my mom told me once that i had "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" so for a week straight, i monitors my attitude and which side of the bed i woke up on. in conclusion, they have *no* correlation.

paige: no one make fun of my makeup in the comments paige's eyeliner: *is literally perfect*

I am not formally diagnosed, but this video makes me feel so seen.

"I'm better with rules than I am with options." I relate so hard to this!

17:04 I can accept that people have different views. What I REALLY struggle with is accepting that people have different views after being provided with information or points that in MY mind should be irrefutable evidence. Like did this information not change your mind????? How do you know this and just like,, dismiss it or something????? I think this makes me a bad debater bc I'll repeat the same point over and over again bc I feel like that should be enough to change your mind and if it hasn't changed your mind then??? I have to repeat it. Obviously I'm aware of this and I try to keep this in check but sometimes I do find myself getting super frustrated because I feel like people just aren't listening to me or comprehending what I'm saying.

Yep... yep, that all checks out. Especially the “Gabe needs to learn how to be a normal person” bit. Mom ended up homeschooling me because school was simultaneously too easy, and too stressful.

When I was a kid, my friend would come over and play with toys in my room. After he went home, I wouldn't touch any of the toys he touched because I didn't want to erase the memory of him coming over. I STILL do this. If a friend comes over, it takes me a long time to move a chair they sat in because it would make me sad to erase them. It sounds ridiculous typing it out but I can't stop doing it.

My daughter is autistic, she was diagnosed at 2. She’s 8 now. She hoards the weirdest things too and always has. If you give her a wrapped present, she has to save the paper, the box it came in and any other “garbage” along with the gift. She might even cherish the garbage part more than the actual gift 😂 she’s the freakin best kid ever 💕

I’m weird about noises. Loud noise, with no pattern, that I can’t control are a NO...but I play all my music/movies/shows rlly loud bc it makes me feel safe.

You're either super relateable or I need to see a doctor...

I had a meltdown at 18 years old because the teacher moved the seats... they put all the seats back and gave me my specific one. lots of screaming, lots of crying. They didn't suspend me because I'm usually the teachers' pet and it was so disturbing to see.

My teachers did weird group things where they would have us switch groups every few minutes or "go pick a group" and I'd always just sit and stare having a whole panic attack in my head because I didn't have any friends and I didn't know who to group with or where to sit so I'd stay in the same spot and usually get yelled at.

I personified EVERYTHING as a kid, I didn't want it to feel bad if I threw it out, or anything. It got bad. Now though I basically let everything go pretty easy unless it was something someone got for me, then I feel bad. I do however have to keep all my hoodies, blankets, and a lot of my stuffed animals still. So ....

I have OCD and the “everything must be touched equally” thing really landed with me!!

In the sixth grade, I had to get a pb&j from the lunch line every day cuz I was lowkey scared the sandwich was gonna be sad if I got something else.

Today I took an Are You Autistic quiz as a joke (I have a lot of symptoms, but was diagnosed as non autistic when I was 8). There were statements, and you had to put how much you related to them. "I'm always putting my foot in my mouth." I took it literally and was utterly confused on why there was no, "EW GROSS" option... was pretty shocked when I realized it's a phrase.

"I am better with rules than I am with options, don't give me options" ICONIC

I'm a social worker who works with foster children, some with Autism. Of course, they've also experienced trauma. However, the way you break down what autism looks like especially in young girls, is so enlightening. I've researched autism for my job, but mostly read from clinicians. Thank you for truly educating me from an actual autistic person's perspective. Keep doing what you're doing! I feel like I understand the kiddos I work with much better.

OMG - assigning feelings and emotions to everything -- that is me, especially as a kid. When I was 8 or 9, I cried when returning boots that didn't fit me because I felt sorry for them. I will feel sorry for newspaper blowing around in the street.

