5:55 "Most Autistic people don't actually suffer from our Autism, we suffer from the way the world sees and treats our Autism." "To the world, my brain is broken. And when the world treats someone like they're broken that person will slowly come to accept that brokenness as fact."

@esk8jaimes

4 жыл бұрын

This quote broke me...

@dalealongsr7085

3 жыл бұрын

Im Writeing this down. Best line in the speech. OMG.

@paulastone7644

3 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 19, figured it out on my own and asked for it. If I had not, I doubt anyone would have noticed. I cannot pretend to be normal any longer at the cost of my energy and mental health. We must all strive to be ourselves.

@esk8jaimes

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulastone7644 likewise, was diagnosed at 19yrs-old, there was so much evidence of being being autistic years beforehand too...

@Duncangafney1

3 жыл бұрын

I found out i was Aspie at age 44, currently age 49 I've never bothered going and getting an official diagnosis. Why? Because although normal people annoy, infuriate and irritate me beyond measure I know what my self worth is. I'm smarter than 99.99% of people on this planet, I see and understand things very few people ever will. I have a lovely son and a wierd but lovely wife.

"you only experience me mildly" THESE ARE THE WORDS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR I love this

Diagnosed at 19, figured it out on my own and asked for it. If I had not, I doubt anyone would have noticed. I cannot pretend to be normal any longer at the cost of my energy and mental health. We must all strive to be ourselves.

@BeneathFullMoon

4 жыл бұрын

@Frederic Bastiat Same. I'm only being diagnosed now at 24, it's been a lifetime of struggling to fit in and pouring my energy into masking. This diagnose has, in many ways, released me.

@AusticHardOfHearingSinger

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@AusticHardOfHearingSinger

4 жыл бұрын

@Frederic Bastiat Same for me, as well.

@AusticHardOfHearingSinger

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeneathFullMoon Also ths way for me, as well.

@CaroDuran29

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right and I'm so happy you achieve it.

Diagnosed at age 37. It was life-changing. When you find out WHY you are "the way that you are," you want to shout it from the rooftops so nobody else has to spend a portion of their life questioning their identity. Feeling like an alien on Earth.

@angonsframes

4 жыл бұрын

maybe i can help u

@6thelost9

4 жыл бұрын

I need to be diagnosed. My daughter got her diagnosis at age 6, which is lucky for her, and even though she is literally a mini-me (like she IS me) nobody got ME checked out. Nobody tested me. And I need to be tested, but am not sure how to go about it

@s.devries2644

4 жыл бұрын

Mama_in_pyjammas maybe speak about it with the people who diagnosed her? Weird that they didn’t ask you about it, often times they also assess the family, from what i’ve heard. If not maybe just go to your gp and say exactly what you said here, how your girl is a mini you and recognize everything that she has been diagnosed with. Good luck.

@SuperKaBlooey

3 жыл бұрын

@@s.devries2644 I hope that when one family member tests positive for autism, the psychologists you are referring to ask for consent before testing the other members in the family. Testing multiple people in the family is logical though.

@mstmarieprov

3 жыл бұрын

YES to all of this. ❤

I was pretty sure I was autistic like 20 years ago. I brought it up and was laugh at by mental health professionals, you can imagine by other people. I wasn't "autistic enough", I was "too smart", "too functional", whatever that means. I increasingly felt I was going crazy. After a life of depression, among other things, and many misdiagnosis (like bipolar and similar), now that I'm almost 40 I tried again, with all new studies about female ASD on hand, and got diagnosed: ASD, who would have known... me!? Underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis are way higher for women. I'm happy things change, and hope, like Tashi, for the day people with autism really don't know the road was bumpy to begin with.

"I can't separate my Aspergers from myself...and I don't think I want to...not anymore" Preach it sister!

I’m not crying. I promise I’m not crying.

@maxmarnau7019

3 жыл бұрын

Och away. Of course you are. So am I - diagnosed at 62.

