Proud to be Autistic (Autism Explained by An Autistic Person)

Chloe is often told “You don’t look like you have autism.” This upsets her because she considers autism an integral part of her identity.
Chloe is proud to be autistic and wants the world to see with the proper supports she can accomplish anything. Follow Chloe and write her a message on Facebook at / chloerothschildasd
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[@mojeanin]

If this channel has taught me anything, it's that people with disabilities CAN understand what's going on around them and that you just need to try a little harder to communicate with them. So nice to see all these people. Especially as a fellow person with invisible disabilities. Thank you for spreading awareness!

[@icammeronmunger]

yes this.

[@miahammonds525]

When Chloe spoke about someone telling her that “something is too young” for her, I felt that. That was deep to me because people need to understand that everything of their interests don’t have limits and that people should be allowed to like whatever it is. I still watch kid shows sometimes and I love Disney movies. She’s incredible. ❤

[@sheepyhead0399]

Chloe has such an awesome personality, I'm autistic as well and I get the feeling that I could talk to her for hours (unless either of us gets tired) she speaks really well and even though I'm autistic I learnt a lot about autism from her

[@daxlagoslanguageguy0072]

I have autism too and I enjoy poetry the most bc its beautiful, Chloe does have an awesome and unique personalities.

[@Losjo4093]

I also have Autism😂😂😂

[@christopherhubbard256]

I also have Autism.

[@yourmajesty122]

AUTISTIC AND PROUD💙💙💙

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@33canez24]

She's so sweet and gentle,I wish I could live in a world where everybody was like her so I didnt have to live in fear all the time

[@33canez24]

@Behave yourself? that too lol

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too

[@Metalbabilicious]

My God I loooove how intelligent, humble, and insightful Chloe is! Absolute doll!🥰

[@blonze69]

Me too!

[@a.j.marcantonio153]

Michelle, are you in Massachusetts? I may have met you before.

[@mayneeyuh8713]

Watching old shows and playing with old toys is comforting. I do it too! Just keep doing what you want and try not to let what people say bother you. If you can learn to do that while you’re young then life will be easier. 💗

[@joseperez3842]

Chloe, you are a great advocate and an inspiration to many people with autism, Do not let anybody make you change who you are, because you can be who you want to be. The sky is the limit. You got a great attitude towards achieving your goals. Go ahead towards your dreams. Anything is possible with effort and compromise, I learned this when I was in college, when I had to give up some of my free time to study for an exam, it happen to me multiple times but I passed the exams.

[@lauriehull62]

My son is autistic and is 14 and is amazing. He wears headphones and needs a lot of downtime. He likes anime and he love loves Legos and spends a lot of his time putting them together. We live in a small town so everyone knows him so he is very blessed. When he has issues or melt downs he is lucky because they know how to deal with him and how to contact me ASAP.

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

That makes me so happy to hear. Understanding that your son NEEDS downtime is essential. I'm also on the spectrum, and even though nobody knew it when I was a kid, I still had a lot of support from my family, neighborhood, and community as a kid. While I wasn't always fully understood, despite being blessed with prolific speech (lol), I was respected. Being respectful and open to understanding is far better than material gifts or disingenuous attempts at inclusion. We're very sensitive to the way people behave around us, even if we can't always express it accurately in the moment. Being truly present with us is the best gift anyone can give, in my opinion. Sounds like you're a great parent!

[@willfoley25]

I love to hear these kids (and not kids) be able to let it out. You see such joy in their face when someone talks to them AND listens. Their smiles warm you right up.

[@KBEAMON08]

I love her explanation of having different interests. Very insightful

[@ailyannahammarlund9895]

Thank you Chloe. You are able to describe what a lot of us neurotypical people want to understand. I have worked with adults with Autism and now they are my friends that I visit with as often as I can. One of my friends has trouble getting words out too and can also communicate easier through writing either by giving me notes or reading my notes. It is difficult for her to take in information that is spoken to her sometimes and the notes help her take it all in. I watch kids shows too sometimes. They are usually things that I watched as a kid, but like you said it is comforting. Even watching anything you have seen many times is comforting because you know exactly what it going to happen.

[@RaptureReady7494]

Right on sister!! I'm 66 yrs old & I love watching kid shows because I loved watching them when my daughter was little. She is 32 yrs old & she still watches what we watched ❤ God bless you!!

