I will be streaming on Twitch tonight to answer all your questions at 9 pm EST www.twitch.tv/ourlandingcrew

@toniecollard752

3 жыл бұрын

Ok so now I need to know if that buffy webpage you made is still up and a link would also be great 😜🥰🥰❤

@canadianmum2040

3 жыл бұрын

Omg we could be twins and then some.....😳 now I super like you and at my age I would be friends with you in real 3D life if that makes sense. I am in Canada and I’ll be dead before I get anywhere on a waiting list close to being tested where I live specifically. But you have made me understand so much. Plus, both my sons have ASD. Tourette’s in my youngest and they both asre diagnosed AdHD and I was diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD . I’m vibrating with info and confusion(NOT ANYTHING YOU DID WRONG STEPHANIE)💜 I’m just frustrated , for me. And for my boys. My girls don’t have these issues, other than depression and anxiety. My youngest daughter took her life 2.75 yrs ago. @ age 19. ♥️ you’re awesome Stephanie. I really adore you and everything I’ve learned from you, even though 1/2 my kids are older than yours and I think I have at least a decade on you lol(sorry I have a hard time remembering birthdates and ages.(ALL NUMBERS IN GENERAL. Oh Lord, the psoriasis things, gluten, lactose, skin picking, stiming(ironically THERES a certain stim that I found my own Mum used to do before she passed, that I found my eldest son does and I do too!! And I never put it all together until 2 yrs ago) Ok nuff said for now. Much love&prayers girl! 💜⭐️🙏 I’m so blessed for finding your channel a couple years ago. You may have no idea how much you’ve done for me through the videos and info you show and speak out on. Oh My Word!; The Executive functioning! 😫 I’m the most disorganized , confused person I know other than my sons, which I have a feeling you understand how there can be things we do and don’t do that cause hardships in our marriages (or is it just me????). ok done. I need to hush. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Thank you darlin.💜 P.s. I really pray you could possibly reply and let me know if I’m just over-reacting?!?! I’m sick in my heart that I’ve been labeled (wrong in my very intelligent hubby) severely mentally ill to the point of being abused y a handful of “professionals” in the psychiatric community in my city. Oh yeah, I’ve never held a job for more than 6-9 months, sometimes as short as 3 days. Feels awful and causes me depression you bet it does.💔 Omg you mentioned the foot rub and hand rubbing!!!!!! Ok overstimulated, self allowed as I was a bit apprehensive to watch but glad I did. Maybe I should (after covid is eradicated, fly down to Colorado and get an assessment, cuz like I said, where I live, I’m never going to be taken seriously. And things have become so bad over the past couple yrs and a bit that I just don’t want to exist it causes me so much upset. Ok now I’m done. I hope if anyone reads this they don’t take it in a terrible way. Again Steph~you ARE SO COURAGEOUS!!!!!!!💜⭐️💜 And a FABULOUS Feircely Loving and Caring Mum to your kids! They’re all BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN THEIR LIVES! God has his plan together and it’s so clear to see from this side looking in! 💜 I hope the rest of your weekend is as wonderful as it can possibly be!!💜

@canadianmum2040

3 жыл бұрын

I tried the link and it said the page is in another castle! 😳 I’m so dumb with these things! It’s so hard. It’s been a truly awful and stressful week and I feel I’m over-reacting and like should just go to bed. I’ll hopefully get help someday to be able to do these extra things. But for now, I hope it was a good session and if it isn’t time yet, I hope it is a good session when it starts! 💜

@canadianmum2040

3 жыл бұрын

Duh I just realized I’m 2 days late!😳😶😑🤦🏼‍♀️

@toniecollard752

3 жыл бұрын

@@canadianmum2040 if you just go onto twitch and look up ourlandingcrew you can watch back past streams ,hope this helps .

_Everything I thought was normal is a trait_ relatable

@earthgirl7861

3 жыл бұрын

You are refreshingly honest. I hope you're doing well.

@withyoctopus

3 жыл бұрын

@@earthgirl7861 thank you. You too.

Regarding hygiene, I get it. One thing I have just recently done is gotten myself to the point where I will brush my teeth every single night by watching a KZread video at the same time.

@user-os4bo7wp7g

5 ай бұрын

Same!!!

OMG I'm 79 and made me realize I'm autistic, I thought because I;m super smart I can't be autistic. There are a few things I don't have as a problem. You are describing me to a tea. My brother called what I do is put on my party face. Dang you are me and I am you. Thank You for being me

@Disneyfamiglia

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just goes to show discovering who you are is always an ongoing journey and life’s work. I’m proud of you, Margaret!