@David98004

3 жыл бұрын

And I'll act like I'm not crying with you 😢

@stevendorries

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a terrible day for it to rain.

10:45 "It's my responsibility to pave the roads that she will walk on, so future children will not know the road is bumpy" Tashi FTW

If you experience your life as an ILLNESS, You remain in the hospital. If you experience your life as an IDENTITY, You become liberated and That Identity becomes the source of your power.

@rick3747

3 жыл бұрын

Very intresting prespective! Ty!

@McBlammy

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@YosoyMouth

2 жыл бұрын

🤩

@juttaschewe-zimmermann7497

2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this, thank you !

39 years... today I received the keys to understanding myself

@adttv9586

3 жыл бұрын

My name’s Amara, and I have Aspergers too!

@mstmarieprov

3 жыл бұрын

38 years for me. Now that I know, I keep asking myself HOW did I NOT know? How did anyone else not know??

@alifmuhammadchicago

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing, isn't it? Do you still have moments when you think about your younger self in a new perspective, one that perhaps no one else knew?

@talitaza8862

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. 36 and found out on the 2nd Feb. So many light switches went on at once. 180° turnaround from how I used to view my life. I studied psychology (dropped out just before graduating) and looked for answers in many other ways, but never once thought I could be on the Autism spectrum! Have any of you talked to your family and friends about it? When I try to explain Aspergers and convey to my family what a major life discovery this is for me, I'm met with blank looks and a change of subject...

@moonliteX

3 жыл бұрын

42 here. some weeks ago i started investigating autism. yesterday i found PDA which is spot on.

I was only diagnosed with aspergers at 31, I am one of those who "slipped through the cracks". Thank you for this ❤️

@andreasfrederiksen1895

5 жыл бұрын

Mid 20s for me They ended up saying PDD-NOS instead of Aspergers because it was so late.

@loupe26

5 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at age 52, no doctors or psychologist ever suspected. It was only after 20 years with my wife, she suspected I could be on the spectrum.

@CrumbsDM

3 жыл бұрын

I am 52 and still slipping through the cracks

@Dancestar1981

3 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed with Aspergers at 23 now 39

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!!

Just diagnosed today ,aged 50! I feel relieved in a way but also deep in thought of everything that's happened and how I struggled to stay here . Time for self learning and acceptance ❤️

You're not broken, you're brave.

As a neurodivergent (ADHD) I relate so much to this. Thank you for helping me understand I’m not broken❤

I just broke and had a crying moment. I always cry when I watch these videos on Aspergers even though I've never been diagnosed. Sometimes it just feels good to cry .

@daughteroftheking2344

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@abbygailvalcourt6577

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

My grandson has Autism and he’s extremely sensitive to what others say. He’s 11 years of age and l’m concerned at the way the world see this beautiful wee boy . Some people judge and don’t understand. This is what hurts the most.

@susuilu

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@edgrimm5862

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say the worst are the ones who understand, fear, and react offensively, thinking it's the best defence. Not that they'd admit to understanding. They just see that this is a person who has abilities that they lack, but also have weaknesses they can exploit.

@sbsman4998

3 жыл бұрын

Your wee boy is in for it, I fear Jan. I am autistic male 75, and only now have allowed myself to be wonderfully Autistic, finally no masks, no masks to wear in the working/academic worlds to get along make money. Why wonderful? Take the pandemic for instance, everyone here in Calif is complaining about lockdowns, social isolation, no problem here, except for wearing a mask life is same for me, actually glad others don't get too close physically, creeps me out! Stressing out, isolated from others, outcasted for my differences, all daily obstacles to overcome dealing with others, always. Now retired, few bucks in the bank, nice place in country to enjoy solitude near my wild critters. Understand Jan, things do not change, Autistic for life we be! Few things helped me early on, firstly my parents allowed me free guilt free alone time, lots of books, no pressures, then my life long obsessions: craftmanship (keep hands busy), martial arts including medicine anatomy Biology and especially important for all youth daily physical strength training, knowing self-defense well, self assurance. People view Autistics as weak, indeed socially we are and always vulnerable to bullies, terribly! Bullies need to be taught a lesson, then we must learn how NOT to be set up and manipulated by narcissist types!! Socially what others get naturally we need to be taught, your his great teacher Jan and gifted privilege ~~

