"I can't hear you over my happiness" or whatever the exact quote is? I want that on a shirt!! This vlog is so wonderful and made me feel super happy! Just yes yes agree with everything!! So glad to see your videos, take care :)

"So don't be a jerk, moving on " should be a meme ! :p

@maidominguez1123

5 жыл бұрын

yes!! A contest would make me happy!!

"You don't need to understand something in order to respect it" I keep saying this! V good insight on gift-giving. Thank you for bringing attention to the water protection issue. I hope your packing went okay!

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! And it did. I got my packing finished with some time to spare.

I have a big problem with people just selectively forgetting to buy my son gifts because they don't think he pays enough attention to the gift giving process & can't verbally appreciate them, So therefore doesn't care about receiveing gifts(or wouldn't notice if they left him out) So often times they do just "forget" or give the excuse they don't know what he would want since he doesn't tell them. I'm really frustrated with people thinking he's lesser because he functions differently. Thank you for this channel! I've learned so much from your videos. Take care 💙

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that behaviour is exceptionally awful. I'm so sorry that people treat your son like that.

@miriamkorver1443

5 жыл бұрын

That's rude of them, if your son isn't very verbal they could ask you what he wants, since you probably know it.

@morgonas13death

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the replies...I'm hoping with continued persistants & spreading awareness that at the very least the people around us have a better understanding. 💙

@rachelc3785

5 жыл бұрын

Good grief. That's rude and sad. I mean, my parents ask me what both my kids want or need, and my oldest is 7 and can talk just fine himself. My 2 year-old can't tell what he wants very much yet, but they still get him stuff. They ask me or they guess just like most people do when they buy someone a gift. You don't always know exactly what someone else would love to have, but you do your best.

So glad to hear your voice again Amethyst! Once again you've produced a helpful and informative video, and I cannot thank you enough for all the fab work you're doing for the neurodivergent community :)

I am an adult and still love Mr. Rogers.

@nickmueller1301

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Powell That’s great! I wish more adults would revisit Mr. Rogers. There’s a definite need.

@noahconstrictor100

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. Mr Rodgers is amazing.

@KaraRobinson412

5 жыл бұрын

I've recently been rewatching a bunch of Mr. Roger's ... and I've woken up humming "It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood...."

@jwjones1979

5 жыл бұрын

I still want PBS to release every single Mr Rogers episode in however many box sets it takes. I'll buy them all.

@jvance6

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Rogers. I recently watched him with my son, my son enjoyed, but I think I did more than him.

its amazing being in a relationship with another neurodivergent person. im autstic and my partner is allistic but still neurodivergent. its so amazing giving each other gifts because we have no shame when it comes to getting the other toys or "kid" things

"I don't know why I'm turning" Because it's fun. Lol

i love that u mentioned that someone might like rocks kjfngdgf i love collecting rocks from different places i go and trips im on and it feels a little silly to be so happy to see that mentioned as a valid thing but i really appreciate it

@miriamkorver1443

5 жыл бұрын

That makes sense. You mention you like to collect rocks from places you went, so I wonder, would you appreciate it when someone gave you a nice rock? Since then it's not linked to a place you went yourself.

So delighted to see new videos- Thank you for all you do in our community!

You are producing some very good content! I appreciate the good sound quality, no background noise and your pleasant voice. I had similar experiences with gifts for a long time. Getting something I will never use is just clutter and I certainly do not need more stuff to distract me! So I started donating these types of gifts to charity. A few times I sold them on eBay and used the money to buy something I really wanted. Things changed pretty quickly after my friends found out I was doing this ;-) They figured out that any type of organic produce is a good choice for me. Getting any type of healthy food makes me feel very happy and supported. When that happens, I make sure to express my gratitude on two separate occasions.

