Medical professionals have failed me and many other young girls and women. 80% of women are diagnosed with autism after 18 years old. This video is about of how I discovered that I am autistic and some of the reasons that I think I am autistic. In part one I talk about selective mutism, sensory issues, not understanding social etiquette, being perceived as rude, destructive stims and using music and w33d to cope. I have not attempted to get a professional diagnosis and I am not sure if I will ever attempt to get one. After almost 4 years of thinking about wether or not I am autistic I think its safe to say that I am. I am going to make another video soon about believing that your personal self diagnosis is valid and accepting that you're autistic. I always identified with being neurodivergent as I was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in 2nd grade and selective mutism at 3 years old. However, I always thought there was something more to it. Let me know if you relate to any these experiences. Chapters 0:00 Start0:25 Selective Mutism1:52 Sensory Issues4:07 Internalized Ableism About Taking Meds5:25 My Older Brother Is Autistic6:18 My Mom Told Me She Thought I Might Be Autistic7:36 All Or Nothing That I Need Every Trait8:04 I Thought My Autistic Symptoms Were Just My ADHD8:41 Selective Mutism Or Autism Shutdown9:43 Not Understanding Social Etiquette11:04 Getting In Trouble At Work For Being Perceived As Rude 15:09 Being Called Mean Even Though You Think You Are Nice16:04 I Can’t Be Fake16:48 Not Initiating Conversation20:00 Problem With Saying Please And Thank You22:51 Destructive Stims24:51 Needing Alone Time28:29 Listening To Music To Cope30:33 Sm0king W33d To CopeHow To Manage Trichotilomania Video⬇️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6EuzLuFBek&t=2sLoops Earplugs⬇️https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-ad8b5a49/list/YN0YWKNY8MGG?tag=onamzgrace0bd-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

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