@edgrimm5862

3 жыл бұрын

@@sbsman4998 Many things change. Just in my short 48 years, I've seen things greatly improve for people on spectrum in some of the places I've lived, while not getting worse in the exceptions. We're a long way from being accepted by most of the people in any of those areas, mind you. But when I was in the fifth grade, being diagnosed with autism in the school system I was in at the time got you put in remedial education, regardless of your capabilities. Now they test your capabilities, and you could wind up in a gifted program or normal classes instead. When I started working with my employer, people on spectrum were tolerated. My employer's policy prohibited firing someone because they were on spectrum. Now, they actually seek out people on spectrum, especially for positions in IT or engineering, where it's obviously beneficial. But even in other areas, hiring managers are encouraged to employ a diverse team, and that's defined in terms of race, capability, and whether people are or aren't on spectrum. In the course of my life, I've lived four different places where I was either there for more than a decade, or I returned and spent a significant amount of time after over a decade from when I'd first moved there. In three of those four places, between when I was first there and when I was last there, the attitude seemed to change from mostly thinking of people on spectrum as handicapped to thinking of them as the people most likely to become more skilled experts in the things that they focus on. Four places is, of course, not statistically significant, but it's at least anecdotally promising.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!!

"Until one day there will be children born who never knew the road was bumpy in the first place" 😭😭Beautiful words!

I got diagnosed early on because I had a teacher that cared why I was failing tests that I shouldn't have.

One of the best speeches I’ve ever heard

got diagnosed with 28 and its only thanks to people like her. im so thankful and also feel the responsibility to help. if i can prevent one person from suffering like i did, then its worth it. we are valid and we belong

Nobody saw the real me for 60 years. Just coming out now.

@thatveganlesbian

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you, you're very brave!

@mstmarieprov

3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@rebeccaed2018

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Sue.

@Duncangafney1

3 жыл бұрын

I found out I was Aspie at age 44 when my son's consultant gave him his diagnosis of Aspergers and severe ADHD at age 5 and said to me "I've only got to be in the room with you for 30 seconds to know where he gets it from". Read this book. I read the book and it described me to an absolute T.

@caxzrockz

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

I LOVED your explanation of the range of how people with ASD experience different areas of their life, i.e. "Red could be social communication." Thank you!

"... remaining non-functional for hours afterwards..." I'm an asperger and this is the worst. I can relate so much! Especially at work this is awful. After even light disagreements, I can't forget about it, and can't concentrate anymore. Then, my brain is all chaotic.

@JamieHumeCreative

Жыл бұрын

Consider that you may also be ADHD. I'm ADHD and Autistic. Now I'm on medication foto address my ADHD and its been very healing for me. I also go through that deep anxiety, but over the years, I;m less and less affected, but it's still quite powerful. The work with the ADHD has been helping.

@stevemcgee99

Жыл бұрын

Daniel day Lewis character in the phantom thread was like this. A house guest was scraping burnt crust off her toast during the normally quiet breakfast and it set him off. He couldn’t work that day. I completely related to that scene!

these quotes that she said "Most Autistic people don't actually suffer from our Autism, we suffer from the way the world sees and treats our Autism." "To the world, my brain is broken. And when the world treats someone like they're broken that person will slowly come to accept that brokenness as fact." i feel the same way, the world does not accept us in a way that makes us feel valued. we have the ability to do so much but the people are blind, they put us below them.

