You Don't Look Autistic

[@benburns5995]

Hi Trevor, I think that is one of the most challenging things with Autism is the fact that is not easily seen externally with the wide Spectrum of cases. Love the closing line of "Judge less ... seek to understand more"

[@quackman]

everyone's a unique individual

[@CJ_Suguru]

Exactly, since we seem to be doing fine by ourselves most of the time they assume we’re just like they are, little do they know what kind of internal process we’re dealing with. Understanding of high functioning autism needs to be improved 🙏🏻

[@frostbittenarts]

Thank you, Trevor. When I'm calm, I try to explain to people who say things like this and my answer is the same for almost all areas that people don't understand: "You don't have to understand something fully, or even a little, to be kind." People, especially Americans, are quick to lash out negatively and judge harshly before they even know what they are seeing!!! I mean, come on folks, stop assuming and judging and start learning. I'm getting tired of the negativity and it makes me angry. People need to do better.

[@KierenSummers]

"You don't look autistic" "You haven't seen me when I get home on Friday, completely burnt out" "Nobody has seen you on a Friday" "Exactly"

[@PhilBurns-oc2vg]

I too have that problem, the fact is that people don't realize it,if you're good at masking

[@angelaziegler5610]

I’m gonna be brutally honest about these types of comments because this pertains to other neurodivergent groups, those with anxiety, those with Bipolar, those who are HSPs (Highly Sensitive Person/People). The true meaning behind that statement is ableism, the basic logic that if you’re any of the above you WILL be discriminated against, you will be seen as different so that’s where the masking part comes in all of these situations. My solution? Education reform across the world, it HAS to be taught about, it HAS to be talked about. That’s the true solution. The way LGBTQ+ is portrayed as shoving it down “their” throats because we understand “basic” biology, humans at their core. That’s why the collective speaks in “our throats” us vs them. I believe people who are neurodivergent even through trauma are evolved to empathise albeit suffering through it. It’s a new emerging way of thinking, consciousness, intelligence and interaction with the reality around us. It’s gonna take a long time but that belief keeps me going each day.

[@eduardoandrade2202]

Hi Trevor. I thought the same would happen to me, but It was the opposite. It seems that i look autistic, even thought i thought i didnt.

[@pandaketamine]

i never gotten that comment before, i dont know how to take it honestly. Does that mean people see me as autistic? Or I just haven't came to a ignorant person yet

[@TheDailyCrumb]

I relate :)

[@guillermolledowolkowicz7085]

Wow, you are posting all the time these days

[@utplagal]

I love your videos. One thought, and feel free to disregard it... you mention "females" with autism, which is so important and easily overlooked. Might I suggest just saying "women" with autism? I understand that you're being clinical, but a lot of sexist incel-types default to saying "men" and "females", and I know that's not the kind of person you want to be perceived as. Thanks for the great content!!!! :)

[@TrevorCarroll]

That’s an interesting point, and honestly, something I hadn’t considered before-thank you for bringing it to my attention. I’ve always thought of 'women' as referring specifically to adult females, whereas in this case, I’m talking about all females, not just adults. Perhaps a more inclusive term, like AFAB, might have been a better choice. That said, if someone perceives me as a 'sexist incel' for using a clinically accurate term in good faith, I feel like that’s more about their assumptions than my intentions. Either way, I appreciate you sharing this perspective-it gives me something to think about moving forward!