Yo Samdy SamThe concept of the autistic spectrum (or the autism spectrum) is largely used but seems poorly understood by people in general. In this video I explain how it came about and what it actually means.
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"But we're all on the spectrum" - check out my older video on this topic here: youtu.be/qPSVf50kLF8
The Autism Spectrum: ExplainedYo Samdy Sam2021-12-23 | The concept of the autistic spectrum (or the autism spectrum) is largely used but seems poorly understood by people in general. In this video I explain how it came about and what it actually means.
This video was sponsored by Tiimo, the visual planning app: go.onelink.me/w6CP/tiimocalendar (available on Apple, Android and desktop)
"But we're all on the spectrum" - check out my older video on this topic here: youtu.be/qPSVf50kLF8
Join me for rambling, immense gratitude for your likes and subscribes, some updates about what I'm been doing and not one, but TWO exciting announcements!
Bring a hot or cold drink, depending on climate and let's chat!Moving countries while autistic (with @Bianca_Toeps )Yo Samdy Sam2024-06-13 | In this episode I talk to Bianca Toeps, author of "But you don't look autistic at all" and the recently published "This autistic girl went to Japan". We talk about what it's like moving and living abroad as an autistic person, the cultural differences between the Netherlands, Japan and the UK and our own experiences of being the odd one out... twice.
Find Bianca's book here: https://www.toeps.nl/books Her Instagram: instagram.com/biancatoepsAuDHDer takes the Monotropism testYo Samdy Sam2024-05-31 | Monotropism, a cognitive theory explaining autism, suggests that autistic individuals intensely focus on singular interests, leading to deep expertise and unique problem-solving skills while often struggling to shift attention to broader, less engaging tasks.
In this video, I take the monotropism test and see if that aligns with my own cognitive style.
Subscribe to my mailing list: subscribepage.io/YoSamdySam2 Check out the merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Tip jar/buy me a coffee/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysamIts been 5 years since my autism diagnosis - heres what Ive learnedYo Samdy Sam2024-03-23 | Celebrating my 5 year YouTube anniversary, also coinciding with a little bit more than 5 years since my autism diagnosis!
The years after diagnosis can be quite a journey, so I thought I'd share what I've learned and what's changed in me.
Subscribe to my mailing list: subscribepage.io/YoSamdySam2 Check out the merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Tip jar/buy me a coffee/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysamHazel Gale: From burnt out kickboxer to mental health storyteller // Awkward Conversations Episode 1Yo Samdy Sam2024-02-17 | Samantha Stein aka Yo Samdy Sam talks to Hazel Gale about burnout, recovery, mindset, ND entrepreneurship and a different kind of mental health app called Betwixt!
Subscribe to my mailing list: subscribepage.io/YoSamdySam2 Check out the merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Tip jar/buy me a coffee/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysamHow my ADHD hides my autismYo Samdy Sam2023-10-21 | Being an autistic ADHDer (or "AuDHDer") has it's upsides and downsides, but in this video I want to talk about the ways that my ADHD traits hide my autistic traits.
Register for the free summit: yosamdysam.krtra.com/t/UPQ37oV5f0rKHow I manage being self-employed as an autistic/ADHDerYo Samdy Sam2023-09-30 | In this video I'll be talking about some of the things autistic and ADHD business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers struggle with and some tips and strategies to cope.
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Notion (a great digital planning app): https://affiliate.notion.so/betko6ia16om (affiliate link) Check out the new merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Buy my Autistic Traits Workbook: mybook.to/thinkyoureautistic Portuguese edition: loja.uiclap.com/titulo/ua32020 Tip/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysamBack to YouTube: an HONEST chatYo Samdy Sam2023-09-15 | It's my big YouTube comeback! I wanted to start with an honest discussion about what's been going on in my life, and how I've been coping with becoming a mum of two, increasing growth and visibility on YouTube, all the while dealing with my own autism/ADHD.