Love this... The other type of gift is the "this will help you for into NT society". My sister almost always gets me something like this... A fashionable piece of clothing (regardless of if it's something I'd ever wear, if it's comfy, etc). I'd much rather get an Amazon voucher so I can get more Buffy stuff! 🥰

I'm glad the age appropriate comments towards adults seems to be less now than it was a few decades ago. I ususally only see that one as "don't give that powerful Nerf gun to a 3 year old" and whatnot.

@jensencaldwell5101

5 жыл бұрын

yeah i only think age-appropriateness matters in terms of things which are too "mature". like even though my nephew likes scary movies, he's 12 - a lot of scary movies are way too graphic for kids his age, so we have to be careful what movies we buy for him. i don't think that being "too old" for something is a thing though

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shannonbarnesdr1 Shannon, if you're bothered by older children or adults using pacifiers or infant toys, that is a "you" problem. Remember what I just said in my video? "Don't be a jerk. Moving on." You need to stop shaming people for liking things that don't hurt anyone or I will ban you from being able to comment.

@madshorn5826

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shannonbarnesdr1 I get that you want to make life easier for the autist, but I think your model needs updating :-) The term “age appropriate” assumes that everybody develop the same way and this is patently not the case. That _most_ people go through the same developmental states in the same order is _descriptive_ , not _prescriptive_ . Humans have a hard time getting their heads around this distinction, but once you make the effort a lot of things gets easier and makes more sense :-D I think you muddle together gift-giving and education in your post because you have a hazy notion that making people go through the motions will “fix” them. The problem here is that autists is different, not broken :-) Gift-giving is about giving people something they will value and that makes them happy. Education is about how to comprehend the world and how to interact with the world without harming yourself - or the world :-) Sometimes a gift can be valued _and_ help interaction with the world, but insisting that every gift should full fill both criteria is putting far too much strain on both gift-giver and recipient. Don't give necessary things as gift, give them when they are needed. Or did you enjoy receiving woollen socks and sensible sweaters for christmas? ;-) You can give what you consider a toy to an adult as a gift and still guide this adult to not bringing the toy everywhere, but you have to balance your need for “normality” with the persons need for comfort or need for sharing cool features. Deciding what people do in their own home is a no-go. If someone want to use a comforter at age 40 that is their decision. You may advise them to not using it on the street, but in their own home it is none of your business. And seek help if it bothers you. Edit: Formatting PS. Have you read www.autreat.com/dont_mourn.html ? If not please do :-)

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shannonbarnesdr1 enjoy shouting into the void, Shannon, because I'm muting your comments now. Oh, and how's this for age appropriate: fuck your ableism.

Hey girl, I have a glorious autistic son. I was always told autistic people don't understand sarcasm. You just proved them wrong. Boom!

Not regarding gifts, but I have run into the age appropriateness thing in the reverse direction. When I was young, I matched the "little professor" stereotype pretty well and got comments to the effect that "kids don't talk like that."

I'm 30 Years old and I have Autism too and I love it, when Relatives give me LEGOs as a Gift, because building Things with LEGOs is also one of my special Interests, besides Art, Music, Soccer, Languages, Geography and History!

I tried explaining this to my dads side of the family but they wouldn’t listen to me. I’m 18, I have Aspergers and I really love Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure plush toys because they’re soft, cuddly and very cute, but mostly because I don’t trust myself with overpriced figures that I’ll probably break on accident. My dads wife (not my biological mom, my biological parents are divorced) just sat there and said to me “you’re almost 19 don’t you think you’re too old for this?” and “there are many things that make me happy but that doesn’t make them age appropriate.” That really hurt me so I don’t really ask people for gifts now. Those statements really messed with me so I think I’ll do my own gift buying from now on.

@savestate6360

3 жыл бұрын

Dads wife: You're almost 19, don't you think you're too old for this? You: *Have flashbacks to Phantom Blood's decapitation scene* Also, part 5 is the best... and I'm nearly 23, so you're never too old for JoJo.

my main issue with people giving me gifts is that I have a massive amazon wishlist (so people can 'surprise' me with a gift but can be sure it's something I will appreciate and use) and people still won't get things from it and constantly ask me what I want instead I have a list of things I want, stop asking me, there's already a LIST

@2wesx

5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I do!!! I'm not about surprises yet my mom insists on giving surprises! I appreciate it but I often return a lot of things because I don't want to have something sitting around that im not going to use...

