Adult with Autism: Recent Episodes
Paul Brownless
Autism Tax is something that costs an Autistic person more in time, energy, effort and finances than those persons without Autism.
It is something that is not considered as part of the PIP process in England, but the reality is that we have a higher cost of living for our accommodations.
This video is me sharing some of mine.
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This (audio) video has been made due to the number of emails received talking of bad employers who don't or won't consider Reasonable Adjustments in the workplace. This (audio) video contains all of my live and current Reasonable Adjustments that I have with my employer. This is from the perspective of Autism, but will also apply to all recognised disabilities under the Equality Act 2010 in England. It may also appear that England having this legislation means it is easy to get Reasonable Adjustments, but it really isn't. So much so, that I have left my last three employers over this subject.
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This has been made due to the number of emails received talking of bad employers who don't or won't consider Reasonable Adjustments in the workplace. This is a rough guide of what you need to consider and the action to take to begin this process. You are not wrong for needing them, and it is the bad employers that put a lot of Autistic people off from working.
This is from the perspective of Autism, but will also apply to all recognised disabilities under the Equality Act 2010 in England. It may also appear that England having this legislation means it is easy to get Reasonable Adjustments, but it really isn't. So much so, that I have left my last three employers over this subject.
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I haven't been around for 6 months, so please forgive me if I am rusty at this. I want nothing more than to be back sooner than later, but...health anxieties have the better of me, unfortunately.
The audio extract from the video is from a request in which someone discussed how telling others about your late diagnosis of Autism...that the way they respond matters. This took a while for me to understand, and didn't want to cover the topic until I could try to do it justice...which hopefully even if I haven't, I can at least wish to have scratched the surface.
If I could have my time over, I would absolutely change the way I let people know about my late Autism diagnosis. It was a moment more important that I realised at the time, and people will face this if they are late diagnosed. Knowing the reasons you need the right response from the right people is always worth bearing in mind.
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I am in Autism Burn Out personally, yet also on the edge of hitting it professionally. It is a strange feeling to be going towards Burn Out from two different directions. I have done a video over on Patreon, a free video to explain my personal Burn Out, and this is talking about my Burn Out due to work. But the bottom line here is, I need to take better care of myself.
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For many years, I struggled with putting myself or my needs first. Whenever I wanted to, I couldn't get past thinking I was being selfish. As the years went by and I slowly started taking better care of me and my needs, everyone around me disappeared as they were not getting the things they once were from me. Trying to see that you are important too, and need to pay attention to yourself has taken me a lifetime to figure out, and sometimes, I still forget and help others to my detriment. I use this video to try and make sense of it for myself and potentially others.
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At the time of recording, there is a news story where a man called Louis de Zoysa killed a Policeman, whilst in custody. All news outlets are reporting about this incident that took place in 2020, and all news outlets are stating that the defence for Louis de Zoysa was that he was in the middle of an 'Autistic Meltdown' during the incident.
For those who may be curious as to what an Autistic Meltdown is, I share what one looks like for me, and how to spot signs. And how if you apply what I tell you about how Autistic Meltdowns manifest and present, that Louis de Zoysa was not in the state of an Autistic Meltdown.
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The Blue Disability Badge is something I always remember from when I was younger being associated with persons with mobility impairments, but the badge also covers hidden disabilities such as Autism. However, the local councils website was not overly straightforward when it came to explaining this, or more so for me to explain why I feel I need a to apply for one of these badges now.
Things change, nothing more than Autism with age. I am trying to get ahead of the curve with accommodations I may need in the future more than I do today, but today I still have my reasons.
I am not overly confident I will be successful, but I won't give up quietly.
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Being Autistic and working from home for me is a perfect combination. But if you listen to some prominent figures such as Elon Musk and Alan Sugar, home workers are lazy and should be terminated from employment.
This is one of the most short sighted views I have heard in a long time, especially when if anyone took the time to talk to Autistic Employees, they would see that most of the time, it isn't the job that is the concern, it is everything that surrounds it that isn't critical to ensure you work well, but they are things you are strongly judged on, which is unfair.
Working from home allows us to remove a lot of fluff that isn't important, and to focus on what is...when you sit in my corner of Autism anyway!
