What we can learn from people with autism | Chanel Matil Lodik | TEDxAmsterdamWomen

Treating neurodivergent people as actual human beings benefits us all. As a late diagnosed Black woman on the autism spectrum, Chanel Matil Lodik shares 4 pieces of advice that will help you treat autistic people better and make life easier for you and those around you.
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#autism spectrum disorder Chanel Matil Lodik is a mother, an autistic female, a girlfriend, an author, an entrepreneur and an educator who entertains and enlightens over 20,3 k Instagram followers on a daily base by just living her life and sharing her truth. Chanel shares her life as a Black, autistic woman and the struggles that she faces due to the way society treats Black people, disabled people and women. After expressing what she endures she always shows ways in which people could reflect on their own behaviour and how they can change for the better. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@christinebeers8767]

I am literally sobbing at my kitchen table listening to this. Thank you for sharing.

[@tracirex]

this is the best ted talk I've seen to date on being autistic. I want to send it to everyone I know. thank you

[@chanellodik2012]

Well this makes me emotional

[@livingwikipedia1952]

Her friends and family sound incredible. While I think that it sounds unrealistic, it would be great if people did this.
I once read in a book that you treat everyone equally by not treating them the same. It does not always apply, but here it does.
As someone who is incredibly sensitive to touching or surprises, it pains me to say that people use it against me knowing I will have a fright. Constantly.

[@MaryanaMaskar]

Ohhhhh... That sounds horrible! Truly! I am so sorry that those people don't know any better!

[@rushiaskinnerwallace6175]

May you find new people who love you well. You deserve people who see you, honor your needs, and appreciate you for who you are.

[@darklittlepeople]

you will need to train yourself to punch them in the throat as instinctive reaction to them doing it "for fun". i know, it's shocking to say or even think, but i bet they will no longer enjoy being "playful" with you like that.

[@notagain3732]

Im trying to watch a ted talk everyday to see what i will learn and obeserve how i will change within a month or a year . I am learning so much from this ted talk about autism

[@Innocu]

What a phenomenal talk, thank you for making me feel seen ❤️

[@idksamir]

why did it take me until the end to notice the empty audience lol love that

[@chanellodik2012]

Hahaha I didn't, but covid measures

[@nicholascrow8133]

Also be understanding if people act or do "weird" things, some of us are uncomfortable having special arrangements made, and will quietly adjust etc using earplugs in loud places.
Basically, be a good person with an open mind

[@ruthhorowitz7625]

OMG we have the same birthday. O was diagnosed in April at age 57

[@lauravanderheide]

Thank you so much for this TED talk ❤️

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You being you has helped me. Thank you!

[@lorline1]

Thanks for this!👌🏾

[@johnnycomelately6341]

One of the most beautiful talks, thank you

[@poeticjustice144]

I took a test to determine if I had Autism and there were I think 4 sections and everything was in the range to receive the diagnosis except one. And the one was only one point over the range. With that being said I still believe I have it I could've masked it well, the test might be flawed or the examiner. I have all of the warning signs or symptoms. I can't receive any help because I technically don't qualify for the diagnosis.

[@chanellodik2012]

Maybe you can get a second opinion?

[@LordoremiRosa66]

Nobody cares

[@voyageswithshyeasha1398]

Thank you for this!! Resonated with this 🙌🏿❤

[@desiree62]

Mooi gezegd Chanel ❤️ik ga alles meer toepassen.

[@rosannekaagman-waterhout3225]

Dankjewel Chanel ❤ Mooi gesproken.

[@groundedenlightenment260]

Amazing talk thank you ❤

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[@Meghan3]

Love that speak 🤍
Thank you 😎🌈

[@VenessaBobbA2ndVoice]

Brilliant!

[@BlossomFlower285]

❤️🙏🏾

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[@manoukdevries7225]

Fantastisch Chanel 🧡

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My Lord🙏🏾👍🏾

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Im gonna go out on a limb and say not much

[@iferawhite7661]

Watch the video before you say ridiculous things.

[@telayajackson2.023]

I ❤️ this. I wish everyone was like this