ASPERGERS symptoms in children: 5 ways YOU spot Autism
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- Know these symptoms to spot children with Aspergers. Helping people understand Autism from a person with Autism’s perspective.
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Trying to spot Aspergers Symptoms in children can be difficult to someone who is not familiar with autism in children. (Asperger’s vs High Functioning Autism: • ASPERGERS vs High Func... )
Aspergers Syndrome is a neurological condition impacting parts of the brain that deal with communication. Some times called: High functioning aspergers symptoms in adults or mild aspergers symptoms. bit.ly/10ASDSYMPTOMS
This is more of an aspergers symptoms checklist if you like, so that you can understand what you are looking for when it comes to children on the autism spectrum. bit.ly/ParentingAutism
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Hey from the Aspie World and a big welcome into my life! I am a Dan from the UK and I have #Aspergers Syndrome or #ASD which is a form of Autism, often referred to as High Functioning Autism or #Autism Spectrum Disorder. I make videos every week on my journey and offer tips and tricks to help everyone who has Autism.
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Okay so, I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome but recently they stopped diagnosing people with that well at least here. Or I think so. Why is this?
xSwag_Tadx 00 I was speaking with an expert recently and she mentioned that there is very little support for those diagnosed with aspergers. So by having a wider diagnosis they may be able to access more supports. That is true for the country I live in. New Zealand 😁
xSwag_Tadx 00 Are you from the US? I'm from the US and they stopped diagnosing Aspergers here and instead have included it as a subtype of autism. If you have Aspergers you are basically just considered "on the spectrum"
When I was a kid, my dad would accuse me of not listening and yell at me to look at him when he was talking to me. I hated it! I hated the yelling, the accusations of bad behavior, and having to look at people.
I tried to tell him that it was harder for me to concentrate on his words if I was concentrating on looking at him. He never understood. Never.
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I understand completely.. My dad would never explain things..he would just yell or whoop me.. He always said.."Cause I said so"
Green Roc I think mine too
Just the same way my partner reacted to our daughter. She is 17 now , never diagnosed , her father still does not get it . She has stopd going to school . NOW all child related services have started noticing ....
@@pyrettablaze2369 My dad isn't a bad man but he'd do the same thing. Just doesn't understand. Disciplining a child and spanking and yelling at them are different. When a child is being yelled at they're in a state where they can't process things that are being told to them (don't quote me on that, I forgot some of the details).
England.
I used to toe-walk, especially when bare-foot.
It took me a long time to learn to ride a bike, because I just couldn't balance on it.
I used to play with Lego a lot as a child and build tall towers, before knocking them down and then building another tall tower. Plus, take my other toys to pieces in order to discover how they worked, before failing at putting them back together again.
I can never deal with eye contact, noisy/busy places and I don't really like physical contact at all. I prefer to stay in my home and away from the problems, otherwise I suffer crushing levels of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, sudden unexpected emotional responses - from bursting into tears to bursting out in rage.
When I was a child I don't think anybody knew about Asperger's and I wasn't diagnosed until I was 35, because I went looking for answers.
I was the eccentric child, the moody teenager and the complicated adult. I am an aspie...or maybe an alien.
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I’m sorry you suffered so much. God bless you!
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I suffered the exact same thing as well holy crap I'm going through it right now! My Mom would usually yell at me whenever I do something that has to do with Aspergers and ADHD. I might tell her or show her a video to tell her about my problems.
My son has just been diagnosed with Aspergers/ASD I’m so relieved. I was always confused about his day to day behaviour. I had to highlight this to the teachers who were always dismissive. It’s taken me 9 years to go back and forth and finally get this diagnosis. I hope we can fully support and understand him now. I’m going to do all I can to support him
Your story sounds like mine but in my case I’m the one who’s been diognosed im 14 and don’t like it cause I don’t go to school and stay away from all the teens
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Actually, Aspergers and Austism is a requirement to learn when in teacher's college to anyone who graduated after 2001. But Aspergers is no longer generally diagnosed now since about 2013. This is why.