ALL OF MY STUFFED ANIMALS HAD FEELINGS WHEN I WAS LITTLE AND I HATED THROWING ANYTHING AWAY. Not autistic I believe but can relate. Edit: was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult at 23

Found out I had autism last year at the age of 18. Still recontextualizing my life

I found the perfectionist thing to be spot on. I didn’t even realize how hard I was on myself till my boyfriend told me. If I can’t do it right on the first try I don’t go back to it. Also the seating arrangements in classrooms, as soon as I got used to my new desk group it’d be switched around again. Honestly school was hell because of this!!

Lmao when I used to say my prayers at night as a CHILD I would say my parents and siblings names repeatedly until I got the chance to say each of their names first bc I thought that they would be able to know that I didn’t say their name first and that they would think I didn’t care about them.

My parents took me to a psychiatrist when I was 2 because they noticed I had trouble with eye contact and from the ages of 6-9 I barely spoke and it was just a well-known thing that I would make cat noises instead of answering questions in class or speaking to anyone ever and somehow that flew under the radar and I'm still undiagnosed like....what

People are also not allowed to move something of mine, I freak out completely. It's terrifying!

I have two children on the Autism spectrum, both with ADHD and so many of these made me laugh. The hoarding/collecting, the object permanence, EVERYTHING needing to be on display or it doesn’t exist, sleep issues since birth. My son is 12 and still has never slept a full night. My daughter taught herself to read at age 4 and my son also has a photographic memory. Thanks for making these videos they are so important! ❤️

Yes, insomnia is connected to autism, I've actually been staying up all night/morning watching your video, and I'm supposed to do a sleep test this weekend once I actually go the sleep.

"i've not bonded with a chair since" - that is an adorable thing to say.

My daughters name is Aubrie she is almost 4yrs old she hasn’t spoke one word yet. She’s on a waiting list to be tested for autism but there’s quite a wait. We don’t speak about autism in the house bcuz her dad gets defensive. It’s hard for him. She walks on her tippy toes & she’s obsessed w her tablet. She holds the tablet to her ear 90% of the time listening to spongebob over & over just hitting repeat. A lot of ppl have told us she’s autistic but idk anything about it. She’s very smart very very smart w everything else just the speech she’s behind. My oldest daughter Destinie watches u on Tiktok & showed me ur channel. I enjoy watching u so maybe I can get some insight. U have given me higher hope. I just want my daughter to have a normal life & be happy.

When I was a kid, my Dad who loved Elvis Presley always referred to him as "Uncle Elvis" I seriously believed Elvis was my uncle until high school and when other kids laughed at me I just thought they were stupid 🤣

Wow, Paige I really appreciate you because I teach children who have bee diagnosed with Autisim. This sheds a lot of light on some of the situations that I encounter.

The thing about not being able to sleep unless the others were awake watching something or whatever, was a serious issue for me! Never thought about it this way though.

“I couldn’t throw anything away, even garbage” oh mood

I’m ADHD and some of these hit the mark, especially the sleep problems, apparently chronic sleep problems goes along with ADHD

Omg the going to bed thing and not wanting parents to go to bed until i was asleep thing caused me so much trauma as a kid. I’d have full blown meltdowns and my parents would be so annoyed with me. I never knew other kids felt like that

This is the first time I've heard that someone also couldn't fall asleep after their parents went to bed!

Before I was diagnosed with Autism I: 1. Collected stuffed animals and every one of them had to be on the bed with me and if one wasn’t I felt like I was hurting their feelings. 2. Eye contact with authority figures made me cry 3. Walked on my tip toes (I was also in gymnastics) but doctors took note that I walked and ran on my tiptoes for a very long time into adolescence. 4. Had meltdowns over not doing things in a specific order 5. Would watch movies over and over until I memorized every. single. line. 6. Have a strong visual memory of early childhood and can remember moments from age 2 and older. 7. Am obsessive over specific types of facts (collected animal encyclopedias) 8. Would not let people touch my hair or face

when you were talking about the sleep and not being able to unless your parents were awake and the tv was on, i had a similar experience but not the same. like when my parents were awake and i was supposed to be sleeping , i would just crawl out of my bed (or crib , i did this for so long) and "sneak" to the living room to watch my parents watch tv but they obviously knew i was there so it was just a game i played where i'd be incessantly giggling and they'd be like "oh do u hear something?" and then take me back to bed. it was like i couldn't sleep unless my parents acknowledged me and tucked me in 2-3 times a night , just to know they were awake and whatnot.

