This Sheepdog fella sounds amazing, you should hang out with him more often. Set a daily alarm to text/tweet him whatever random sentence comes to mind.
@kevinchapmanvlog
2 жыл бұрын
I’d just end up yelling at him to grow hair and stuff like that.
@JoeRW
2 жыл бұрын
As a 17 year old with Autism myself, it is great to have online personalities with similar interests and likenesses to look up too. Keep it up keV!
@sunpi
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this video a lot! - i got my diagnosis recently and had very mixed feelings
@meganisabella14
Жыл бұрын
im 16 and when i first watched this video 7 months ago, i was waiting for an assessment for ADHD & ASD. now fast forward to february 2023, i have just had my assessment and the people who did it are just trying to collate things from my college, parents and old high school and then i should have some form of formal diagnosis 🤞🏻. you and andy have really helped me realise that being neurodivergent is a super power and not a bad thing. thank you :)
@ZoeBassSheehan
2 жыл бұрын
I'm now 30, but I was diagnosed a few months ago. It's been the most positive thing for me. I feel like I'm masking less, as it is absolutely EXHAUSTING! I'm now going to study for my second MA degree (in Education) - As a young autistic female, I'm incredibly passionate about education as a whole, but more importantly the effects of education on autistic women and any prejudices that they might face throughout their HE careers. I've done my BA, MA and PGCE and I have struggled so much, so if I can do anything to make life a little easier for autistic people, I will be happy. Now to try and fund the second master's is another story! hahah
@livsephton9
2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting, I am interested in education due to being Autistic. I am in my final year of an undergraduate university (and it's not going so well) so I think i'm eventually going to go back to college and doing courses in teaching assistant in order to support children who are in a similar position to myself as I've had some supportive teachers in school and some supportive tutors in college
@ZoeBassSheehan
2 жыл бұрын
@@livsephton9 My undergraduate course didn't go so well either. It wasn't until I changed universities and got some support from the wellbeing team that I started to do a little better! xx
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
That's same for me Kev, but I totally failed at school
@chrisgray1507
2 жыл бұрын
That's my difficulty. I feel like I am autistic, but I don't need additional support or benefits or anything, so I feel like I have no reason to get it which is why I've never gone to get one
@india7366
2 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed last year at age 20- I had mixed emotions but i find Im so much kinder to myself now
@STEELYFM
2 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed nearly a year ago as being autistic, took 20+ years of going to my doctor over and over again, and getting paperwork to fill in, for them to keep telling me they lost it, to then in the end after 20+ years of keeping on at them for them to finally sending the paperwork away to the local NHS board to see if they would pay the £1500 funding for me to be seen by someone in the private sector. Was told it would take years to be seen, it took 2 months, was done via zoom due to the pandemic and they got back to me within days and was diagnosed as being Autistic. now getting put forward to be tested due to them thinking I might have ADHD as well.
@Thwimple
2 жыл бұрын
I've just started my diagnosis process at 25, seeing you talking so openly about it genuinely helps calm my nerves on it
@hourcide
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 37 and my son was diagnosed with autism almost 3 years ago at the age of 2. I'm now fully convinced I'm autistic. My childhood now makes sense, my shutdowns are now explainable, my lack of close friends makes sense. My second nature when it comes to dealing with my son's meltdown and struggles. The signs were always there. How is it possible to make it to your mid 30's without even knowing you have autism? It proves just how misunderstood it is and how little we're all aware of it as a whole. It carries a stigma that really shouldn't exist. After the mental breakdown that occurred while re-evaluating my entire life and when I came to accept that I'm autistic my whole life started to make sense and now I'm living a much better life. I feel like I finally understand myself. Keep up the good work. Your vlogs have really helped over the years.