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No outline for this audio, I just simply wanted to think out loud about my health anxieties and see if my Autism plays their part in them somewhere. I always knew I was fearful of being ill, but after really paying attention to it, I have probably only had around 6 months of not worrying about my health in the last 8 years, which is terrible to think about. So, something needs to change.
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Talking for others is something I try to actively avoid, but this topic deserves to be acknowledged because people just don't seem talk about it. Sometimes, the Autistic mind is the square peg for the otherwise round world, and we don't fit into it. Early intervention is welcome, but there are a lot of people (including myself) who are diagnosed later in life. In some cases, too late. And I don't mean that in relation to age, I mean it based off life events. I will miss the mark and not mention a lot of relevant points here, but I wanted to scratch the surface on the topic, and if future videos are warranted, I will cover it again in more detail.
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Finding a space to be yourself does so much more than I think even we realise at times. Then to accept it is okay to have safe space and not consider judgement is even more important.
The question I ask myself is 'would I even need a safe space if the world was more accommodating'...but then I remember it isn't, so I have a safe space!
And yes, I have darkened the colours of my walls in my safe space.
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Keep up a high level of operating and don't realise until it's too late...and then, Burnout. There isn't any chapters to help out with unfortunately, I just waffle for the entire video, and haven't even watched it back to see if I make any sense as I don't like seeing myself where I am not doing too good. But as always, I will share the good, the bad and the ugly.
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I struggle when something doesn't makes sense. Then when something else doesn't make sense to go on top of the thing that already doesn't make sense, I am not sure what I am supposed to do with it. A bit like if you burn a cake when you make it to the point where it is inedible why would you then carry on decorating it instead of making a new one? The education system was broken when I was at school, and for some reason I fancy moaning about it over 20 years later.
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After Xmas and New Year, it all starts again. For some reason, the more time I spend away from the world I exist in, the harder it is to go back. I don't know if it because I am getting older, or if it is because I try to live in a world I prefer which is away from general day to day life that exists outside my front door. I don't really make a point, just moaning as always, and of course to see if it just me who struggles with this.
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Second part of 10 Things I Changed Post Autism Diagnosis, and why.
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We change and our surroundings change, then we are forced to adapt. Since I was diagnosed with Autism, I have done nothing if not obsess over the diagnosis. Trying to see if it was my doing or if was out of my control over the way life and interactions with others has gone. I have changed a lot since then to the person I am today. I haven't finished either. But I wanted to share what I have changed and why. 5 points in this video, and 5 in the next video. I don't like to cram stories into a video, especially when I am not sure where it is going, so the extra time per video allowed for freedom of thought.
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I have always wondered why people look to 'cure' Autism when it isn't possible. For a cure, there needs to be an identified negative ailment that requires remedy. That does not describe Autism. But as much as I have been happy to sit back and find all the different types of 'cure' amusing, the direction Autism 'cures' has now taken has given me a stark reality of what people are actually aiming for...or at least it is a conclusion I have jumped to and missed the mark. And I really hope that is the case, I hope it is just my overactive imagination running wild, and there I go again talking complete nonsense. The problem is, I usually have a feeling when that is happening, and I haven't got that feeling on this.
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After an interaction with a few young single gentlemen who were looking for love on the Autism pages on Reddit, I asked 'what do you write in a dating profile?'. One answer was 'women don't date Autistic men, prove me wrong'. Now, not to speak for the opposite sex here but, I'm pretty sure that isn't going to work. After multiple obscenities thrown my way for daring to offer a bit of help or guidance, it got me thinking...What should be put in a dating profile as someone with Autism, to let people know I am Autistic?'. As making a fool out of myself is a lifelong past time, I decided to write one...or speak one in this case. Is it any good? Probably not, but it is better than what the angry young boys came up with!
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After around 17 months of making weekly videos (more so at times), I have decided to take a break from making videos for a while. A weekly video is tough when you try to be original! I could easily knock out the generic ones, but if I cannot affix a story or explanation to it, there isn't much point without context. With many videos brings the naysayers and correction brigade, so this video is to explain why I make videos, and why the 'boredom bringers' need to reevaluate their life choices other than to send me hate mail...some people won't like it, but I don't keep unwelcome company in my personal life, I don't want it here either. So until we speak again, this is my parting video to the good people.
