Living with Autism - Ky's Story
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2016
- Presented and narrated by actor Hugo Weaving, this animation looks at the key characteristics of autism as experienced by his 16-year-old nephew Ky Greenwood. The project was part of Sentis' “Great Works” program and was inspired by Ky’s father William who is part of the Sentis team. Autism Queensland is proud to support this film.
My son is a High Functioning Autie. He shared with me one day when he was in high school, “The students treat kids with Down Syndrome and kids in wheel chairs better than they treat me because they SEE their physical disability. No one sees MY struggle with Autism, they just think it’s my personality. They’re hurtful, rude, ignore me. If Autism had an outward appearance, people would be my friend.” That hurt me to my core, but it’s true. I couldn’t tell him he was wrong. All I could do is comfort him, and teach him how to handle people and how to be the great person I see.
I’m trying to tell my family now, and they still can’t see through their perception of my personality.
I still find myself being dismissed by them as soon as I open my mouth.
I am an adult with autism, so I can see where he comes from... I often wish I could loose a leg or something so people will be nice to me. Still have all limbs :3
You a good one 💪
First I'll express myself. I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when I was 10 years old. I am 24 now. I read your comment about your son and I can say personally, as an aspie myself, I have had the exact same thought. The way I've thought it in words was exactly the same as your son. I have said it to many people who I feel don't respect my Asperger's. This made me smile when I read your comment, it brought me tears knowing someone else out there thought the EXACT same thing in the EXACT same way. ❤
I hope your son is doing well today.🥰🫂🌈🏳️🌈👍
People are so ignorant nowadays. Everywhere on the internet I see people making fun of autism, but this just shows peoples failure to understand. They just generalize it, suggesting that every person with autism 'screeches' and has an unusual voice, but this is not the case at all. Autistic people are all very different as it is not a specific condition, but a whole spectrum. It needs more awareness and acceptance; the hardest part about autism, in my opinion, is everyone's lack of understanding towards it.
+slicktop 2jz you need a restraining order for the public
Tom140SW nice straw man you've got there.
Tolerance is the word you're looking for, something that is lacking in todays society, perhaps since the beginning of all societies.
Ronnie Devoe what? I thought Einstein was smart. Oh and by the way the syndrom war never ended you fucking normie
@@servantofallah5400 i hope ur trolling..
My son is 8 years old. He was recently diagnosed with ASD. He is extremely intelligent but struggles with social and behavioral interactions. Videos like these are very helpful to families. Thanks for sharing.
One big factor to remember is that not all people with autism are the same. I have autism and yet you couldn't tell just by looking at me that I have it. It would take days of you getting to know me to even notice something different. However for other people autism is as obvious from the first moment you see them. What I am trying to say is the ky's story is one of many different stories from people around the world. Like snow flakes no two kids with autism are the same.
*Edit:* So this comment got a fair amount of traction it's been two years now since I wrote it I'll add a little more to it now that I've had more time to think. Autism itself is very complicated, and is something that doesn't have a concrete list of symptoms. So attempting to try and explain it by generalizing it to one list of symptoms is a pretty piss pour way to approach it. Instead understanding that autism effects people in many different ways is crucial to trying to convey it to a lay person. I reckon positive symptoms should be mentioned as well as negative ones. The more symptoms somebody knows and can recognize the easier it will be for them to actually understand somebody who they encounter who is on the spectrum.
Rads Exactly! It's the same for me. You wouldn't know from the onset of meeting me that I have autism. I've found people aren't as understanding of my needs than, say, they are towards someone that looks like they have special needs. Cause' I look like a "normal" girl. We're all on a spectrum and the more people understand that the better!
Rads it's the same for me too, it's not obvious that I have autism
Rads not billions
WEEEZ ?
Finally. Someone on the internet gets it
Back in the days when I found out my little sister had autism, I was honestly very upset with how hard things turned out and why they did. After I grew up, I understood autism on a greater level and I'm proud to say they are gifted people.
