Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We're going to be hanging out live instead of doing a pre-recorded video this week :) Check out the community tab for any more info on that.
Timestamps (I tried lol):
00:00-04:43 General Greetings
04:43-05:29 Waiting Period After Autism Assessment
05:29-06:39 Difficulty/Experience of Being on Livestream
06:39-07:07 People Being Super Sweet
07:07-07:53 How I Get When Nervous
07:53-08:18 More People Being Cool
08:18-09:34 Geography Failures & Waiting Lists
09:34-11:05 On Being Nervous to Go to Doctor About Autism
11:05-11:28 Alex Carson! & Deleting Twitter App
11:28-12:41 You Keep Me Going!
12:41-14:12 Neurodivergent Professionals in Our Lives
14:12-15:04 What Editing Program I Use
15:04-18:05 Circling Back on Previous Topics
18:05-18:42 Where People Are From
18:42-19:22 Putting Off the Dentist
19:22-20:13 Coping in Our Changed World
20:13-21:22 On Making Content For The Void
21:22-22:34 Circling Back Again
22:34-23:38 Autisim Sara & Feeling Like Only Autistic in Area
23:38-25:56 How to Explain to Friends/Date About Autism Traits
25:56-26:38 Manga = Comics
26:38-28:52 Stories with Autistic People by Viewers
28:52-31:20 Dentist Visits Eww
31:20-32:01 Got Confused if Serious or Joke
32:01-33:17 Autism Troubles with Family & Burnout
33:17-37:24 More on Dentists & Executive Functioning
37:24-39:36 Mostly Chat Rambling
39:36-40:13 Makeup
40:13-40:47 Executive Function & Getting Ready
40:47-41:54 Confused About Novel Mention
41:54-43:28 Family Members Being Dismissive
43:28-45:40 Pogo Stick & Everyone's A Bit Autistic
45:40-46:33 Switching to Less Visible Stims
46:33-48:51 Self-Contained Classrooms & Isolation
48:51-50:47 Functioning Labels
50:47-54:56 Other People's Perception of Your Autism
54:56-57:09 Lack of Social Skills Highlighted by Peers
57:09-58:14 Autism Stigmatized
58:14-58:50 Carissa Lee!
58:50-01:03:00 People's Assumptions Around Autism & ADHD
01:03:00-01:04:22 Revisiting Prior Topics/General Chat
01:04:22-01:05:15 Short-Term Memory
01:05:15-01:06:22 Love on the Spectrum Show
01:06:22-01:08:52 Autistic Childhood Stories
01:08:52-01:14:51 Autism-Centric Shows Discussion
01:14:51-01:17:26 T-Shirt & Channel Memberships
01:17:26-01:18:47 Video Idea Suggestion
01:18:47-01:23:39 Autism Symbols
01:23:39-01:30:16 Hair/Wigs & Speaking vs Singing
01:30:16-01:32:56 Another Video Suggestion & Random Chatting
01:32:56-01:36:53 Do I Have a Dog or Cat?
01:36:53-01:37:43 "Autistic" Getting Caught in Spam
01:37:43-01:38:26 Talking to Pets
01:38:26-01:39:46 Social School & Social Distancing in School
01:39:46-01:41:40 Which Jobs are Best for Neurodivergent People?
01:41:40-01:43:36 ABA Trauma Therapy
01:43:36-01:44:31 OTA School Plans
01:44:31-01:46:04 Masks & DID
01:46:04-01:47:40 Connecting to Fictional Characters
01:47:40-01:52:41 Meltdowns & Shutdowns
01:52:41-01:53:24 Theories of Autism Idea
01:53:24 -01:53:55 Winding Down
01:53:55-01:54:20 Inner Voice vs Outer Voice
01:54:20-01:56:01 On Being Christian & WoF Movement Thoughts
01:56:01-02:02:36 Thoughts on the Neurodiversity Movement
02:02:36-02:04:31 Next Livestream Info & Closing Out
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We're going to be hanging out live instead of doing a pre-recorded video this week :) Check out the community tab for any more info on that.
Timestamps (I tried lol):
00:00-04:43 General Greetings
04:43-05:29 Waiting Period After Autism Assessment
05:29-06:39 Difficulty/Experience of Being on Livestream
06:39-07:07 People Being Super Sweet
07:07-07:53 How I Get When Nervous
07:53-08:18 More People Being Cool
08:18-09:34 Geography Failures & Waiting Lists
09:34-11:05 On Being Nervous to Go to Doctor About Autism
11:05-11:28 Alex Carson! & Deleting Twitter App
11:28-12:41 You Keep Me Going!