@canadianmum2040

3 жыл бұрын

You are AMAING AND BRAVE MARGARET!!!💜

@pegwolny7856

3 жыл бұрын

I am a Margaret who is turning 74 and I now see how many traits of autism I have. At 66 I was put on Ritalin. I also am super smart but could never advance much in my career.

@maylissbjerke9204

3 жыл бұрын

❤

@Watchlady196

3 жыл бұрын

Most autistics have above average intelligence

I just got diagnosed a few months ago and related to so much of this!!! The swinging, being bad at hair and makeup, special interests about movies and TV shows, interrupting people and not knowing what to say during conversations, backing out of social interactions and not making eye contact. Thanks so much for sharing all of this, I'm glad more women like us are getting diagnosed and understanding ourselves better. It's tough to walk that line of doing what's socially acceptable and doing what's best for you. Sending you love on this journey!

My daughter is 7, just diagnosed. I love seeing women with autism, gives me hope!

@wikishab2497

3 жыл бұрын

What made you get her diagnosed? I’m having concerns about my son so I’m curious about what others are experiencing

@jessicagoodwin3408

3 жыл бұрын

@@wikishab2497 there's a lot of things. I just knew. Honestly if it's a thought in your head, look into it. We don't just think it for no reason

@austinrichards1740

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

I’m going through this eureka moment right now, I’m 30 & I am starting to see that I’m more than likely on the spectrum. Thank you for posting this video, it’s been really helpful on my quest for answers.

Thank you for your honesty! I already have an ADHD diagnosis, sort of(?), but am pretty sure that I am on the spectrum as well. The thing, I think, that is stopping me is that I once mentioned it to a counselor, 7-9 years ago, I was seeing and they told me "I wouldn't be surprised if you did have it but you have learned coping strategies so I can't diagnosis you." I was so confused because even if you do have autism and have coping strategies in place, you still have autism. It is still a part of you.

@Growmap

3 жыл бұрын

There is an online test with 50 questions. AQ test, I think? Try that.

@gladysolvera6566

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that! As a child I had therapy because I was born with mental retardation and a lot of other issues so my awesome mom took me to therapy i don't think they diagnose me with autism but I did learn some social things and i learn how to " copy and paste" behaviours so I still have the issues I am just good at hiding them.

I don't feel like this was to long at all. I truly enjoyed it. Have a beautiful night!

Making beds is one of those things I don’t understand why but if people come over on rare occasions... the only time I ever make my bed...

Dear Stephanie-I just want to say a Big Thank You 😊 Your honesty and vulnerability during this video took an awful lot of courage and I am sorry - NOT for the fact you’re autistic BUT for all the hard situations you’ve found yourself in and all the lessons you have had to and still are learning - I cannot begin to imagine how exhausting life has been and can be at times. I am so glad you are now able to realise the beauty of a true friendship and the give and take it will teach you along the way - the beauty of this friendship with Emily however is one that will benefit not just you but also Emily ,Will ,Lonny not to mention all the wonderful lessons the children will and are already learning (safely)- I am so happy and excited for you all - Thank you so so much once again for this very insightful video it’s very much appreciated- love from Southampton England xxx

you look so stunning in this video stephanie! thank you for sharing your traits with us and for taking your viewers along with you on your journey❤️it's so very educational and you and your family are so lovely. i love seeing the kiddos as well as your sit down videos! much love!

Thank you for being so real and honest and aid in getting the word out there for Nuero diverse people, teaching others “weird” and unique is beautiful too.

This is so helpful, thank you so so much for going through everything you had to to be able to share this! It’s literally almost everything I’ve experienced my whole life, feeling so odd and out of place and misunderstood while also misunderstanding others and how to interact, the things that make me shut down, the way I understand most jokes but rarely ever think they’re actually funny while nobody else thinks I’m funny a lot of the time....I could go on and on. You put into words so many of my own (shared) experiences, and this video was also super helpful because it reminded me about a lot of things from my childhood that I always wondered about, very similar experiences to yours, actually, and it’s helpful to hear someone else break those kinds of experiences down because it helps me find what parts of my experiences actually were/meant in terms of my (awaiting diagnosis) ASD. Just, thank you so so much. I feel less crazy, less alone. I though everyone else struggled with this stuff but somehow had the answer key and I was the only “failure” who didn’t, but later learned that that’s not true but nonetheless didn’t stop struggling. So thanks for being someone like me who shares what our lives are like! (I’ve said thank you a lot, lol!)💕