I was diagnosed with autism in 3rd grade and I have always struggled with things like being social and understanding people's facial expressions, non verbal gestures and tones of voice. I also can get overwhelmed by a lot of loud noise or a break in my routine. The up side is that I've been in several school art competitions because of my love of drawing and I've been told I'm very intelligent. This video is amazing and should have more views so people can understand what autistic people are really like and to understand them more.
I have autism too. I got The diagnose a few months ago. And i'm a girl. I feel calm and safe when i'm drawing... especially SMURFS. I'm obsessed with them! (Addicted). And i'm afraid of any change in my routine...
(I'm from sweden. Sorry if something's wrong in The text.)
Northwind Draws I have Aspergers and I'm really bad at drawing. I can design, but not draw. I'm better at stuff like Maths, Science, Geography and IT. I struggle with handwriting and hate disturbed routines. I'm glad people here understand me. I feel quite lonely with it all at school :(
same
@@aylahoxenbla1233 same
I love drawing too and I'm also smart as well (because I had a high degree on my school), and I'm also autistic
"he likes computer games."
*SHOWS KY PLAYING A NINTENDO 3DS*
adults know best
Well I suppose adults call computer games anything tbh
eggu chan is evil i hope he's playing monster hunter
No matter what console I would play, my mom always told me to turn off the "Nintendo" when she wanted me to give it a rest.
eggu chan is evil it is a computer game console you idiot
I have autism too and it is hard, people just don't understand, I can't just say hi to someone and it's hard to have autism in this world but we can pull through it
Keita Parada it's way easier for an special school
I understand because I'm autistic as well
DEMON Racer You must be special.
I don't have autism, but I can relate to how it feels to be scared of talking to people. People really do hate what they don't understand, or what seems "not normal". But anybody who judges people only because they're "different" is just... not worth thinking about
hi is about all i can say to people
I don't know where Ky stands in IQ, but having him grow up to work at Gamestop seems to be a low bar to set. Maybe he could become interested in programming or animating games, or maybe he could channel his interest into esports or reviewing. (Additionally, I've worked retail for 6 years and it's a horrible environment for someone with sound sensitivity.)
klutterkicker
So true. I don't know why certain organizations are focused on promoting jobs in retail. If a person has unique skills, then they should be given a unique job that align with those skills.
They probably weren't aware of much in the games industry.
plus gamestop is garbage
Yeah, my place is with animals, so working at a store with people was terrible, but working with animals is great.
I think one of the best places to work for people with autism (me) is working with people with autism and educating those without.
I have autism and the way I'm treated by the government and my school is disgusting, people find it easier to talk to me differently then other people, and they treat me like a tally on a chart, I'm only known as a child with autism, everything I do I'm unclear whether I do it because I'm autistic or if it's what everyone else does. This disorder was the main reason I went through depression last year, so If you are reading this and you don't have autism and you think that everyone with autism just walks around dribbling and plays wow on their computers then you are part of the problem, people find it easier to generalise autism without considering the fact that everyone is different with diferent personalities. But fuck this disorder.
Your mum xd
how are you mistreated by the government
PREACH. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. you are spot on!
@Le Roi Normand well saying the phrase filthy muslim is racist and I have a feeling the ''monkey'' is a black person and also don't blame islam we didn't do anything the people who are islam that started horrible stuff is to blame.
Joe Jones why the goverment misstreat us is bc they are scared the syndrom war will take place again
This video touched my heart. It is an excellent report.
As someone who has computer games as a big interest (especially back in high school) i could relate to the aspect of feeling arkward and isolated
But now 4 years have passed and i can actually socialize comfortably, and it was all thanks to speaking to my parents and teachers about the problems i had gone through :).
Ty for bringing Autism awareness to the table. Sadly even in 2016 there is still such ignorance towards it. As a mother of an autistic child I understand this so well, thank you so very much
Thanks video for telling me my life is going to be depressing with me music. *Shuts door dramatically*
How awesome that his uncle is Lord Elrond
And Agent Smith, and Red Skull, and V.