I can't begin to thank you for this video. For 16 years, my son was misdiagnosed and pumped full of meds to treat BiPolar disorder and a slew of other disorders. At 17, he was finally diagnosed with Asperger's. I am now seeing the same characteristics in my daughter (6). Both had the inability to maintain eye contact, both were 'tiptoe' walkers, both couldn't read social cues and would drone on and on about the weirdest topics. Now, I know. I have been pushing relentlessly for a second opinion for my daughter as 'experts' have ruled out ASD. I disagree and after this video, I'm going to push even harder for another assessment. It's like you spied on our house and described her. From the bottom on my heart, I thank you. PLEASE keep making your videos and I'll be sure to watch and learn. ❤
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Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I think my eight year old daughter has aspergers I have always suspected asd. Putting all her "symptoms" together and researching she is ticking nearly every single box. She has a massive amount of note books full of pen drawings of the same doll over and over, page after page. She is highly intelligent, obsessively talks about her latest interest always something not age related, her current thing is Henry the 8th and his wives and the Tudor era discussing politics, using big words since the age of two. Has difficulty understanding her rude tone of voice in response to being asked to do something is not acceptable etc. She hums a lot, even a split second after being asked to stop she will start up again like she instantly forgets, she says what's on her mind regardless if it upsets someone, she will tell you that you look ugly or fat etc. Now I'm learning she may have aspergers after struggling with her for years will help me to understand my unique daughter.
I feel like you’re describing my 8 year old
My 10 year old daughter has the same symptoms
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I want to thank you for your very in depth descriptions. I regularly re-visit your videos, and hang on every word, particularly this one because as an adult, I was diagnosed with AS and it was as if someone opened a door with lights on... information came flooding in and all the difficulties and shame I experienced from childhood on- suddenly made sense. I've been able to make peace with myself- replacing the negative self talk with forgiveness, and it's helped me heal. I refer your videos to people I know in hopes that they may understand my struggle- that I'm not being "weird" or "stupid", but that I legitimately struggle with what NT people take for granted.
Phoenix, Arizona here! :)
I've always been happy that my son doesn't have problems with eye contact. He will often sit with me and just stare into my eyes and gently touch around my face.
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Ohio..... and wow! This is my child!
Jaime Reynolds yes my 9 month old gets lost in my eyes
Tucson!!
My son was amazing at eye contact when he was a baby, about 11 months old was when he started looking away, now at 4 he's better with it, it just depends who you are.
While watching, I remembered early childhood mockery. "Why do you always walk on your toes? You pretending to be tall? "
That was a nice memory...
People need to inform themselves about ‚Autism Speaks’ and it’s Horrors.
WIIILD Misconceptions fly around and Hollywood doesnt help; so much so that ‚Hollywood Autism’ has become a Term to describe ‚Unexplained Superpowers posseses by a Character just cause of Autism’.
Do you remember why you walked on your toes? Was it just something that happened without ever thinking about it, or did you feel that your heels on the floor felt weird?
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I don't remember intentionally doing it, but I remember being mocked by other kids for doing it.
Whenever I noticed I was doing it I stopped...
I absolutely love how you explain how to pick up on signs of children with Aspergers. My son has Aspergers he is 8 years old and at first I didn’t even pick up on the signs I just loved him for who he was. When I first noticed was when he spoken a lot of words and it stop all of a sudden. Then realize he was not looking in my eyes then walked on his tippy toes. I taught him sign language while he was no longer using his words which helped a lot with meltdowns he had a way of communicating. Then with therapy he started talking at 4 years old. Like you sad about repeating things that he enjoys is a constant lol like he LOVES trains and anything Japanese. He can count to 10 in Japanese. He also LOVES Battle bots and monsters trucks. He does a line up of his monster trucks all the time! Thank you so much for these helpful videos for me to understand more about Aspergers.
When my son (now 30) was little, he used to walk on his tiptoes and hold his arms bent at the elbows, like a T-rex. At the time, I figured it was just part of a Jurassic Park obsession, but soon learned that it was a piece of a much larger puzzle. Such a quirky symptom, isn't it.
If you ask me, that's actually pretty bad-ass. 🦖🤘🏼
Excuse me, but what is weird about a child training a body in very different ways? Like I used to pretend I'm invisible or without legs. I did not really tell anyone that it's a game, I thought, it was obvious.
My daughter is 4 and she does that exact same thing
I still kinda bend my arms, always saw it as a fox asking for something.
Melbourne, Australia.
In my job I support people on the autism spectrum, as well as other mental health challenges.
Videos like this, from people with lived experience, make me better at providing care and understanding my clients. That makes their day better too. Thank you.
Oh hey!!! Thank you for the support, and for the awesome comment!
Hiya!! Gold Coast, Australia here. Aspergers, ADHD, anxiety and OCD traits parenting 3 little girls with a good mix of it all too haha. Again props for somehow making a video about this and being inclusive of gender gaps while doing it :-) I wasn't diagnosed until mid 20s because I slipped through the cracks but these huge movements forward are helping more girls get the diagnosis and help they need x
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Columbus, OH! I'm an occupational therapy student and have much to learn about the specifics of developmental disorders. Love hearing personal stories and first hand perspectives!