@hailhail91
2 жыл бұрын
Not autistic but dyspraxic, I was lucky enough to be diagnosed as a 6 year old. Hate seeing the stories from people who are adults now who can’t get diagnosed, seems similar to autism in how hard it is to get a diagnosis. It costs hundreds to get
@EJC-qw8ke
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this for about a month or 2 and accidentally clicked on one of them videos
@EmmaJones925
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Currrently simular I’m 47 have so many traits yet nothing is confirmed but yes I’m a bit different if anybody doesn’t like it sod em
@ianscarbro1
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 42 next week and just starting to look into an ADHD diagnosis. I’m wary cos it’s a bit of a ‘trendy’ thing on social media at the minute but I seem to tick a lot of the boxes. A long form video like this is really helpful 👍
@povvy1
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen it in myself since finding your channel, never thought about it before that. Everyone's always labelled me as anti social/lacking emotion or a bit odd but it's odd to finally realise there's possibly a reason although I'm not really after a diagnosis, I'm just happy being me haha
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I really struggle with small talk
@Saint_Rusty
2 жыл бұрын
I myself was 34 years old and diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD. Changed my life but 100% for the better. I like yourself had a lot of difficulties with communicating and expressing myself in social situations with mainly led to me becoming quite isolated. I learnt to live with the fact I knew I was different and no one medically seemed to believe it was anything more than depression. I almost lost everything. My wife and family because I was not able to handle situations and the distance between myself and loved ones grew exponentially. It is now a little over 2 years since diagnosis and the coping mechanisms I use along with the knowledge that I need to approach situations differently to allow myself the opportunity to enjoy it means I rebuilt bridges and am honestly happier than I have ever been. It was a close to 10 year battle to receive a formal diagnosis and its largely thanks to people like yourself raising the profile of Autism. Cheers Kev
@patriciahowellcassity767
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have followed you for more than 5 years +. I did not know as much of your history. I would love to hear more on Anna way of dealing with “mood’s of yours” when your asked to do something and you just don’t do it. I have always appreciated your openness on how all this is. I see some of the people in my life and sometimes me, with these traits. It’s easier to give allowances when it’s better understood.
@WoodshedTheory
Жыл бұрын
I also had an ASD roommate in grad school - we got on amazing. We had no idea we were both autistic at the time.
@jamesfennell4224
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 31 and was diagnosed during lockdown but while I was waiting I went down the autism rabbit hole and found the vlog. It was really helpful to me and I'd love to hear you talk more about this kind of thing.
@steeneugenpoulsen8174
Жыл бұрын
Being an expert depend on your ability to CORRECTLY use the knowledge, not in simply memorizing stuff. I could go read all the books on being a cancer doctor and I would most likely end up with more information in my brain than a real cancer doctor, but let's get real, the cancer doctor knows how to use the information, I don't, I can just vomit it out. Being able to be an encyclopedia doesn't even make us amateurs.
@pgerman05
2 жыл бұрын
As a teenager with autism, I kind of understand how your brain works Kev (kind of because everyone with autism is different) and I do appreciate that you are talking about autism and you showing us Andy and how his autism works, and that let me compare myself to Andy and to see how different my autism is to Andy's and also how similar my autism is compared to Andy's, I hope you get your official diagnosis!
@Davidjon1946
Жыл бұрын
I'm 42 years old from Buffalo New York and I truly feel I'm autistic I've always known something's different about me. I've taken the test online I'm not sure how credible those are however. It says I'm on the Spectrum I don't really know what to do from here but
@spencer4241
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your self-diagnosis is enough for you, but I think you have overlooked 2 things. - Firstly an NHS diagnosis is recorded in the statistics, and the high % of people have a diagnosis the more the governments and society has accommodate this, raising awareness. - Secondly you mentioned that anything can change, however as the process for obtaining that diagnosis is so long I would recommend starting it now, before you need it!
@AdventuresInMyLife2024
Жыл бұрын
A lot of what you talk about with the cleaning and tidying sounds so much like my husband and even me to a certain level. I am autistic and we are 90% certain my husband is too. This video helps me to understand my husband a lot more too, because he is very much like you just based on what you said in this video.
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I understand that Kev, I am the same, I am very untidy, I really struggle cleaning my home
@StaceyEllis1968
Жыл бұрын
I come from roughly the same era as you, a few years older, but when we were at school everyone was different, I don't know why everyone has to have a label these days? No two people are the same, we are all capable of thinking In a million different ways without it being labelled. It's what makes us unique.