[@bebopbountyhead]

Chloe is the best. I wish I could be her friend!

[@Mrfurball25]

Me too

[@bebopbountyhead]

@Behave yourself? Nah, it's a wig!

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too

[@sable4492]

She is very right about people assuming and also about not getting the help you need as an adult. I am autistic. I was diagnosed at 25 and when I told my grandmother she said they diagnosed me autistic at 7 but she thought I wasn't because I wasn't like Rain Man and to know the assumptions are like that is just hurtful. Every autistic person is different because it is a spectrum. Now that I did my own research I see why they diagnosed me and how it was so obvious but she couldn't see that with a lack of information. It also appears differently for girls alot of times which is why it is hard to diagnose us or why we don't get diagnosed alot. I am glad to see it being more shown in media so people can learn why we are the way we are and it makes us no less than others.

[@paulfrost8895]

Autism is far more understood and prevalent than it was when Rain Man was made like 35 years ago ' then it was still considered a rare life long institutional condition (Although we were making strides by then) not a spectrum thing ' that started in the 90s ' go back 40 or even 30 years and most Autistic people were locked away and classed as mentally disabled.

[@nicluvsyou237]

I see so much of myself in her Chloe, you’re amazing

[@douglagyal4364]

At least she can talk. When it comes to autism talking is very important.

[@midnightwriter79]

I love her. She’s so good at explaining her thoughts in her own ways. I hope to someday have conversations like this with my son, whether that means using a device or whatever.

[@haannguyen4402]

0:06 so true! I’m high functioning autistic, and even my ADHD friend couldn’t tell I had it (I have almost zero sensory issues)

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too

[@AquaPeet]

Wow, Chloe I think you're extremely capable of expressing yourself and putting thoughts into words!! I'd call you super smart, in fact. Thank you so much for sharing and caring Chris.

[@nicoleinwonderland6452]

Her headphones are super cute!! They are like my favorite shade of pink 💗 Edit I did not know about those pressure vests that is super cool!

[@remekster]

what a smart young lady, she made so many good points!

[@Overqualification]

She’s so smart and well spoken. More so than a lot of people.

[@nathancruz9172]

Yep

[@overgrownkudzu]

this is the one video i always come back to, Chloe is great.

[@ginapfeiffer5395]

I would love to be Chloe’s friend. I have autism too.

[@splinterinmyfinger1256]

Massive respect to her for Breaking the headphones out

[@puppetguy8726]

A lot of different mental health care professionals have told me I don't seem autistic, I guess they mean it as some kind of compliment, but there's always the implication being neurodivergent is bad or undesirable.

[@pathumdilhara7831]

Exactly my story. They should know how much it is important for us know our identity and limitations.

[@kleineoOoStern]

Ableism is really vicious and « normal » people never understand that what they’re saying is not ok because it is embedded really deeply in the unconscious mind of our Society

[@VR-tw3ek]

man when i feel helpless i watch this video and they motivate me alot

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

Hey, I'm 43 years old and I love watching PBS and Disney!

[@RussianSpyNikolai]

im 13 and like bluey

[@ianaliciaperry5243]

Hey Chloe, thanks for sharing your experience. I love the way you talked about the importance of special interests and being able to choose what you do with your down time. I'm also autistic and find that stuff frustrating as well. Best of luck in all of your endeavors!

[@daveboy70]

Such a great interview. Chloe seems such a cool girl. So clued in with the world. I wish her the best. I hope she gets that apartment some day!

[@voicingsomeopinions7006]

Chloe, I'm in the process of completing the interoception course you took part in with Kelly Mahler. Thank you for all you do, your insights are invaluable!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

You’re adorable I saw that glint in your eye when Chris asked you a question…I forgot what it was but it was an obvious glint😉..you definitely know what you’re talking about lol….I don’t like change either I’ve discovered….took me a long time to admit it tho..you go get life because it’s your Oyster! Be an teacher and teach life skills you’d b so good!