Stephanie, you are an amazing woman. It made my heart swell with pride that you shared your story with us, it must have been so hard to be the open book you are with all of your followers. We are all here for you, and thank you for being so real with how these things affect you. Thank you for being YOU xx Love from the UK

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your opening up to your community is helping. I am looking into getting assessed, and into getting help with my mental health because of you. I have also always struggled and the more I meet or connect with other adult women with autism the more it connects with things I have struggled with. My biggest struggle currently being mentally exhausted after work because I have to mask so much to be "normal" and not get overwhelmed with constant sound, and change. Also I am currently having a really hard time with certain adult life functioning too, cause the anxiety of dealing with it is so overwhelming. So again thank you for sharing and inspiring to start my journey to better understand myself.

Thank you for being honest, being transparent and helping us understand. You are amazing and I appreciate you. Love your channel.

Thanks so much for making this! I relate to many of the traits you described. I am working up the courage to get myself assessed for autism (as an adult female). This video has really helped to prepare me. I find you are really good at explaining things. I've always really appreciated your honesty and now I have a better appreciation for the work and effort you put into communicating so well in your videos. Massive thanks! Sending love and SO MUCH acceptance.

Ive been watching your channel for years now and would have never guessed any of this. I can TOTALLY relate to you with alot of things you talked about and find it comforting in being able to say," Hey! I do that too!" I have always felt different as well and now that I'm in my 30's I'm trying to deal with a few things so thank you for sharing! With all that being said I just have to say that you are SO well spoken. I love hearing you talk and think you explain things in a way that's easily understood so whatever youre doing is working. We adore you Stephanie and please know those of us who have been here can appreciate how real you are ❤

This was so eye opening! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m a special education teacher and this gave me so much insight into what some of my students may be feeling, thinking, experiencing beyond what I can learn from research and textbooks!

Stephanie thank you so much for being so candid and sharing so much about yourself. What a wonderful lesson you’ve given about the view of life from your eyes. Stay yourself always. ❤️

I cannot express enough how much I love this video! I have been in so much doubt recently that I’m not actually autistic because I hardly ever have meltdowns or shutdowns.And then I realized I actually do experience them but in my own way. This video made me believe everyone on the spectrum is different but still we may have so many things in common. I’m really glad you’re so honest with your experiences and struggles and I resonate with many of them. Thank you for this video. It was really helpful for me during my tough times xx

Thank-you for being vulnerable with us Steph! 💙💙

I just wanted to say, you are an amazing person!! You being so vulnerable to help others makes you a hero in my book! You also described soo much of my 18 year old daughter. ❤

Thank you for sharing your experiences and vulnerabilities with the community Stephanie. It was so helpful to hear the different stages of autism from being a young child through to a young adult. Your contributions are really important as they are personally lived experiences, rather than from a book. Bless 🙏

I have never related to someone more in my life and I'm astonished and am thinking of being evaluated... Thank you💖💖

I never realized how much you have struggled in life. I really have enjoyed your video. I love how honest you have been.

Hi Steph! First of all I want to commend you on your bravery for putting yourself out there like this, and second of all YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are an incredible mother, wife, and human. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you and remember that you will always have someone in your corner rooting for you❤️

You're amazing for sharing so much with us - remember you don't have to share anything you don't want to! ❤ We love you as you are Stephanie 😊

I am 35 and on the Autism Spectrum and so much of what you say sounds exactly like me 😅 it is nice to hear someone else that I can relate to and makes me feel less alone. Thank you for spreading awareness.

1:55 THANK YOU ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for filming this video, it's highly relatable for me. I live in Illinois and insurance doesn't cover autism evaluation for adults here, but after my psych team worked with me for a couple of years they've confirmed that I meet all the criteria for diagnosis. I just haven't had the testing, so I don't qualify for any type of support services or disability benefits or things that could potentially help me. I've really been struggling the past few years. My mom used to help me with everything and she died almost 4 years ago now, and I don't have any other family so I'm completely on my own. I really wish I knew you in real life, most people don't understand me very well.

I know I've commented this before, but I really really appreciate these types of videos. I've been having struggles with my friends/roommates for the past little bit and as I was thinking about why today so many of the topics you brought up came into mind. I am watching this right after trying to explain my feelings to my friend and im literally in tears because you have the words I've been looking for for so long. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I work with children with autism I’m a pediatric OT and I love learning more from adults diagnosed because you can truly explain it from your side. I love working with this population - some things that I always wonder about are some of the visual perceptual differences like you said you struggle to see something with a busy background And it’s actually a struggle for eye contact like a physical struggle - it helps me explain better to parents because once the parent understands better I feel it truly helps them feel closer to their child which of course we always want ❤️

This video was so candid steph you are so strong and I’m so proud of you ❤️

Such open, honest, real information and helps me understand so much with my daughter and grandson and some things in myself.