@Catlily5

3 жыл бұрын

I think I suffer both from my Autism and the way the world treats me. Sensory issues are not the world's fault. My problems regulating my emotions are not the world's fault. Mean people harassing me because I am different are at fault.

@annehislop2449

3 жыл бұрын

Ime NT's won't accept help from an Aspergian as that puts us above them.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

This is exactly why I'm studying to become a high school teacher, with a bigger passion than I ever had for anything.. Thank you, we need more people like you in this world.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!!

it took me 24 years to finally know this part of myself after completely burning out and attempting multiple times. suddenly everything makes sense. i was never broken 💛

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

I'm 15 and just got diagnosed. This talk made me feel so validated. I am so good at masking I, myself, didn't even notice once I could be on the spectrum. In fact, I got tested for ADHD, because I thought I could have that. I also got tested on things like anxiety, depression and autism, because some of the syptomes overlap with ADHD. The day I got my diagnosis, my world was shook. So much things suddenly started to make sense. I don't hate myself for being autistic. I hate how people treat me for being autistic. I am smart, and can in fact understand you very well. For me, my brain and experience are the default. Until I learned it wasn't. And that's ok.

“You may say I have mild autism, but that’s only because you experience me mildly. I don’t experience my autism mildly.”

Thank you for paving the road for my son.

my ASD makes me feel like I live in a constant state of purgatory, or depression or failure

YOU are the brightest star out there! YOUR words are so powerful and sincere that the rest of us, "the normal us", are amazed at listening to you! I have learned way more from people with autism than I have ever learned from the universities I attended, among the best ones in the world. YOU are the light that shines so brightly in the dark, you are the luck of my life! Thank YOU! Will be fighting for you and your rights till the end of time!

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

Diagnosed @ 40. I had to seek it out. My only source of grief is not knowing sooner. I'm not sad or sorry I'm Autistic. I'm sad we have to fight to be treated with respect.

@robinreisberg8351

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Respect is sorely needed in this world...for all. Everyone is different; we are all unique. Even though we are social animals (we need others) condemning differences hurts everyone; hurts our world.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

"nobody saw me for 21 years" that hit home hard

I'm blown away! You're awesome! What a force of nature! I'm an SLP and have several family members with Autism is varying degrees. I hear you, I'm with you. I'm writing a Tedx Talk to implore the world to learn about Autism and learn how to see the beauty in the difference and learn to engage successfully. Thank you for sharing your story! I hope your video goes viral! Miss DB:)

I was diagnosed with Asperger’s on Christmas Eve 2021. I’m 52 & haven’t stopped crying since. 2 years before my diagnosis I was engaged to be married & in my 23rd year as an educator. Today I’m fighting depression to stay alive. No longer engaged or a career left. I’m so tired. Thank you for your words. 🙏🏼 I appreciate you.💜

@artsylady3187

Жыл бұрын

what happened to cause the loss of job and fiance ???? you were asd all those 23 years you were doing great...was it the DX that ruined things for you ..???

@blissfulspirits6620

Жыл бұрын

You,I and all women are going through this together. I'm 48 and self diagnosed myself 1 month ago. My austisic ex co-worker, temp job, stated that he thought that as well. A week before I brought it up. I have no support, and it's so freaking hard!!! You are a great person just as you are. I am mad too!! I see why people with autism life expectancy are around 54. You , I, and all women having a late aged diagnosis are very important, and we will be OK. God bless you, and thank you for being you!!!

I'm 20 years old studying nursing and I just found out I have Asperger. And bcoz of that I love myself even harder.

@KerryLynn-qr5ju

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too. I started nursing school in September. I’m 41.

@RaymWill

3 жыл бұрын

How? I still want to go around telling my bullies I'm autistic so that I can justify me weirdness. I understand myself but how do I love myself?

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

So beautifully spoken. My son is on the spectrum and as he’s grown these few years, we discover how much my husband is like him. He’s 35. Your memes, funny enough, really help me understand their world and I love it. Thank you.