@jakehassall3153
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Everything that you say is very relatable for myself who also suffers with imposter syndrome when saying I'm autistic without a diagnosis, and I'm sure it will help others feel more at ease with who they are despite their autism.
@sarahmeister6098
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this, Kevin. If I were to close my eyes and just listen to what you were saying/describing, I'd have thought you were talking about me! I have always believed myself to be "odd" or "weird" and I've been aware that I do not think/feel the same things as others. I have never considered that ASD may not be an impossibility for me. I am certainly going to look into this further.
@ameliahall3658
2 жыл бұрын
my mum has self Diagnosis me with autism and dyslexia. i got diagnosed with dyslexia in year 6 then late more the autism came out as i got old i'm 19.
@gijsw8681
Жыл бұрын
Interesting that some things are reaaalllyy similar to my adhd but somethings also realllyyy aren’t. Like i do switch jobs a lot, emotion is weird, i forget to keep in touch with people, but on the other hand i can never get myself to become and expert in anything or even study for anything and i am very sociable sometimes, very intersting
@robevans5507
2 жыл бұрын
the GP sending you away is totally out of order i phoned my doctor told him i think i might have autism and he put a referral in was on waiting list for 2 years it was that simple i went for a diagnosis kev at the age of 34 two years ago during the pandemic september 2020 in a specialised mental health hospital im exactly the same as you waiting for someone else to speak first im useless with small talk & socialising ive not left the house since 2015 the process was pretty cool to be honest it was all over for me within 1 week on a monday i just chatted face to face with the autism assesser who basically just wants to get to know you what your traits are etc then on the thursday i did some puzzles they wanna see how you react to particular situations & what your imagination is like i would fully recommend you going its worth it i didnt feel uncomfortable at all
@grantstewart967
2 жыл бұрын
i’m 16 and i’m in the process of getting tested for adhd it has been going on for about a year and it’s been slow and it’s hard but i hope soon i will find out
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have any friends at all
@zweiterball
2 жыл бұрын
Im new to the channels (getting back into fooball manager and yours was the first i watched) but am really enjoying.. alot of what your saying is true for me too... OK at school, don't keep relationships with friends, jump around jobs etc.. so thanks for being open. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your honesty and enjoy life.
@kevinchapmanvlog
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I was not disnosed until my late 40s
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I was disnosed nearly 25 years ago
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I am very introvert
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
Same for me Kev
@itsreallyimportantman
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kev, I'm 39, and I got my ADHD Diagnosis About a year ago. The reason I bring this up is because, Your story is so very Closely related to my own, While I understand you've done your research, I can't help but wonder if you also have ADHD as well as Autism? You can have the dual diagnosis. (I'm unaware if you're aware of that - that's the reason for the mention) I am as well wondering if I've ASD along with ADHD, but through my research into ASD I'm reminded ADHD and ASD share ALOT together (There's that rabbit hole we all know about haha), but like you, I took an online test from a private mental health company (who gave me my ADHD Diagnosis) and it came back pretty high scoring, However because I'm not myself a professional I do not know where the line lies for What's makes it just ADHD and What makes it Autism or both. On the topic of self Diagnosis, I did the same before I got my 'bit of paper' I've always said and will continue to say, We know ourselves better than anyone, we are our own expects and in my view should hold the same amount of weight as a professional diagnosis. Tiktok also has a fair few creators who have ADHD alone or have the dual Diagnosis, and they make the content either about information on it all or the day to day of living with it. Good luck to you on your path, and please take care. I have always enjoyed your channel and I will continue to do so.
@siddikafazel
2 жыл бұрын
this video was very interesting to watch
@AdultwithAutism
2 жыл бұрын
I started my YT channel because when I was diagnosed as Autistic at 34 (several years ago...), I couldn't find anyone that fell into my version of Autism and it wasn't good feeling like the 'odd one out' in Autism as well as the non-Autistic world. It's been good to know they have helped others who felt that way, and it also gave me a voice which I'd never used before. If you ever fancy 'chatting perspectives', give me a shout👍
@WillSwainUK
Жыл бұрын
Came here via your FM channels and found this really interesting. I have two sons who have been diagnosed autistic and also with ADHD. Similar to you, and a lot of parents of autistic children, the process of going through that with them made me look more at myself and recognising a lot of things. I've not pursued the official diagnosis route as yet. I'm 52, happily married and essentially have developed the coping strategies that I need. So I guess that question from your GP about how much a diagnosis would improve my life applies to me. I mean, I'm curious in a way, but I'm pretty certain I'm autistic so I'm pretty comfortable with it. Anyway, thanks for this - it was really interesting to hear your experience and I can certainly see a lot of parallels with mine, not least of which is our long lasting love of FM.