12:57 I literally gasped out loud 😂 you're the best, Stephanie, thank you so much for sharing this with everyone. My son was diagnosed with ASD in December and my other son is currently undergoing evaluations. I can't tell you how much your videos have helped me. 💜

Thank you for posting this. I’m 38. This video was the final push I needed to pursue testing. ❤️

Thank you for sharing your story. It has given me some comfort that I didn't know I was seeking.

I had to stop myself from watching this a third time. This is so specific to what I experience and what I experienced growing up. It's going to be a while until I can get evaluated but you sharing your experience has brought me a peace I can carry until then. Seriously, you are so awesome for sharing.

This was super interesting & I relate to so much of what you said. Thanks for being so open & honest! Love ya’ll!

Thank you so much for making this. The adult traits portion has me crying because I feel so seen. Thanks so much! I’m supposed to be getting my assessment soon.

I think you’re awesome and brave for doing this. I have followed you for several years now and I enjoy your videos.

Wow! Stephanie, you are amazing! I applaud you for being so vulnerable! It was very interesting to me to get the perspective of someone who is on the autism spectrum. Thank you for sharing! Don't feel the need to share everything though! Whatever you feel comfortable sharing is completely fine.

I have so much respect for you. Thank you for giving us some insight into YOUR life😊

You're amazing! Thanks for sharing all that and in such detail, lot's of information and quick talking, liked it a lot!

Thank you so much for your vulnerability! I needed this! It's really hard to be what others think is easy 😕

Tha k you for sharing your life. It’s amazing for others to hear your perspective and that others share similar experiences.

Thank you so much for this video. Stephanie you are a freaking warrior and I respect you so much for putting this video out. One of my nieces was diagnosed as autistic about 2 years ago. So watching these seriously help to see what is possible for her life. My daughter is 12 years old. She has adhd/add and Auditory Processing Disorder. She has never been tested to see if she is on the spectrum but its definitely something I have often thought about. So truly.. thank you for this video.

Thank you for your strength in sharing your traits and your childhood.

Thank you for being so open, I watched the whole thing

loving this!! thank you i like the sit down talks like this

Wow, You seriously just described me and my whole entire life! I have a son that is autistic and I have since suspected that I possibly was as well. I think you just confirmed this for me. Thank you, this was very helpful & informative.

Hello, I have been silently been following you for about 3 years. I always hit the like button but I never know what to say. First I would like to say my boys and I really love your channel. 2nd I got diagnosed last year I'm 34 now. I am still learning but this video is awesome, and it really helps. Thanks you for being so brave and transparent.

Thanks so much for sharing this Stefanie! There are so many things you mentioned that I identify with. Not everything, but an awful lot. Reading the room and seeing how everyone else is acting is one of them, as is not knowing how friendships work. I've been accused of "coming in hot and heavy". Basically, if someone was nice to me I just assumed they wanted to be besties. I've lost a TON of friendships/acquaintances over that. To the point that I really don't try anymore.

I am so proud of you. I know this had to be difficult to share. I love how at the end you talk about getting to a place where you love yourself for who you are. That is a great message! My family used to give me a hard time because I twirl my hair. I had teachers tell me I was going to be bald because of it. I once had someone tell me it made me look insecure so I tried sooo hard to stop. The only time I was able to stop it compleltly in public was when I was in Air Force basic traning. Otherwise there are so many times that I do it without realizing it. It actually helps me process what I'm thinking about. I'm so over people making me feel bad about something that helps me. I've gotten to a place in my life if they aren't ok with it, I don't really care. It's not about them! I can't wait to see the stemming video. I was just talking to somoeone the other day that a school evaluator told me my son wasn't Autistic because he didn't stem. She just didn't see how he stems because it wasn't allowed in school.

Thank you so much for your candour. I’ve always known I was different and at 61 with ADHD I have at least 90% of the traits you have. Explains a lot!