Oh hey!! That’s awesome! Well I also tweet about stuff so if you follow my socials @theaspieworld you may get more info 😬⚡️ you are awesome!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Newport, South Wales
I'm in the process of getting my 12 year old son referred to CAMS and I just want to say what a great help your page has been . I feel terrible for not picking up signs and symptoms sooner but I honestly didn't have the knowledge of aspergers until I came across your page .
I can't thank you enough ❤👍🏆
Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
I'm from Brighton! I've just recently started watching your videos because my 5 year old son has just been diagnosed with ODD and Aspergers and I'm finding them very helpful. Thanks. X
I’m an adult who still walks on my toes in most nonpublic instances (sometimes public too depending on the day), I really appreciate that your videos come from the perspective of someone with Aspergers (which is not purely clinical). I find that videos in the voice of someone who is a fellow neurodivergent are by far the most helpful in exploring who I am. In terms of my toe walking the sensation of my heel hitting the floor without shoes is unpleasant in a sort of ticklish way so I avoid it whenever possible. The sound of my heel hitting the floor also bothers me at times depending on the day. I also run on my toes exclusively when I used to run, until I developed a chronic injury from my obsession with daily running. I’ve had an interesting journey working with kids on the spectrum, and seeing their “unusual” behaviors which ultimately helped me realize that I am most likely on the spectrum as well (I haven’t been diagnosed but I currently have an ADHD diagnosis that only explains some of my quirks). There was a lot of “but I do that!” moments when discussing my client’s with my supervisors 😂. The evidence sort of kept piling up until I allowed myself to explore that possibility. I appreciate your perspective along with other Neurodivergent CZcamsrs that I’ve been coming across. The content I’ve been seeing is very eye opening and helpful. 😊
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I stare at people's mouths. Everyone think I'm looking in their eyes, so my counselor doesn't get on my case.
Oh interesting.
Good. Life. I do that as well. Thought it was only me.
I tried that. I started to notice just how gross most people’s teeth and gums are. It freaks me out.
I look at the tip of their head. We just get good in hiding in society
I stare at foreheads or the nose
Brazilians living in Ireland.
My 4 year old hasn't been officially diagnosed yet, but all traits are there. He's obsessed with Star Wars, talks about it all the time, builds the most amazing lego space ships and loves drawing the droids. Your chanel is amazing! I'd love to see more videos about your experience as a child and how can parents be more supportive. Thanks 😊
I'm from Florida in the U.S.. I was diagnosed as an adult, 2 years ago. It made my childhood make sense. I really like your videos. They help my husband understand me better.
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I am a 20 year old Aspie from, Washington State. I watch your videos because I have a person connection to a lot of what you say and I often share your videos to neurotypicals.
Hey!!!
I'm from Ontario Canada, my son has ASD. His current special interest is Zelda (specifically breath of the wild) He connects it to everything in his day to day life and talks non stop about it. I find it adorable and fascinating, I can't wait to see if it grows or if he will find another special interest along the way.
I was the same way with the Zelda on the regular Nintendo. I just stopped saying pico de gallo alot. I like being a Aspie .
I'm from New Hampshire, US. I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now. This has been very informative! My husband told me he has Asperger's a few months after we started dating. I did a lot of research on it. I have 2 nephews with Autism and a niece with Asperger's.
Your videos are great and I've learned a lot. I've taken some of the tests recommend and I definitely score on the autistic side. My first husband was autistic as well.
My 2nd husband and I have been together for 5 years and married for a little over a year. He was diagnosed at a very young age. He is the most loving and caring person I've ever met.
Many Blessings to you! 💖
We live in Tennessee and this ticked every box describing my 13 year old who was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was 10! Thanks for posting all these videos giving us even more ideas on ways to make his life easier! We are constantly thinking ahead and planning to keep his meltdowns minimal and for the most part it’s been working! Very few meltdowns in the past couple years at school!
Cool!!!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Thanks again for another awesome video! I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Have you made a video about the "awkward" teen years - specifically 13, 14, 15, 16 and even 17? That's when Aspergers was most pronounced for me, although it was still a struggle in my 20s. Unfortunately, I wasn't even diagnosed until after age 55, believe it or not! In my case, it's gets better with age.
I'm from Spain! :)
I have ADHD, social and general anxiety, asperger's and chronical depression :)
Oh hey!!!
