The Aspie World - Q & A (Your Questions Answered)

[@cerridwenrowan]

Absolutely people with Asperger's can work in roles where they support others. Aspies make excellent GPs, psychologists and diagnosticians. I personally worked in the disability support industry for over 15 years. It is taxing but rewarding. I did struggle with both my mental and physical health during this time but at the time I wasn't aware of my autism and so wasn't able to put effective coping strategies into place.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yes!! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@feaginaugust]

This has helped me. Watching you is amazing. Keep it up bro. I know I'm on the spectrum I just need a doctor's proof. I suffer from mental illness and dyslexia. Life is difficult but I'm a fighter. I'm the weird friend. Lol.

[@gloriayoung392]

MY son has Aspies You are Right On Topic✌️🙏👍👍👍

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

Nice one Dan, brilliant as always. I have got an Aspergers Alert Wristband today which I think is a great idea

[@liveloveread2737]

So why do u have. Band should I get my son one hes 3 . A little advice if possible

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

Live Love READ it's in case of coming into contact with anyone in an unpredictable situation, for example the police or emergency services. Just showing them the alert band immediately tells the person dealing with you that you have Autism so therefore they need to be more patient and understanding with you. In the event of an accident or incident they are useful. I also have an Autism Alert Card that I carry in my wallet but sometimes I may go to places without my wallet so the wristband is more practical as you've less chance of losing it.

[@lyndseyyorke7787]

I’m going for a appointment to get tested in July. I just wanted to know what the tests are like as I’m quite anxious about it. Love your videos.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh awesome best of luck!! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@BBMacsWorld]

Thx for answering my question. I was wondering cause I accidentally offend people almost all the time but I've been trying to improve that, 😊

[@janellerubi2139]

love you bunches dan btw do you live in the uk

[@reneataylor5106]

I’ll have to show my daughter the how to make friends fast video, Thanks for the video!

[@heathenwolf4997]

How do I explain to my roommate that I have Aspergers and I am very attached to him due to autism? And get anxious when he has to be away from home overnight or longer? He thinks I am being clingy and overemotional.

[@heathenwolf4997]

@Mad Jack www.exploringlifesmysteries.com/separation-anxiety-adults/

[@Green_Roc]

What's goin on Internet. I like that beginning phrase. Your room has a little bit of an echo.

[@kayleighegerton7030]

You're a beautiful man, your gf is lucky :) you're gorgeous if you don't mind my saying so x

[@TheAspieWorld]

Haha THANK YOU!!

[@livsephton9]

Do you have any tips for starting university. Because I got an offer to start university in September but I’m super nervous about it

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

I have one. Check to see if what ever school you want to go to has special programs for autism students to help adjust. You might also be able to get your own room as a freshman. GOOD LUCK TO yoi where ever you go!!

[@livsephton9]

Tiff Me the university I’m going to is close to where I live so I’ll be living at home

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

@@livsephton9 I would talk to the school your going to. Sometimes they have assistance to help get things you might need. The college here has a group for ASD. They help with problem solving with at school. Also make sure to talk to all your professors. Most will do everything in their power to help you. If you are struggling they have hours set aside for students to visit.

[@livsephton9]

Tiff Me university is different in England though like the university can do a learning support plan and there is something called DSA which is like a student allowance that pays for specialist equipment and other stuff like learning support. But I’m just nervous about meeting people because I’m socially awkward

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

@@livsephton9 ohh yea. Ive heard ASD programs over there are terrible! Here in the US I think we have alot more awareness of asd. I still recommend to talk to your professors. Get to know when their hours are open. They should try to help you. That helped my family member alot.

[@IndieAndy]

Really great Q&A dude and many thanks for the shout-out there, much appreciated 👍 Have a fab day!

[@krystacashen5124]

Thanks so much for answering my question Dan! You're the best dude!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yay!! You are welcome!

[@thealextrifier]

I sometimes lose my balance. I can get dizzy but maybe it’s just because I’m exhausted but doctors haven’t found anything else 🤔 I suffer from anxiety a lot due to my aspergers & that can cause stomach issues even if I eat healthy. I just try to make sure I’m not thinking too negatively but not too positively either. That’s what my psychiatrist recommended: mixing both together. There are doctors in the US that can diagnose aspergers. The one I know of is stationed in Maryland. As for jobs, I feel like it depends on what the aspie/autistic individuals’ passions are. I can’t stand coffee. Too strong, too nasty. Thanks for the video dan. I’m starting a new thing with groups of people with aspergers/autism/Down syndrome etc. Hope to get a good turnout next time.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh interesting! Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@freiajannerbo8888]

You have given me so much hope. I finally know why I have been "different" all my life. I got bullied alot and I still do but you are so inspiring. I am so excited for today's video. I really like your videos and I find them really helpful. Yesterday I had a big meltdown and one of the things that helped me calm down was watching some of your videos. Could you make some more videos on how autism is comorbid with things like ADHD. I have ADHD and I just got diagnosed with asd and I was wondering how they kind of interact with each other.