Great speech Tashi! I figured out I was autistic at age 45. It was such a huge revelation and it gave me a great sense of freedom. Thank You so much for sharing your story!

I know exactly how you feel being an Aspie myself diagnosed at age 34 in 2016! 11:48 -> My arms and my eyes are open too as well! ❤️

I was diagnosed at the same age. I get a lot of stigmatized attitudes towards me when I share it. Instead of accepting me, they find me imperfect especially in the job field. It's demoralizing and discouraging. See our strengths first please not our weaknesses.

I wish i was diagnosed, that would make my life easier

What a superb talk on autism, I think this is the best I have heard yet! I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum at 63 years old, a lifetime of not understanding why I experienced the world as I did. And SHAME is what I felt at that diagnosis. That is how we are perceived by many in the world, a failure, yes that is my experience exactly. Taishi Baiguerra well said and I wish you all the good will and blessings in the world to be an advocate for us to show the world that we are beautiful and valuable if only people will open their eyes, and accept us for who we are. Thank you.

@mariaaguadoball3407

8 ай бұрын

I was 59 when I got my diagnosis. Isn't it amazing how knowing shifts your perception of so many aspects of your life?

Awesome young woman. She isn’t broken, her brain is just wired differently. My husband, daughter, and both of my granddaughters are all on the Autism Spectrum.

I'm 30 years old and waiting to be diagnosed, waiting to find out who I am and why I am like this. Waiting for someone to tell me how to stop being affraid all the time, take a deep breath and discover the world again. But I'm already greatful for everybody who stand up and try to convince the world, convince me, that we are not broken.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

Beautiful speech, very inspiring. I cried a lot while watching this. I dont have an autism but my son has. He was diagnosed with ASD last year. Thank you very much for having beautiful brain and beautiful heart to inspire other. God bless you.

I love this talk. It spoke to me in a way I seriously needed. I do still feel shame about certain parts of myself, like my possible RSD (I have autism as well as ADHD; I'm not yet sure if I have RSD but I feel pretty confident about it), but I do think that self-love and self-acceptance is possible for me, even if it's hard to believe that sometimes. I'm just so grateful to have such a supportive family and two (especially) great friends, because had I not been blessed with them, I genuinely don't know where I or my confidence would be: probably rock bottom at this point in my life, because puberty is killer! And so is having OCD and Anxiety Disorder, I feel like a mess as it is, and without the support I have (and my early diagnosis), it would be so much worse. Still staying strong though. But like she said in the video, you are not broken! I'm still trying to believe it myself. I know, quite a lot for a 14 year-old that plays video games.

So eloquent and brave ❤️ Thank you for being such a strong voice for those of us who have yet to be able to put these feelings into words.

That brang me to tears. Incredibly beautiful and moving.

It's hard to be different, but god it's so much harder to try and be the same... I think. You tell your story, this tiny part of it, really well. Thanks for stepping up.

@ShantiLaraPeace

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, insightful comment.

Diagnosed at 65. If I am broken, its the neurotypical ones that broke me.

My journey has led me here. I don't do well with labels since they don't make sense and usually stereotyped.

@robinreisberg8351

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you there; stereotypes are so damaging

Thank you for being you! Your bravery helps us all!

Absolutely incredible! Brought tears to my eyes! 😭🥹 I am proud to be Autistic!

that was very inspiring, thank you!

I watch this with a tear in my eye. I learned I was part of the community a year ago, when I was over 50.

Also it’s extremely for women and girls to get diagnosed later in life because they tend be able to mask most of the social interaction issues better then men and boys who tend to get diagnosed earlier in life.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

Thank you so much. You've touched my heart and soul. Amazing speech. You touched all the symptoms, characteristics, impacts and created a realistic view of our disorder. You have my respect beyond respect. I wish you well.

@esk8jaimes

4 жыл бұрын

I second that.

This talk is so powerful and enlightening! Thank you so much for being the brave woman that you are!!