I have high anxiety high functioning autism an adhd
Susan bond Well, I live in the south of Spain, in Andalucía. So far, I did find a few professionals but...it wasn't really going good. I can't speak for everyone here, but I personally do find it very hard to locate a good professional, it was either too friendly (really, not in a professional way) or didn't really care, just trying to get it done, so I think I understand. I'm going to a center right now called "te motiva", and by far, it's the only one that has been actually helping. They give me tests (something that they never did with me before, I think that says a lot), talk with me, are friendly but in a professional way, and are understanding of my situation. They are specialized in children and adults with ADHD, so If you live in the south and have it (or even if you don't, it's worth a shot), you could try there and see if it helps you :)
I hope it helps...
Angela nemec garcia oh that's so cool! I'm actually in Salamanca right now for study abroad (my first time out of the United States)! I'm not diagnosed but I'm sure I have it. Nice to know there are others like me around here. ¡Que guay!
wow that's so cool! I hope you have a great time, Spain has a lot to offer hehe your first time out of the United States wow, must feel like a great experience :)
Orlando Florida My 25 yr old wasn’t diagnosed until about 15-16 yrs old. He was misdiagnosed multiple times before anyone ever suggested asperger’s. Right now we’re struggling with trying to get his first job. The interview process is so difficult for him. Thanks for the video. I wish we’d figured it out so much earlier. He’d crawl under a desk a school when it would get too loud.
Hi Dan, I'm from Anglesey North Wales. My 12 year old son has Dyspraxia & Aspergers and these videos are a godsend. Keep doing the good work 👌
Awesome video, Dan. I had difficulty with eye 👁 contact as a child and I still do occasionally. I like to have a repetitive pattern too; especially when it comes to CZcams. I used to have it with toys and clothes but it’s all different now. Keep making great content, Dan; you are amazing. 🦋✨
Hey thanks for the comment Sez!!!
I have a hard time with direct eye contact as well. I can force myself to do so but after a while it becomes very uncomfortable. Did you know that some cultures do not make eye contact during conversations?
DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE FRAUDS and their SICK AGENDA. THEY FORGET THAT THERE ARE SOME REAL ASPIES IN THE REAL ADULT WORLD WHO CAN SPEAK WITH POWER. I'm an actual adult woman, mid-50s, with Aspergers and a PhD in genetics. This sick fraud channel has an underbelly, and it's dragging ground.
I like physically cant look into someone's eyes. For some reason it makes me like nervous or something. It annoys my mom a lot cuz she always thinks I'm ignoring her when I'm really not.
@@grbgeslnger24 People need to inform themselves about ‚Autism Speaks’ and it’s Horrors.
WIIILD Misconceptions fly around and Hollywood doesnt help; so much so that ‚Hollywood Autism’ has become a Term to describe ‚Unexplained Superpowers posseses by a Character just cause of Autism’.
Hi Dan! I'm from Mexico and I'm super happy to learn about Asperger's syndrome!🙌 Your channel is great and has helped me a lot as a teacher to spot my students with asd and also to understand my boyfriend better since the time he told me he is an aspie 💕
Hey!!!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Hi from Melbourne Australia, where the current topic of interest is astronomy!
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I'm still lifting my legs and its been a problem
I also have Aspergers and live in Melbourne Australia.
We're on Godzilla!!!from Ireland 🇨🇮
Great info! I’m a preschool teacher from Manitoba, Canada, and we often get asked to fill out assessments for children. So any insight and information (especially from someone that has experienced the symptoms etc. themselves) is always appreciated. Thanks :)
Thank you!!!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
The eye contact one went away for me when I started to study eyes on pictures. It helped me quite quickly. Also, I got aspergers diagnosed 2 years ago btw.
Hey Dan! American in the UK (14 yrs now)
Watching your channel has always been a huge help to me. We suspected my daughter of being quite different since she was 3 but watching your videos the past couple years made up really suspect she had aspergers and sure enough she was diagnosed this past May :) But this video was great! I was thinking “Ahh! That’s why she’s always walked on her top toes!” lol and actually she has everything you mentioned in this video! Your videos always have great content. I really appreciate your work 👍🏻😊 Thank you
Hey!!!
I am from Finland. My daughter has Aspergers syndrome and ADD. Thank you very much! You are doing great videos! Keep up the good work!
Hey you are welcome!!! Thank you for the support!
Hi! Im from Ukraine! My son was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. I came across your CZcams channel and just want to say that you are doing super important job with this videos! Thanks!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Hi Dan, I’m in Cambridge. I’m 50 years old and was diagnosed a couple of years ago. I love watching your videos. You have great advice thanks ❤️👍🏻
Hey!!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the comment!