@jennygibbons7683
2 жыл бұрын
My son is autistic and has ADHD. Funnily enough a lot of what you have said sits with ADHD things like the hyper focusing and that hyperfocus changing (jobs ect), the person and thing blindness, the putting more interesting things 1st over more practical things all fit into ADHD. I know there's a massive cross over but it's worth looking into too.
@kevinchapmanvlog
2 жыл бұрын
A few people said this to me at the autism show too! It's definitely something I'm starting to look into.
@powsser
2 жыл бұрын
I came here to say this as well! I can totally identify with the struggle to tidy as well.
@tillydog
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Kev. I'm almost 48 and just recently got my Autism diagnosis..... finally!!
@willrichardson1809
2 жыл бұрын
When I was in my mid to late 30's, I started working for a company that claimed they could treatlearning difficulties. By lunchtime of the first day of induction, it became pretty obvious they were talking about me at school, all my Top of the Class one minute bottom the next "lively member of the class but must try harder" started to make sense. A few weeks later I was diagnosed with Dyslexia.........my father said if only this had been picked up when I was at school.
@locien182
2 жыл бұрын
im the same in alot of the ways. emotional understanding i find quite hard. i do not feel happy, i just understand social ques to laugh or smile. being bored very quickly over things. stop starting alot of things ie games/jobs etc. im quite blunt in alot of ways when talking and explaining things to the point of being rude. Short with my kids on why they do not understand/listen to me when i want them to do things. Im awfull at small talk with people, i will join in conversation when its there but other than that im quite. When i was a very young child, i always lined my toyes up around the room small to big and would not be happy if someone moved them. I have very little friends. iv got one "friend" who iv known for 20years now and understands i can do weeks with out talking. Keeping eye contact when "in" conversation i can do but i wont look at people other wise because i feel uncomfortable. So hard to explain just feeling weird.
@curtisrichards3366
2 жыл бұрын
i am informal myself, but am starting to try understand things about my self, but the amount of things you've just said i relate to so much and it makes me feel better knowing im not just the weird, although as its new to me even though im seeing so many things that make sence now to me though ASD and learning more about it i still feel like imposter syndrome is there and its uneasy But THANK YOU VERY MUCH KEVIN !!!
@danfilmmaker
2 жыл бұрын
I got diagnosed when I was 17, I’m 18 now. I had all the signs very obviously at secondary school but no one helped me, and then finally, in quite a unusual way, I was diagnosed at the start of my second year of college.
@georgepalcic731
2 жыл бұрын
Best advice I can give is get it done ASAP as it takes YEARS to get diagnosed when you need it you won't have the time to wait for it DO IT NOW KEV its long and arduous but 100% worth it
@cliffordphillips4070
2 жыл бұрын
Kev, I am a big fan of your FM work. I saw this pop up on my suggested list. It was really eye opening! I am a 41yo who has self diagnosed myself being on the spectrum. I get frustrated when I follow rules by the word and others move forward just doing as they like being one of the many examples. What really interests me is your example of not keeping in touch with people, I do this and had no idea this was highlighter for a possible diagnosis. Would you say get an official diagnosis might be more useful or potentially detrimental with the direction the country's government is moving towards? So far I haven't caused too much damage ;)
@gemmills8988
2 жыл бұрын
I've always felt like I have a lot of traits that tie in with ASD.. I've always felt scared to go to the doctor as I have Munchausen's by Proxy on my notes. I do wonder how a diagnosis could help me? I'm 32 now.. do I need it?