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There is a lot of focus on what causes Autism, and not enough when it comes to what to do with it. It's been this way for years, with no signs of slowing down. The problem is, we are still not getting anywhere, so what needs to change? I think I have figured it out...
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It's currently too hot to do videos, so this will have to do! I am going on holiday, and it's not an enjoyable time leading up to it...basically I cannot relax until I am in the hotel room away from everything. But, I need a scene of scenery. The question is...what to do, when everything I love is within my four walls back home?
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Hopefully this audio comes across light hearted as intended. All I can do is offer a perspective over where difficulties lie for me. Cannot speak for everyone, not rude enough to think I can. But you just never know who might connect.
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A very unfortunate case of a person with Autism who never stood a chance who made some horrific and unforgivable decisions. Would this have happened with love, care and support? We'll never know. That said, this video isn't about that, it is about how with a more public eye now in play with UK courts now allowing cameras to film final stages of criminal proceedings, what this case has done is highlight just how badly Autism can and was represented. It made me angry, offers a highly false and detrimental view of Autism, and if there was ever a sign that the way Autism is defined needs to change, for me this is it.
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When you type in 'signs of Autism' on the internet, there are hundreds of thousands of pages saying the same things, but are they accurate? The problem if they are not is, it doesn't help people self-diagnose accurately, and the next generation of Autism Specialists will be misinformed...meaning the cycle of poor information about Autism carries on. Will they ever recognise Autistic people as a reliable source for information to their own condition?
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Sorry for the blurred face, but the camera decided the microphone was more photogenic to focus on for the video. Must be sick of looking at me by now. This video is an addition to the first video where I talk about 6 Potential Signs of Undiagnosed Autism in Adults. It had good feedback overall, so thought I would add to it. If this does well, I will do another and so on and so on, until there is nothing left to cover!
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It isn't nice to think there are Autistic people out there who don't think they can achieve a state of mind that is anything other than one or worry, anxiety or negativity. So I wanted to try and split my age groups through the years to see what I thought brought me happiness, and figure out whether I have found happiness today. And really hope it helps.
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A 9 year old Autistic girl had a meltdown in KFC over the volume of the music, leading to her screaming on top of the table and causing herself potential injury. Is the family or the shop at fault?
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I wasn't going to upload this due to having a foggy mind blocking my clarity to think or speak clearly. I lose my train of thought often, and am not very engaging...even writing this I am struggling to find the words I need! But, welcome to my ever-changing Autism...and lack of sleep! Despite this, it is an important topic to cover, as I am not the only one who has had someone response when they find out I have Autism, with 'everyone is a little Autistic'. So I cover how it makes me feel based off scenarios, and hopefully amongst the lost state in the video, it still manages to come across.
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The perspective for this is through 'perfect world' glasses, I know some of these aren't going to be considered any time soon. But there are too many articles proportioning blame to Autistic people as to why we are not in the workforce, rather than focusing on what stops us. Bullying, ostracising, no consideration for a difference, NT expectations, unclear direction...the list goes on. So I thought for a full 5 minutes and came up with a few things that could help. The thing that troubles me is...if it only took me 5 minutes, why aren't any of these (bar one or two) considered already?
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James Watt is the chief of BrewDog and was accused of alleged Toxicity and predatory behaviour in the workplace, and made unwanted advances on women in the company. Allegedly.
Now, if you look at news stories, he is trying to link a potential Autism diagnosis to the reason he has been toxic...to the parts he is admitting to anyway. I don't like this one bit, as he is trying to proportion his own shortcomings caused by his attitude and temperament to Autism. It's wrong.
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I had a meltdown, albeit a small one on my scale. But it wasn't nice for me to experience. I was in a place I didn't want it to happen, around people I didn't want to see it. Great...
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Hitting a stereotypical Autism topic...the Special Interest. I didn't think I had one, until the time has come where I am going to be without it...and it has created all sorts of anxieties and the feeling of being lost. But as always, I need to find a control measure for adverse situations, albeit some of my ideas were bonkers.
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It's funny as we all seem to have something we dislike with the condition we are born with. For some it is the symbol to identify with, the colour to represent Autism. Identity first language vs. Person first etc. And then here I am, having a hatred for the official term of diagnosis. Who would have thought... Just an opinion as always.
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I have a naturally low mood. My default mood is never in neutral, so I have to do things and remind myself of things in order to try and improve it.