[@snow.lilyz.]

That was fun!!!!!

[@FodienArt]

Loved this Q&A could relate so much. If you wanted to do a video about dyspraxia or want some info I have it with ASD. - I would have laughed at you saying that during the awkward silence idk I think it would have made light of things! - Hiding in the bathroom watching pokemon memes lol can relate - Might try out cbd gummies at some point. - I am also vegetarian! Thanks for the tips on your job stream btw. I am going to apply for permitted work. I have also joined the discord and find the community supportive!

[@katerakitina2256]

Hi, Dan! My son has some sensory issues just like you (chewing things, sounds, etc) Can you make a video about sensory problems that you have and how you feel? I usually try to stop him, forbid self stimulation, stimming..but I am not sure that this is the right thing.. appreciate any advice. Thank you. Please, keep talking about important things.:)

[@spiderbuzz1404]

I have changed so much now I am 23 and remember I was bullied back in school because the bullies loved my reaction and I don't like being touched it wasn't my fault because I have aspergers but that is all in the past you awesome keep doing what you are doing I just subscribed to you stay awesome

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼Thank you so much for the comment!

[@antoinemouthon6501]

Hey Dan! I have Asperger's and I just started watching your videos. They're awesome and I can relate to a lot of them! On one of your next videos you should talk about what it's like for an Aspie to grow up with siblings. I have a younger sibling and growing up as an Aspie elder was very particular.

[@sami2351]

No wonder you have no dislikes you are amazing

[@canndydrivegaming9831]

People try to get me crying In a public about what i Missing in life the guy epic failed I just stared in hes eye I almost lost it pretty hot guy anyway Was trying to focus on Something else

[@jjk-cu1jg]

good job ,people with autism or ADHD connected to having lot of anxiety

[@drewharris7785]

I know people with autism but I don't know much about it, or Asperger syndrome; your channel is super interesting and informative! Keep doing what you do.

[@bdegrds]

Asperger's is now just autism. It recently got changed so it's no longer used by experts but some autistics still use it. It's all Autism spectrum disorder now.

[@kirsten7467]

What do you think about the DSM-5 that no longer speaks of Aspergers/Pdd-Nos etc. but just calls it "autism spectrum disorder" and covers it in levels of 1 to 3? I have been diagnosed with ASD level two, and i feel a bit left out from most autism narratives as most people call themselves aspies and so forth and i am not really able to relate because, even though I would probably be called Asperger in the past, they no longer want to use that word. Yet most books, youtube channels etc. use the word Aspergers.

[@dumbass6351]

I feel like this describes everything that you talk about on the channel. Super good video mate 👍👌

[@dumbass6351]

Quick side note I love adventure time as well dan

[@TheAspieWorld]

Awesome!! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@kimberlykuntz5292]

Have you ever heard of someone with Asperger's getting terrible headaches in lieu of typical meltdowns?

[@TheAspieWorld]

Not really. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@mandydoodles3166]

Thank you for your awesome videos! I've always known I was different but when a friend asked me if I am autistic, i didn't even really know what that meant. So i started researching it, and yours was the first autism channel i started watching. The more I watched, the more I wondered if my friend was right. It was very difficult finding a doctor to evaluate a 35 year old female, but I did. And I was diagnosed with autism and OCD yesterday. Thanks again for all the great videos- you rock =)

[@TheAspieWorld]

You are welcome!!

[@leahwilson56]

Hi Dan, a trick I have used to help my son and youngest daughter when having a melt down in public is giving them cards, like business size cards to put in their pocket. On the cards it says I have ASD and am to not crowed touch or talk to me. The kids have pulled them out a few times in groups where people may not have understood them and obviously they start following them, they feel trapped. So now they just get out a card or several chuck them in the direction of whom ever they need and they finally get the time they need. It was really awesome for when they do afterschool stuff. Because not everyone knows and these are usually things they don't find easy but we want them to try so we can get a better understanding and they get more life skills. Great vid 😊👍

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you so much for the comment!

