The Hidden Struggles of Autistic Individuals

Being autistic in a fast-paced, overstimulating world can be hard, but that can be hard for non-autistic people to understand in a neurotypical world. So today I'm going to share some quick and easy ideas for how everyone could help make the world a bit more autism-friendly.

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*NOTE: This is the same awesome video as "5 Ways the World Works Against Autistics" - without the background music, by popular demand. Enjoy! (If you want the version with background music, here it is:    • Video  )



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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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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Processing Time
1:13 - Misconceptions Related to Eye Contact
2:38 - Morning People vs. Night Owls
3:44 - Inflexible Work Environments
5:26 - Mental Health and Work From Home Days
6:07 - Social Challenges of Autism
7:49 - Complexities of Soc