Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever experienced a loss of skills, heightened sensitivity to sensory things, and generally not being able to cope with life at all? It's possible that you've experienced autistic regression or autistic burnout. Honestly, it's kind of a terrifying experience when you don't know what's happening or why. So, in this video, we're going to go over what it is and also some possible reasons why/how it's happening.
References/Further Reading:
musingsofanaspie.com/2013/12/19/autistic-regression-and-fluid-adaptation
liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2019.0079#:~:text=Autistic%20burnout%20is%20a%20syndrome,and%20reduced%20tolerance%20to%20stimulus.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470682
Lytle, R., & Todd, T. (2009). Stress and the Student With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(4), 36–42.
sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110112132409.htm
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protect-your-brain-from-stress
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Have you ever experienced a loss of skills, heightened sensitivity to sensory things, and generally not being able to cope with life at all? It's possible that you've experienced autistic regression or autistic burnout. Honestly, it's kind of a terrifying experience when you don't know what's happening or why. So, in this video, we're going to go over what it is and also some possible reasons why/how it's happening.
References/Further Reading:
musingsofanaspie.com/2013/12/19/autistic-regression-and-fluid-adaptation
liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2019.0079#:~:text=Autistic%20burnout%20is%20a%20syndrome,and%20reduced%20tolerance%20to%20stimulus.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470682
Lytle, R., & Todd, T. (2009). Stress and the Student With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(4), 36–42.
sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110112132409.htm
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protect-your-brain-from-stress
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![Lets discuss Sias movie, Music. | February Livestream
Usually we dont have a set topic for livestreams, but I didnt really want to make a whole other video on Sias movie, Music, especially when I shared some of my thoughts as a guest in Footless Jos video (check that out here: https://youtu.be/NTrqlI8sWjY) and I already gave a lot of my thoughts based on the trailer and the pre-movie-release drama. As you might know, I didnt intend to watch it, but when asked to give some thoughts on the affect it could have on the community, especially with the information about restraint scenes and the fact they remain after Sia promised they would be removed with a disclaimer up front in future releases/versions (this was after the Australian release, I watched the US release), I wanted to see for myself to be informed.
So, while well still totally have a conversation as usual with the livestream, I do intend to go over the movie from my recollection and my thoughts/feelings/off-hand analysis on it as well. I also am interested in your input and perspective. Hope youll join me!
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![Checklist for Aspergers/Autism in Females | Going Over the Samantha Craft Unofficial Checklist
If youre wondering about things to look for in females with Aspergers or Autism, the Samantha Craft checklist is a great list to look over. Being a female on the spectrum, I wanted to sit down and go over the checklist and talk to you guys about the ones that apply to me personally and those that dont. This might help you or someone you know, too!
In this video, I share my thoughts on the itemized list that is commonly explored for people suspecting they may have Aspergers or autism. While I do go over the list itself, I also insert whether or not I personally relate to the items on the list as well as share some examples of what that has looked like for me.
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![Sensory Seeking & Avoiding
Do you know if youre more of a sensory seeker or sensory avoider? In this video, were going to be learning more about sensory seeking and avoiding, hypersensitive and hyposensitive individuals, and commonly noted behaviors that are typical of these.
References/Resources:
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/sensory-seeking-and-sensory-avoiding-what-you-need-to-know
https://childmind.org/article/sensory-processing-faq/
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![Proprioception (& Why Some Autistic People Hand Flap)
Proprioception is another one of those senses that many people arent aware of, and its one of my favorites! In fact, many autistic people use proprioceptive input to regulate, even if they arent hyposensitive. Proprioception appears to also have a special connection with autism in general as well, especially regarding dyspraxia-like symptoms.
In this video, I explore research and information regarding what proprioception is and the link to autism. I share some of my own personal examples and experiences as well as help to interpret more confusing academic language into understandable, yet still accurate and detailed, language for the average person looking to understand more.
References/Further Reading:
Blanche, E. I., Reinoso, G., Chang, M. C., & Bodison, S. (2012). Proprioceptive Processing Difficulties Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), 621–624. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004234
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children. (2018, October 3). Nhs.Uk. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia/
Haswell, C. C., Izawa, J., Dowell, L. R., Mostofsky, S. H., & Shadmehr, R. (2009). Representation of internal models of action in the autistic brain. Nature Neuroscience, 12(8), 970–972. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.2356
Machado, N. (2018, February 26). Self-Stimulatory Behaviors (“Stimming”) in Children. PlayWorks Therapy Inc. https://playworkschicago.com/self-stimulatory-behaviors-stimming-children/
Norris, C. M. (2011). CHAPTER 5—Exercise therapy. In C. M. Norris (Ed.), Managing Sports Injuries (Fourth Edition) (pp. 84–110). Churchill Livingstone. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-3473-2.00009-5
Paquet, A., Olliac, B., Golse, B., & Vaivre-Douret, L. (2019). Nature of motor impairments in autism spectrum disorder: A comparison with developmental coordination disorder. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology, 41(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2018.1483486
Proprioceptive. (n.d.). Centre for Autism Middletown: Sensory Processing Resource. Retrieved May 8, 2021, from https://sensory-processing.middletownautism.com/sensory-strategies/strategies-according-to-sense/proprioceptive/
Schaaf, R., & Lane, A. (2015). Toward a Best-Practice Protocol for Assessment of Sensory Features in ASD. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 45(5), 1380–1395. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2299-z
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![[TRAILER] Who Speaks for Autistic Non-Speakers?
Get ready for the premiere of Who Speaks for Autistic Non-Speakers?, a video project nearly 3 years in the making where we begin to bridge the gap between many important perspectives to promote listening and collaboration.
Thank you to Stephanie, Jennifer, Eileen, Iouri, Ido, Nikki, Ben, and Francesca!
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