I find I have a lot of symptoms commonly associated with Asperger's syndrome, but I am not going to be that guy who self diagnoses.
Glad I’m not the only one. Not saying I have it but I have took 100+ online tests and all of them said there is a very high probability I have Asperger’s and OCD. I’ve also studied the syndrome for a year now and I would say I have 99% of the symptoms. I’m just too afraid to tell anyone about my suspicions because if somehow have it I’m scared that my life would change drastically and everyone would treat me like an infant all of a sudden and I’ll need special needs assistants and shit, although I can do perfectly fine without any of this as I have all my life. Again, not self-diagnosing. I probably don’t have it.
I self diagnosed at 11 and it turned out I was right.
@@wyldcherrybomb - Implying that being in the spectrum is "not being right".
@@hughg.rection4709 - Well, actually getting a diagnosis will be for your best. Believe me, it helped me and a lot of other people a lot. However, if you say that it isn't causing you trouble, then it's probably not all that important.
Same me and my sister suspect I have aspergers too but my parents don’t believe that I could have it so I can’t confirm it because Im a teen and can’t get an evaluation because I’m too young
this is what I've always wanted to say about my autism but have never been able to...this is lovely. thank you
Such a great video you posted about an amazing young man😊😊 I myself have autism, and like Ky I was born with it, and will remain autistic for the rest of my life. The childhood and teen years are always the hardest. While I was in high school (especially) I was very low functioning due to anxiety, social/work pressure in addition to hormones. Yet now I'm 26 and life is so much easier, and I'm now entering the high-functioning side of the spectrum. I'm currently working on being a motivational speaker, so that kids like Ky can understand that once they leave adolescence/school, life will improve so much for them😊
Minimentoss Autism foesnt mean stupid anyone who thinks that is stupid
Minimentoss But some autistic people was born smart. I'm have autism and I'm proud that I had it in my life. It was a tough time when I was younger, I used to go to a school with special needs kids but now I'm in High School with the normal people. I'm also a teen at the age of 15 and I just got my permit 2 weeks ago. But yet wish my brother and my mother wouldn't left me. I'm determined to graduate from my school.
death新 ドラゴン what?
@@typhlosionyt I used to go to a school that includes special needs kids until 4th grade. Now I have graduated high school, taking all regular education classes.
You know that all autistics are born with autism, and it isn't something you can develop over time, right...?
Btw, you can be born with a high IQ, or increase it very early. But I do agree with disorders making school (and daily life) a lot or even harder, as an aspie with C-PTSD (and a few other disorders).
I was diagnosed with Autism at a very young age and also diagnosed with Depression and Anixety, but I'm with a loving partner for almost 4 years now. I become overwhelmed very easily, especially when it comes to public places where everything is so loud I would much rather curl up in a quiet spot. Life can be difficult sometimes. But instead, I have found ways that help which include simply holding my partner's hand or having them nearby. I see them as someone I can trust and I feel safe with, because I know they love me. But I love them more! To the moon and back!! >:3
But where they're not there, I would have a fidget, or putty, even a squishie. Comforting touch and stimuli has been really helpful to me especially during anxiety attacks or becoming overwhelmed.
💖🐈💖as an autistic woman that is very isolated even when surrounded by people, this is very helpful because I truly don't mean to bother anyone. I have hope again. Thank you 💖🐈💖
this was beautiful to watch thankyou
“But Ky does feel, same as me, same as you”
Sociopaths: Are you sure about that?
Hello from the U.K! Wonderful video! My son is autistic and it's so difficult when other people don't understand what this means for him and expect 'normal' things from him. Extra love to this video because Hugo Weaving is one of my favourite actors and it's lovely to see well known figures giving their time, energy and voice to raising awareness.
