Why Autism Isn’t What You Think It Is

Autism is often misunderstood, so I'm sharing 10 things about autism and the autistic experience that everyone should know. And after watching, let us know in the comments ⤵️ what surprised you, questions you still have, and anything you'd add to this list of things you wish everyone knew about autism. NOTE: This video is based on research, my own lived experiences, and shared experiences of other autistic people. The experience of every autistic person is unique and individual - as you'll learn in this video!

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📚 RESEARCH:
1. www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7202a1.htm
2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6225088/
3. arstechnica.com/science/2015/01/the-connections-in…
4. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4929984/
5. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8918663/
6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048473/
7. autism.org/comorbidities-of-autism/



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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - No. 1 - DSM-5 Updates to Autism
0:55 - No. 2 - ADHD & Autism
1:44 - No. 3 - Autism vs. Introversion
3:09 - No. 4 - Coexisting Medical Conditions
3:41 - No. 5 - Hypo/Hypersensitivity of Autism
5:50 - No. 6 - Real Purpose of Stimming
7:19 - No. 7 - Unique Combination of Autistic Traits
8:14 - No. 8 - Jobs that Recognize Benefits of Autism
8:57 - No. 9 - Autistic from Birth
9:21 - No. 10 - Diversity within Autism Spectrum
9:55 - Outro


⭐️ ABOUT US:

I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo.

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