[@kayleighegerton7030]

I am comorbid with dyspraxia and autism and I have no balance or coordination x

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh interesting!! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@gaishacatroy6407]

I freaking love you You help me sooo much Thanks 🙏

[@TheAspieWorld]

Haha you are welcome!! Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@thenuthut1375]

My questions were answered , thank you! :)

[@bloomwhereyouareplanted4169]

have a question what to do if you are regressing yourself in autism spectrum like losing skills and losing verbal abilties? Thanks Joy

[@TheAspieWorld]

Find an occupational therapist. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@bloomwhereyouareplanted4169]

Thnkyou

[@paint_freckles]

My husband has trouble communicating making small talk, affection, emotional bonds, empathy, talks to me in a loud rude dictating voice and says he doesn't realize . He gets irritated and frustrated easily. He is very smart, he can repair anything and has very technical job. We can drive hours in car with no conversation. That I know of he has never had close friends just acquaintances. He is awkward with me regarding affection after 10 years. He tells others how to do things the right way. I am trying to get him to be tested. I am ready to file divorce. You are so animated and seem outgoing. This makes me think I may be wrong about my husband. Oh he also has issues with empathy. He will do errands, help with chores, buy me gifts, etc. I don't understand. Do you relate to these symptoms he has?

[@Green_Roc]

Telling someone I have autism doesn't work most of the time nowadays. I've had at least two occasions, maybe even four, where the other person thinks I am joking. I say maybe four because at least one time, they just stop talking to me. It seemed like they were offended I made a joke, not realizing I was being serious, and their response was to not acknowledge my existence (like what people do if they think someone is a troll). the situation was already awkward to begin with, and telling them I am autistic to try and make it less awkward, only making it more awkward when they take it the wrong way.

[@kayleyvlogs2739]

what a great q&a!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you

[@DavidJVMusic]

Right!? Awesome sauce!!!(weird phrase)

[@GrainneMhaol]

Love your videos. I am non-diagnosed ASD. The reason I have not been able to get a diagnosis is partly the expense and partly the fact that I am in my late thirties and have learned coping mechanisms that reduce my anxiety/depression and help me deal with my condition. What are the pros and cons of getting a diagnosis at this stage do you think?

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

Do you know whats a great way to get diagnosed. If you have a college of medicine near you and they do clinical trials. They cover all yout tests

[@nightrazer85]

If my offer my opinion :-) It offers you confirmation of what has been going on and hopefully find even more ways to handle the problems better. It's also a way to give a name to why you think or function in a certain way. Knowing you have it can lessen some of the anxiety, since knowledge helps. You can get adaptation to work, medication I think? (Cbd is illegal in my country) and a few other benefits. Even if you want to take a few University courses you might be eligible for support there as well, but only if diagnosed. In my country you can easier get welfare since as some say, having autism can make it harder to land a job. It's an extra layer of income security. Other than that, it's up to you if you want others to know about it or not. I found it beneficial to tell close friends and family, but not to others. But that is my personal judgement. Telling your diagnosis to a potential employer might result in them not hiring you or if it's an understanding employeer it results in some customizations that makes the job easier for you.

[@coramichellelietz691]

Grainne Mhaol me too

[@mandydoodles3166]

I am 35 and have been wondering for a while if I'm autistic. After researching, i can look back away my whole life and it's obvious, but I was never correctly diagnosed. I couldn't handle not knowing if my suspicions were right or not, so I sought out a doctor who specializes in autism and actually evaluates adults.... and I just received my autism diagnosis yesterday. I have never felt more at peace. To me it was totally worth it to still get a diagnosis at this age. My life makes sense now. Best of luck if you decide to seek evaluation!

[@ΕλενηΔροσακη-φ9β]

Do you know some diagnostic services i can address to in UK or Greece?

[@turtleanton6539]

Awesome video my man 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@emmacassidy8482]

How's Aspie Junior doing?

[@sweetnsour5661]

I really enjoyed the Q&A Dan thanks.

[@canndydrivegaming9831]

Star Trek is on top of every autism list

[@louis2366]

I have that same ipad but in gold.

[@raphpadaze8087]

how are you verified

[@turtleanton6539]

Xdddddd

[@heathenwolf4997]

Best place to get a diagnosis in the US is a Psychologist

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

Actually a psychiatrist is better. They actually have to have a medical degree and also can perscribe any meds that might be needed.

[@heathenwolf4997]

@@tiffinwonderland7243 Just because someone may have a psychological problem doesn't mean they automatically need meds. I have major depression as well as Aspergers, when I first was diagnosed with major depression the drs wanted me to be on antidepressants, they almost killed me due to the constant side effects, despite me changing the antidepressant I was on. They all had the same side effects to me. Which were horrible. So now I do holistic, no side effects and it works just as well.

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

@@heathenwolf4997 Not all do. This is true. But if your getting diagnosed my suggestion is to go to Psychiatrist because They are Required to go to medical school and speciality. And can perscribe if needed. psychologists are not required to go to med school and cannot perscribe. Thus, will have less years of training to diagnose.

[@heathenwolf4997]

@@tiffinwonderland7243 Fine

[@tiffinwonderland7243]

@@heathenwolf4997 Awe...hugs....I didn't mean anything by it. Just trying to put all info out there

[@sambiz6065]

Thanks for answering my question Dan! Great QnA

[@VeganoGuy]

I have a question: What's gging on with your hair?