autism tiktoks for autism acceptance/awareness month

[@nyx1642]

I've been officially diagnosed with autism!! I know nobody here knows me but I'm really happy about it and wanted to share.

[@nyx1642]

@green mayo man🇺🇦 THANK YOU

[@AshAndHarvey]

I got diagnosed with autism when I was 11, and my parents gave me 20 pounds to buy myself any stim toys I needed. One of the best days of my life, tbh. Also, I hate the texture of fizzy drinks in my mouth, coca-cola, Monster, Fanta, etc... Anyone have any of these?

[@phoebegee54]

Nope, the things I react strongly to tend to be "slimy" and "lumpy" textures, eg Smash (instant mashed potato stuff). *shudder* Edited to add: I actually like the texture of fizzy drinks, especially spring water.

[@shelbiecain9289]

Fizzy drinks suck!!!!!

[@AshAndHarvey]

@EvA_LOL57 I understand!!

[@Emilia_Shells]

OMG YES, IT FEELS LIKE NEEDLES ON MY TONGUE!

[@yuhgurt]

I'm undiagnosed for many reasons (my parents arent that aware of it, diagnosis is expensive, I'm queer and AFAB, etc) but I cannot agree with the texture of fizzy drinks any more. I haven't drank soda for over 3 years because of it and the only carbonated drinks I drink are liquid deaths because of how little the carbonation is

[@HajoonFF6123]

If you put corn starch on the squishy cats they feel not sticky anymore! It also makes them feel soft?? If that makes since lol.

[@FutureMint]

REALLY?!? Thank you!!

[@drpepperwhore11]

do i have to touch the corn starch? it makes me cry usually

[@HajoonFF6123]

@@drpepperwhore11 I think it also works with baby powder & talcum powder but if both of those also make you cry, then pretty much any material that sticks to things & is fine enough that it will not be in noticeable clumps.

[@drpepperwhore11]

@@HajoonFF6123 Thank you!

[@spyscout7]

I just got my first tattoo and it's a dragon (favorite animal and special interest) making an infinity symbol :>>> It's hair fluff was done in a rainbow gradient!! It's so exciting to have a way to represent my neurodiversity and combine it with my special interest!

[@glorydragon2597]

Sounds amazing!

[@DewDrop_Doodlez]

Dragons are my favorite mythical creature! Your tattoo sounds really cool :D

[@ElectroSwingingIt]

Random rambling coz I wanna share: I think I'm starting to gradually become more sensory-seeking with food, especially spicy food! At the beginning of this year I only had a few spicy foods I actually ate regularly/somewhat regularly, but I'm getting better at stepping out of my comfort zone with food and trying different foods I've never eaten before.

[@eldritchabomination9726]

Nice! I've also gotten better at trying new foods!

[@budpalguy]

I've been stepping out of my comfort zone, too, and realize that a lot of foods I used to not like, I now love! I'm happy I finally started trying new foods, I was missing out on so much- anyway, I know this probably doesn't mean much coming from an internet stranger, but I'm proud of ya and want to say good job! is always nice stepping out of the comfort zone every now and again and even expanding it as we do :D

[@ElectroSwingingIt]

@@budpalguy I used to hate kimchi but now it kinda slaps tbh and tysm! I'm glad you also are trying new foods!

[@SnailTrailJay]

Good job! It’s really hard to try new foods especially with sensory problems so you’re doing great :D

[@beller6719]

Rant for the algorithm I guess: While I don't have an autism diagnosis, I am diagnosed with adhd and used to be on vyvanse for it (unmediated currently). And for the past couple years I've been watching a lot of autism content and reflecting on how I act and how I was as a kid and I've lowkey accepted that I'm also autistic, but it's hard to actually think that, even within my own thoughts, let alone anyone else. I was constantly told as a kid that I was just looking for attention anytime I asked for help with my mental health simply for the fact that I was aware I even needed help and it's given me major imposter syndrome. Something that's kinda helped me accept this about me though is also recognizing the autistic traits in my father and his childhood. And although I've helped him realize that he has adhd through my own diagnosis and the realization I had about both of our autistic traits, I know I can never actually verbalize these thoughts with him as he was the main person who accused me of being an attention seeker as a child when asking for help. But anyways, I've always been fine with the fact that I would never actually seek a formal diagnosis, because there seems to be no real point in it. I already know I'm ND and I just am the way I am, getting another piece of paper confirming another (very stigmatized) label on me wouldn't change anything. Though it would feel nice to confirm my experiences and finally know for certain that I have a place in a community with people who also struggle like I do, so I don't feel so alone in the way I am.