@chriss1587
2 жыл бұрын
I had an ex who was convinced i was on the 'spectrum' and i laughed it off but lately i have questioned that have done several tests which have always said i have a strong likelihood of being autistic, not that i see it as a big thing, watching your video has made me think alot more about it. Excellent video and enjoyed watching it and i hope you get to topple Paris SG on FM22! i do watch every day!.
@joebastow8951
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know how I managed to miss this for two weeks, I had started the referral for ADHD recently, even though I had always thought it was ASD. Then watching this has really reaffirmed that for me. Especially the moving jobs every couple of years, and the mundane tasts been physically painful.
@Yorkiie
2 жыл бұрын
My 4 year old son is currently in the process of being diagnosed with autism, he has already been diagnosed with adhd as is currently at his second school already (he doesn’t like people crying it makes him angry) but god when they put all these points out of why they think he is I’m just like “that’s me” for pretty much every one of them, I’m currently 28 and hate with a passion people in general (more face to face than anything else) this talk was very helpful in terms of not feeling as alone, thanks Kev!!
@evagreen2257
2 жыл бұрын
As a person with ASD I conduct disability research presentations and speeches yet I can't talk on the phone I get where you're coming from
@mariarodger4195
2 жыл бұрын
my son got diagnosed when he was 5 and started doing a lot of research and noticed a lot of similarities took 4 and half years and was diagnosed when I was 36 years old in December 2019 3 weeks before my 37th birthday
@travelingduck5
2 жыл бұрын
its amazing the overlap with add/adha and autism. alot of the symptoms you described such as object/people permanence overlaps both diagnoses.
@simonatkinson5991
2 жыл бұрын
Kevin my nephew is currently going through that process. He is 3 and is on a waitlist to be assessed but that seems indefinite. I know Andy was older but any tips on raising an autistic child?
@Therealdesolatia
2 жыл бұрын
So I have adhd and there’s something called object permanence. If you don’t see it or get busy you forget it exists. It’s a real thing and it happens to me all the time
@Soeldner13
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for this video. I have personally nothing to do with autism but it was super helpfuls and interesting. Thank you a lot for the perspective and the video !
@Apiarist_X
2 жыл бұрын
I found this video from you Kev very interesting. I am now nearly 50 and very successful in my chosen career. Until recently I have never considered myself autistic although I am very different from other people I know. About 20 yrs ago I was diagnosed dyslexic. This answered a lot of questions for me and how I am / struggled in life. Having the diagnosis help me understand and accept the challenges. A through months ago a colleague at work asked me if I was autistic (in a nice way). This got me thinking and looking at myself again. I have basic knowledge on autism and lot of the traits that you have described in this video about yourself are very similar traits to which I have. Since being asked if I have autism. I feel that actually I probably do have it, all be it similar to yourself I have not needed support. Like with my dyslexia I have developed my own coping strategies, and I have probably created strategies to deal with autism. However I have recently been struggling with my mental health and I think it is all linked (dyslexia, autism, anxiety and depression) I think it will be worthwhile for me to do a self assessment online.
@sandiriddett877
2 жыл бұрын
this is such a good video...thank you, I learned a lot...I'm not autistic, but, someone I love is.
@KellyCactus
2 жыл бұрын
Did you go to Cumbria when you did that podcast? 😁 Thanks for sharing!
@themcs
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kevin. And bless you hope you get your diagnosis soon and when your ready to do so. I am still fighting to get my son's Diagnosis he will be 19 next week and have been fighting for this since he was 13 (6 years now) Its a hard long drawn out process, I'm not giving up, hope you don't too. Take Care and God Bless you and your family too xx
@martincollins1478
2 жыл бұрын
I am the same age as you and my school experience was very similar, unfortunately I also struggled to do anything better than just bare minimum in anything academic as I really struggled with keeping focused and sticking to anything work wise or anything I didn't enjoy I found I was really good at making myself look smarter than I actually was, I was never the troublesome kid that got all the attention back in the 90's I was more the really quiet easy to deal with kid, but actually did the bare minimum, enough to get the teachers to leave me alone, which as a result left me very lacking once I left school. I went to college where I encountered the same problem, and entered the world of work where I have been stuck in a rut ever since. Unhappy but without the tools and self motivation/bravery/direction to drag myself out. I discovered you, a few months before the pandemic when looking for videos on FM2020, from there I found your vlogs, the podcast, sheepdog and my eyes got opened to a whole new world. Before finding you on You tube I never really considered anything about Autism, I had heard of it as I encountered a few people in college who had formally been diagnosed but I was very ignorant to what it actually is and how it affects people and as a result I was very ignorant/rude/dismissive about the topic and looking back to them as well. Because of you I made the effort to become more aware, more understanding, and with the intention of hopefully a better more understanding person as a result.. my partner refers to you as the man who filled our living room with his voice during the pandemic as I literally binged everything you created. I came to comic con to not only go to comic con but specifically picked the Sunday to meet you in person and view the panel, which I got the chance to do, and wanted to say similar to this at the time but all that came out of my mouth was "I love your videos" Your videos make a difference, and its a difference that's definitely for the better. Thank you.