I relate so much. Gifted, personifying everything to this day (I can't throw things out alone or i feel bad for it), and eating my signature sandwich every single day for years, etc etc.

I used to LOVE reading, but school literally ruined it for me. I was not allowed to read what I wanted because it was either "Too many pictures" or "Too many words" for my grade level... I was reading shark or ancient Egypt eyewitness books, and tried to read the cat warriors series. To this day I get physically scared to read and feel guilty for liking something I have read--like mangas or historical novels. And, I am really trying to fight the trauma and get my love for it back bit by bit. I probably would have been obviously hyperlexic if I had not been traumatized into not reading at all. I was the kid who attempted my bro's college-level reading when I was in 3rd grade (8 years old) and understood a good half of it. And this was in spite of needing reading glasses and having language processing issues. I still wanted to read and I still wanna keep trying! Edit: The stuffed animals and objects being personified thing...yes. Just...my childhood lol. I would apologize to BLADES OF GRASS I accidentally plucked wrong or hit too hard and bent. I would even ask permission to sit on the grass, because I thought that even if the grass could not speak, there was a grass goblin that lived underground and would drag me under if I wronged the grass. I would also just get on my knees and pray if I accidentally hurt my cat or even just bonked them.

The class assignment is so relatable! It's petrifying. Once I walked into class and someone sat on my spot and I started getting really upset. I asked first if I could have my seat and they told me to sit elsewhere and I started having a panic attack and then I sat on the floor the entire lesson.

You have me wanting to go get tested for autism. You’re describing my life.

Not autistic, but I did a lot of these things as a small child (and always since then) to cope with severe anxiety and sensory issues. I also had a LOT of meltdowns from sensory overload without knowing why I was so upset or acting that way. I'm lucky to have such a great mom that my meltdowns didn't negatively affect our relationship.

15:53 “whats an 85, an A plus?” *cries in american*

As a child I remember having certain clothes that I preferred because they were more comfortable. I hated how certain clothes would tug weird or have an annoying tag. One time my mom got rid of this one shirt without telling me and I was beyond devastated. I also felt stupid for making a big deal out of a shirt but it was one of the few things I liked wearing. I still have certain clothes that I prefer and will pretty much only wear outfits that are different variations of a few items of clothing cuz they are comfy. I also used to brush my teeth similarly and my mom would take away my toothbrush lol

hey! thanks for watching 🥰 if you guys could ask my mom one question, what would it be? let us know!

Paige I've enjoyed your videos. I was recently living with my relative who is autistic. I wished I would have known more as it had alot of stressful days.I think your doing a great job of advocating and I think the sky is the limit to what a blessing you are and will be in the future!!!!!

Yes. Especially with the bathroom thing. I used to HATE the sensation of pooping and so I just wouldn't until my parents forced me and I became extremely constipated multiple times 😃

Hey! I had the same issue with never peeing as a kid! I would get tons of UTIs as well. For me, I always had something I wanted to do more than pee. So I'd rather play or something, and normal bodily functions took a backseat.

WAIT OMG... you’re telling me it’s not normal to feel like a failure although my parents always tell me I’m not?? I’m just always feeling as if I’m disappointing them bc they’re telling me I’m smart and they’re like: chill, everything’s fine and I’m like NO I AM A DISGRACE, I HAVE TO DO BETTER

7:53 This! Every food has an essence, or what I call "juice" that stays permanently attached to the utensil, even if it's clean (it has to be thoroughly washed a specific way in order to get rid of the juice). Juices aren't allowed to mix.

