The TRUTH Behind

[@GordonHudson]

As a former chief exec of a charity I applied to two autism charities who were advertising for trustees. Those are volunteer positions. Both said they would get back to me but never did. I think this is a significant issue. There are very few autistic people working for, or leading, organisations that claim to speak for autistic people.

[@karentimm7241]

I am connecting with Autism Canada this week about this very thing! Cautiously optimistic!

[@camellia8625]

They missed an amazing opportunity to have someone with lived experience AND a charity background.

[@hfenring]

In the past 6 months, the more I follow #ActuallyAutistic content on social media, the more I got frustrated. This is a good time to pick up the pace and continue to fight for acceptance, but I'm currently in burnout and had to take a step back from all the chaos. But I will be back and try me best to build bridges of neurodiversity. I hope you can keep at it as well. Your experience and wisdom is greatly needed and appreciated.

[@Autistamatic]

Take care of yourself Miro💜 These are difficult times for all of us so a little self care is never a bad thing.

[@RaunienTheFirst]

It reminds of when right-wingers ask who's "behind" antifa. No one? It's not an organisation, it's an idea people collectively get behind and use to identify others who share their views. Some people can't comprehend the notion of people just agreeing to do things without there being some directing force ordering or paying them to do it. Which is a bit sad, really. Reflects how hollow their own lives must be.

[@croozerdog]

i got labeled antifa when i started going to protests and being loudly inclusive, i kinda wish i got paid for my opinion though

[@BXLrules]

Youre also someone who has created a ton of content extremely valuable to me and many others.

[@AutisticLed]

Echoing others, I really engage with this content because it is clear, calmly delivered and both collaboratively and authentically informed. Great content. Thank you.

[@robertjohnburton9775]

Oh boy, this triggered me. I have been harmed by liars and self-serving monsters. In the middle of the night they come hunting in my head long after they did their damage. I have little support. Good video

[@robertjohnburton9775]

@Jimberry and the Couscous Because I am older, I was here first, so there! I did not have chocolate today, even though it is easter

[@MrAndywills]

Late diagnosed #ActuallyAutistc and proudly so. After years of being labelled defective, wrong, on a different planet, thick, stupid, a lunatic and being marginalised, ostracised/excluded, being talked over. I am my neurology.

[@Stormbrise]

Great video! Thanks! I am autistic also, and I do not need to be cured!

[@maureenbray6905]

Clear, interesting, informative and authentic as always

[@kuukiosu]

crazy that a video like this needed to be made

[@kieranwhitford]

You've earned yourself a new subscriber, friend! 😎 I was formally diagnosed at age 3, and I've recently started using #ActuallyAutistic to market myself among friends, family, and prospective clients as a self-advocate. You don't see many Autistic owned businesses here in Canada since the support systems in place are lacking, and the diagnostic criteria is still dated as hell. I started embracing my entrepreneurial spirit since my knack for problem solving and thinking outside of the box has persisted since I was a child. This is why I started my own business and working out by myself! I do agree with you on the issue of #ActuallyAutistic has seen its fair share of gatekeeping and bullying in response to its growing trends on social media. Ignorance is bliss, sadly. 😑 But hey, I'm happy to shine a light on this issue and educate others on the myths and misconceptions about Autism! Keep up the great work! Glad to know I'm not alone in this pursuit of understanding! ✌️

[@sh41]

Destroyer of lives has a nice ring to it

[@angeldude101]

I was reminded of a line from a recent video game: "If the world holds our lives back, I _will_ end it!"

[@autiejedi5857]

It's a shame there's no Home Office for complaints! LOL Thank you Quinn 💜 BTW still really enjoying the super soft and comfy t-shirt. 🙂

[@Autistamatic]

Thank you. Glad you're enjoying your shirt. The quality & feel of the shirts from my chosen supplier was a huge deciding factor👍

[@mrsm6727]

Very interesting, as always. Thank you 😊

[@REBEKAHJOHNSON-lh6xh]

Wednesday is my diagnosis day!! Can’t wait!!

[@Autistamatic]

Let us know how it goes👍

[@theautisticpage]

Absolutely amazing video! Thank you!

[@benmitchell4425]

Always appreciate your work.

[@MaryKDayPetrano]

I'm autistic, and no one ever listens to me. I've been treated really, really bad by so many people and it's because I'm autistic.

[@cocochocookiedough]

❤

[@PeppermintPatties]

🫂❤️

[@Tazer_Silverscar]

Love the fetching blue hair X'D Great video!