As always, I just thought I'd share. But please note these are things I do, I am not saying they will work for others.
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Money means something different to each of us, but in my experience the less interest you have in chasing it, the more negative the response from others. Many things determine where the drive and interest comes in money, but I am not sure if my entire outlook is driven by my upbringing, or if it is also Autism linked...who knows?
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I've wanted to do videos on news topics for a long time, then this one came around.
Ian Fenn who has Autism has an assistance cat called Chloe, and Sainsburys refused to allow the cat in the store. Ian Fenn is now suing Sainsburys due to discrimination.
Please note, I am allowed an opinion, just as you are. If you disagree that's fine.
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This is hopefully the last Butterfly Effect video. The whole process has led to this video being made, was all down to a lack of consideration over my Autism by others. After what is almost a year from when it first started falling apart...I find myself saying that hopefully, it can all be put behind me as another failed chapter of a book being written by others as for some unknown reason...I am not allowed to be the Author of my own Autism or what I need to make the road a little easier to navigate. I would personally love all the Butterfly Effect videos to be watched by Directors, Managers, and companies who assist Autistic people find work, to show them how it affects people like me when we are not considered. But I think I am overstretching when it comes to genuine interest!
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As the topic of creating online content has been emailed a fair few times, I wanted to make a video about it should other people be curious but just haven't reached out. I miss a thousand things in regards to consideration, but have touched on a few points that would have helped me back when I started.
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Originally recorded during my time off from work when I was off with stress. I never released it as I felt embarrassed for feeling as low as I did. But, that is kind of the point of low mental health, you never feel good or worth anything. But looking back at it...as hard as it is to watch for myself, the best time to do a video of Mental Health Advice is when you feel so low. And good for me too to remember I don't want to feel that way again any time soon.
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This will offend some, but that is the point I guess...I cannot be myself without being offensive!
So if you do get offended, I don't need to know as I won't apologise for being me. I am not a bad person, but I am allowed my thought process...just as you are.
But the bottom line is, I cannot just 'Be Myself'.
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To be clear, I don't feel guilty for having Autism. I just so happen to like my Autism, but there are moments and times in life where I feel guilty that my Autism is the obvious reason why there is a difference. In those moments, I have what I call Autism Guilt.
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New song written April 2022 about Autism. Not fully edited, but I am not sure when I will get time to do that, so this version will have to do.
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The song from video #18 on YouTube 'Bones'.
For context as to where the song is from, you might need to watch the video...otherwise it just looks like I am uploading random songs.
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Previous Butterfly Effect Videos:
Butterfly Effect #1 https://youtu.be/JwkHNTDtKg8
Butterfly Effect #2 https://youtu.be/v1fKJt9MdWo
Butterfly Effect #3 https://youtu.be/0Y5tk_IKGM0
Butterfly Effect #4 https://youtu.be/XUNJHJiau1s
Butterfly Effect #5 https://youtu.be/cK_TWkkINv4
Everything breaks under pressure, and I have had enough. I asked for reasonable adjustments, and didn't get them in a timely manner. The anxiety got too much and I needed to make a decision for my wellbeing, so I have resigned from work. If people wonder why Autistic people don't stay in work in some cases, this is a good example. My Reasonable Adjustments couldn't have been any more reasonable...however if your Manager doesn't have the interest in ensuring you feel considered, then they won't realise the importance. Although I 'might' have gotten my reasonable adjustments in the end, I was tired of waiting, with my mental wellbeing an afterthought.
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This won't apply to all undiagnosed adults, but instead of doing the typical 'Signs of Autism' video, I wanted to talk to people who may be similar to myself who may have a curiosity about whether they may or may not have Autism by using lifestyle examples.
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I tried to do a video about motivation, but wasn't overly motivated to do it! And wildly missed the mark and as usual, talked about a bunch of other things instead. But hey, at least I gave it a shot.
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Masking and characters are very different to me. One is what I need to get by, the other is what I need to help me get through. I try to explain this, but probably not very well!
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To me, cancel culture is by unhappy people who want to control what everyone has access to...without asking. It comes across to me like a spoilt child taking its ball and going home with it because we wouldn't do everything they wanted. I could be miles off, but I am allowed my opinion...even though it'll probably upset someone with green hair, facial piercings, and thick glasses who will get me booted off YouTube...