Hey Paige! Thanks so much for your videos. I LOVE your confident female energy and the way you unapologetically advocate for yourself. Thanks so much for the inspiration! I was diagnosed at 31 as a mom of 2 and it has radically changed my life!! Keep being you!! Thanks for being brave and sharing so much of your experience. It adds a lot of beauty to the world.

This isn’t really that much of a question, more that I want to tell her, that she isn’t a bad mom at all. My parents haven’t even accepted the fact that I’m autistic.

I’m not autistic but the food thing is literally me. I HATE when my food mixes sm. Like when the juices from one thing touch another I physically cringe.

Oh my god, all of this, but the perfectionism thing especially!! I’m the exact same way! My mom was always proud of everything I did and never forced me to be perfect, but I NEEDED (and still need) to be perfect for some reason. I actually did the same thing you did with sports as well lol! I quit them immediately if I wasn’t good at them (the stress of competition and sensory overload aspects of sports also contributed, but it was mostly the fact that I sucked at the sport.) I had no idea at all why I’ve always been such a rigid perfectionist until I started researching autism. I’m pretty sure it’s a part of that black-and-white mindset that I have because of autism. So I either completely ace everything, or I’m a failure; there’s no grey area for me. Even when I tried to tell myself that all that matters is that I’m doing my best, it just never worked and I still felt like a failure. It was so hard for me to accept that this is just how my brain works, but some peace has come with knowing what’s causing my perfectionism now and that it’s not my fault.

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. My daughter is 20 and recently tested for ADHD and is going to be tested for Autism in a few weeks. Watching you is like watching her. I have always known her mind works differntly, I just considered her unique. The information you have shared is beyond helpful to us. You are amazing Paige!

I cannot sleep without a movie, youtube video, podcast etc. playing in the background. I will lay awake for hours if I don’t have it

I’m not autistic but had severe anxiety and OCD type symptoms as a kid. Mostly around sleeping. My mom could not go to bed before me. I could not spend the night at anyone’s house or I would panic. I had to say certain prayers a certain number of times and I believed I wouldn’t get possessed by demons at night... I didn’t spend the night anywhere until i was a freshmen in college and moved into a dorm. I was also obsessive with food in middle school. I could only have ___ number of sodas so I wouldn’t get kidney stones.... Multiple things like that! I didn’t have Counselling until college and girl it has made a difference. Thank God for therapy!

Okay this is crazy I feel like I identified with every single one of these in my own way. I'm currently going through the process of being diagnosed and I've never felt this understood, ever. Thank you for sharing your heart

When you mentioned being at school, when you were talking about seat changes and said “since I have zero friends, how am I supposed to find out which people want me to sit in their little squad group” I felt like I’d been hit in the stomach, reminded me so much of me at school.

I watched the video... girl... when I was a child, mom rented us a VHS tape from BlockBusters. I thought the tape had feelings. I felt the tape and it was cold. So I put it in front of a mini heater we had and I melted the tape. I was so distraught. But even more upset because I got in big trouble about it lmaooooo 😭

Question for Tracy: I'm 24 years old and I might be autistic. I have been scared of the possibility of getting diagnosed and having to tell my parents because they only know autism from movies and tv, so they might not believe me because I don't fit into those stereotypes. Also, I feel like they might get very defensive because they never saw the signs when I was a child :/ I wanted to know how you reacted to finding out about Paige's ASD diagnosis and how you processed and accepted this information. Thank you

You've stolen a smile from my face, I simply did cherish when you basically told your teacher she was an ignorant and naive right in her face if she truly believed Bell had invented the telephone ;) ( Edison was also one of the biggest plagiarisers ever !) I actually did the same when being 10. You made my day