This is awesome thanks for sharing your story. It must feel better knowing your "normal" for you has a reason. It makes me think of some of the things I do that's for sure. I'm definitely not the cookie cutter person everyone wants me to be. I beat to my own drum and I take those who love me for it with me and the rest isn't important. Lots of hugs can't wait for more of the story

Omg I recognised so much of myself in that video. Thank you for bringing this to our attention I will definitely look into it more now, it definitely explains a lot that I do and have done in my past, you do a fantastic job with your video's x

Thanks for this video Stephanie I recognise myself a lot on what you explain and help my realise some other things that I do as well. ♥️

Thank you so much for this video. I have a similar story. I am 31 years old and am getting diagnosed very soon after my daughter was diagnosed this year. Thank you for making me feel not alone.

Thank you so much for everything you shared! I am getting ready to have my autism evaluation (hopefully in July, in about 2 months), at age 59. I related so much to a lot of the traits you shared. I am looking forward to finally getting diagnosed, even though I know it will be emotional. It will put all the pieces together for me, and validate the struggles I have had my whole life.

Omg Stephanie this was great it really helps me understand my son, thankyou for giving me hope💗😘

Thank you for sharing and being so open. 😊💗

Hi hun i thank u for your vlogs as i am fighting with every fibre of my being for my 19 year old daughter to get the answers she needs to move forward in her life. The uk is so slow at helping after you reach a certain age ❤❤❤❤

It's so amazing that you have the courage to share these traits about yourself. It's so helpful to see someone who is so personable explain this to me, I can't stand the clinical definitions of traits, so thanks for all this great info! : )

@OurLANDingCrew8

3 жыл бұрын

The clinical definitions don’t share what it looks like in real life scenarios at all lol

@summerscripture

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurLANDingCrew8 Totally, you're gonna help so many people!

Wow this is making me remember a lot of things from my childhood that I forgot/pushed out of my awareness. Omg I remember the being mean to someone thing bc I thought that was what I was supposed to do, but I cannot remember what it was 😭 I just remember feeling so bad.

Can’t thank you enough for this. Love you so much.

Thank you, Stephanie, for being so real. Someone close to me has autism and you have helped me understand what they may be feeling lon the inside when their behavior seems a little “off” on the outside. I’m so sorry that you were subjected to bullying when you were a child. I find you very likeable, smart and interesting. If I met you in my daily life I’d want to be your friend. I’m wishing you all the best, looking forward to watching more of your videos. I just subscribed.

Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful, in understanding, the traits a family member was diagnosed and work with children with autism great insight 👍👏

Thank you Stephanie, you have helped me understand my daughter .. like you she is 34. ♥️

I really appreciated this video! I can relate to alot of what you've said. My son has autism and I have always had a ton of anxiety.

Thank you for sharing. Your story has given me the confidence to try and get a diagnosis. I'm 33 and have always been 'different'. However, I doubt my parents would help out with this.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH STEPHANIE! GREAT VLOG AS ALWAYS! OMG that is so tired. I am sorry Stephanie!

Thank you for sharing! My son is getting an assessment done today by a developmental pediatrician. It’s brought me a lot of anxiety, not knowing how he will be tested or what to expect in general. Thanks again for putting this out there!

did not think that i would watch the whole video, but you know i did. And i found it very interesting. Thank you for sharing your story. I am sure it will help a lot of people.

so much of this video is me!!! the sensory stuff! and the doing things because society says but not understanding why. not knowing why is so frustrating! so, so many things to relate too. I've thought for years that I might be on the spectrum but everyone I've told, admitedly not very many people, have told me they don't think I am. But I'm sure I am. also the super emotional and when someone yells at you the automatic response is to cry yeeessss!! and food textures!!! and friendships have always been hard and somewhat of a mystery to me at times. relating to people in general really. just so much here!! thank you for making this video!!

Hi Stephanie, my name is Nneheng all the way from South Africa and I must tell you that I have watched almost all of your videos because of your mainly personality and your energy. I have my 3yr old boy due for development evaluation on Wednesday and I have been following you. Thank you for answering most of my questions by just watching your video , to me you sound like you can make a best friend ever. 😊

OMG, I totally relate with the tactless questions and inviting myself over. Social cues are beyond me-completely. My psychiatrist thinks I’m on the Spectrum. I’m pursuing a diagnosis this year.

I'm glad you shared some past special interests. I love hearing other people's special interests.

I love you and I subscribed. It's like you opened my head and you are explaining me. Thanks so much. I feel enlightened.

Thank you so much for sharing, it truly helps so many ❤️

Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful and I saved this video to come to as a resource.

When I get yelled at I start crying

@mjm8949

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, but I also do this thing were I smile and it's gotten me in more trouble or yelled at even more. I'm not trying to be mean when I do it I just feel really nervous, uncomfortable, and want to go hide somewhere but I can’t so I smile.