[@derogatorypoets]

I went in for autism testing today and I'm super worried, because I'm pretty certain I'm autistic because I relate to literally everything on the spectrum to a pretty high degree and have got super high scores on every autism test I take and whatever, but when it came down to the actual test the psychologist lady just asked me to tell her what was happening in some really weird book about floating frogs and had me answer some super basic questions and finished it off with having me make a short story with 5 random items from a toy box. What worries me is that the simplicity of the test isn't gonna be enough to diagnose me properly, yk? Like, yeah I guess I get irritated alot but don't you wanna know how the lights in my room send me into a meltdown because my lamp got bumped and now the shadows are at a different angle???? Idk if anyone else's experience was like mine but if anyone has any thoughts please lmk because I'm just really worried that so much is being overlooked SO UPDATE TIME: I'VE BEEN DIAGNOSED AND I'M SO EXCITED, MY MOM WAS COMPLETELY CONFUSED ON WHY I THINK IT'S A GOOD THING BUT WHATEVER SHE'LL GET OVER IT I'M JUST SO EXCITED AND HAPPY

[@Lost_Ch1ldren]

Oh don’t worry, I went through literally the exact same testing you described and I got diagnosed as autistic. It seems simple, but they’re constantly looking at very subtle signs and other things wile your distracted doing the little tests. Not to say the tests were just to distract you, cause they weren’t, autistic people think in a very different way from allistics, so when you make up the little stories they can tell that you think in a different way. Hoped this helped! Edit: if your tester was a old white male then the results could end up being a little “untrustworthy”

[@floralstorms]

Huh same, I went in for autism testing last Tuesday earlier this week and I had to do the floating frog book thing and the short story with toys thing too. It was pretty strange. But yeah same I worry about the accuracy of the test. I wish they’d also ask about experiences because if they’re just asking for stories and some not well discerned emotions… Well yeah like you said, will the simplicity lead to an incorrect diagnosis? I honestly wouldn’t really believe it if I got diagnosed as not autistic but the incorrect diagnosis would be frustrating for multiple reasons

[@derogatorypoets]

@@floralstormsexactly! The other comment said it's a little more in depth than we realized so I'm hoping it's more accurate, but yeah idk. sending good vibes to you, and hopefully we can both get an accurate diagnosis :))

[@floralstorms]

@@derogatorypoets Yea hopefully! You too, good luck with your diagnosis

[@phoebegee54]

I'm sorry I can't remember my diagnostic process but I do recall being forced to play with toys and be observed by a doctor, if that helps.

[@kwowka]

replied to a 'light it up blue' person being like 'uh no please dont this is not what support means and actually on a purely sensory level, blue light is terrible for autistics', ratio'd her, and then she responded 'may you be blessed in kindness and grace'. first off, rude, and ignoring actual autistics in favour of her own need for validation through unwanted charity, but BRO!!!!!!!!! I SAID EARLIER THAT I AM AUTISTIC!!! AND WITH YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM, I PHYSICALLY CANNOT BE KIND OR GRACEFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT DO YOU MEEEEEAAAAAN. the hypocrisy

[@ChuuyaNakahara294]

if anyone likes those squishy cat things, and wants them to have better texture, if you wash it with soap and water then cover it with baking powder/soada/ other similar powder (ive used corn starch and that worked) the sticky texture should be good! :))

[@amandamagni1606]

I didn’t know autism awareness month and World Lupus Day are the same month! 💜🤩 yay!

[@FutureMint]

YES THANK YOU 4 THIS!! (I was trying to figure out which of my SI I should engage in and Autism is one of them lol)

[@aj_the_alto]

I was doing the same thing haha!

[@totallynormal5690]

9:02 well that makes so much sense

[@bynnyn]

It does-- In middle and grade school, I was "mature for my age", but now I'm seen as more childish for some reason especially with my interests. TvT

[@justanothercomment]

Not the person at 2:37 making me question my aromantic-ness 😂 Great video btw! ^^

[@raspberrytaegi]

i think he is very pretty too :)

[@avarose.mp4]

As an autistic individual, these videos always brighten up my day so much. I always come to them for comfort when I'm feeling overwhelmed or want a break from something. It's honestly you that makes my life so much brighter, Rainbow! No matter what, you always find the best TikToks that allow everyone to come together and make this world at least a bit more happier

[@atlasstappleyourhand]

I didn't know that autism awareness month was the month of my birthday! I'm only now knowing this because I've been researching more about autism and I'm thinking that I might be autistic because most of the traits apply to me. My younger twin cousins are autistic too so that might lead to a higher chance of me being autistic too? I'm not sure. Even if I'm not autistic I think that sense some things that autistic people experience is the same for me, researching about it will also help me too!