@karentrinkaus117

5 жыл бұрын

This! I have a ton of books on my wish list and no one buys them. If they do buy me a book, it's never one off my list because apparently it wouldn't be a surprise or whatever. They also balk at stuff like ebooks because they can't be wrapped. Print out a copy of the cover and wrap that!

I just went on a school trip to London. I'm so glad to be home, honestly. I survived and I bought skittles, that's enough for me. "You don't have to understand something to respect it" 👏 but also it's easy to fear the unknown though.. so seek to understand, but not necessarily to relate?

Awesome video!!!!

My daughter is the best gift giver ever. EVER! It's weird how she always nails it. I mean... EVERY TIME! Others aren't. It's made me dislike gifts. I don't like surprises either though. Unless it's from "junior". I might just like my kid... That could be it. Either way, this comment was mostly just to support the video, channel, you. Enjoy your days. ALL OF THEM!

I was NOT expecting that shoutout at the end

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Your app is so good and worth sharing! 💖

@laughatdarkness1286

5 жыл бұрын

I have that app!! :)

@stephenwilson8150

5 жыл бұрын

After the video, I checked out that app. Shortly after, I said to myself; "I will get this and never get rid of it." That app will be more helpful than words will be able to express. Thank you, Seph.

So happy to see you back again! You look like you are enjoying making videos a lot more than you did before you took a break. I hope you continue to do what interests you because I can see you like it! Have fun on your trip! Also, as a 22 year old with tons of plush toys on my bed, I can relate! I've always liked soft textures and a sense of 'life' with me. If someone got me a plush toy for a gift I'd love it!!

I completely agree with you. Why judge someone and think 'well that's childish, I wouldn't like that' embrace diversity. Ps. Stuffed toys are awesome I love having different plushies from the Disney store.

The best gift someone could give me is nothing so that a) no surprise/reaction anxiety, and b) so that I don’t have to go through the ordeal of shopping and choosing an appropriate gift for them in return. I have come to detest Christmas and birthdays for the angst/anxiety it causes me.

Just checked out that emergency chat app. Brilliant. So many times, I swear, this could have helped so much, even when I am totally fine, just for people who don't understand. I don't necessarily have meltdowns, but do have shutdowns or reach my "breaking point" and all that, when all the emotion and frustration and "overwhelmage" in general just collides together in a supernova inside my head. I never really shows, though, on the outside. Just total disorder and tumult within, never revealing itself physically. Which is kinda bad, I guess, nobody really knows how I'm doing, or anything. meh. I don't know what else to put, I'll be quiet now. No wait, I'm also really glad to have found you (I was referred and soforth delighted with the findings), among other stuff on the internet, both people's contributions and websites dedicated to the neurodiverse populace. It really helps knowing I'm not the only weird one that nobody else relates to, and stuff. Keep it up, Amythest. thank you for your contributions towards helping "neuro-normal" people understand us better. Ok. Now I'm done.

Love this! We’ll train those neurotypicals yet! ;) Very good advice.

Yay! Miss your voice and perspective in my life!

So glad your back!

i loved hearing you talk abt this and it felt like i got to know ur personality more !! thank u

I already love this video format & I can't wait for more!!

I also have a lot of notebooks of (all different sizes), paper, and pens. I love to write and this is one of my main special interests.

This is the most relatable channel I've ever stumbled upon. I just found it today and I've been binge watching all of your videos, I can't get enough. You rock👌

Great video. I hate when people want to make it about themselves and give the recipient something THEY are actually interested in. That defeats the purpose of gift giving! Also I absolutely love your humor at the end - "flappiest of thanks to my patreon patrons." You are so unique and funny!

