AUTISM - Why we need simple instructions...

Рет қаралды 4,201

Жыл бұрын

In this video, I explore a concept I often teach; the need to simplify and slow down instructions when supporting autistic people. I usually teach that this is because autistic people have slow processing speed... in this video I challenge that concept by walking you through what happens when I'm given directions...
A step into my autistic world which I hope will help you to shape your practice a little
-
To support my work, please follow me on Patreon: / pookyh
Connect with me:
Website:www.pookyknightsmith.com
Podcast: pookyh.buzzsprout.com
Twitter: / pookyh
Instagram: / pookyh
Facebook: / pookyh
LinkedIn: / pooky
Books I’ve written:
Self-Harm: How to Help Your Child: amzn.to/3R5H3K1
How to Support Your Autistic Child with Food, Eating and Mealtimes: amzn.to/3uu3BLI
Things I Got Wrong So You Don’t Have To: amzn.to/3aipqqN
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook: amzn.to/2YKfT0B
Cards Against Anxiety (Guidebook & Card Set): amzn.to/2ZEIgz8
Can I tell you about self-harm: amzn.to/2EkpcNc
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book & Journal: amzn.to/2SfT4xG
Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing: amzn.to/2BV80ML
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: amzn.to/2SSUJyN

Пікірлер: 31

@lisasosin9683 4 ай бұрын

You nailed my brain Pooky. 😂

@chance5745 6 ай бұрын

I'm not autistic...as far as I am aware, however, as you were speaking, I was thinking, "I love her curly hair... look how she's organised her books by colour... should I do the same thing? No, I like my books organised by author... is that a piano in the background? I wonder what the title of some of those books are... I wish I had a door like that..." I can totally relate to what you are conveying.

@denicahkavejandja666 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 interesting

@johnlechago8109 6 ай бұрын

I think I understand. I tend to absorb as much information as possible when receiving instructions. Of course, then I want to think about all the information and use it in my interpretation. This works great in my work which generally consists of analysis and writing, but it does slow down what others consider mundane tasks.

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

You have great Imagination 💭

@AntifascistBlueThing 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for verbalizing it,,, I’ve been struggling to communicate to my friends why giving me directions is so frustrating and it’s been difficult l

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

How many people are never diagnosed!

@Vliegenmepper2377 16 күн бұрын

Questions like: "What do you want to talk about today" are killing. Where to start?

@godzilla964 5 ай бұрын

I’m taking pre calculus in college and I constantly have to ask my teacher or tutors what the word problems mean.

@ericgrim6849 2 ай бұрын

Funny and IMO accurate. Subscribed.

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Deserves more views!

@khaldon9711 5 ай бұрын

I can handle all the processing so fast if I'm focused.. But Back in my childhood, i used to get lost in my imagination for hours. Sometimes, I feel that i can check the personal informations and the history of people as if i possess their mind and eyes. There are many myths in human psychology and biology.

@lindavanloon4786 16 күн бұрын

Wow, it's as if you're describing me. Only got diagnosed with ASS/AD(H)D since a few months, after years of struggle.

@metasequoia3097 Жыл бұрын

You said "I think we're just slow, we process a whole lot more than our neurotypical peers". I'd even say, we process way more than is necessary in a given situation sometimes which can make us feel overwhelmed. Does that make sense?

@PookyH Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@joan.nao1246 3 ай бұрын

Definitely!! Tend to complicate the most simple stuff 😮‍💨

@niclas8117 3 ай бұрын

I can relate to this so mutch!

@user-bb9hp8yx7b 4 ай бұрын

❤

@juliaevans9521 Ай бұрын

I would add that it would be better to record verbal instructions on a mobile phone for example so it can be replayed back as many times as I wish. Alternatively, or in addition to, writing notes on hearing (if you can do so)

@tomasvoldrich Жыл бұрын

Really great explanation,,, so relatable , thanks for this video :) it is nice to hear "similar thinker"

@jimbob-vk6oe 7 ай бұрын

I used to hate asking people for directions, I still do but I've found a simple hack which makes it a little easier for me. I focus on repeating out loud every step that they say. In the past I would often end up asking 3 or 4 people in a row (who all gave me correct directions) because I could only ever seem to remember the first and last part, and the last part was totally useless without the middle. 🤣

@Malhaus 3 күн бұрын

What do you think to the phenomenon of finding words like "it" incredibly confusing? One or two of these vague terms and the entire meaning of the interaction can just collapse.

@splashesin8 Жыл бұрын

😊

@jessieo3351 4 ай бұрын

Yah, he's going on with the directions and I'm thinking, which direction do I go to begin with (streets to in both directions)? That direction has a large bush and the other direction has a tree but it's not the end of the street.

@MA-vr7ht 23 күн бұрын

My kid is shy and filled with anxieties hasn’t been comfortable since nasty kids constantly insulted my child for not talking and inability to talk. In middle school it was hard to defend name calling or fear that they might say something worse constant in fear. Middle school was the same and now in high school there’s a couple of kids that are cool but can't make new friends and the fear is worse due to low self-esteem and tongue tie even when it comes to someone likable. Its destroying his education is there any evaluation or test to determine what the problem it could possibly be??

@hollywood1426 Жыл бұрын

This is how HSPs experience

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

Hello Pooky

@pierocastrololi483 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation. I work in mental health field and from now, I'll never use the word 'slow' talking about processing or executive functions in autistic people. Thanks from Barcelona!

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

@@pierocastrololi483 hello from Liverpool

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

Please watch 8 videos of Jim Nduruchi, please do a video may get you 4 Million views