Paige, thank you so much for sharing these signs of Autism! I’m a parent and have recently wondered if my child was Autistic or not and this video really helped! My child does a lot of the things that you mentioned and I will now have a talk with her doctor. I love seeing a “normal” behaving person admit to having Autism because a lot of people only think of Autism as being at the severe level of extreme abnormal behavior and that’s just simply not always the case. I love your personality and you are so pretty! Thank you so much! You’ve been a tremendous help! Please keep making these types of videos and informing parents and children of this sometimes misunderstood disorder.😊👍🏽

When I first started school, my teacher called my parents because I had made two or three kids cry by telling them Santa isn't real and explaining the background behind Saint Nicholas and how the presents from Santa 'appeared'. I got really frustrated they were believing straight up lies and held belief in magic and whatever.

For Paige: I was diagnosed with autism in my twenties and everyone just thought I was a super weird kid. Most of these things were my things. For mom: my mother is very much against my autism diagnosis. What would you recommend I tell her so that she stops devaluing something that has made me feel so understood?

The whole ‘have food separated’ thing really resonated with me. I once used my tea mug (which my dad put it in the spot where my coffee mug goes. Not his fault. He did not know and was putting the dishes up for me because I was sick) for my coffee instead of my coffee mug. It threw my whole day off. It’s like everything kept going wrong. Not sure if it’s an autistic thing. I do not have an official diagnosis for autism. I also had a collection of snow globes and clowns as a kid. It’s all in boxes now. I think all the time about why did I collect those but I can’t bring myself to get rid of them for some reason. I was also in advanced classes until high school doing work 2-3 years ahead of my grade level.

Hi Paige-- I just found your channel. Thank you for doing this. It helps me because I'm raising a Grandson(age 11) who is autistic. He was diagnosed at age 6. A lot of the things you said are true for him. Like eating the same thing every day. The meltdowns got a lot better when I found out that I needed to make sure he had eaten and reduce the stimulation. He is sensitive to light. Over the years his stimming has reduced, he only does it occasionally now. He hates changes. Every new school year, it takes months for him to get adjusted and then Christmas comes and throws everything out of whack again. He loves math, but hates english. The tags have to be cut out of all of his clothing. He also would wear the same thing every day if I let him. He will only wear black or grey clothing. He won't look you in the eye. He doesn't like it when someone touches or moves his things. He would also rather be told what to do rather than be given options. One last thing: he used to memorize whole tv shows just like you and then would recite them later. I didn't realize it at first.

I always refused to share my room or have guests sleep in MY bed or bedroom. My parents still forced me thinking I was just being selfish. But it still hurt today that someone slept in my bed 10 years ago. Anyone else? I also walks on my tiptoes and could read before starting kindergarden :)

Omg I also used to carry around a Bag Of Things™ as a kid! It mostly consisted off of library books, and I had a really weird way of reading multiple books at the same time, and I had to read a certain amount of pages before I moved into the next book, then the next, always in the same order. Imagine a 10 year old kid carrying around a bag that had around 4-6 books EVERYWHERE. That was me :D It also had sudokus in it. I still have my bag, though nowadays I have integrated it into my regular bag. Or should I just say that I integrated the "normal stuff" into my Bag of Things™..? Anyways, I can't go anywhere without my nonograms or my noise canceling headphones I use for listening to audiobooks.

hi Paige i just wanted to thank you for your channel. I am 27 and just last month got diagnosed with asd! it's super eyeopening and your videos have been super useful for me!! sorry for just commenting on an old video you posted I am just grateful

I really loveeee your vlogs! I could listen for hours! I love to learn more and more and more. I am 33years old and diagnosed this month with ASD. And I’m finally starting to understand myself, forgive myself, and maybe to love myself a little more. I’m really soaking myself with information and facts about ASD. I’m obsessed!

