My son is a High Functioning Autie. He shared with me one day when he was in high school, “The students treat kids with Down Syndrome and kids in wheel chairs better than they treat me because they SEE their physical disability. No one sees MY struggle with Autism, they just think it’s my personality. They’re hurtful, rude, ignore me. If Autism had an outward appearance, people would be my friend.” That hurt me to my core, but it’s true. I couldn’t tell him he was wrong. All I could do is comfort him, and teach him how to handle people and how to be the great person I see.

People are so ignorant nowadays. Everywhere on the internet I see people making fun of autism, but this just shows peoples failure to understand. They just generalize it, suggesting that every person with autism 'screeches' and has an unusual voice, but this is not the case at all. Autistic people are all very different as it is not a specific condition, but a whole spectrum. It needs more awareness and acceptance; the hardest part about autism, in my opinion, is everyone's lack of understanding towards it.

One big factor to remember is that not all people with autism are the same. I have autism and yet you couldn't tell just by looking at me that I have it. It would take days of you getting to know me to even notice something different. However for other people autism is as obvious from the first moment you see them. What I am trying to say is the ky's story is one of many different stories from people around the world. Like snow flakes no two kids with autism are the same. *Edit:* So this comment got a fair amount of traction it's been two years now since I wrote it I'll add a little more to it now that I've had more time to think. Autism itself is very complicated, and is something that doesn't have a concrete list of symptoms. So attempting to try and explain it by generalizing it to one list of symptoms is a pretty piss pour way to approach it. Instead understanding that autism effects people in many different ways is crucial to trying to convey it to a lay person. I reckon positive symptoms should be mentioned as well as negative ones. The more symptoms somebody knows and can recognize the easier it will be for them to actually understand somebody who they encounter who is on the spectrum.

My son is 8 years old. He was recently diagnosed with ASD. He is extremely intelligent but struggles with social and behavioral interactions. Videos like these are very helpful to families. Thanks for sharing.

I have autism too and it is hard, people just don't understand, I can't just say hi to someone and it's hard to have autism in this world but we can pull through it

"he likes computer games." *SHOWS KY PLAYING A NINTENDO 3DS*

I was diagnosed with autism in 3rd grade and I have always struggled with things like being social and understanding people's facial expressions, non verbal gestures and tones of voice. I also can get overwhelmed by a lot of loud noise or a break in my routine. The up side is that I've been in several school art competitions because of my love of drawing and I've been told I'm very intelligent. This video is amazing and should have more views so people can understand what autistic people are really like and to understand them more.

I have autism and the way I'm treated by the government and my school is disgusting, people find it easier to talk to me differently then other people, and they treat me like a tally on a chart, I'm only known as a child with autism, everything I do I'm unclear whether I do it because I'm autistic or if it's what everyone else does. This disorder was the main reason I went through depression last year, so If you are reading this and you don't have autism and you think that everyone with autism just walks around dribbling and plays wow on their computers then you are part of the problem, people find it easier to generalise autism without considering the fact that everyone is different with diferent personalities. But fuck this disorder.

Back in the days when I found out my little sister had autism, I was honestly very upset with how hard things turned out and why they did. After I grew up, I understood autism on a greater level and I'm proud to say they are gifted people.

I don't know where Ky stands in IQ, but having him grow up to work at Gamestop seems to be a low bar to set. Maybe he could become interested in programming or animating games, or maybe he could channel his interest into esports or reviewing. (Additionally, I've worked retail for 6 years and it's a horrible environment for someone with sound sensitivity.)

I find I have a lot of symptoms commonly associated with Asperger's syndrome, but I am not going to be that guy who self diagnoses.

This video touched my heart. It is an excellent report.

As someone who has computer games as a big interest (especially back in high school) i could relate to the aspect of feeling arkward and isolated But now 4 years have passed and i can actually socialize comfortably, and it was all thanks to speaking to my parents and teachers about the problems i had gone through :).