[@aspiechan420]

I’m #ActuallyAutistic and proud to be autistic! When someone says that I am broken or a burden, I make their lives hell.

[@gigidi321]

Thank you so much, very informative

[@AppreciateGoodMessag]

Your into made me laugh. I guess I am a "murder hornet" as well. That would make a fun T-shirt. You should use your scripts as short chapters in a book. I would buy it for friends and family. Your information and explanations are bang-on. Thank you!

[@GenX0468]

Thank You !

[@Pro-Diletante]

HOLY FREAKING COW ITS A MURDER HORNET OMG OMG 😱 💀 SOME HELPPPP most animals hibernate during this time it’s such an anomaly

[@janemc5304]

Thank you have been sharing your stuff 💗 Showing my crew . Bang on .

[@chelisue]

Well. I don’t know that I am. I strongly suspect I am. All the online assessments I’ve tried say it’s a strong possibility. I relate like crazy to most of the criteria. And folks tire of my ‘ways’ quickly. They also say you’re not autistic you’re just weird. So maybe one day I’ll know. Maybe not

[@Specters0rd]

People are really sad.

[@sallyniemann6610]

I applied to be a carer for Autistic teenagers....rejected! My daughter said I should not have revealed being Autistic ha ha

[@heatheryllanes6925]

People just dont like feeling left out as simple as it seems hey this is a place for autistics to feel safe please use this different hash tag can come off as rejection and people myself included have a habit of covering hurt with anger and lashing out

[@Alien_at_Large]

I am #ActuallyAutistic. I suspected for a long time, but was not diagnosed until several months ago. I never said that I was autistic before I received the diagnosis, because until then, I didn't know.

[@abogado2347]

Hi, I was wondering who were the researchers (those who went full circle) you mentionned ? I must add that I enjoyed the words you use and your way of delivering them. Your script really flows. How many takes (roughly) does it take you to finish a 10ish minute video ?

[@Autistamatic]

Hi. There are a number of high-profile researchers, still lauded as "autism experts" who have disowned the theories that made their reputation so it would be unfair to pick just one. My filming usually takes around 30mins after about the same time rehearsing, so roughly an hour's "live" work for the finished 10 minute video.

[@abogado2347]

@@Autistamatic No worries about the researchers.

[@abogado2347]

@@Autistamatic As for the filming, wow, you are very efficient ! Have you noticed a shortening of this process with experience ?

[@jennier2019]

Recently dx‘d and my head is spinning about being #ActuallyAutistic - so thank you for this video.

[@turtleanton6539]

Great video

[@kelseyterry]

I'd love to have you on my podcast Hacking Neurodivergence, let me know if you'd be interested in telling your story!

[@myworldautistic6839]

I am a new Autistic content creator. I am learning how to do all this. How do i use the hashtag actually Autistic in my videos so that they can be seen?

[@kylemonkiewicz2803]

only we know wha t is good for us

[@Anonymous-df8it]

Why couldn't you do the things you did to keep them at bay the first-time round?

[@clairerandall5742]

Projection from people who are those things. Do you think it’s deliberate because us being United is a cause for concern as it would threaten the lies, mistakes and unethical views of us autistics?

[@angryunicornproductions2633]

Ppl do this with hashtag pluralgang too and prob other nd ppl too like r/fakedisorder cringe is just such a awful place

[@JohnnyInJapan]

LOL people who use that hashtag are attention seekers who want to feel special and they're more than likely "self-diagnosed" or just flat out lying.

[@croozerdog]

bring back the funny boing sounds

[@kylemonkiewicz2803]

we need to stop feeling sorry for ourself screw these normies we are so much better then them we need to unite and say we are not going away deal with it

[@cocochocookiedough]

❤

[@turtleanton6539]

Very real😊

[@UranusMcVitieFish-yd7oq]

Who's this murder hornet?

[@jeroylenkins1745]

Being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian? Well okay maybe just a little...

[@turtleanton6539]

Wow

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

👏👍🏻🤗

[@AeonZhang]

💫✨🌟🖤🖤🖤🌟✨💫

[@Autism_Forever]

You are a rather handsome murder hornet :))))) I have a suspicion that your spouse loves you very much :)

[@PaulWady]

A perfect explanation of an unnecessary and cruel situation that is still going on and on. But what is interesting is that the people abusing others, on whatever sides, don't seem to understand the transparency of the social media medium. Everything that happens can be seen - and interpreted in ways that the antagonists may not understand. In other words, all actions are apparent. Thank you.