This made me want to cry because there’s so many things that are so me

okay maybe I should talk to my therapist because this perfectly describes my childhood

My daughter will be 7 in a month. She was diagnosed with ADHD this past year, and we recently found she has sensory processing things going on, too. A psychological evaluation found her high likelihood of ASD. We actually had an ASD evaluation this past year, also, but the doctor was like, "she's making eye contact and speaks very well, so it's not ASD." I never trusted that evaluation.... SO MUCH of what you're sharing are behaviors we see in her. The favorite (for lack of better word) chair, the memory, the schedule/routine, meltdowns, food touching, different forks for each food thing... the list goes on. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. It was helpful for me, her mom, and I think it will be helpful to my daughter one day, too. Everyone feels better knowing they're not alone and they're understood :)

I'm 27 years old and just now starting to explore my many many "weird" childhood traits and what they actually mean. I still haven't fully accepted an Autism diagnosis but wow it's kind of jarring how many of these things I considered normal that are not normal. People used to joke about me being "the princess and the pea" because of how extremely sensory sensitive I am to EVERYTHING. I used to feel sorry for my childhood self but I appreciate videos like this that can normalize what I used to think was wrong with me. Thank you

I’m 14 and being tested for Autism, Here are some of my symptoms :) : Sensory issues (loud noises and materials, cat washes are a nightmare) Walk on my top toes ALOT Personifies objects Always ahead in reading, English etc. Meltdowns Oddly strange memory (I can remember the most random details from ages ago) Struggle with speaking to new people/people in general (not sure if that’s a symptom or not but) Have to listen to something to go to sleep Collect things (I still have a shit ton of teddy bears under my bead because I’m ‘emotionally attached’ to them) Wear the same clothes for a longer time (not under wear and all that nasty sht) Eating the same foods repeatedly then just getting sick of them after a while of eating them Touching things evenly. When I’m walking home I’ll count my steps on each slab of like stone if yk what I mean and it HAS to be even Dealing with change is a NO I will straight up just cry and cry This was pretty pointless but yw

Yes my daughter sits in her chairs lol. same spot. same chairs.

I'm glad that you finally have some relief through your diagnosis... I understand what it feels like to feel different and just not normal, or that something is wrong your brain. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, but after watching this I wonder if some of the things I experience may be related to autism... I'll have to learn more. Anyways, I had a really long message typed out, and I accidentally clicked to a different page and lost it... So I'm just going to keep it short lol. I just want to say thank you for sharing a piece of your mind with us. I think you are going to have a wonderful KZfaq career! Your personality is very entertaining, and you seem very honest and genuine. Please don't let the world change you. By that I mean... the critics, societal standards, etc. The world needs your authenticity.

You are smarter than most people in social media who speak for an entire group of individuals. I have also been to Daren Lake a few times, but it's been years.

I'm not autistic, but the not being able to sleep if my parents went to sleep before I did is SO relatable.

My daughter is 4 and she hoards everything! She also carries a purse or bag or lunch box or whatever she can packed different things. Toothbrush, rocks, always rocks, toys, food, any other item she can grab!

The key reason I think I'm autistic and not borderline is, my issues started as a kid. Yet I barely have any memories from when I was a kid I remember feeling like there was something different about me and I remember my mom getting upset because I would say I have all these things (I was like 7) she just didn't understand. I remember thinking about myself negatively at such a young age and I look back and wonder what a 7-year-old could have been insecure about, being 7 should be the best time of your life. Now (I'm 14) I look back and I hate what I remember I hate my childhood, and I can't dicifure if that's because of trauma or autism. I just want people to stop overlooking my problems and listen, I may not know why I'm like this but I know how it feels and it's so hard.