This made me really happy. I have so many stuffed animals and they all bring me joy. 💖

I have toys that make me happy. I have a platypus plush, some Hatchimals and Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom mini dinosaur figures. :) Oh and a Hatchimal plush

Good video, welcome back

I love emergency chat! It has helped me so many times when I had trouble communicating in other ways.

What a delightful surprise to get another video from you, Amethyst. 😀

My coolest gift was my friend asking my favorite singer to sing happy birthday to me...lucky for me our favorite guuci boy wanted to sing 😍 so it's wonderful

Good advice! I like the one about giving consumables and experiences.

@miriamkorver1443

5 жыл бұрын

I usually get my boyfriend consumables and experiences. If he wants something to keep from me, he can keep the cards I make for him.

Another reason why gift giving could be hard is because the autistic person might have highly specialized interests, so the gift giver simply doesn't have the knowledge about that topic to know what is useful for them.

I read the description. What's wrong with the lighting? It looks fine to me. 3:35 I think a lot of people can't respect things they don't understand under any circumstances. If it doesn't make sense to them, then obviously that's because it just doesn't make sense. Under one specific circumstance, almost no one can respect something they don't understand, that circumstance being when not understanding something leads to a misunderstanding -- an offensive one. I'm totally with you on the consumables and experiences.

Great video! Could you do a video on how to be proud of your autism when you feel unaccepted by people? I’ve come a long way with accepting who I am but I think many people could benefit from a video like that! I would love to be able to watch a video like that when I am having a tough day! Maybe include some self advocacy tips for dealing with people who are tearing you down.

Thank you so much for the vid it's so wholesome and for tha app recommendation I just checked it out and I was actually looking for something just like this! Your vids always make me feel understood

Usually I like people getting me treats or money because anything outside of that is usually something I don't want(but I'll accept because I don't want to make others upset) or it's something I can't use (like scented bath sets).

Yay! Just so you know, there's some kind of background static in the audio here, maybe interference from a USB plug or something?

@Holzider

5 жыл бұрын

yup, it kinda sounds like a ground loop maybe. could be a faulty amplifier or power adapter?

Hi i am a Mom of two boys on the spectrum high functioning as well , but they are both really sick with spring , summer and fall... scared too death about bugs all bugs we cant go anywhere..flies , bees and anything that crawls ..we have done theraphy and anciety meds..We are proud of you and all you do for us mothers..thank you so much!!! ..its agoraphobia on insects and bugs!!

I really like your stuffed sloth. (:

You have a new subscriber, though whether it's me or my Ikea Sharky plush I don't know xxx (47 soon). Fortunately my parents give my money for my birthday & Christmas so I can buy what I want/need.

Yeah, I remember Christmas with the extended family, giving me a gift within my known area of interest was always a big joke to them. Maybe part of why I stopped having anything to do with them once I was 18 and couldn't be legally forced to.

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that your family treated you so poorly. You deserve gifts that make you sincerely happy. I'm proud of you for protecting yourself and getting out.

Amythest definitely agree with what you said about gifts and that part.

Yay! Water Protectors!

Great video.

It’s ok to be unique and different and even a little weird is Fun!!!!

I loved the turning thing you were doing near the beginning :D

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@rachelc3785

5 жыл бұрын

I like swivel/spin chairs. Even my (as far as I know neurotypical although one might be autistic like I believe I am and the other might have ADHD) kids play on those chairs. "Let's spin around!" tends to be their thought of how to kill time in the doctor's examination room while waiting for the doctor to come in the room. There's a reason people developed merry-go-rounds, carousels, and of course, the awesome spinning chairs. 🙂

I think people hesitate with gift giving to those with ASD is because we become SO narrow in interests at times that we become alienated from NT peers because it's all we talk about. I was taught to love others you don't think of yourself as lower, or higher than them. You look out for their interests too. I had to learn (the hard way) as a teen that no one liked the things I did as much as I did, and I needed to be interested in what they liked or at least be open to learning about new things, to make ANY connection. It's a shallow way to live to think everyone has to bend over backwards for us.