Thanks video for telling me my life is going to be depressing with me music. *Shuts door dramatically*

Ty for bringing Autism awareness to the table. Sadly even in 2016 there is still such ignorance towards it. As a mother of an autistic child I understand this so well, thank you so very much

How awesome that his uncle is Lord Elrond

Such a great video you posted about an amazing young man😊😊 I myself have autism, and like Ky I was born with it, and will remain autistic for the rest of my life. The childhood and teen years are always the hardest. While I was in high school (especially) I was very low functioning due to anxiety, social/work pressure in addition to hormones. Yet now I'm 26 and life is so much easier, and I'm now entering the high-functioning side of the spectrum. I'm currently working on being a motivational speaker, so that kids like Ky can understand that once they leave adolescence/school, life will improve so much for them😊

I was diagnosed with Autism at a very young age and also diagnosed with Depression and Anixety, but I'm with a loving partner for almost 4 years now. I become overwhelmed very easily, especially when it comes to public places where everything is so loud I would much rather curl up in a quiet spot. Life can be difficult sometimes. But instead, I have found ways that help which include simply holding my partner's hand or having them nearby. I see them as someone I can trust and I feel safe with, because I know they love me. But I love them more! To the moon and back!! >:3 But where they're not there, I would have a fidget, or putty, even a squishie. Comforting touch and stimuli has been really helpful to me especially during anxiety attacks or becoming overwhelmed.

this is what I've always wanted to say about my autism but have never been able to...this is lovely. thank you

“But Ky does feel, same as me, same as you” Sociopaths: Are you sure about that?

I can relate to hiding behind a screen (only for me it was more movies though I’d sometimes hide behind computer or video games) to avoid what felt awkward and unsafe like people were judging me harshly with every interaction I stood there trying to muster words but always came up short to the point never saying much and being labeled “shy” or “reserved”

this was beautiful to watch thankyou

Thank you😊This video is wonderful. I will to share with all my friends and family.

Thank you for this movie

💖🐈💖as an autistic woman that is very isolated even when surrounded by people, this is very helpful because I truly don't mean to bother anyone. I have hope again. Thank you 💖🐈💖

Ky loves you man, thank you for this heartfelt speech

Ky, your story made me smile, thankyou for shareing it

This is me I have autism and internet addiction I can’t talk to people I never know what to say and when I was little people called my mom a bad parent and I was out of control and I love animals

0:31 that statement is very true. By nature,the concept of discrimination doesn't exist in autism. We simply don't see/understand the differences or "value" in other people. So we literally give them the same treatment that we give anyone else. Whatever we were taught will depend on the treatment we give.

I started crying. Thank you so much for this amazing video.

I love how animations can be entertaining and helpful.

Hello from the U.K! Wonderful video! My son is autistic and it's so difficult when other people don't understand what this means for him and expect 'normal' things from him. Extra love to this video because Hugo Weaving is one of my favourite actors and it's lovely to see well known figures giving their time, energy and voice to raising awareness.

This brought me to tears. ❤ Lovely video!!!

thank you for telling me that i would never get a girlfriend.

Thank you for sharing this, good luck ky

This hurts because I can relate to a lot of this. I have Asperger's, and this pretty much explains what I very similarly go through everyday. I can't go up and start a normal conversation with someone without feeling a heavy force on my chest. I also have a sort of obsession (I guess) with art and I would never stop drawing for the life of me, and I dream of becoming a cartoonist and showing my future comics and creations to the world one day. But for now, I'm just stuck.

I relate with ky Barely anyone at school likes me I have aspergers I use games as an escape method I like animals I can see where hes coming from

Ah, now I have a video to show all the people who do not understand me. Thank you for making this, it really does need more awareness. There is too much hate out there for it and nobody even knows what they are making fun of.