A little south of Chicago here. The repititive.bwhaviors and the endless talking are two of the things my son does.that people seem to struggle with the most. Admittedly after three hours talking about dinosaurs or undersea creatures, anyone would struggle. But he's so enthusiastic it's contagious.
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Donna Dull that's funny you mention that. My little brother is 12 and all he talks about is dinosaurs, Godzilla, or King Kong. Kid knows every name for the dinosaurs lol always trying to give us riddles and always randomly talking about different stuff .
My son it was Mario Bros. My eyes would glaze over.
my son has been obsessed with dinosaurs since a child still is he's 17 and he also talks to long about his obsession
DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE FRAUDS and their SICK AGENDA. THEY FORGET THAT THERE ARE SOME REAL ASPIES IN THE REAL ADULT WORLD WHO CAN SPEAK WITH POWER. I'm an actual adult woman, mid-50s, with Aspergers and a PhD in genetics. This sick fraud channel has an underbelly, and it's dragging ground.
Hey! I'm from Brazil. This is hands down the best CZcams channel I've ever watched
Colorado, our daughter has Aspergers and adhd. So good to finally get to understand what was happening to her as a child.
United States - Looks like I'm about a year late to this party! :) - I was diagnosed last year 2018 (age 59) and have a few comments. I STILL toe walk! I stim constantly in some way. Your list of repetitive behaviors was helpful - of course this is a major component to my life still too. Great video - love your style! :)
My ASD Journey I’m an American, as well. Tippy toed, mimicked others when they laughed and as I became older was constantly told how boring my obsessive talking about history was. I read at college level in the fourth grade, went to college married and had two sons who were eventually diagnosed as Aspies who are getting help with their autism.
At that age where did u get diagnosed.?please.i am that age.i live in P.E.I.Canada. alisonbooklover@ gmail.com
I am from Northeast TN in the US. My son just received his diagnosis September 17. My daughter is about to be evaluated as well.
Oh cool!!!
Hey man that sucks wanna meet at the liquor store with my aspie friend Mittens Jeremiah Esquire Quaalude II?
I’m a high school English teacher. I have an Aspie student and I adore him! He’s brilliant!
Wow, thanks for that bonus one - hits the nail on the head. My 4-year-old girl is the funniest kid and we are so enjoying getting to know her. She is being assessed by an OT at the moment and I have an inkling that this is the direction we are heading in. She literally wears the same over the top carol baskin style outfit every day (tiger/leopard themed), is OBSESSED with cats, loves lining things up and categorising all the things. Her mortal enemy is the dreaded sock. She wants the same food for every meal, same seat same etc. Videos like these are so helpful for me to understand that she is brain processing in a way that seems rude to me (eye contact, seemingly not listening) but all she is trying to do is not get ovewhelmed. I would hate for her mum (me) to misread her and get grumpy when she is already stressed - because I don't want to crush any of the perfect little spirit that she has.
From Alabama, United States.
Thank you for your videos. They help me better understand my little boy.
Hey you are very welcome!!!
I LOVE your videos. My father likes to tell me how I was a happy child until I started school then they noticed an array of issues (or, at least, the teachers did). I was tested for all sorts of things (my hearing, because I wouldn't respond to my name or look at people when they were talking to me), I spent an entire year at a Montessori school in the art room making pillows. It was noted on my reports that I seemed to like pillows and ignored everything else. Note, I'm still obsessed with pillows just not making them. When I was younger, I would rock back and forth while sucking my thumb. This behavior would make my parents upset and they would yell at me to stop, so I would hide this repetitive behavior or at my grandmother's house, I would flick the lights on and off because I liked the sound (they were the old double push button fixtures). I couldn't tie my shoes, ride a bike, or jump rope until middle school. Friends were few, and I would say things not knowing it would be upsetting to the other person. I have social anxiety, refuse to talk on the phone because judging when it's my turn to speak is difficult. I can go on. My son was also diagnosed with autism and it's like looking in the mirror. It wasn't until adulthood that I even considered I could be on the spectrum. In school, I was diagnosed with a learning disability. Thank you for your videos.
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Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Hi from Scotland, thanks so much for this. I’ve been wondering for years about my son, he’s now 9 and has most of these traits. They are what make him so unique to me, he’s fabulous.😍
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Hi!!! I am from Pennsylvania. I just stumbled upon your channel, which has been a blessing. My 16year old has ADHD, a mood disorder and has testing next month for Autism. It has been a very trying year for all of us.