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I've not been well for a few weeks, and it finally got too much and needed a Doctors appointment...but I couldn't get one. So it resulted in a trip to A&E, which was a horrible experience. But I am nothing if not open and honest, so I have decided to share the ordeal...
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It is always difficult talking about the main triggers in Autism due to everyone's experience being different, but as I have touched on the subject in other videos, I thought I would 'get real', and focus on Autism Burnout from my experience of how it feels and what brings it on.
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As with most videos, didn't do the best job trying to explain it, but that human-to-human interaction isn't something I find natural. I have been connected with people that don't make me burnout, but when they have gone, I never miss the social side, just the person.
Every interaction or socialising I have do takes it out of me, costs my energy, and I very rarely take anything from it. I know this makes me slightly different than a lot of others with Autism because even though a lot of interaction can be too much, they do appreciate lower levels of it. Me, not so much.
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As with most videos, didn't do the best job trying to explain it, but that human-to-human interaction isn't something I find natural. I have been connected with people that don't make me burnout, but when they have gone, I never miss the social side, just the person. Every interaction or socialising I have do takes it out of me, costs my energy, and I very rarely take anything from it. I know this makes me slightly different than a lot of others with Autism because even though a lot of interaction can be too much, they do appreciate lower levels of it. Me, not so much.
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I get asked more times than I want to why I don't have children. The problem with being asked is, if you give an answer they don't like, you then are forced to defend yourself...when the whole thing could be avoided by just not asking something which to some people is a very personal question.
So, for the people who wonder why I don't have children, here it is.
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When a famous person announces they're Autistic, it seems I don't have the same reaction as a lot of other people with Autism. And here's why.
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The final sicknote has been issued, the return to work date was 10th Jan 2022...am I ready? Did this time off do anything? Did I need it, or am I in the exact same position?
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I know these videos aren't everyone's cup of tea, but as it is part of a journey, I will still add them and you can make the choice on whether you want to watch them.
After what felt like a walk to impending doom, the doctors trip on 9th November is almost a distant memory.
The time was used afterwards to keep working on my mindset and never considered doing an update to let anyone know how the visit went...
Then emails arrived!
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With the doctor visit impending after the weekend, needless to say, I don't feel rested...or 1% better.
But I also cannot continue to be unhappy due to the restrictive choices placed upon me.
I can take control within the restriction, and a big part of that comes with getting back on the horse and remembering what is important in life. or more accurately...who.
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A visit to the doctors was supposed to help, instead, I was given an ultimatum. One I didn't expect, but alas...the lack of Autism consideration to be expected.
It is acknowledged that the distance in Autism diagnosis is vast, it turns out the care or support afforded to persons with diagnosed Autism is even further.
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As an advocate of Workplace Autism Assessments, I had faith that the completion of one would give me the reasonable adjustments I needed in work to reduce anxiety.
Unfortunately, I have been left more anxious and at a breaking point. The assessment is so vital for people with Autism, that if they are not done correctly or with the individual in mind, it can have the opposite desired effect, especially in my case...
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Autistic people providing content should supply the bare minimum... offer support to other people with Autism, or to those looking to learn about it.
What that shouldn't include is a personal agenda or narrative that ultimately alienates other Autistic people, or make them feel disconnected by persuasive language to tempt them to your rhetoric.
My uploads are simple, watch or listen to them or don't! I don't ask you to follow my lead, adhere to my thought process, or want you to feel worse than you did before you pressed play.
We should be able to have open conversations, agree to disagree and make it a better landscape for all...not the few. But when the many dictate the rules of what it takes to be an 'ally' and even as someone with Autism you don't agree, where does that leave you?
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As with all my topics, this is just simply my opinion, which I am allowed...just like you.
This podcast could have been a two-hour marathon but had to shorten it so there will be a lot of points I didn't make. I get that.
But, the bottom line remains the same.
The blame game is an easy cop-out, and a way to deflect rather than focus on the root cause of an issue may be.
This is just a singular example in the Autism community due to the constant undermining and in some cases, bullying of Specialists...where a bit more Resilience, would allow some people to take charge of themselves and move closer to taking ownership of an issue, rather than passing it off.
