Like or reblog if you are autistic and are scared of social situations
My boyfriends therapist won’t get him even tested because the said autistics are not scared in social situations. He said they just don’t like it. Help me prove him wrong.
More you might like
Senses of the Spectrum: An Autism Experience
TW: for suicide mention!
This video was created by Drew Lytle, an autistic student who put together this video to “show autism in the most literal way possible, not just those experiencing the symptoms but actually show them in a way for those not familiar to understand”.
Drew says about the film: “The college it was shot at is the college I’m currently attending, The Evergreen State College in Olympia WA. Being part of a year long program, we where given the task of doing one final project accumulating what we had learned. After seeing multiple films that resulted in a very therapeutic and self-aiding process for others and their struggles, I decided I would explore Autism with mine since I myself was Autistic. Going on the idea of wanting to show Autism in a different way then usual, I came up with ideas of using an extremely visual way of showing the experiences. In order to tie them together, I looked to a style of editing used by legendary avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren from the 40s (look her up, she was ahead of her time).
For allistic and neurotypicals, my goal was for them to watch it and simply be told about autism or see a scenario in which explains it to them, but to show them in a way that they see it and know exactly what that symptom is. For those who are on the spectrum, I had two main goals; to let them know they aren’t alone and others know the feeling & to expose them to other aspects of Autism they might not experiences (not all in the film I can say I know first hand).
For me personally, the creation of this project brought about relief and joy knowing I can finally say through this what it’s like to be me to the world.”
We hope you enjoy, and we are proud to present this film for your viewing!
–Elliott
Are you a food-can’t-touch autistic or a one-big-mush autistic
Food cant touch, i dont eat things that were on someone else their plate, not even desert.
TEN THINGS AN AUTISTIC PERSON WANTS YOU TO KNOW
1) I am autistic. There is nowhere that I end and autism begins.
2) Ordinary sights, sounds or touches may be difficult or painful for me. Please be understanding if I ask you to turn the volume down, turn the light off, or not to touch me without warning.
3) If I didn’t catch what you said, it may not be because I’m not listening. I sometimes have trouble processing spoken language, especially when there is background noise.
4) I like routines because I know what to expect. It’s best to not spring surprises on me.
5) Don’t ask me, “Everybody else can do X, so why can’t you?” I am not like “everybody else.” I may not even be like other autistic people.
6) I may have difficulty asking for what I need due to difficulties getting the words out or even just due to anxiety. I don’t mind if you ask me if I need something; just don’t do it every five minutes.
7) I learn better when I can learn MY way. Most people do, even those who aren’t autistic.
8) Just because I’m not making eye contact doesn’t mean I’m not paying attention.
9) Just because I’m autistic doesn’t mean I don’t want to have friends. However, I’m an introvert, and I need time alone to recharge.
10) Ask me about my special interest, but be prepared for a monologue.
Social anxiety~ Nice article to read for other people with social anxiety
in europe they don’t say ‘i fucking hate my neighbours’ they say ‘12 points to australia’ and i think that’s beautiful