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The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Georgia. I also have aspergers too. I was diagnosed when I was 12 and I’m 24 now.
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When I was I child, my dad would yell at me and tell me to look adults in the eyes when they were taking to me. I remember hearing that so many times that I’ve learned to mask now. He didn’t know I had Asperger’s.
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Hi Dan, I am from Romania 🇷🇴 and I am studying in 🇬🇧😀 Thank you for everything you do for us! Keep inspiring!
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my son, Sam, is an aspie and we are from Houston, Texas, USA. Thanks for your channel!
5:30 walking in boots makes huge strain on your bones and legs and increases stress hence toe walking as a way to walk slowly but gently and avoid unnecessary stress for bones
I’m 14 now but when I was smaller I waked on my toes I remember that my dad remarked that all the time; I think I did that cuz I hated the texture of the flour and stuff, and I learned to ride a bike at 8 and I can’t catch a ball now ether BUT I’m legally blind soooo, I hate eye contact it make me sOoOOo uncomfortable...., and I know my dad remarked/still remark that I’m organizing my things all the time, lining them up and stuff...
Eye contact seems to be one of the biggest issues for people on the spectrum.
Dan, this is a great resource. As a professional educator, I have encountered many people and many people's unique struggles. This is so helpful!
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Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
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The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Hi Dan. I'm from the UK. I have just been diagnosed with Aspergers at the age of 49 after my new girlfriend thought that I might have it. I only went for diagnosis because my son displays a lot of similarities to me and my ex-wife would not believe that he might have it. She's still fighting me about it, but at least he has now been referred for assessment.
I'm struggling with coming to terms with my diagnosis, but it does explain why I've had so many difficulties in life, and I don't want my son to go through life in the same way as I have.
Keep up the good work.
1. Yeah that happens to me a lot, I get obsessed with talking about something I like and don't stop when I should
2. I'm not sure??
3. I was pretty delayed with writing and catching
4. I usually suck at looking people in the eyes
5. I tiptoed a lot for no reason when I was younger
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Saluti dall’Italia! I love your videos, they are very interesting, and the more I watch them, the more I’m inclined to seek a diagnosis for asperger; I’m not sure if I have it but, even if I don’t, your videos are still a huge help for things that you are talking about in your videos that I can relate to; thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for the awesome comment!!!
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Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
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The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I am an SEN teacher at a British school in Egypt. Thank you for these quick tips. Very useful.
Seattle , my grandson wasn’t diagnosed till 13 ya old . Your videos help me lots !!! His conversation are on War history !!!
Sorry, I'm late to this party. Toronto, Canada here.
My five year old son has displayed most of these symptoms in a pretty obvious way since toddlerhood, and even as a baby I think there were some signs (one nurse described him at 2 months of age as "intense"). His autism is never a big deal until, due to a change in circumstances, or a change in expectations at school, it suddenly is a problem, you know what I mean? Like, he copes well, until suddenly it's taken for granted that all the kids can, like, form a choir and sing for school assembly, or eat in a big noisy cafeteria, or get their outdoor clothes on in five minutes before the bell. I love your videos so much because, whenever he has a rough time and it feels so difficult, we see this guy with Asperger's who is articulate, cool, has a life and a home and seemed to have a handle on it all rather gracefully, enough to have a youtube channel and a following.
Oh hey!!!
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Let that sink in
Autism is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
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Well that's crazy I walked on my toes when I was little I still walk on my toes as an adult I am fairly certain I do not have a phone but my son was recently diagnosed I just think that's really interesting because I 100% do it because I don't like the sensation of ground on my feet
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I’m from Ireland. These videos really help me understand my aspergers more so thank you for making them. Keep it up!
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Hii another aspie army here!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
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Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
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The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Hello from P.A i have two little boys with asperger's autism one is eight he also is type 1 diabetic and ADHD, Sensory, OCD and as well they have dyslexia and its so great seeing your videos because they are very informative and helpful since im just getting these diagnoses i have taken them to 5 different specialist for evals and everyone one has diagnosed them with the same. I want to thank you again for helping me in my journey because its not easy at all being that i am new to everything.
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Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands is where I’m from. Your videos are great and I would love a video about how I can explain my Aspergers to my friends. Thanks :)
Cool!!!
Hello, 👋 from Brownsville, Texas. My son just got diagnosed with Autism at age two.