AMYTHEST IS BACK!

Good to have you back making videos again, Amethyst :) I really enjoyed this as people struggle to know what to get me. I'm not entirely sure why, I think maybe it's the thought that I have enough things relating to my interests/ or they don't know what specific part of my interest I like (I like films, but don't really like thrillers for example) I struggle with the idea of hinting at things I'd like as I tend either to be far too subtle or worry that I'm not going to be subtle enough. However, when it comes to giving gifts, I think I do really well. I spend a lot of time trying to think of things that would mean something to my friend. I'll try and make something too. When I commit to something I feel is important, I really focus and want to do my absolute best. I'm not sure if this is a common trait amongst autistic people. Certainly, I think the general perception amongst NTs is that we are bad at empathy (sigh) and therefore not great at gift giving. Personally I think the opposite is probably true for a pretty sizeable portion of the autistic community. I don't know, it'd be interesting to hear how others are at gift giving

@18CB7

5 жыл бұрын

Aaargh, sorry for the wall of text. I started typing and got carried away!

Hi Amythest I love your video my son Andrew has non verbal Autism he is 21 and he still loves playing with toys and watching cartoons, His favourite cartoon is Tom and Jerry. 😍👍🏻🐱

I've never understood how everyone is down on adults having "childish" interests, but when it comes to Disney crap and princesses that's fine for NTs.

hi amethyst i am inspired with what you do, i am a dad of a 10 year old autistic daughter, you have inspired me to create my channel to spread love, positivity in human nature and spread awareness with ASD keep it up :)

@jaesperbarcial1980

5 жыл бұрын

hi jeem yes you are right in a sense of hard and fulfilling

@jaesperbarcial1980

5 жыл бұрын

hard in the financial side as well as the taking care part ad fulfilling and rewarding in a way you see the development of the person you love

Thanks for the information. So that was the reason why my autistic cousin rejected my dvd gift because he wanted a specific kind.

I generally don't give gifts or expect to receive gifts. And when getting gifts the ones i appreciate the most are things I within reason can't have too much of like Lego, services like giving me a ride back and forth to a store so I can buy something big like a TV or desk, or just money I can spend on interests or living expenses(the last one is mostly for family). I would prefer to not get anything rather than getting something the giver has not thought through like flowers or a thing of no other use than being decorative.

My birthday this year my parents and I organised the gift so I wasn’t pressured in to liking the thing I was given if I didn’t actually like it

I ALMOST MISSED IT OMG AMYTHEST UPLOADED SOMETHING STOP EVERYTHING

I just need to say this: You are SO CUTE!

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First ✌️

Also, gift idea for any autistic person. Acceptance and respect!

I love my stuffed pikachu like more than anything, I love pikachu and bunnies sooo much and I like cartoons like Paw Patrol and people usually tell me I shouldn't like it and stuff ;c Also what I'd do if I was unsure what to give someone because I get confused for anyone, I just ask them what they'd like

Thanks. A great video! I was wondering what you think about the safety in vaccines and the link between vaccines and autism.

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

The only link between vaccines and autism are that vaccines keep autistic children from being subjected to awful childhood diseases and the risk of death.

THEY HAVE CAT CAFES! I want to go to a cat cafe!

This is totally random but I just want to let you know that you’re absolutely gorgeous. Good video also.

great video, I have always found the idea of people not wanting to encourage a certain special interest rather odd because actually they can become a source of employment in adulthood.

I feel like another problem about age appropriateness is also when people only give a Neurodiverse person only very stereotypically "younger" things. Like yah, I like stuffed animals so freaking much and I like watching MLP, BUT I also like adult fantsay novels and watching the L word. It's not mutually exclusive people. You can give me a plushie or a stim toy AND give me that steamy book I've been waiting to come out that you saw at target. Anyway there's my rant.

Could you do a tour of your art supplies? And maybe of your work too? I love art and especially when it is done by neurodiverse artist

Can you give me some insight on why son just started grinding his teeth. Is it a sensory ordeal or stimming?