This is an amazing way to explain autism. The narration is great and the animation is top notch. Thank you so much for this video. I really enjoyed it. :-)

i am happy that this is the first video that explains about autism in a good way i have it to and i agree with most of the things

Beautifully made, thanks HugoLAD😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This is a beautiful video and is much better video than other autism videos on KZfaq, most of them praise schools when really schools just make it worse. I have autism and was thrown through the schools system and just became lonely and depressed from it.

I have autism and i feel comfort that i know other people have it as well cause it tell me that they know how i have to struggle

I really love this cartoon, the scene where that boy is playing video games while everyone is outside, I think a lot of people, autistic or not, can relate to that.

Oh I'm so very thankful for this explanation. 🥰

Never have I related so much to something... Living my who life with autism. Not being able to socially interact well. And to be obsessed with video games because they make you feel safe... Watching this makes me happy to know that I'm not alone on this, and will never be alone This has left me with a genuine smile on my face

This is like one of the only rabbit hole's I'm interested in. I mysteriously know how a lot of these things feel, like how talking to new people and just generally doing somethings mildly terrifies me (I don't think I'm on the spectrum though, just awkward). But this comment section is very friendly and insightful. It's really nice to see people respecting and sympathizing with each other's problems and such.

Thank you, I learned how to better understand my son from this video. God bless ❤.

My little brother was born with Autism...its really hard but i got used too it!And i still love him no matter what!(sorry for my bad English)

I’ve got autism and I’m happy that some people feel the pain of having it as once as dhar mann said autism is not a disability it’s just a different ability

Ky looked like a delightful, smart and great sense of humor teenager with wonderful interrests! Wonder how Ky is doing now?

My brother has Autism, but he truly is one of the brightest people I will ever know. He's skilled in geography, a trait that I have rarely seen in people, and he has quite the skill in technology. He's inspired me to stay positive in my darkest times, even if he doesn't understand, he always tries, and that compassion can always be seen in these wonderful individuals. In my honest opinion, people with Autism have this special little thing about them, that just makes them talented. I have met and noticed autistic kids with abilities that just make them truly spectacular. And if you have autism, consider yourself special, in your own little way, you have something special about you that makes you stand out, in a good way. I wish for only the best for you in the future, and for you to be a successful individual.

Bless his heart.

I really wish people would just listen and understand to people with autism this video is really relatable.

I can relate so much as someone with Asperger's I wish the best for Ky ^_^

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

I felt the same way but different i have autism too

yeah, people need to understand, we aren't bratty, we aren't broken, we aren't emotionless, we are just people with another way of thinking and want acceptance

You understand! Thank you.

I wish I had a dad or even an uncle like this guy.

very inspirational

Ky, the master of handshaking

I Have autism to and yes its hard....finding friends....getting understanded.....and getting help, I had those feelings to and there was a boy in my class Last year and we were best friends well intill.....we stopped being together and that broken my heart alot.

My school thinks I have autism because I don't talk that much and I only talk to a few people and once I cried because I was thinking about something from the past. But I don't because I don't have any problems with noise and texture and stuff like that and I do talk to people easily once I know them and I went to this mental place to get tested but they said they don't do autism assessments but they asked me questions about it anyways and they said I most likely don't have it and there's nothing noticeable about me to make them think I have autism. I used to struggle with eye contact but I practiced and now I look people in the eye. I don't even know if I'm on the spectrum or not and the school is kinda makin my confidence bad by treating me differently, in home ec class this person stood at my desk the whole time looking in at me and then her and the teacher where whispering and I heard the teacher mention "she's going to the doctors" and once I was late to school and I was gonna sign in and then the teacher was like " you don't have to sign in, I'll bring u to class." I know they're only trying to be nice but it's making me feel WIERD and now I don't want to talk even more. Ok see sorry for that rant thing

I am autistic so I can relate and I am addicted to games, find myself isolated and have many meltdowns at school but I do know that the best thing we can do is be strong through all of it and someday push past it, reducing the affects and live a happy life.