I can relate to hiding behind a screen (only for me it was more movies though I’d sometimes hide behind computer or video games) to avoid what felt awkward and unsafe like people were judging me harshly with every interaction I stood there trying to muster words but always came up short to the point never saying much and being labeled “shy” or “reserved”
Ky loves you man, thank you for this heartfelt speech
This is an amazing way to explain autism. The narration is great and the animation is top notch. Thank you so much for this video. I really enjoyed it. :-)
Ah, now I have a video to show all the people who do not understand me. Thank you for making this, it really does need more awareness. There is too much hate out there for it and nobody even knows what they are making fun of.
This is me I have autism and internet addiction I can’t talk to people I never know what to say and when I was little people called my mom a bad parent and I was out of control and I love animals
This hurts because I can relate to a lot of this. I have Asperger's, and this pretty much explains what I very similarly go through everyday. I can't go up and start a normal conversation with someone without feeling a heavy force on my chest. I also have a sort of obsession (I guess) with art and I would never stop drawing for the life of me, and I dream of becoming a cartoonist and showing my future comics and creations to the world one day. But for now, I'm just stuck.
Thank you for this movie
I love how animations can be entertaining and helpful.
I really love this cartoon, the scene where that boy is playing video games while everyone is outside, I think a lot of people, autistic or not, can relate to that.
0:31 that statement is very true. By nature,the concept of discrimination doesn't exist in autism. We simply don't see/understand the differences or "value" in other people. So we literally give them the same treatment that we give anyone else. Whatever we were taught will depend on the treatment we give.
I relate with ky
Barely anyone at school likes me
I have aspergers
I use games as an escape method
I like animals
I can see where hes coming from
GIVE US MOTHER 3 same bro.
ma dude that is a good pfp
GIVE US MOTHER 3 lol EarthBound is one of my favs
I only agree with 1 nobody likes me
Thank you😊This video is wonderful. I will to share with all my friends and family.
Never have I related so much to something...
Living my who life with autism. Not being able to socially interact well. And to be obsessed with video games because they make you feel safe...
Watching this makes me happy to know that I'm not alone on this, and will never be alone
This has left me with a genuine smile on my face
yeah, people need to understand, we aren't bratty, we aren't broken, we aren't emotionless, we are just people with another way of thinking and want acceptance
I have autism and i feel comfort that i know other people have it as well cause it tell me that they know how i have to struggle
Ky, the master of handshaking
I started crying. Thank you so much for this amazing video.
Ky, your story made me smile, thankyou for shareing it
I’ve got autism and I’m happy that some people feel the pain of having it as once as dhar mann said autism is not a disability it’s just a different ability
My little brother was born with Autism...its really hard but i got used too it!And i still love him no matter what!(sorry for my bad English)
My brother has Autism, but he truly is one of the brightest people I will ever know. He's skilled in geography, a trait that I have rarely seen in people, and he has quite the skill in technology. He's inspired me to stay positive in my darkest times, even if he doesn't understand, he always tries, and that compassion can always be seen in these wonderful individuals. In my honest opinion, people with Autism have this special little thing about them, that just makes them talented. I have met and noticed autistic kids with abilities that just make them truly spectacular.
And if you have autism, consider yourself special, in your own little way, you have something special about you that makes you stand out, in a good way. I wish for only the best for you in the future, and for you to be a successful individual.
Bendy Straw this Text is so wonderful
@Shalo: I do appreciate your reply and your respect for your brother.
What is seldomly highlighted however is there are numerous people with low functioning autism as well. They suffer from the same symptoms as autists in general, but to such a severe grade that it can be extremely difficult for them to be or function in an everyday environment. As an autist I see these people also as my brothers, and love them equally.
I wish I had a dad or even an uncle like this guy.
Uncle Hugo, has a ring to it, doesn't it?
This brought me to tears. ❤ Lovely video!!!
Ky looked like a delightful, smart and great sense of humor teenager with wonderful interrests! Wonder how Ky is doing now?
