Autism and friendship part 2

In this video, I talk about the importance of being yourself, and not always repressing autistic mannerisms, such as rocking and flapping. I talk more about my recent experiences of friendship. Video cuts off at end again, but I will come back to this topic in my future videos. I aim to release one video a week on topics relating to autism, so please tune in and subscribe.I welcome comments and suggestions.

[@bobsaffron8284]

Thanks for that explanation. That was very helpful for a NT to better understand the frame of mind. I've got to say the rocking and hand-flapping shouldn't necessarily preclude companionship, provided it can be explained as a form of nervous release.

[@gutsy1658]

I have been diagnosed with Asperger's as well. I have to work to survive. Still, I live with parents right now. I have a question. You have told that you have paid support worker. You have mentioned that you are not working. So, as I understand, parents pay support worker to come. But... what is going to happen in the future? I do not want to make you pressured or upset, but, once, our parents are going to pass away. Is it going to be possible somehow to get financial help from the government (like benefits)? Or, are you going to find a full-time or part-time job to survive? I now, how it is hard for Asperger's. Now, I am a care worker (the employer does not know that I have got Asperger's) - it is my second job (used to be my 1st job). And I am full-time accounts assistant at the office. Still, the job is quite boring. I struggle with finding my way in life for many years. But I got used to work, and can live on my own. How about you, what are your plans for future?

[@welcome12ization]

Hi, no it's a good question to ask and I do think about it a lot. Currently I receive DLA and ESA (soon to be PIP), and I receive a support package from the County Council. My dad, who has power of attorney over my finances, does not pay for my support but he looks after my money because I have dyscalculia and can't manage my finances. When my dad passes away the power of attorney will pass to my brother. I would hope that in the future I would continue to receive the benefits I'm entitled to, as I am incapable of working owing to the severe and chronic anxiety I experience on a daily basis that means I would not be able to regularly show up for a job (I would be erratic and unreliable because of the erratic nature of my anxiety). That said, I am hoping to have permitted work, where you can work for a few hours without it affecting benefits, on a self employed basis as an autism public speaker and trainer. I'm currently getting support to achieve this goal. I would like to contribute to society, and I do voluntary work, but I can't work ''mainstream'. If the government cuts my benefits, then I still won't be able to work, but would probably just really struggle. Hopefully, this won't happen, as I am unable to work owing to the nature of my problems, but if it does, I still won't be able to work (I also have OCD, which complicates matters).