Thank you

I am a female with SPD and ASD, I live in a school of 60 pupils and I know everyone's name. I joke around a lot and I'll say hi to any stranger and there will be an strange silence then they walk away. I have a passion in art video games and pets and I love carving things. In my school I feel comfy because I can say "Hello!" To anyone and they will reply..

Hey hi ky thanks to motivate me that your kind of kids are such a special things because my son is also a autism specialty.. Thanks

I have ground up with autism all my life. And I understand so much, though I can find it more easier to handle things and communicate with people. I still face so many similar issues

Great video and a great message

I diagnosed with Asperger syndrome from a early age which is a high functioning autism and in a way it has been blessing as much as a curse people with autism function differently for example when I put mind to something I can focus and do it really well but long story short I love the way I am and I wouldn't change anything everyone is special and unique in their own way and learning how to respect and love people is how we can make a better world

Thank you Elrond

This made me tear up because autism can be hard to accept in a person but I learned to accept it

3:22 sweet kid God bless him 😊

I love the animation! :D

Cute story. 😊💕

My brother has it too, and he's 16 . He tends to be very hyper and is very happy at times, but he can get very anxious if he doesn't get his tablet or the phone at the grocery store. He can barely talk, and bites his hand so frequently that it turned into a giant red bump. He still always loves us and does that thing that Kyle does Heheheheh ;3

I have ASD I was diagnosed at 2 years old when my mom had me. Autism is a hard thing for me at my age I don’t let it stop me from living my life

loved that ending

My brother has autism he is growing out of it slowly I love him for it there are benefits to having autism he makes me laugh sometimes he super funny he might not seem funny to others but he is to me

Beautiful

I was diagnosed with autism in 3rd grade. It was hard for me to get eye contact. I-i just coulnt! Its so hard to make eye contact! It makes me uncomtarble. I also don't listen what teacher is talking. And when I try to listen the teacher, in few seconds I will be in my own world. I even go to school with same clothes and I really don't like the noises too.

This video is great.

I am a girl and I have got autism and I am struggling keeping my temper under control

Me a fellow autism person diagnosed from a professional with asd I feel sorry for everyone like me but we can't help it and I just do get it why people make fun of people like us we can't help that we have autism or not like one day i was playing with one of my "friends" and I told them I have autism and they left me and had a go at me and I just don't get it but now I have some new friends and they respect me and I am allowed to bring a little fiddle toy to class everyday so yeah I am very happy now :)

So beautiful❤

Everyone who reads this comment, don’t look or read those negatives, my sister has autism, but it doesn’t mean that I know what you guys are going through. Just so you know I love you, anyone with a disability especially.

Excellent!

This is awesome

I was born in the Gold Coast hospital and diagnosed with it

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD when I was just a baby and it has been hard for me to really do anything without feeling like I’m getting in trouble or having too much pressure

God I relate to this so much

I was like Ky! Although my interest in computer games gave me a topic to interact with other kids my age, with it I may not have had nearly any friends. It took my the best of my twenties to close to where I wanted to as an adult. Games are a great place to be but it's very easy to let it consume you. You can't base of entire existence on games, I spent too long engaged in them rather than getting on with my life.

This is way better than the drama and bbc part of autism

i have autism and i have to say that therapy helped me a lot i wonder what its like to not be so sensitive to the environment you see the sad thing is that i don't even know what it is like to be better i don't know what i am missing it is hard it feels like i am black and every one else is white

I have autism but I have high functioning although I feel KY games are my safest place aswell I don't like going out with people due to the fact I've been bullied most of my life

I have autism myself. I am very good at math and video games. Video is relatable! :)

Very interesting sounds.

Everyone says that change is hard for people with autism and that they need a strict schedule but I have autism and find it the opposite way around.

It is very interesting, hopefully someone can make subtitles in Spanish and other languages, greetings from Argentina