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Waterbury, Connecticut USA. I was the classic somber baby who immediately upon starting school had socialization problems then the withdrawn teenager who never made eye contact. Teachers thought I was abused because of how I reacted to physical touch. I've grown and changed a lot normalizing since then by spending so much time outside my comfort zone but results are only to a certain point. I still relate to coworkers differently from everyone else. I can adapt in different unexpected circumstances but my preference is always rigid repetition, I love routine. I've had a pretty good life being constantly employed over 30 years, raising and supporting a family, owning my own home, I'm 47 now and have understood myself for a while. I'll never be other people but I think I'm as close as I'm going to get and I'm happy being me. I wish the best for everyone here to fulfill their own potential, be at peace and experience happiness in their lives.
Always love your videos! I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist who works in an Elementary School in Charlotte, NC. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the comment!!!
I had training wheels on my bike until I was almost 12 years old, never connected it to my asd.....interesting
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Haha you are sad
bdegrds your funny 😆
I didn't learn to bike untill 13 I tried at 7 but I got scared and refused to use it untill 6 years later
I didn't learn how to ride a bike until I was 12 / i think I have it asd
Hi!
I’m from England :)
My special interest at the moment is autism and hamsters (not autism in hamsters, that doesn’t exist as far as I’m aware). I’ve made a lot of people upset when I talk to them about hamster care so much, which I don’t quite understand because it’s important.
It’s interesting how many people have autism as their interest and are on the spectrum. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
From Queens, NY and Yes, my 6yr old son is OBSESSED with Blue's Clues. He introduces himself as Steve, he walked late @ 16 months, some eye contact but not for long... and repeats words constantly, lining legos and stacking, etc
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Greetings from the United States! My name is LaVonta ' and I’m from Houston Texas. I am diagnosed with autism and ASD. And now I overcame Autism at that time.
I'm from Burton in England :) and all of these perfectly described me as a child apart from the tiptoe walking!
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Hi Dan, I need some advice. I've been watching your videos for a while and I always identify with the symptoms of Asperger. In the summer of 2015 I discovered what was Asperger sindrome and from that moment I became obsessed with it and I identify with 90% of the symptoms...2 months ago i started the psychology so, do i tell her my doubts?. Please if you can advise me do it. Love your videos
I would yes.
I'm Gene... I'm from Amarillo Texas. Another CZcamsr I follow "Petra Viklund" was recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrom and when She began talking about Her symptoms I reallized I have the same traits. I started looking for more info and found Your channel. I then took the AQ Test online and scored 36. I don't have a formal diagnosis but I'm sure I'm on the spectrum. I've suffered meltdowns in the past. I even broke an antique wood rocking chair to splinters after a bad day at school. I've repeatedly hit Myself in the head calling Myself stupid in the past too for not understanding things. I get so frustrated. I'm learning a lot from watching You and Petra. You're life savers. Thanks for Your videos.
Oh awesome!!!
thanks my son has this no one understands this video is gold
I used to arrange my beanie babies into battle formations. All the time. Same beanies were in the same squads and always had the same "squad leaders." I would spend hours placing them in their "terrain". Strange behavior for a little girl with no exposure to war themes.
I don't remember eye contact as a child, except that it was forced in school when you were in trouble/teacher was angry. I have good eye contact for basic social protocol. I also am fascinated by eyes and could spend hours up-close, observing the eyes of people who will let me haha. PS eye contact is a cultural construct and isn't necessarily a natural human evolutionary process so I'm a bit confused about its incorporation in diagnoses.
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When I was a toddler, my half-sister’s mom (my dad’s ex) was friends with my mom, and she used to babysit me. She told my mom that when I played, i would line up my toys, like what Dan was doing as an example in the video. Apparently she advised my mom to get me screened for autism, but my mom brushed it off as nothing
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How are you now as an adult with aspergers?
Hi, here learning for my young son that is in diagnosis stage. He is amazing and struggling at the same time.
I am so very grateful for you being here for us to learn.
Thank you! :)
You are very #awesome by the way 🤘😎
We are in England, UK
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I am from Venezuela. I love your videos! My 4 year old nephew was diagnosed with autism, and your videos have taught me a lot to help him. Thank you for that
Hey you are welcome, thank you for he kind words and thank you for the comment!!!
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
Great video! Cool info. I’m an Aspie and I’m from the United States:) (Tennessee to be exact:)
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I walk on my toes because when i walk bearfoot, dust gets stuck under my foot and i hate it
Ah yeah!!!
From Bay Area, CA. Thank you so much I’m learning so much about myself and son and your videos are helping me help him. GOLD!! You are so… appreciated!!