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Subscribe to my mailing list: subscribepage.io/YoSamdySam2 Check out the new merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Buy my Autistic Traits Workbook: mybook.to/thinkyoureautistic Portuguese edition: loja.uiclap.com/titulo/ua32020 Tip/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysamBrazilian Workbook Launch of So you think youre autisticYo Samdy Sam2023-06-17 | Join Sam as she chats with team member Ana about the Portuguese/Brazilian version of her workbook, how the translation came about and we will play some fun language games where Sam demonstrates her ability to understand Portuguese (i.e. not at all)
Tickets for London event: autismexplained.kartra.com/page/qry103 Mailing list sign up: subscribepage.io/YoSamdySam2The Portuguese/Brazilian edition of my workbook is available now!Yo Samdy Sam2023-06-16 | "Acho que sou autista. E agora?", now available on UICLAP, Amazon Brazil and Amazon Worldwide! #autista #actuallyautisticbrasil #autismobr #autismonaotemcara #autismoadulto
UICLAP: loja.uiclap.com/titulo/ua32020 Amazon Brazil: https://www.amazon.com.br/Acho-que-sou-autista-agora/dp/B0C6L33J2L/ Amazon worldwide: mybook.to/AchoQueSouAutistaAutistic adult tests out sensory productsYo Samdy Sam2023-06-11 | Join me as I review some exciting sensory products, many of them recommended by an occupational therapist! Sensory play is not just for kids, autistic adults can also benefit from sensory regulation, provided you get the right stuff.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:10 The Tray 02:35 Kinetic Sand 04:48 Mad Mattr 07:23 Intelligent Putty 09:10 Pluffle 11:42 Playfoam 13:04 Water beads 14:40 SnoBall Play 16:14 Glibbi Galaxy Bath SlimeYo Samdy Sam Live StreamYo Samdy Sam2023-06-05 | ...How I learned to stop hating exercise (and actually stick to it)Yo Samdy Sam2023-04-10 | Click my trainwell (formerly CoPilot) link go.trainwell.net/YoSamdySam-cp to get 14 days FREE with your own personal trainer!The MOUSE model of autismYo Samdy Sam2023-03-18 | When you read about autism research in the media, you may not realise that a lot of this research is actually conducted on mice. In this video I'm going to be deconstructing the so-called "Mouse Model of Autism".
TIMESTAMPS β 00:00 Intro 01:18 The Mouse Model of Autism 05:28 Scientific Validity 06:49 So-called "autistic" behaviours in mice 09:15 How did this gain legitimacy? 10:17 The recent study 14:43 BloopersTips for AuDHDers: how to manage your autism & ADHDYo Samdy Sam2023-03-04 | Do you struggle to balance the needs of your autism and ADHD? You're not the only one! Here are a few things I've learned over the last few years about how to cope as an "AuDHDer"
TIMESTAMPS β±οΈ 00:00 Intro 01:34 TIP 1: Appease both sides 02:44 Autistic burnout versus ADHD "bore-out" 09:41 TIP 2: Find ways to be supported by others 12:38 Brief self-promo 13:08 TIP 3: Plan plan plan 14:09 Sunday Reset Routine 16:51 TIP 4: Cultivate self-compassionNo, I dont look autistic (BUT...)Yo Samdy Sam2023-02-04 | Many autistic people often hear the microaggression "you don't look autistic" after disclosing their condition to friends, family or co-workers. Let's dive a little deeper into this idea of what autism "looks" like.
Timestamps 0:00 Intro from Sam 1:04 Start of conversation 8:18 Activism and leaning into your strengths 12:36 "Social skills" 16:22 Where are all the autistic girls? 19:28 Ah ha moments 24:26 Orley's self-diagnosis 28:47 Medical model of autism 36:25 Acceptance 40:44 Family, upbringing and intergenerational trauma 44:23 Being heard 47:49 Talking more about Builder BeesBook launch party!Yo Samdy Sam2022-11-25 | So You Think Youβre Autistic (A workbook for the confused person whoβs just trying to figure things out) is a workbook aimed at those seeking clarity around their autistic traits.
When you first come to the realisation that - gasp! - you might be autistic, itβs a really confusing and lonely time, and thereβs not much guidance out there for what to do next.
This workbook aims to hold your hand (metaphorically) and prompt you to think about areas of your life which are relevant to an autism diagnosis, talk you through some of the diagnostic criteria in an easy to understand way, help you think about masking, imposter syndrome and how to talk to other people about all this.
This book wonβt diagnose you. But it will help you gain more clarity around your autistic traits, and leave you better prepared for your assessment (if you choose to pursue one), and develop more understanding and compassion towards yourself.
It is available on the following international Amazon marketplaces:
US: amazon.com/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Canada: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Germany: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 France: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Spain: amazon.es/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Italy: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Netherlands: https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Poland: https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Sweden: https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0BMHPLXK2 Japan: amazon.co.jp/dp/B0BMHPLXK2Reading my old school reports (autistic, ADHD, gifted)Yo Samdy Sam2022-11-20 | Since looking back at your childhood is a key part of an adult autism assessment, I thought I'd look back at what my teachers said about me, an undiagnosed autistic, ADHD kid with academic giftedness.