I don't like suprise gifts, mostly because I want to give equall back and if someone gives me suprise gifts I don't know if I have the money at that time to give them something of equal walue back. My only exeption is my mom who sometimes gets me small gifts, I give her small suprise gifts too but she often spends more on me then I do on her. But she also knows all about my income and expenses. I also trust her a lot. But I was wondering if anny one else on the spectrum feels the same way or in a simular way about suprice gifts. I would love to hear your opinions.

@miriamkorver1443

5 жыл бұрын

Autistic opinion: I wouldn't like surprise gifts either. My boyfriend and me have planned when we give eachother a gift (at birthdays and christmas, not valentine's day or our anniversary).

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Great video, I totally agree! I'm an adult and I LOVE My Little Pony, and I'm happy to have people in my life who accept that. I have a question. I've heard a lot of autistic advocates claim that Autism Speaks is or was working to develop a prenatal test for Autism similar to the one for Down Syndrome, but I have not been able to find a source on this. Do you have a source on this?

@miriamkorver1443

5 жыл бұрын

Autism speaks would like that, but it's simply not possible. Down syndrome is easy to find because of the trisomy 21. Autism doesn't have a clear pattern in the chromosomes/DNA, so it's not possible to make a prenatal test for autism.

@charissadubin9355

5 жыл бұрын

@@miriamkorver1443 I agree that the development of such a test for Autism unlikely, but my main question is if Autism Speaks ever stated that they would want such a thing. I have heard many people claim this. If it is true, then I want to inform people that Autism Speaks holds this position, but if is not, then I do not want to say that repeat claims that they do and thereby spread misinformation. Has Autism Speaks ever endorsed research for preventing Autism?

Thank you for sharing this. I am also starting a channel, with the help from my dad. Hopefully people can learn from my channel too.

I know is off topic. I just wonder what your thoughts are.

People always have a hard time giving me gifts.

Amythest, we have just started a campaign that will fund the process of making glasses for Autistic children and adults. Testers have reported very encouraging results. Please check out the video embedded in the link with testimonials www.gofundme.com/f/autismglasses

whats a cat cafe? i have a 🐈 cat

@avionpiscean33

5 жыл бұрын

A cat cafe is a cafe where you can hang out with cats while you enjoy your food and drink. It's absolute paradise for anyone who loves cats.

Amythist, do you think a lot of autistic people have some co-morbid bipolar symptoms? Is affective instability ever a problem?

Ive always wondered if autism affects metabolism

Nothing wrong with Minecraft :)

I would rather someone like "kiddie" things than drinking, drugs, and wild parties. I don't understand the big deal. I like watching children's movies, especially when anxious.

I do find it odd how this mentality of “I can’t encourage X” is so wide spread. We are humans, not pets. Our choices are our own.

So a staff person in a group home told a 21 year old guy ( who was really bummed out) to stop crying because crying wasn't "age appropriate". When he stopped crying, he received a high five from the staff person. I watched all this passively while wondering how many more abusive cliches I was going to see.

@avionpiscean33

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds absolutely despicable and appalling. And yet I doubt anyone else there thought that it was perfectly acceptable for that staff member to do that.

+neurowonderful :-D *For me, this gift-giving vid is to laugh:* _I'm_ the autistic person in the house. Meaning? (1) I tend not to sweat age-appropriateness. (2) I've misjudged the interest of interest before. And, (3) I'm unable to guess how complete intended recipient's collection is.

Good points about gift giving. But in what sense do they apply specifically to autistics? I think they are true for everyone. Our is that maybe your point?

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Autistic people's lived experiences are pathologized in a way that other people's experiences aren't. For example, because we are passionate and intense about our interests, they have been called "obsessions" and it's still common for parents to be told to discourage their autistic child's interest and encourage other interests, so that they seem more "normal". For example, if an autistic person loves sharks, their parent may refuse to buy them anything shark related, and tell family and friends that shark-related gifts are not allowed, and will instead buy them gifts "appropriate" to that child's age and perceived gender. And that's just one way in which we're treated differently than non-autistic people, and that's where I'm coming from in this video.