From Spain: My nearly nine year old has been diagnosed as Asperger at school. He doesn't have an obsession that he talks about constantly although he does like computers. He struggles with attention at school and has awful handwriting, some issues with spacial awareness.. His eye contact is good.. He bites his index fingers when he's nervous and over reacts to things. Loves shredding paper and leaves. He isn't obsessed with repetition...not the stereo type at all but has common mannerisms with some facial expressions and hand gestures or positioning them. He also likes dancing even though he doesn't know how and sometimes finds it difficult to stay still. He likes to meet people but doesn't have particular friends as such. Thanks for your videos.
Hi Dan, Great videos by the way could we possibly have a video on how to recover from an autism meltdown because recently I’ve been having quite a few and I can’t work out how to recover from having a meltdown thank you in advance. TJ
Yeah sure that is a good idea!!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the comment!
This explains so much about my son! He does endless chatter, he hates making eye contact and I make him look at people while speaking, he didn’t learn to tie his shoes 👟 until later in age, he had a melt down because his grandma 👵🏾 made him ride a new bike 🚲 she brought him, he couldn’t ride it and had a meltdown instead of saying I’m not good at riding my bike, he cried and cried.
I’m from Perth, Australia, and I love your videos. They are informative and have helped me quite a bit ☺️
Hey!!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the comment!
New York City, US!
Living here with Asperger’s is hard sometimes haha.
Yeah I bet!!! I’ve been there, super loud!!!
What about anxiety because mine was so bad I didn't speak at school and when I needed the toilet I couldn't ask so I literally just wet myself
OMG! I did the EXACT same thing at a birthday party once in the 2nd grade! I was at a bowling alley and afraid to ask where the bathroom was. Then my friend’s mom called my mom, because I was hiding by the pay phones with my pants soaking wet. I had to be picked up early and taken home.
Guatemala.
Love the videos they've been very helpful, I just got diagnosed last month learning about being Asperger's has been a ride
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Hi from Denmark!
I'm almost diagnosed with ASD, Aspergers, and I'm beginning to see many signs of autism in my son, who's almost 3 😊
Swirling '''like a dervish''''
Headbanging
Headaches. Tight or heavy feeling in head
Irritability etc
The delay of cognitive, Nero phenomena normally happen after vaxx.
Seems most 'Autism' is encelaphalitis. Iatrogenic inflamation post meds and vaxx
The pharmakration torture animals
I am from Nashville, TENNESSEE, USA
Awesome!!!
Hey man wanna meet at the liquor store with my aspie friend Mittens Jeremiah Esquire Quaalude II?
Ha thought I was alone with the whole tip toeing thing. I Remember kindergarten teacher noticed it and tried to correct me. I didn't see it myself and it took a long time for me to start walking using the entire sole. Probably didn't learn that completely until after high school. And yes, eye contact... I know people think I don't look them in the eyes enough. Then I make a conscious effort but that feels like I'm challenging them to a duel or something.
Yeah, toe walking is so common with younger people with autism.
@@TheAspieWorld thanks for answering. I don't think I'm on the spectra though since those two "symptoms" I mentioned are the only ones I'm aware of showing
I am from Montreal, Canada, and I really enjoy your videos, nice work!
Hey that is awesome!!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the comment!
My son got a diagnosis in 2013 as Autistic they just told me he fell into the spectrum but that he would need assistance most of his life. He's 11, he helps himself now, constantly rewinds/repeats movie scenes, chats your ears off about video game mods, uses some really formal language, remembers what year he got a toy/plush. Refuses to change subjects, cant catch a ball to save his life and I think he's part of the ministry of silly walks. I'm trying to understand him better and he certainly checks all the above on this video. Thank you
Watching from Oakland CA ♥
I’ve been near there before. I was in SF!!!
When I’m at a party after about an hour I have to go outside and just pace around to calm down from the stress or one of my friends will talk with me for a bit
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Norway here! I learn a lot from you, and your videos makes me reflect more. At middle school we had a autistic boy in our math class. He was very "typical", very interested in primenumbers and geometrical shapes in paintings. But in PE, he really struggled, especially playing teamsports, he didn't make eyecontact to anybody.
I myself do struggle with eyecontact and just knowing what to say to people. It's okay with my husband and family, but I am emotionally drained every day afterr meeting people at work. So I sleep really well 😂
Hi, from Germany.That was a difficult childhood, nobody knew what was going on. I always thought I am "wrong". Now I have answers Thank God
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My parents believe I have some form of Autism, but it's hard to tell. As a child I had Arthritis, so I was delayed in motor skills anyways. I am also a shy individual. I can't get a diagnosis yet because I'm currently going through trauma therapy, but I'm curious of if I might have it.
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