12:41-14:12 Neurodivergent Professionals in Our Lives
14:12-15:04 What Editing Program I Use
15:04-18:05 Circling Back on Previous Topics
18:05-18:42 Where People Are From
18:42-19:22 Putting Off the Dentist
19:22-20:13 Coping in Our Changed World
20:13-21:22 On Making Content For The Void
21:22-22:34 Circling Back Again
22:34-23:38 Autisim Sara & Feeling Like Only Autistic in Area
23:38-25:56 How to Explain to Friends/Date About Autism Traits
25:56-26:38 Manga = Comics
26:38-28:52 Stories with Autistic People by Viewers
28:52-31:20 Dentist Visits Eww
31:20-32:01 Got Confused if Serious or Joke
32:01-33:17 Autism Troubles with Family & Burnout
33:17-37:24 More on Dentists & Executive Functioning
37:24-39:36 Mostly Chat Rambling
39:36-40:13 Makeup
40:13-40:47 Executive Function & Getting Ready
40:47-41:54 Confused About Novel Mention
41:54-43:28 Family Members Being Dismissive
43:28-45:40 Pogo Stick & Everyone's A Bit Autistic
45:40-46:33 Switching to Less Visible Stims
46:33-48:51 Self-Contained Classrooms & Isolation
48:51-50:47 Functioning Labels
50:47-54:56 Other People's Perception of Your Autism
54:56-57:09 Lack of Social Skills Highlighted by Peers
57:09-58:14 Autism Stigmatized
58:14-58:50 Carissa Lee!
58:50-01:03:00 People's Assumptions Around Autism & ADHD
01:03:00-01:04:22 Revisiting Prior Topics/General Chat
01:04:22-01:05:15 Short-Term Memory
01:05:15-01:06:22 Love on the Spectrum Show
01:06:22-01:08:52 Autistic Childhood Stories
01:08:52-01:14:51 Autism-Centric Shows Discussion
01:14:51-01:17:26 T-Shirt & Channel Memberships
01:17:26-01:18:47 Video Idea Suggestion
01:18:47-01:23:39 Autism Symbols
01:23:39-01:30:16 Hair/Wigs & Speaking vs Singing
01:30:16-01:32:56 Another Video Suggestion & Random Chatting
01:32:56-01:36:53 Do I Have a Dog or Cat?
01:36:53-01:37:43 "Autistic" Getting Caught in Spam
01:37:43-01:38:26 Talking to Pets
01:38:26-01:39:46 Social School & Social Distancing in School
01:39:46-01:41:40 Which Jobs are Best for Neurodivergent People?
01:41:40-01:43:36 ABA Trauma Therapy
01:43:36-01:44:31 OTA School Plans
01:44:31-01:46:04 Masks & DID
01:46:04-01:47:40 Connecting to Fictional Characters
01:47:40-01:52:41 Meltdowns & Shutdowns
01:52:41-01:53:24 Theories of Autism Idea
01:53:24 -01:53:55 Winding Down
01:53:55-01:54:20 Inner Voice vs Outer Voice
01:54:20-01:56:01 On Being Christian & WoF Movement Thoughts
01:56:01-02:02:36 Thoughts on the Neurodiversity Movement
02:02:36-02:04:31 Next Livestream Info & Closing Out
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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!
See the video project: https://youtu.be/Gep2opzHyG8 [TRAILER] Who Speaks for Autistic Non-Speakers?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NKEJKDnzuJY/mqdefault.jpg)



![25 Autistic YouTubers to Check Out
Today I wanted to share 25 autistic YouTubers for you to check out! Obviously, as with anything, including someone in this video doesnt mean I approve or support everything about them or their channel, blah, blah, blah. Also, dont be sad if you werent included! Be sure to share about your channel or your favorite autistic YouTuber in the comment section!
#WAAW2020 #actuallyautistic
AAutism Related:
Purple Ella: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleElla
Connor Ward: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCR0sGyrQN800DkQbhCbLDA
Alexs Asperger Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWznSj0MK3wY1mfSgpkgAtA
Adulting Autistic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQ78cJiMcJhMbpKhjunAxg/featured
Kayla Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FEfn93reBHUXMp0zr9gyg
Autastic Tom: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_5hv5v8IHcbNPgrJvdNMQ/featured
Autistimatic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz996l_rUM4Euut3-3a6xw
Amythest Schaber: https://www.youtube.com/user/neurowonderful
CuriosityRocks: https://www.youtube.com/user/CuriosityRocks
Spectrum Strong: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHenUoW2dWcHsoDWcsGmSg
My ASD Journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4wZUakX-srH8 ujX4S_g
Princess Aspien: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZkhMUYD37tboIJJgMz-MA/featured?flow=grid
Jen Msumba: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrQAGJxuxInf5jNSRfrsyw
IndieAndy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR-fiMOz0Ot2x3bwA mS0A
Yo Samdy Sam: https://www.youtube.com/user/AtheistRockstar
WiwyWish: https://www.youtube.com/user/WiwyWish/featured?flow=grid
Mindful Divergence: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCki2Sc9P1Dsiyv0-tFDDc4A
Sez Francis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGrCJ075UyDw-PRObU5eQw/featured?flow=grid
The Lone Aspie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeq25DxYdpzO2Y_i5n9w7uQ/featured?flow=grid
Not Autism-Centric
Elliot: https://www.youtube.com/user/ECzilla/about
Alfie Bennett Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsKNOhwwhxjAazLXEGEoPA/feed
Real Life Answers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcXrfSIEjE26ZXpBkb6tNlw/featured
Annalisa Ely: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-ORmUr8r9Ew6nGfzh0Zag/featured?flow=grid
Alex Carson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKYLQIwiNUHe079TnujEF_g/featured?flow=grid
Kodi Lee: https://www.youtube.com/user/kodileerocks/featured
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