@birdwing1232

3 жыл бұрын

I just have childhood trauma so that’s why I cry at yelling at me

@melissalavely2666

2 жыл бұрын

Meeee toooo!

@naomiparsons462

11 күн бұрын

In PE at school we were playing rounders, and the popular girls were yelling at me to catch the ball, throw it to a certain base etc. It wasn't mean or spiteful yelling for the most part, more so encouragement (although there were a couple of frustrated comments because I'm bad at sport). I broke down crying when I got home - to be honest it was a miracle I managed to prevent myself from crying in the moment - because I just cannot deal with being shouted at, even if it's not in anger.

Thank you for your vídeo, I watched the whole thing. It has been very helpful. I appreciate a lot what you do 😊

I like your personality very much. Thanks for your honest explanation, it will help a lot of people understand .

You are a wonderful person. Thanks for your honesty!

Thank you for your courage and honesty! ❤

Oh my gosh... Oh my gosh... Oh my gosh... I need to be evaluated!!! You just narrated my entire life almost exactly! Obviously not everything is the same because we are different people with different experiences but I need to be evaluated for sure...

This was a great video really enjoyed learning about autism and that there is different levels. Thank you

You’re very bravo to share, and I find your videos very helpful. Thankyou!

Omg when I was a kid I got in trouble for play acting to a commercial and screamed at the top of my lungs. I got in sooo much trouble. I was also really great at copying other people as well and when it came to people and friendships I was/am the same way. I still have trouble maintaining friendships because I can’t trust if people are being genuine with me or if I’m being used like I had been all the time when I was a kid. Especially considering the emotional trauma I had survived from childhood through my early to late 20’s. Sooo much of everything you’ve shared has been my story as well and the other KZreadr with ASD named YoSamdySam. Between the two of you I’ve been noticing that I have to be on the spectrum. Thank you sooo much for your candidacy and sharing!!! It’s been so so very helpful!

Your amazing, this was so informative, thank you for your honesty.

First off thank you. I have been a special needs mostly autistic in all different types teacher. Each year I look for newer updates on what to look for. I appreciate the fact that as an adult you are recounting all of this. It is really helping me with my students. I also had autistic traits as a child all the way up till my twenties and was diagnosed as autistic when in reality I have another disability that mimics autism. Thank you for helping Will and Stephanie so much

@selenaaskinazi5466

2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking what's the other disorder?

@AngelsWips

2 жыл бұрын

@@selenaaskinazi5466 I won't disclose about the students but as for myself. Dandy Walker Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, malformation of bones joints and organs including seizures

i resonate with so much of what you’ve shared. especially about being able to entertain myself as a child and preferring to just be alone! i do find myself mirroring others, thought it was normal 😅and i feel the same way about friends. it’s so hard for me to maintain friends. everything is black and white to me--right or wrong and i live for rules because they tell me to do and set the expectations for me. i wonder if that could be an autistic trait. thank you for sharing your story.

You are amazing, thank you for sharing!

I enjoyed your video! I'm a 57 y.o.adult female who is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ADD, and ptsd. I've always wondered if I'm on the spectrum. I do get social cues, but I can relate to a lot of what you said! I didn't understand friendships, and was very content to be alone as a child, and still am a lot of the time. I was always more comfortable around adults. I am creative, and slways created my own worlds. I'm sensitive to light and sound. I wasn't very aware socially until I was a teen. I have OCD traits as well. I loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and similar shows that others my age weren't watching! So many things. I have some executive functioning issues, as well as emotional dysregulation. I do care too much what others think, even as I try not to! My mom always told me to stop making faces as a child, and I didn't get it at the time! I apparently made faces if I didn't like something, or someone! I got better, but still probably do it at times! Paperwork organization is overwhelming to me, and organization in general, although I have mt moments! I hope to get tested, just so that I know! 😊

I’m 24, and I have just realized recently that I’m fairly certain that I’m autistic. Going to start the process of being evaluated soon. Thank you for this!! ♥️

Wow thanks for sharing, I catch certain things that make sense to me when I was a teen. I thought I was weird. Keep up these wonderful sharing blogs.

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy your videos and information. :)

You explaining all about you has made me love you even more! You’re such an amazing woman.. we all love you for who you are. I have loved getting to know you through your channel, and I will continue to watch and support you no matter where life takes your family. Thank you for creating such a beautiful family, we kids we have all grown to love.