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Q: What's better than being professionally diagnosed with Autism by a renowned and acclaimed specialist? A: Having random people tell you on the internet that you don't have Autism based on very limited insight into my life.
Some people are bitter in life and it is a great shame to hold anger for someone, especially when you don't know them, then feel you need to be a keyboard warrior about it...but it gives me topics to cover! So, every cloud...
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Relationships for me are like cakes. They're alright, but I wouldn't be bothered if I never had one again...
Some people can't breathe without one and dive into one after another, whereas I become even more independent putting my defences higher and my ability to compromise lower.
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Irrational fears, we all have them. But when an irrational fear becomes justified...well, it's a recipe for disaster.
Not sure how I will start to justify this or logically rationalise with myself.
Not like there was much of that, to begin with! But what are the odds I would find something to justify an irrational fear.
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After years of wanting a dog...one is finally here by the name of George.
The process was difficult after being scarred from a scumbag conman when I originally tried to get one.
Overcautious in my approach this time, but it paid off.
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Did this with a splitting headache. It must have been bad as I don't even remember doing it...and I wasn't drunk before you ask!
I've listened to it back and I think I am trying to basically say that you need to look after yourself as a priority and not an afterthought.
I also say Plato wrong before you smarty-pants start correcting me...
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Jealousy obviously takes many different forms, envy falls into its place nicely alongside it and thought I would share (as always) a personal story.
Everyone has something someone else would want, but it's seeing what you could do to get it rather than thinking ill of a person for simply having what you think you would benefit from.
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The first of the new year of 2022, and I am in a mood. But, I'm nothing if not honest! I did have a topic but I went into that much nonsense, it was completely forgotten about, and the 30 minutes was up before I knew it...and I wouldn't subject you good people, to more than half an hour of me on a regular basis!!
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Hopefully, this makes sense, I don't even remember making it due to lack of sleep.
The diagnosis landscape is an odd one, but then what isn't in 2021. Self-Diagnosed Autism and Undiagnosed Autism are not the same thing, but some people are confusing it for some reason.
Just offering my two cents...
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Uploading one of my songs was difficult as I didn't know how it would be taken. Feedback was great and made me feel very undeserving of the nice things said.
Then I was asked by some to upload more of my music, and then as I tried to record, I realised I had not felt this anxious for a very long time.
How will it be taken? What if people don't like it? What if people start critiquing when that's not why I uploaded it? And a thousand more concerns.
So I thought I would share my love for writing, but also try to overcome things and thoughts that might never happen! The joy of anxiety eh?
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After the dentist (yes, I am STILL going on about it!), I needed something to overcome the trauma! So of all the things I could have treated myself to, I have decided it would be best spent in the company of a good friend.
I think this will give you an insight into my weird sense of humour more than anything, and sharing is caring as they say!
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Creativity and Autism go hand in hand, but for it to benefit us and have a positive effect, we need to find the reason of 'why' we want to do it. It took me until last year to find that answer for myself.
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We all do silly things, but it's how we deal with it. We can get up and over it, or dwell on it for too long and create a brain fog.
I am usually in the later camp, wondering how I could have done something differently, if only I could go back and redo it etc...
But sometimes, just sometimes, I afford myself the luxury and accept it was something ridiculous and laugh at myself and what happened. This is up there as one of the most stupid things I've done, easily...
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*DISCLAIMER - Don't listen if easily offended or can't understand people are allowed alternative opinions that may clash with your own...
I get the acronyms wrong, I don't know different sexualities, and I don't know anything about genders. I know a lot of people focus on how strongly linked Autism and gender is, but I am someone with Autism who knows his gender...that's allowed to.
I wanted to record something to show how it feels to be on the outside of this, and it'll probably leave me wide open to get attacked by keyboard warriors instead of educators, but just because a voice is silent doesn't mean it shouldn't be heard. Always happy to chat with people who wish to help me understand, just having a go won't do you or anyone else any favours. Have a good Pride month, and keep smiling.
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There is the right way and the wrong way of doing something...there is also my weird way.
Diets are temporary, you need a lifestyle change to keep it off. However, I need to reign it in when the wheels come off a bit too much...and it's now that time again with my COVID belly.
I personally think Autism helps to diet, it can give you the structure, so it should be leaned towards to keep you on track. So I thought I would share my weird way...but to point out something, it does work for me, and that's all I need it to do.