My school thinks I have autism because I don't talk that much and I only talk to a few people and once I cried because I was thinking about something from the past. But I don't because I don't have any problems with noise and texture and stuff like that and I do talk to people easily once I know them and I went to this mental place to get tested but they said they don't do autism assessments but they asked me questions about it anyways and they said I most likely don't have it and there's nothing noticeable about me to make them think I have autism. I used to struggle with eye contact but I practiced and now I look people in the eye. I don't even know if I'm on the spectrum or not and the school is kinda makin my confidence bad by treating me differently, in home ec class this person stood at my desk the whole time looking in at me and then her and the teacher where whispering and I heard the teacher mention "she's going to the doctors" and once I was late to school and I was gonna sign in and then the teacher was like " you don't have to sign in, I'll bring u to class." I know they're only trying to be nice but it's making me feel WIERD and now I don't want to talk even more. Ok see sorry for that rant thing
This is like one of the only rabbit hole's I'm interested in. I mysteriously know how a lot of these things feel, like how talking to new people and just generally doing somethings mildly terrifies me (I don't think I'm on the spectrum though, just awkward). But this comment section is very friendly and insightful. It's really nice to see people respecting and sympathizing with each other's problems and such.
thank you for telling me that i would never get a girlfriend.
Smoothie Does Gaming realy lol I have one ✌️
same
yo brother lol
Did you think you were clever for writing that? Did you write it just to get a reaction? If people think autistic people are stupid they didn't quite look hard enough at you did they?
Smoothie Does Gaming also kuddos to all of the other "Autism education videos" that make me seem like a cold, unempathetic genius rattling off math equations
Beautifully made, thanks HugoLAD😎🏴
I felt the same way but different i have autism too
Thank you for sharing this, good luck ky
i am happy that this is the first video that explains about autism in a good way i have it to and i agree with most of the things
Bless his heart.
My fav anime
This is a beautiful video and is much better video than other autism videos on CZcams, most of them praise schools when really schools just make it worse. I have autism and was thrown through the schools system and just became lonely and depressed from it.
Oh I'm so very thankful for this explanation. 🥰
Thank you
You understand! Thank you.
I really wish people would just listen and understand to people with autism this video is really relatable.
3:22 sweet kid God bless him 😊
I can relate so much as someone with Asperger's
I wish the best for Ky ^_^
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
I am a girl and I have got autism and I am struggling keeping my temper under control
I Have autism to and yes its hard....finding friends....getting understanded.....and getting help, I had those feelings to and there was a boy in my class
Last year and we were best friends well intill.....we stopped being together and that broken my heart alot.
Chloe's World it’s ok man. Stay strong 💪❤️
Thank you, I learned how to better understand my son from this video. God bless ❤.
Thank you Elrond
Everyone who reads this comment, don’t look or read those negatives, my sister has autism, but it doesn’t mean that I know what you guys are going through. Just so you know I love you, anyone with a disability especially.
I am a female with SPD and ASD, I live in a school of 60 pupils and I know everyone's name. I joke around a lot and I'll say hi to any stranger and there will be an strange silence then they walk away. I have a passion in art video games and pets and I love carving things. In my school I feel comfy because I can say "Hello!" To anyone and they will reply..
Marshmia II Roblox gameplays and more! You sound really cool!
Marshmia II Roblox gameplays and more! What’s is SPD?
very inspirational
I am autistic so I can relate and I am addicted to games, find myself isolated and have many meltdowns at school but I do know that the best thing we can do is be strong through all of it and someday push past it, reducing the affects and live a happy life.
I was diagnosed with autism in 3rd grade. It was hard for me to get eye contact. I-i just coulnt! Its so hard to make eye contact! It makes me uncomtarble. I also don't listen what teacher is talking. And when I try to listen the teacher, in few seconds I will be in my own world. I even go to school with same clothes and I really don't like the noises too.
