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Unusual Things You Do That Are Actually Autistic Traits!

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00:00 Autism and Texting Instead of Talking
02:28 Autism and Understanding Bullying
04:23 Autism Sensory Overload in Supermarkets
07:12 Autistic Special Interests and Burnout
08:34 Autism, ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity

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In this video, I explain five lesser-known signs of autism that many autistic adults recognise in themselves. You may prefer texting or emailing because written communication gives you more time to process words, context, and your response. You might only realise hours later that someone was being mean, passive-aggressive, or bullying you because reading tone, facial expressions, and hidden social cues can be difficult in real time.

I also explain why autistic people may choose online grocery shopping despite the extra cost. Supermarket lighting, noise, smells, crowds, queues, and unexpected changes can cause sensory overload and leave you exhausted. Ordering online can protect your energy and reduce the risk of autistic burnout.

Another surprising autistic trait is researching your special interest when you feel close to burnout. Learning about a favourite subject may look like work to other people, but the focus, familiarity, and enjoyment can help you regulate. Finally, I discuss why advice can feel like criticism, especially when autism and ADHD overlap with rejection sensitivity.

If you are questioning whether you could be autistic, this video may help you recognise patterns in your communication, sensory processing, social experiences, special interests, and emotional responses. These traits alone cannot diagnose autism, but they can give you useful points to explore and discuss with a qualified professional.

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@dessyred5785 2 weeks ago

I prefer texting or email becauseI can take my time to come up with rhe answer.

@Bildgesmythe 2 weeks ago

OMG, I'm 75. I fit all the 'traits' . Too late now but I do feel better. After watching many hours of people that are like me. I don't feel so weird. Wish I'd met you all 60 years ago.

@thecomedian2883 2 weeks ago

I've gone through life with people being mean to me without me realising it; one time, I just stood there while a guy was "squaring up to me", but because I didn't even flinch (due to being confused by his tone and facial expression), he ended up walking away, likely thinking that I didn't feel threatened by him, which in a way, I didn't, but that's only because I didn't know I needed to feel threatened lmao, but also, not lmao, because that could have ended badly.

@Diane-m3f 2 weeks ago

My husband of 33 years has autism and ADHD....and he does love texting me his feelings. I also can tell when I have confused him because he touches his head as he is searching for a response to what I say. I have learned to just be very blunt about as much as possible, and appreciate the very hard work he is doing for our family. He is extremely disorganized when overwhelmed, and I am (finally) understanding that he literally is just feeling overwhelmed. He is one of the best people I have ever known, and even though we don't have a fantasy traditional marriage, we pool our strengths and help each other in areas needed. I hope this encourages someone who might feel hopeless.....❤

@MagicalGirlEuphemia 2 weeks ago

I don't mind going shopping in the store, but I am very much a "headphones on, get in, get what I need, get out as fast as possible" kind of shopper
When I go shopping with other people and they want to wander around and browse, I often end up getting overstimulated

@RabiaShafiq-g3j 11 days ago

I took Anwen Reid’s anxiety quiz after seeing several people discuss their results. I wouldn’t say a quiz can explain everything about someone, obviously, but it did point out a few patterns I hadn’t really connected before. That was probably the most interesting part for me.

@scottfw7169 2 weeks ago

🛒As disagreeable as the grocery store environment is, my desire to see and touch the food I'm buying is more powerful.

@timbarnett3381 2 weeks ago

The slowness of realising someone is being mean to me in a conversation is an asset in disguise as the emotionless immediate reaction from me is the perfect way to react to the more narcissistic elements of society. I do need to watch out for the subsequent internal analysis of the scenario when it hits home.

People remark favourably on how I keep my cool in situations. If only they knew! 😂

@CoraMendi 2 weeks ago (edited)

My local large supermarket started something they call "the silent hour". No jingles, no music, and people in general are asked to be relatively silent. It's been so successful, that hour now lasts three.

I dislike being sold to; I prefer to do my own shopping. Part of that is being able to think about what I want and need without needing to pay attention to someone who is trying to either figure out those wants and needs, or who doesn't care about them and just wants the biggest possible commission.

Also, I would like to submit for consideration that maybe "understanding advice as criticism" comes from too many times of being "advised" by those same people, who somehow always find what you've done wrong but never what you've done right. I have no problem understanding advice as advice when it comes from someone who knows how to say positive things.

@SkyHuntress-z5w 2 weeks ago

I have RSD issues and they mostly stem from asking for help. I get super anxious when I NEED to ask for help and it goes back to my childhood asking for homework help and getting yelled at by my parent or being rebuked by teachers when asked for help in class as well.

@sammielaaK 2 weeks ago (edited)

It’s so relatable—people being mean to me, and I only realize it later, or I can’t bring myself to say anything in the moment; then I get stressed later about why I didn’t stand up for myself, or I start obsessing over why the person acted so meanly.

And i also prefer texting. I hate it when someone calls me!
And supermarket is torture for me, i hate stores in general.

@zvjatouslawinc.7098 2 weeks ago

To be honest, even texting someone is difficult for me. Because before I can write my message I have to be a chess master to predict every possible reaction of my collocutor to this message. I really used to recieve bad reactions when in my head all was supposed to be good

@AyyDeJayZone 2 weeks ago

Online shop massive game changer. So much less weekly stress the 5 quid is worth it for delivery.

@thomashorton7830 2 weeks ago

I really appreciate that you have filmed all your own b-roll. All the ai or bought b-roll on other videos makes me feel disconnected from the video like "who are these folk?", "what are they doing?", sometimes even "how does this footage relate to what is being said" when it's just random people. When it's you and (I guess) friends and family acting out exactly what you are talking about it makes so much more sense.

@RPGgems 2 weeks ago (edited)

I just got my autism diagnosis this week (at age 44) and the shopping part made me remember back to when I was child and would have to go shopping with my parents. I hated it, and by the time we got to the tills, I'd be majorly uncomfortable. My dad would give me the keys and say I could go and wait in the car, where I would sit and just stare into the distance until they got back. Now I live next to a supermarket, so when I go I'm there at 6:55am ready for it to open and I go around quickly and use the self-service 😅

I prefer online shopping, but going to the supermarket at least gets me out of the flat (and sometimes I have bad experiences with delivery drivers that puts me off ordering online for a few weeks).

@jasonneugebauer5310 2 weeks ago

I definitely have a hard time figuring out when someone is being rude and mean to me, or taking advantage of me.

I tried to run a business where I had to interact with customers and negotiate a price for my goods and services, and found that either the customer wanted me to work below my cost, or they would try to manipulate me to work below my cost, and very few people want to pay/buy from me.

My business was operating a saw mill for higher, selling lumber, and doing custom woodworking. The only part I still do is custom sawmill and lumber drying. Because I can basically tell my customers that I am making them lumber cheaper than a arborist would haul off the logs and if they don't want to pay my low fee, they can get someone else to do the work. Hen they see their clear advantage, they often hire me. But in general, I am not good at negotiating a fair deal for myself and prefer to just buy stuff from a store with set prices. Instead of negotiating for myself.

Oddly enough, I do fine in negotiations on behalf of other people.

@krishrao2778 2 weeks ago

Reading makes more sense than listening.

@JeremiahMcaninch 2 weeks ago

On RSD - I remember getting upset, because a teacher was angry with me.
They swore they weren't angry, but then I said "It feels like you were angry at me for {this} reason".
They realised that they actually were, and that I was picking up on the emotion that they weren't even aware they were feeling (It was like 1% anger in the voice - 99% positive)

It's a strength when you can use this for good, but it does make for a challenging childhood!