3:20 reminded me that when my 8yr-old was in kindergarten & was being a bit disruptive (his teacher always handled it amazingly & she was great), told him to wait outside & she'd come talk to him in a minute. He literally went outside to the playground & started playing. 🥰 I'm sincerely glad of how that elementary was built; to where most doors to outside only led to the playground & actual outside doors stayed locked. 🙉

as someone with pretty severe OCD, there's a lot of this im just like yeah same

I’m aready 5 minutes in and so far i can relate to most of it. I’m autistic and i was diagnosed 6 months ago and things from my childhood, i’m like “how did nobody see that i was”! I, for sure, have always had hoarder tendencies. I had a sketchbook i filled with wrappers bc i couldnt get rid of them, and i still have things that have too much meaning to give away. Also with the “hold your shorts” thing, it reminded me of how i used to wave high and bye. I would mirror what others were doing to me so i waved backwards with my palm facing me

1. i didn’t realize that being hyperlexic was a thing until i started learning more about myself and being autistic. i literally taught myself how to write in cursive before i started kindergarten and was reading at a college level by first grade. i also was told that i had to learn to “bE nOrMaL” and i too can confirm that i have been bored ever since 2. i have literally always had to carry a bag of things with me everywhere. i’ve gotten better at it, but it’s always been a bit excessive. it has ALWAYS made me so freaking anxious to not have anything with me. obviously as i’ve i’ve gotten older, there has been stuff that i actually have to carry with me, but even when i was really little- i *had* to bring xyz with me. why? just because. i literally don’t know what to do with myself if i don’t have anything with me (whether it’s a security thing or to have something to distract myself with or to have stuff for “just in case”/“worst case scenario” situations)

YES, yes , and yes. I knew I was different than others by 5. Told I was dyslexic, had undefined learning disabilities, etc, but never given a diagnosis. Realized by 8 that I was smarter than most adults and started answer tests with answers they "expected" to appear normal. By 12 I was focusing on calculating the many possible courses of humanity through time. With a 144 IQ I just tell people what they want to hear, and often just manipulate the direction of reality around me. People that "know" me think I'm egotistical, but I'm just fulfilling my part here.

I'm constantly having problems with loud noises. I'm extremely jumpy and even my coworkers have noticed. It wasn't a problem when I was younger at all, but it's gotten way worse. Along with volume, there are specific sounds i can't tolerate. I can't listen to people eat or cardboard being torn.

My daughter was diagnosed a month ago, she is five and she does all most all the stuff you are talking about. It is great to know that she is not the only one. Thanks so much for sharing all of this to the world

WHOA. I literally sit and cut out my split ends for hours. This was fascinating to watch and so great. Thank you

Thank you for this incredible video. I am awaiting for my diagnosis at 40 years old and your information has helped me so much to understand why I am the way I am. Your list is incredibly helpful for me as it was like you were describing my own life as I had all the same issues. I am finally getting help and validation for everything in my life. Thank you for all you do as it has helped me more than I can say. I also use your videos to help explain my issues to people in my life that do not understand Autism.

i’m not autistic but i ALWAYS sit in the same spot (idc abt the chair) at the dinner table and when my mom tried to switch i almost cried 😌also i have the same issues with food touching it’s DISGUSTING

I'd love to know more about masking. I have a son with autism and I want to bring him up not feeling the need to mask, as much as I possibly can. I'd love your opinion on this xx

Woooooaaaahhh! The thing about your room being cleaned. So many things. Good to feel seen and not alone. OCD/ADHD/CPTSD/??? Can’t wait to get full testing!

I was just diagnosed and this perfectly encapsulates my childhood XD Thanks for sharing!

I found it curious when you told the story of needing your parents to stay up until you fall asleep. My guess is it's the noise...How do you cope with silence? Maybe it's the need for auditory stimulus while you're awake.

Hello im autistic i follow u on tiktok u inspire me and have saved me from stress and anger and for that u r the best person in the world thank you so much ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️✨✨✨✨✨

I've never felt like I can relate to someone so much before (also very much related to another girl youtuber who has autism). I really think I should see a psychologist. Thanks so much for your videos - they've really helped me.

Babe you’re AMAZING I thank you for my diagnosis of autism and you’re amazing for making me feel “normal” 😍