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Instagram: instagram.com/yosamdysam5 signs you have ADHD and autismYo Samdy Sam2022-10-30 | In this video, I talk about what it's like having both autism and ADHD and how this can feel from an inner perspective. ADHD and autism have many similarities, but also many conflicting traits, so this can be really difficult to unpick sometimes.
Check out the merch store: samantha-stein-shop.fourthwall.com Tip jar/buy me a coffee/crowdfund my next project: ko-fi.com/yosamdysam100k celebration, life update, EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!Yo Samdy Sam2022-10-09 | Keep watching my channel for further announcements regarding my workbook!
Time stamps: Intro 0:07 Introducing Ana 03:21 (Check out Ana's Instagram for the Portuguese speaking crowd instagram.com/anatmuh) Introducing Nadia 06:46 Life update: kids 09:41 Life update: ADHD meds 13:32 Wired Differently 16:40 The Autism Friendly Cookbook 18:03 My own exciting announcement! 18:53
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The Autism Friendly Cookbook (Pre-order, out November 21st) amzn.to/3SLI7Er (Amazon UK) amzn.to/3SLq94W (Amazon US)How to improve your health (as an autistic person)Yo Samdy Sam2022-07-27 | Click my trainwell (formerly CoPilot) link go.trainwell.net/YoSamdySam-cp to get 14 days FREE with your own personal trainer!
If you want to improve your overall health, but don't know where to start, in this video I cover 8 areas of your life to consider, where small changes could add up to a big difference.
If you like my content and just want to buy me a virtual coffee β to support my work, you can buy me a Ko-Fi here: ko-fi.com/yosamdysam (no longer accepting video commissions)Autism and clothing (summer edition)Yo Samdy Sam2022-06-25 | Check out LOOP earplugs: glnk.io/q1jq/yo-samdy Discount code LOOPXYOSAMDY for 15% off!
If you like my content and just want to buy me a virtual coffee β to support my work, you can buy me a Ko-Fi here: ko-fi.com/yosamdysam (no longer accepting video commissions)Being an autistic teenager was hell (it got better)Yo Samdy Sam2022-06-05 | Being an autistic teenager (and undiagnosed at that!) was extremely isolating and I wanted to share my story in case it helps anyone.
Obviously, I'm not speaking for all autistic people - as we all have unique strengths, difficulties and struggles.
If you like my content and just want to buy me a virtual coffee β to support my work, you can buy me a Ko-Fi here: ko-fi.com/yosamdysam (no longer accepting video commissions)EMDR: the weirdest therapy Ive ever hadYo Samdy Sam2022-04-16 | After experiencing EMDR therapy, I knew I had to do a video about my experiences, because it's a very weird, very effective sort of therapy. EMDR is typically used to treat PTSD and trauma but is increasingly being used for other mental health issues.
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πAll my autism videos in one handy playlist π: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfWrZJcC_lTAJvhgia_UqpidfyNARkPCNHow to be (a bit) happierYo Samdy Sam2022-03-19 | In this week's video I talk about a simple exercise rooted in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), often referred to as "Accumulating positives". I give examples of some of these positives and explain how to do the exercise.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:35 Identify your values 06:37 Low energy examples 10:24 Medium energy examples 12:47 High energy examples 17:47 The realisation at how much I've waffled 18:56 Avoid avoiding 23:15 A personal update 25:07 Outtakes
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πAll my autism videos in one handy playlist π: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfWrZJcC_lTAJvhgia_UqpidfyNARkPCNHow I Use Sweepy To Keep My Home Clean (App For Adhd And Autism) #ADYo Samdy Sam2022-02-05 | In this video I talk about how to use the Sweepy app to get your house clean, and why you might struggle with "lists" in the first place.
Check out Sweepy here: https://link.sweepy.app/sam/
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πAll my autism videos in one handy playlist π: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfWrZJcC_lTAJvhgia_UqpidfyNARkPCNHow to identify manipulation - and what to do about itYo Samdy Sam2021-11-27 | Do you want to avoid manipulation in relationships? Or manipulation at work? Do you want to learn more about how to stop a manipulator? And learn how manipulation and autism can crossover?
In this video, I take you through what manipulation is, what are the signs of manipulation, why autistic people can be accused of manipulation and are more vulnerable to being manipulated and what you can do about it!