Here's to the next hundred days of 'being better'.
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I was raised with dogs, and have missed being owned by one since my last one passed away many years ago, and they have always been at the forefront of my mind.
I wanted to get myself to the point where I could get one again...that happened, but what occurred was not what I expected.
For people with Autism, I personally think pets bring so much positivity into your life and help you more than they should, just by being there.
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I have to admit, a cure for Autism isn't anything I have ever heard about before so I was intrigued.
But the more I got into the 'how' of curing it, it made me see that it's just another avenue for frauds to try to make vulnerable people part with their money.
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I tried to become more involved in the Autism community on Instagram and INSTANTLY got shot down with a barrage of abuse...from accounts of people with Autism.
Hopefully, I just found a couple of bad eggs, but it does beg the question of the difficulties of people with Autism who want to become 'influencers', should they have inflexibility of thought. Which is clearly who I discovered.
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I had a plan an upload around birthdays. Turns out I am a little more distracted by an upcoming dentist visit than I realised and go off on a famous waffle about it.
Birthdays are a mystery to me. I'm not sure why we celebrate them, and why measuring age as you get older means anything...and don't get me started on socks...
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Requested, that will probably go down like a lead balloon, but I have to try. You need to stray from your comfort zone to appreciate it more when you get back! My advice is like the remake of Ghostbusters... no one knows why it's there, and they wonder why they wasted their life watching it!
Obviously, I can only talk from my experiences, but you just never know who may stumble upon the videos at some point, and if it can help even just one person for 5 minutes, then that's 100% better than nothing at all.
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The title is pretty deceptive, I apologise... The guy who died was my biological father but certainly wasn't a dad.
But when he passed, his family made a 400-mile round trip to come looking for me, with an odd request to say the least.
When I share the story with others, it's rare people agree with my response. Is it because of Autism, or is it just good old fashioned common sense?
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Despite living with the Autism mask 24/7, it turns out it is actually really difficult to explain...but as those who have watched me before will know, that doesn't stop me rambling anyway!
The mask is real and will be different for everyone, but perspective is everything, and hopefully, I have managed to share mine...in amongst the ramble.
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I wasn't going to upload this video of me feeling defeated, low, down, depressed etc, but I want to show sides of Autism that some people won't see as for someone like me, I lock myself away until I can shake this feeling, and no one is any the wiser.
It isn't easy staying above the line of contentment, and every so often something happens that brings you down with a crash that knocks the wind out of you. It could be something as major as a job loss, or something as simple as the shop not having your favourite brand of drink. But when it hits, it hits hard... I hope this is informative or helpful for those who understand this feeling, or to those who may be trying to understand others.
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I realised I hadn't done a video for a few weeks, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a Q&A based on questions found that have been asked to other adults with Autism...but from my perspective to help build a picture of my version of it, to see if it we have things in common...or if I am just an oddball all by myself!
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Lockdown due to COVID hasn't been easy for NT and people with Autism...and then there is me who has loved every second of it, and will be sad when it's all over.
Am I alone in enjoying less people and more structure?
Oh, the website for the lamp was Furnwise, not Homewise...not that anyone asked...
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Telling people you have Autism isn't a problem. Telling people who knew you prior to the diagnosis, however...wasn't as simple as it should have been.
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For a self-described introverted, reclusive loner...opening up and putting myself in a state of vulnerability wasn't easy. Hoping for trained medical professionals would make it easy for me to begin a route of attempting to figure out what made me 'different'.
I couldn't have had a worst first doctor.
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Different people get diagnosed for different reasons...but it is important to get a diagnosis if you believe you have Autism.
My reason was due to not wanting to end up in an inevitable altercation with a previous employer.
That isn't a reason you hear every day.
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My name is Paul, I was diagnosed with Autism aged 34. My mouth moves faster than my brain which means in the world of 2021, I offend everyone without meaning or wanting to.
It is normal for Autistic people to feel like the 'black sheep' of the neuro-typical world, but I also feel this way as part of the Autism community too. I want to make videos to try to make sense of having Autism from a pragmatic perspective.
I've made mistakes, lost friends, had fights and ultimately, if my videos can assist people to prevent them from making the same mistakes, then that is all I can ask for.
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