along quite well with other neurodivergent people (ADHD and autism). I recommend befriending others on the spectrum. I can’t imagine being neurotypical because I don’t think like them and dont want to. I think neurotypicals tend to care less and have less empathy especially for autistic people.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

The anger and frustration comes from people not making any attempt to understand or communicate with you. We are expected to make our own accommodations yet, they never try to communicate in our way. Just saying. Instead of punishing kids or torturing them with conversion therapy, give them what they need for their disability. People with autism have a lot of empathy. It may not come out the same way as a neurotypical. Honestly, I don’t think neurotypicals have as much empathy as us. I think they are better at faking emotions to manipulate people. Autism people are taught to suppress everything which is why we seem to have less emotion, then it pours out at once and at inappropriate times and people are surprised. It makes no sense that people are upset no matter if we mask or when we don’t. Also, the girl giving the finger is how I feel everyday 😅. I relate to her so much. When people treat you differently, you just think everyone is against you and want to flip them off. It gives you major trust issues. I am annoyed that these kids do t have actual therapists. Teaching aids are not therapists. People with autism need real care for all the stress they have to deal with. Having to communicate with neurotypicals all day is tough 😅

[@billyhammertime]

I like Roy, he's cool

[@tsutomu704]

Roy, Kirsty, and the other boy. So cute. Just a sweet open relation ship. I haven’t finished it yet but I hope They end up happy, poly or not.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Autism is interesting, in many ways we have gone forward and backward for helping people with Autism. An example of a good thing schooling for people with Autism has gotten alot better. However the work environment for Aspies has gotten WORSE. These open plan offices, over use of fluorescent lighting, the unwritten requirement to interact with your coworkers on non work related activities, and STAR interview questions/personality tests are all HOSTILE to Aspies (and some things like personality tests downright discriminatory). The offices in the past were MUCH more Aspie friendly with them being closed concept, quite, no fluorescent lighting, and no need to interact with your co workers unless your work requires you too.

[@daniellepalao4089]

I hope that Moneer understands that his Aspergers carries many strengths and that his mom still loves him.

[@obj97gunner89]

I have Aspergers (i wish i hadnt) but i know most social skills , i started friendships last year in an age of 22, my friends calls me the counselor, I’m a great listener and have great empathy , maybe almost a bit too much at times, we are all different, it’s much wrong in this document but it’s nice to see some of the aspies and autistic who is like me and will just get rid of it, the most interviewed is the ones who just loves its autism, I hate it, it costed me a social life for 22 years, so yeah we are all different, some are happy with its autism, some are not

[@hannahrenee2677]

This is not a very accurate representation of most people living with Autism. They said that they got some of the “better” autistics... let me tell you what. I went to a school especially for intelligent Autistic kids and none of us behaved as extreme as some of these people. In fact, I have gone my whole life without telling people of my diagnosis and they don’t know unless I tell them.

[@krugerfuchs]

It's a difference not a disability

[@SDS-ee9js]

For some it’s a difference for others who have it more severe it’s a disability

[@niklasnoellenburg6199]

This is a good documentary. IT shows the real Autism with asperger's-syndrome. I'm also autistic with asperger's.

[@Yin90]

Where have these beautiful been all my life

[@hikari27506]

I'm autistic and the only thing that I struggle with is this ableist society who wants us to be "normal"

[@LFSPharaoh]

19:48 just seems weird this conversation (up to when he starts talking about Yoda) seems all too familiar from back in the day. And if she continues to mumble and try to "soft" her way into wanting to get me to "talk" the more it pisses me off. Perhaps people with autism are so wired to notice patterns and such, that they start to only see vicious circles when they get a little riled up. One thing goes wrong, well that means more things are going to go wrong and I don't have the time for it, whether it's people trying to interact at the wrong times and won't go away, etc. Then reality turns into a nightmare basically, that they try to wake up from, because deep down they believe there's impending doom and they need to just "reset" everything, aka waking up from the nightmare. The other thing is, these "teachers" and helpers, how much do their "methods" or styles enable the negatives of autism if at all?

[@ivivion]

GOT IT AND I AM PROUD OF IT!!!

[@Onionbagel]

proud of autism!? Well honestly, I've always found certain people with it to be fascinating. Some autistic people think faster than normal people, literally making them brilliant individuals, but unfortunately allows them to behave like robots. Not understanding emotions must be a terrible thing.

[@ivivion]

Even though we wouldnt understand emotions, people who have autism are able to create from the one subject for hours and maybe even change history.

[@aspenparker5855]

Same

[@Zazen777]

@@Onionbagel not all autistic people on the spectrum struggle with emotional cues. This is common, but not across the board. You can't paint everyone with the same brush. It is called a spectrum for a reason.

[@Onionbagel]

@@Zazen777 emotion is at the core of social interaction. Of all the autistic individuals I've encountered, they've expressed difficulty with dealing with these types of of social norms. The spectrum in itself is just a broad outline of the whole thing. I'm only saying that yes, it is indeed an issue for people with autism. No need to put words in my mouth either, I never said all people with autism act one type of way :\.

[@laceweisbrod3166]

People on the spectrum do not need to be made normal. I am on the spectrum and I am totally blind. We do empathize with others just in a different way. What makes us different is what makes us beautiful. Also people on the spectrum like myself and others have a profound way of thinking. I wish the film would have displayed more positive aspects of autism than negative. These children do not need to be viewed negatively. They are already going through enough. These children are very smart and intelligent, they understand more than people give them credit for. It makes me very angry and sad to hear what I am hearing. These children need a chance. They need an outlet to express their feelings and thoughts. They do not need to be made normal. It is not right.

[@joshhourigan567]

At 34:52, I feel bad for Roxanne for what she's going through.

[@karenedonald]

Where’s the off switch ? That’s kind of rude

[@yeetgaming8391]

21:51 All the bad nasty things i can never say sorry for THAT HURT MY HEART

[@furbabiesarefamilytoo]

Here in the states special needs adults don’t graduate till they are 22. If they are in a regular school, they will graduate at 18 with their class, but the next school year they will return until they turn 22. Then if they are able they can go to college or they will go to a workshop with other special needs adults.

[@NoNameThoughtOfYet]

34:33 - 35:34…As Someone With ASD Myself, I Completely Understand The Need For Emotional Support… I Think It’s The Jolly Music On Top Of Someone Losing Their Mind, That’s Making This Scene So Hilarious….