[@misce_]

Those people are amazing i swear

[@longyellowtoenails]

Do more!!!! I love these

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hey you yes you, take a deep breath let it out slowly, and lower your shoulders. Know that you are important to someone even if you feel like no one loves you, guess what I do. I'm so proud of you being here. Thank you. Now make sure you take care of yourself and drink some water, eat something and take a stretch break.💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@eldritchabomination9726]

Right back at ya BQ!!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@eldritchabomination9726 🤗🤗💜💜

[@phoebegee54]

Hi!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@phoebegee54 ello

[@sagegreen505]

Autism awareness

[@wolfie_75]

Sound of tge forest is the best

[@elstarnor4628]

Your video reminded me that I was born in Autism Awareness Month. I’m pretty sure that I’m autistic, which makes it funny.

[@atlasstappleyourhand]

Same!

[@emmageyman8621]

8:36 is just me towards my ableist family

[@StillJayfeather]

Random-ish buuuuuuuuuuut: I was looking back on the past few days and randomly realized I had a sensory overload during Garden Club so that explains a ton about those like 45 minutes. 👍

[@douggieeeee]

the last one hit so fck hard

[@justanothercomment]

As entertaining and relatable as the clip at 11:25 is, I'm not sure its entirely accurate about how "a grain of salt" should/shouldn't be used. I looked into the origin of the phrase and it apparently first occurred in the writings of Pliny the elder in ancient Rome, as a translation of a poison antidote that was to be taken "with the addition of a grain of salt" to be effective. From what I've looked at it seems we're not entirely clear on how this lead to the modern meaning of the phrase (which is essentially to encourage people to look at something with some reservation as it could be untrue or misleading.) Some people posited that the unpleasant taste is made better by a grain of salt, which kinda lines up with easing 'unpleasant' information. But I can't verify the legitimacy of that so hey, take it with a grain of salt! Anyway, I couldn't find anywhere that suggested the weight or amount of salt is important to the phrase, either in origin or modern usage. So taking a massive grain doesn't really hinder the meaning from what i can tell, unless I'm missing something, as I may well be since this was just a few mins of google surfing :) edit: I just realized how _incredibly_ autistic this comment is oh my lord 😂😂

[@inkysquidart]

i was about to comment this, i don't think their tiktok was correct. thank u for discussing it!

[@justanothercomment]

@@inkysquidart No worries! ^^

[@aabb-kj7ns]

ive done so much research on autism and watched so many videos that im really wondering if im autistic but i dont know any autistic people i can talk to, online or irl, about my traits, which i feel would be super affirming for me. i dont know what to do or how to figure this out.

[@aabb-kj7ns]

@green mayo man🇺🇦 im replying like two weeks late but if youre up for talking a bit that would actually be awesome 😭😭

[@alchemlemnis]

🦕

[@cgihearteyes]

hell yeah!

[@cgihearteyes]

@green mayo man🇺🇦 i think most of us watch the same youtubers lol

[@lunabear3060]

The part where @ badlyssener talks about building a support system. How are you supposed to do that when you can’t talk to people?!?! 😤😮‍💨

[@-strange.creature-]

Why do people sometimes put the video length in the top corner of their video? Like, they’ll put “vid length: 24 sec” /gq :]

[@Eterrox3]

Y’all I’m scared cuz even tho I’m not autistic I think my school supports autism speaks 😰

[@staceyhunt6769]

I am ALWAYS causing trouble by correcting people. But... You'll keep making the mistake over and over if someone doesn't help you fix it? Why would that be preferable? I get very frustrated at being told I've made mistakes (Probably because anything less than twisted views of perfection had dire consequences as a child) but I TAKE IT ON BOARS AND STOP DOING IT to the best of my ability and respond with a version of "Oh, thanks, I didn't know". I... I don't understand why people get offended by it. At all. I just... I can't.

[@justspirin]

real quick, is the puzzle piece a hate sign? Is it good or bad, i always thought it was bad

[@raspberrytaegi]

some autistic people may prefer it (such as kaelynn with her puzzle piece rugs). that being said, many people including myself view it as a hate symbol because it conveys connotations of being less than whole and is heavily associated with autism speaks, who view autism as a disease that needs to be "cured"/eradicated

[@justspirin]

@@raspberrytaegi im on the same side as you!! Also tysm for that

[@AnAlienwithoutaUFO]

​​@@raspberrytaegi Not too long ago kaelynn posted a video that she didnt like the puzzle piece becouse it was made by autism speaks and that it implied autistic people people missed pieces of theyre humanity. Not meant as hate ❤ Edit: those rugs are really cute tho

[@raspberrytaegi]

@@AnAlienwithoutaUFO Thanks for that info, in that case I guess I am a little confused by the rugs

[@SOLAR-gacha]

For the first vid like if you agree #redinstead

[@as.31415]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJbIfWqendZkd6M oh my god this is me all the time. I am constantly being told im so rude for correcting little things, people telling me "you know what I meant" ok, sure but what you said wasn't correct and i think it is important you know that so you don't make the same mistake again and have it lead to a real misunderstanding. I just HATE when things aren't correct, it stresses me out

[@K1tty.z301]

Fk autism $peaks/gen😐