[@socialstoriesforneurotypic1845]

To everyone asking about her eyes: she literally mentions in the video that she had eye surgery

[@miahammonds525]

Being a girl on the spectrum is already hard enough because we girls go through more than what boys do and when you add being autistic, it’s more of an extreme. People tend to think that only boys can be autistic because they’re less likely to mask in public situations whereas girls including myself on the spectrum are taught to mask. NT people truly don’t understand how physically, emotionally, and mentally draining masking can be for us. Thank god for Chloe because she makes an awesome advocate and we could all learn something from her.

[@Odd-Vegan-Singing-TFOL]

That'sa bit discriminatory. Girls don't go through more than boys, and boys don't go through more than girls. I mean some do, some don't, It really depends on the person. But I agree she is an awesome person!

[@davidbarette3816]

i dont know why we compare boys and girls autisms. Of course if you only focus on it you will see differences but our community is scattered enough. To me it sounds like sexism

[@sludgerat666]

@@davidbarette3816 I don't believe she was comparing autisms. She said that girls have it harder than boys by DEFAULT. (Neurotypical)

[@davidbarette3816]

great comment thank you @@user-kz9zi7rv9p

[@lillymurray8408]

I love her voice. So so much! She’s amazing!

[@tiffanyrichardson6698]

I have really learned alot about ASD since my own son was diagnosed at 3 years old.

[@johnjobin7694]

Chloe is so amazing and so inspirational❤️ Thank you for sharing❤️ Sending you all love❤️

[@elviramerriweather1002]

She is so intelligent'🌹

[@Hellohihey670]

Chloe you are amazing! I love your sense of humor and your intelligence. You seem like a really cool person to be around. Thanks for sharing your story ❤️ God bless you

[@leefleer]

She’s too cool and funny in the best way! Thank you for sharing.

[@seanmoore1805]

She is well spoken and I think she could be highly intelligent.

[@Stellaaahmanella]

I love your voice Chloe, real nice to listen to.

[@Okiedokie222]

Wow! What a great explanation! Very insightful! Thank you!! Such a sweet person!! 😍😍

[@waynedockett4212]

such a sweet soul !!! God bless you!

[@RobertMcD]

I'd love to give her a big hug

[@macuh08]

What a wise young lady!

[@paulmarcum3848]

As someone with Aspergers on the very low end of the spectrum I can relate to this girl. She pointed out thinks that I have always thought about neurotypicals.

[@Dr.KhanMD]

Intelligent, articulate, well-spoken and respectful.

[@sebastianblackandwhitewatc2722]

She is awesome in the way she is, never give up girl!

[@ashraf1109]

amazing girl I'd really love to be her friend and talk to her everyday , she's unbelievably cool

[@Mrfurball25]

I can relate to Chloe. I have autism too. I wish I can meet her

[@mooreanonumbers]

This is a great vid, thank you for giving a voice to people with autism

[@ladycornellia4433]

She’s so beautiful

[@gracesordillo9948]

What an awesome young lady!!

[@DanylDorrington]

You're an amazing man !!! Love your videos

[@FrancieMoon9]

I love how she is talking about being able to like what you enjoy even if those interests are typically geared toward children. I am 41 years old and on the spectrum and I love dolls and little girl-type things. I also listen to a lot of Disney music and very much enjoy all things Disney. I have been mocked many times and told to "grow up". But with all the anxiety and overstimulation I experience and struggle with, I know now that it is perfectly ok for me to enjoy the things I enjoy without worrying about judgment or criticism. Chloe is very well-spoken and profoundly intelligent!

[@vesuvianpancake452]

finally I know what those headphones are for cuz I've always wanted to know and I don't know how to ask questions to people or Google (lol) (I need to get some for myself,,,) Love SBSK, love Chloe, this is awesome

[@marleenninaka1303]

Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you back on KZbin. I want to meet you all one day. Take care and stay safe.

[@zephyrjordan1808]

Wow she’s well spoken

[@JohnDoe-ef3wo]

I hope her dreams come true!

[@allya4453]

I have autism. Currently learning to love myself even more.!

[@awesomebeard1973]

I really like her personality She's cute too

[@sheenagriffith2635]

I believe you are very capable. It's impressive that you believe in yourself so much. I think you're one smart cookie.

[@TheWhiteN8ive]

I love you vid my guy, you and your wife are so humble ❤✌️ thank you Chloe!