@motherofcosplay6836
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kev, how long did it take you to get a referral? I am currently waiting to hear back on being seen too for a diagnosis on Autism but it's now been about 2 years maybe?
@johnFOOTBALLMAD
2 жыл бұрын
My sister was diagnosed in her 60s. It was a huge relief & helped those around her understand what was regarded previous to this her somewhat different behaviour - that was apparent throughout her life. Hers seems to have gotten worse over years - for those reasons maybe worth doing now while don’t need help so that if you do in future everything set up?
@pranaynair4301
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video and the effort that went behind in making it. I had to listen to this twice, because there is a lot to unpack. From the understanding I gathered in this video, I find myself having similar qualities and traits like you & even after reading the comments below. I suffer from anxiety, depression + don't have any friends/ socialise or have any life beyond my current job (which is also not going that well and that leaves me depressed with the way things are going). I only chat with my mother for most/ entire day. I could be easily classed as a loner. I am never in touch with school/ university friends or even my old work colleagues. I find it incredibly hard doing a small talk, because I don't really know what to chat. I can find myself to be a bore when I chat, because I chat the same things with people who I am ''çomfortable' with. I even took a test to check whether I am autistic, and it was a high probability. I felt the outcome was laid bare and evident after the pandemic struck. I am beginning to relate a lot more with people like you... I never realised I could be having it until I sensed these similar qualities. I am 27, living in India and autism isn't recognised as much and something that should be addressed. Since it is not fully established that I could be having it, I am not sure how should I explain this with my parents. Surely I can expect a lot of anger... somewhere I am not sure where to even start. Apologies for this long-winded comment. I find it hard to write this in a precise and concise way as possible & it doesn''t help when it is coupled with panic. I have entered into a new territory tbh
@stevenalper3890
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure my dad had autism. i don't think he ever called me or my sisters. he also never asked us questions when we spoke. i found this video very informative. thx for posting
@g.g.baxter4868
2 жыл бұрын
I have an Autistic son, a daughter with ADHD and i see a lot of their traits in myself. I very much have an addictive personality and get obsessed with things. My friends constantly find amusement in the fact that i will sometimes wait an hr to finish a conversation if ive not been able to finish it in one go. Yet at the same time i can go weeks without speaking to anyone. I only contact my friends and family if i need to or have something to say and expect them to do the same, i cant even comprehend why my wife contacts her mum every day. I often get annoyed at my "peace" being interrupted yet recognise that others might need me. I too can be a little robotic with feelings. Weve met a number of times and now i see why its often been a little awkward
@Wato82
2 жыл бұрын
Your 1 amazing guy and you have amazing people around you good sir, they make you feel like yourself also, I love to see more videos like this as it well help loads of people, also when you do your panels can you bring anything you think people need to know off it into videos like please and can you share for people links to where to start the Autism route and other ones when you get them from all panels as it will help everyone? Thank you for being awesome as ever sir
@christoperaaron8218
2 жыл бұрын
I got officially diagnosed at 21, mom suspected I had autism cause 3 of my cousins are also on the spectrum. When I was little, I got unqualified for help when I started school (from my state). Now, 5-6 years later, im getting more help than ever, even during school it seemed like there was little to no help. Dad said recently that he wished he asked more questions when I was born. I was born 3 months early and I think my parents were already terrified about wether or not I would survive 🥺
@shieldgenerationrko
2 жыл бұрын
Love that you advocate for autism awareness and that you are doing talks about your adult autism diagnosis. I myself have autism, but I was diagnosed when I was younger. I've done convention things in my local area about autism. Followed you over on instagram. Thanks for being inspirational and keep it up.