My brother has it too, and he's 16
. He tends to be very hyper and is very happy at times, but he can get very anxious if he doesn't get his tablet or the phone at the grocery store. He can barely talk, and bites his hand so frequently that it turned into a giant red bump.
He still always loves us and does that thing that Kyle does
Heheheheh ;3
This made me tear up because autism can be hard to accept in a person but I learned to accept it
loved that ending
Thanks Agent Smith
Great video and a great message
I love the animation! :D
My brother has autism he is growing out of it slowly I love him for it there are benefits to having autism he makes me laugh sometimes he super funny he might not seem funny to others but he is to me
Cute story. 😊💕
I have ground up with autism all my life. And I understand so much, though I can find it more easier to handle things and communicate with people. I still face so many similar issues
Everyone says that change is hard for people with autism and that they need a strict schedule but I have autism and find it the opposite way around.
I diagnosed with Asperger syndrome from a early age which is a high functioning autism and in a way it has been blessing as much as a curse people with autism function differently for example when I put mind to something I can focus and do it really well but long story short I love the way I am and I wouldn't change anything everyone is special and unique in their own way and learning how to respect and love people is how we can make a better world
Play "Dual of Fates" at 3:21
Beautiful
When I was younger (grade 4 and below) I bullied and teased my sister for her symtoms/habits of autism she had. It was mainly speech, because its harder fo her to talk because of autism, and I would say, "Im gonna speak in her voice 'nannahhaacaawah" I would make animal/weird noises to pretend im her. Thats not how she talked... but everyone just took it that way... Because of this, others would bother her for it... and when I look back at it now.. I absolutely regret the way I treated her.. I treated her like an animal...
I always had an interets in mental health etc, so then I researched what she had and studied it.. I dont regret it at all. Ive learned the reason why she hates being in crowds and at school... so now she goes to a different school. And now I dont know whats happening to her. But I heard shes okay and not having any problems. I love her with all my heart, and I will support her and always be there for her, I love her.
Awkward Humor your a good brother
I have autism but I have high functioning although I feel KY games are my safest place aswell I don't like going out with people due to the fact I've been bullied most of my life
This video is great.
I have ASD I was diagnosed at 2 years old when my mom had me. Autism is a hard thing for me at my age I don’t let it stop me from living my life
Relates to 90% of video *internal screaming*
Excellent!
Same with my brother
This is way better than the drama and bbc part of autism
Im autistic and Ive made my own way to distract myself when I dont have a screen. Since I dont have a phone I made a invention I call a wand. Its not magic or cool, but it makes me feel comfortable. I wave the wand around in circles and other shapes infront of a light and I dont just see the wand, I see a new world around me. I often make stories in my head. Im really good at making stories in just seconds. I was thinking of becoming an author. My point is that autistic people need to make a distraction that doesnt involve a screen. Im not saying they cant use a screen, Im saying when a screen isnt avaible they can use that thing. Thank you for this video and I hope Ky becomes successful in life.
I have aspergers and I have completely destroyed my social life because of it. Made everyone hate me without realising and now I have like 1 friend
@ZeldaGamer747:
People with autism do not destroy their social life themselves. The ASD makes it just rather difficult to combine a social life with people that do not have autism. And its not how many friends you have, but that they are friends.
I'm named 'friendless' by my son, and he is partially right. On the other hand I do have friends but in a different way than what is normally understood.
Don't blame everything on yourself, and even if that were true, you can extend knowledge about yourself and use the autistic communitie(s) for help and support. Increased knowledge about yourself and about the differences with other people will give you opportunities to integrate and will make you aware of the boundaries ASD sets for you.
Leave your shell and shine!
You too, huh?
Ky is cute, I have severe Autism and mild to moderate epilepsy.
This is awesome
I'm autistic and I love being autistic. What I don't like is the ableism but that's not cause im autistic, thats cause noone will acommidate my needs and people are intolerant and ableist.
I was born in the Gold Coast hospital and diagnosed with it