[@demonbunny6555]

I do wanna say though not everyone with autism is like this (functions like this and has these problems) there are people with autism that are able to tolerate noise and sensory better and are more independent. Autism is a spectrum and some people do function more independently

[@JonathanHernandez-mm3nd]

May god be with Chloe and she can accomplish anything.

[@GlowingGirl37]

wow she said it so well

[@Ace-3.]

God bless everyone and have a good day ❤

[@darveystrozier764]

Chloe is so pretty

[@davidbarette3816]

she seems super kind and so f cool !!!!

[@Holy-Rowlo88]

I fully believe autistic people are more loving

[@beckee6282]

Because we know how it feels to be unloved

[@slc1161]

She is a great advocate for autism. She explains why she has to wear the headphones. I totally get it. I have severe migraines and noises, especially background noises, really irritate my headache. Noise canceling headphones have been a Godsend. She totally identifies why people watch what they want during leisure time and why that should be allowed. She made a really great point that we don't tell people without disabilities what to watch and what to do. And the way she talked about communication and apraxia....so smart! Keep going Zoe. If I lived near you I definitely would like to try being friends.

[@john_hunter_]

I like how people call you Mr Chris.

[@mxxdy_blues]

This makes me so happy. We're so similar, autism is truly beautiful :)

[@6justinFG9]

This girl is extremely intelligent

[@nayaleezy]

She's gorgeous 🤩

[@stephenhiam5375]

I love this channel

[@niccikeller6260]

Brilliant girl 💙💙💙

[@edwardsong7628]

I wish I met someone like Chloe forty years ago. I get her. I always mess up back and forth oral conversation, and do better when I can take the time to write my thoughts. It is my casual observation (I admit unscientific) that autistic women are vulnerable to men with narcissistic personality disorder (NDP). Though Chloe is attractive, most neurotypical men would avoid her, but to a man with NDP, she'd be a good source of supply for their narcissism. I think (maybe wrongly) that I would have been a great friend and potential good mate for an autistic woman because I kind of get them, even though I have no clue about the rest of the 98% of the population. The problem is that autistic men often come across as being narcissistic without having their successes.

[@davidhutchison9556]

Thank you

[@MarkEllsworth]

Hi Chloe Does your headphone make your glasses you wear loose ? my noise cancelling headphones do.

[@_MISTY-RAIN_]

Thankyou so much🙏🏻❤️ my daughter has autism too 🙏🏻❤️

[@nicholaslehouillier6880]

I'm autistic and on the spectrum I can relate I know it's hard keep on keeping on

[@kansasymbremchef6951]

I absolutely love you

[@danabelden4492]

very Intelligent.

[@patrickbuick5459]

Chloe is so cool. She definitely has a sense of humor. I'd be her pen pal (I just dated myself there, didn't I??l

[@mementtodonzelli9249]

Those kids are excepcional!. They are so amazing!. I like the way express and the way they look the life!. I think evenody can learn lot of things from them !. Ejemple : She dont need to exived her aspect to be accepted in the Society. Like lot of "Normal " women's does !. Shes so Smart and shes really, really happy in these world. Again i would like to say that lot of People has to lean from her and kids like her!. Shes so lovely 🌹

[@yourmajesty122]

I have autism. People cant tell until they get to know me more- then I get judged. So harshley too. Even yelled at when I'm trying my best to learn. I'm gay and that's been way harder...

[@katwellness2040]

Hi Chloe !!!

[@jasminejeanine2239]

Awesome. She's absolutely right. It's best to always presume competence. This includes everyone from children to special needs adults.

[@ms2507]

God bless you✨💛✨

[@monicajones3430]

She is super dope!

[@Christian-wu3mp]

She has a fun personality. What condition are her eyees?

[@angelreilly8312]

I love nick, Disney and all that stuff!

[@Metalbabilicious]

Me too lol. Those shows are seriously funny lol.

[@blonze69]

🙋🏾‍♀️me too!

[@b0g_dyke]

"Cause if I could just say it I would"

[@yvettelucy9831]

Assume competence!!! Wowww she's good! Go ahead lady!

[@spacebeanstudios7979]

She reminds me of myself :)

[@shayariman07]

Thank god im good 🙂

[@Trey_816]

I used to be ashamed of myself for being Autistic. My wonderful girlfriend, Lelia, says that I'm proud of me. Even with my disabilities.