I was diagnosed in the 6th grade and am now a freshman. My symptoms didn't show up fully, by that I mean, they were small little instances that neither me nor anyone else really noticed, but in 4th grade they were suddenly like: *HEY I EXIST ADULTS DIAGNOSE ME RIGHT NOW I'M HERE C'MON NOW LOOOOOOOKATMEEEEE*

Omfg God I'm crying so much. Thank you for this 🙏🏻👏

This was beautifully spoken.

A very good and strong speech. Thanks for sharing.

I’m going on 60 and I’m still invisible because I was highly masking pre-post traumatic stress disorder. Now the c-PTSD doesn’t give me anywhere to hide anymore and the autism traits became more obvious since. I took all the online tests and « if there were a scale » I’d be in the deep end. All I can say is what a relief. Finally. It’s a gift but this world doesn’t make a lot of space for « diffferent »

in the process of getting a clinical diagnosis right now at the age of 37, but been self diagnosed and also have had affirmation from 2 psychologists in the past. This journey has been both frightening as well as extremely weightlifting its just a sudden moment of clarity for the first time in my life and i can begin to explain all of the quirks and oddities that have plagued me since i was a child. what a relief, but also so so scary as now i have answers but have to learn coping mechanisms. but then it gets happy again as i think about how i may finally maintain friendships, maintain a relationship, have a way to be understood, find employment that jives with my character, and oh the peace of mind and semi stability. i am proud to be on the autism spectrum. i am unique and different and odd and silly and loyal and brutally honest to a fault and i am finally beginning to love all the me that i can be. thank you so much Tedx for giving Tashi Baiguerra a chance to share her story with the world and shining her bright light on us all. what a wonderful talk!

What a great talk. Really true words. For all those diagnosed later in life; I can relate ♥️

A beautiful talk, so passionate and inspired, thank you!

"people dont really like difference. its so hard to be different." yep :')

I was diagnosed in my senior year of high school. I could have excelled in school instead of barely passing. Luckily, I'm going to college. One that understands why I struggled and is willing to help me.

@DarkNova69

5 жыл бұрын

I am happy for you. I also like your "ace" of spades. Don't do what I have btw, I was super stubborn in college and refused all of the help they offered me.

@Arlothed1no

5 жыл бұрын

@@DarkNova69 I signed up for a mentor collective. The mentor is a fellow student to help me with college life so I won't be overwhelmed.

@vickitoback3001

4 жыл бұрын

Daughter, PDD-NOS at 17, told by diagnostician to just read about Asperger's, you'll do fine. No suggestion to look for schools that can understand and support her. She completely fell apart her first year of college and hid it from everyone because (as we learned much later) she believed she disappointed everyone and was a failure. It took years for her to go back to someone for re-diagnosis.

@Arlothed1no

4 жыл бұрын

@@vickitoback3001 That's why I'm not too fond of the asperger's label. Many psychologists just started calling it autism. We need help and understanding. Maybe you could have her do prerequisites online and then switch her over to an autism-friendly school. Usually the smaller schools are a lot better and getting a single helps.

@vickitoback3001

4 жыл бұрын

@@Arlothed1no Thank you for your thoughts. We are working reading between the lines, executive skills, and tolerance.

Thank you so much !!!!

Tasha, that was a beautiful speech!

I cried the entire talk. Thank you so much for your perspective and beautiful words. From Puerto Rico, with love.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

I cried too… I was Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

Diagnosed at 59, such a liberation, and so relatable what Tashi is saying.

Thank you so much for sharing

well done, almost cried ❤😿

Thank you I'm 22 speechless I naeded to here that more than ever. I know exactly what you saying about being different and every one around you knowing it to and no matter how hard you try and knowing youl never be one of those pegs that fit in one of the holes in Society or around your friends or even people you have a romantic interest in.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

This was so true. I loved it!