Hi Amythest! I`m suffering looking to my 5 years autistic daughter, because I`ve lost my job and recently and I`m not able anymore to help her financially supporting her study at special school. Yeah I`m searching for some job but anyway schools are very expensive here... I don`t know what to do... I`m trying to teach her by learning everything from internet ABA, Floortime theraphies. But still I`m not proffesional theraphist. I would really like her to become as smart as you. I feel shame I`m very bad father. I`m sorry...

@bob_._.

5 жыл бұрын

Please don't feel shame or think you are a bad father; you are trying to help the child you love, and that is a very good thing. And do not think that your daughter's abilities will always be what they are today; all children grow and develop - none of us are the same as we were at 5 years old. Obviously I do not know your daughter's abilities, but even if she is non-vocal and even if she remains non-vocal throughout her life, it does not mean that she is not smart; it just means that she may need to use a different method of communicating, like writing, drawing or videos. An example is Carly Fleischmann; check out her personal KZread channel kzread.info and her talk show "Speechless with Carly Fleischmann" kzread.info/dron/eKKQlMB1NeOLN31_CSJFRQ.html While personal interaction with your child on their level is a good thing, I'm not so sure about Floortime from what I've read about it. When conscientiously practiced, it forces constant social interaction on the child and allows no personal time. That is very wearing for Autistics and leads to meltdowns and shutdowns, which take a real emotional toll. ABA is essentially dog training for children; all it does is force the child to act in ways that mimic the reactions of neurotypical people. Autistic adults who underwent ABA as children generally feel extremely resentful about it. It was invented by the same person and uses the same methods as gay conversion therapy. These therapies are both advocated by Autism Speaks and that alone calls for caution when considering them. Best of luck with your daughter and with the job search.

@charissadubin9355

5 жыл бұрын

Amythest has done a video on ABA, you should check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnmczrWJcpzdZ7w.html

@user-uz1km1dy6m

5 жыл бұрын

Есть аутиска Нияна ко-Теке. Она из России. Возможно, там вы найдете полезную для себя информацию. Она много говорила про то, почему Аба-терапия- плохой метод. И какие есть альтернативы этому.

@user-uz1km1dy6m

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKmup5KCY7iooaw.html Ну вот, например, вот этот

@DanielBloom1

5 жыл бұрын

Dude, the fact that you found internet stuff/amythest and are reaching out to her community to help your daughter proves that at the least you're probably a good father. She's as smart as she is, which I'm sure is plenty smart. I wouldn't use amythest as a metric for your girl though, she's her own autistic person and she won't be like amythest any more than anyone is 'like amythest'. Well, maybe more than a nerutotypical person, but I think now that I am reading too much into this. tldr: you sound like a fine father, and you're looking in the right places for help, it would seem.

I have a question I fear I might be judged for. What will be the effect of psychedelics on autistic people? Please don't judge me. Just a doubt which crossed my mind.

@neurowonderful

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone is different. Everyone would have a different experience.

@kirubavictor1562

5 жыл бұрын

@@neurowonderful Alright. Thank you so much♥️

So you are a Native Indian from Canada? A pity what is happening with that topic btw

@grimsalad

5 жыл бұрын

They are Métis! You can read more on Wikipedia if you're interested to know more about different Indigenous peoples.

@barraman.

5 жыл бұрын

@@grimsalad Thank you, but I meant to ask if Amytest is a native Indian herself

@Lee-Gideon

5 жыл бұрын

Amethyst is Métis meaning they are of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.

@grimsalad

5 жыл бұрын

@@barraman. Amythest mentions being Métis and Indigenous at 5:15 in their video.

@barraman.

5 жыл бұрын

@@grimsalad is she part from the Métis people?

Gifts?...just take me to a tool store where I can ogle at power and hand tools. And I’m a woman..lol