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πAll my autism videos in one handy playlist π: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfWrZJcC_lTAJvhgia_UqpidfyNARkPCNMy Brain Story (Draw Along With Me)Yo Samdy Sam2021-10-02 | This is a DRAW ALONG WITH ME video! I will be attempting to visually represent how my brain feels on the inside, and I invite you to do the same.
Tag me and Neuroclastic (@Neuroclastic) on Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #BrainStory.
Captions are on the way!Autistic traits are HUMAN traits: depathologising the autistic experienceYo Samdy Sam2021-04-30 | To check out KiwiCo, please visit http://www.kiwico.com/YoSamdySam for 50% off your first crate.
We hear a lot about examples of autistic traits, sometimes spoken of as if they are so far outside the realm of human experience that they are no longer human traits. But the reality is that autistic traits are human traits.
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The topic of autism in girls is highly searched for these days, and in 2019 I made a video called, "Autism Symptoms in Girls" , which has gone on to be the highest viewed video on this channel: youtu.be/ixRSb00BplM
But after much reflection I wanted to revisit this idea of "gendered autistic traits" and move away from the idea of female autism and male autism altogether.
I chatted with Purple Ella about this topic and we decided to do a mini collab where we both discuss this topic. Check out her video here: youtu.be/P3ohpP5q3m0
A clarification about Maria Montessori - The Absorbent Mind (not her first book as I said in the video) does contain some quotes re: her eugenicist views, although her general educational philosophy does not promote this. I actually do really appreciate parts of the Montessori method, but I wanted to mention her views to make the point that it was not uncommon for people to hold them, even people who had otherwise decent thoughts about education.Show Us Who You Are: Interview with ND author Elle McNicollYo Samdy Sam2021-03-08 | Show Us Who You Are is the second novel from award-winning neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll. Set in the future, it combines sci-fi concepts and neurodivergent representation, into an amazing story for middle grade readers (and beyond!).
If you like a story that's a cross between Black Mirror, Gillian Cross and arguing in an online autism group about person-first language... this one's for you!
Watch my interview with Elle about A Kind of Spark from last year: youtu.be/Cu8x_9k9Kqk
#ShowUsWhoYouAre #ElleMcNicollFirst trimester pregnancy update // Autistic and pregnantYo Samdy Sam2021-01-30 | This video was sponsored by Tiimo, the visual planning app: go.onelink.me/w6CP/tiimocalendar (available on Apple, Android and desktop)
The first trimester of pregnancy is tough for everyone, but being autistic adds an extra layer on top of that, so I thought I'd give an update from the comfort of week 15 (later by the time this was uploaded), to let you know what it was like for me, for both pregnancies, and comparing how it was before I knew I was autistic with my current pregnancy.Dont give up on your 2021 new years resolutions! #ShortsYo Samdy Sam2021-01-22 | Find out more about the Tiimo app at: go.onelink.me/w6CP/tiimocalendar (available on Apple, Android and desktop).
Struggling to make your 2021 new year's resolutions stick? Don't give up yet! Plan HOW to achieve them and half the battle's won.
#Sponsored #Tiimo10 weird autistic traits I had as a childYo Samdy Sam2021-01-16 | Although as a child, I seemed pretty normal from the outside, I kept my weird and strange autistic traits mostly to myself... until now.
Was Beethoven autistic? Since we'll never have the definitive answer, I thought I'd take you on a journey, figuring out how we might make a good guess as to whether a historical figure is on the spectrum, and what evidence there is in Beethoven's life that points that way.
A big thank you to Piano Rogues for approaching me for this collab, providing extensive research, arranging the piece for my guitar level and being a joy to collab with!15 NEURODIVERGENT-owned businesses to support this holidayYo Samdy Sam2020-11-30 | Links in order of mention:
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The Show Must Be Go Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Autism and WitchcraftYo Samdy Sam2020-10-31 | Join me on a festive discussion of the intersection of autism and witchcraft, featuring an interview with autistic witch Meg Rosenbriar, and much silliness from Sam.
Hoping to answer lots of your questions! Leave them in the comments below if you want me to look at them in advance.
I did change the schedule for my monthly lives for a variety of reasons (mainly related to fitting in other videos), so they will no longer be last video of the month.Adult autism diagnosis: when people donβt believe youYo Samdy Sam2020-10-09 | You might think that your problems will be solved once you get an adult autism diagnosis, but often this brings more problems - people simply not believing you.
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