You beautiful person! Thank you so much 😊

Late diagnosed at 50 with ASD2 and ADHD. I am "2e" gifted and high IQ and disabled. "2e" means "twice exceptional" it's been a looong road to finally get here and finally have my disgnosis.

I needed this. Thank you!

Just diagnosed at 51 male, good at masking. Except when in a meltdown, I was just seen as angry, not violent because their boundaries are different. Thank you

@gaynorhennessy9954

2 жыл бұрын

I just had my diagnosis today age 50! How was you after the diagnosis? Did it change anything?

Great job!

I have Aspergers too, self diagnosed myself at 53. This video made me cry. She is telling exactly how I feel.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

As an un-diagnosed Aspergian, life is god damned cruel and lonely, filled with irrational people controlled by emotion and urges. And yea, suicide often seems like the most rational solution. And I'm so bloody tired of people going "Oh but we're all weird.", "We all go through some hard times", "It gets better" or even "Isn't there a treatment?". You're not all weird and different; there's reason the word 'normal' or 'average' exists. Not everyone is mistreated, misunderstood and abandoned to the point of not wanting to be alive. Statistically, it does not get better, in any way shape or form. And its not a god damned illness; considering we'd likely be better off as a species if Aperger's was the norm, which is why some professionals even stipulate its the next step in evolution.

@CiprianGramatik

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you! Been working with students with autistic disorders for a lifetime and I LOVE THEM ALL, NO matter what! They are way better than the "normal us". Even the light in their eyes shines more brightly than mine! These people are SO special that I will never stop to battle for their rights!

@CLB134

4 жыл бұрын

Ciprian Gramatik thank you for loving us Autistic folks unconditionally ❤️ you ROCK!!!

@CiprianGramatik

4 жыл бұрын

@@CLB134 I am just a humble teacher and educator. I have learned from you much more than I have ever learned from the best universities in the world I have attended. Thank You!

@CaroDuran29

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@CrumbsDM

3 жыл бұрын

@@CiprianGramatik that's lovely ☺️

This was a very good Ted talk it made the best impression on me on autism. I love your positive attitude.

@SunnysBibleASMR

2 жыл бұрын

Diagnosed at 49- even tho I had a son diagnosed at age 2 & 1/2…. But It wasn’t for another 12 years before doctors told me I also had autism … I PRAISE THE LORD for our uniqueness:) and we have never seen it negatively as the world does- WE DONT NEED FIXING… it’s the system that’s broken!!! I been a chameleon all my life… I’m glad now, that I can be me

Thank you!

Thank you for this.

You are a force. Thank you!

55 here! Also slipped through the cracks ! Struggling my whole life and only coming to the realization when my daughter was pregnant and her genetic tests came back with Fragile X mutation! Once I saw the link to autism it all clicked!! Now we are trying to have my youngest daughter tested, she displays many of the same characteristics as me ! It is validating for sure!

This resonated so much! We can all learn so much from this 💛

Diagnosed at 60.... the big AHA!

@jamesdragonforce

3 жыл бұрын

60 likes.

@johnzimpelman9018

3 жыл бұрын

At age 56 I was diagnosed with being born with Asperger's. It was like a huge weighted burden was lifted off me.

@johnzimpelman9018

3 жыл бұрын

For the past decade I thought something was different about myself. My diagnosis from a Doctie with a PhD three years ago was truly cathartic

‘You haven’t slipped through the cracks’ 😢

Thank you ❤️

I cried when she described her encounter with the little girl

I cried so much during this. BC I UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU.

I AM VERY PROUD OF HER.

Yes my sister! Very well said!

Love this!

Great speech Tashi

Wow!!! I'm so freaking inspired and impressed. I've been listening to so many 'citizens today, And you are the Youth Paving the Way whthout being show by us who were supposed to be the adults and we dropped the ball. You guys picked it up! Awesome!!!

Wow i need to look this thing up. People bully you also when you do not understand things