@JustaGrilx
2 жыл бұрын
Hope this doesn't sound weird but I wasn't gonna watch any talks this Saturday but the sound of your voice makes me happy for some reason so I'm gonna watch your talk
@ClueRS
2 жыл бұрын
I remember when I met you at the Big Potato Games Party in London, everything you described is exactly true and unfortunately it was the exact same for me, I find it extremely hard to be able to start conversations and this can lead to some very long awkward pauses until usually I will just end up walking away or just go sit down in a quiet corner and quite happily stay there content with my own company.
@christine.b.k
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Kev! I like watching this sort of content from you. I have a similar story, though I started down the process of diagnosis after my spouse started working at an after-school sensory gym for autistic kids. I think from first suspicion until the 'official' diagnosis was about 5 years, with many a doctor and therapist completely missing my issues/thinking it was 'just' one thing or another prior. I also got diagnosed with ADHD fairly recently, also because I self diagnosed first. I started watching your content while I was on a research kick about autism and could relate to both you and Anna pretty well. I always knew I was different, from a fairly young age, but like you I was good in school so nobody paid much attention. I agree that just knowing this about yourself and being able to tell others / manage expectations makes a difference and should be reason enough to get a diagnosis.
@torontokat54
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see you again. Thanks for the update. I am always interested in anything to do with Autism.
@Usdi1999
2 жыл бұрын
Are we the same person? I see so much of myself in this it’s unreal. I am also in the process of diagnosis so there may be something in this…
@Beyondultragaming
2 жыл бұрын
Was really interesting to listen to. As an 18 year old who was luckily diagnosed at a young age. I can relate to some of the things you spoke about in how you act in a sense in everyday life.
@editopher
2 жыл бұрын
My daughter is in the process of an ADHD diagnosis, in terms of her lack of focus on tasks etc. We didn't bring it up, she went for a routine appointment, where the GP noticed the way she is and wanted to put her forward. From there, the school are now aware and are doing everything they can in terms of SEN to help her focus and complete work that's been set for her, which is promising.
@caitlinlyons8376
2 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy, 4 years in! I got diagnosed after a couple of months of figuring out that I had something
@seanbebee3569
2 жыл бұрын
Your a great talker Kev. Brilliant story teller. I can’t imagine you not knowing what to say
@annalevermore7857
2 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome aged about 9 in the early 90's. My 3 older brothers show no traits and yet Autism is widely diagnosed in men. I now work as as self advocate and help share awareness for health care professionals
@coolchick7197
2 жыл бұрын
I was 21 when I got my diagnosis after an 18 year battle, I was showing all the signs of ASD when I was 3, my school put it to the fact I was in an ‘all girl year’ which I struggled with big time. It was my first year college tutor when I was 16 who first mentioned Autism to my mum when he phoned her about me going to Brussels the following year when I was 17…I struggled big time socially and was always in a fixed routine when at college and school! At 21 I went to a comic convention local to home and met someone from the National autistic society who’s husband said to me push the autism diagnosis to your GP as I think you would benefit from a diagnosis, fast forward 4 years my ASD has been a big part of my life, I struggle with certain situations including travelling abroad but try not to let it get to me!! I’m happy if you ever get asked to have my story shared in the public.
@michaelwintermusic
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kev. This has got me thinking about myself as I can see some parallels (bursts of obsessions/jobs, social interactions, contacting friends/family). I think thinking about this more might help me out, so thank you :)
@stevepottinger785
2 жыл бұрын
Kev this was one of the most interesting videos I have watched in a very long time. Nice job.
@jaimegraceuk
2 жыл бұрын
i was only diagnosed and listened to after my son was diagnosed if it wasnt for his own diagnosis they wouldnt of even gave me a chance to get diagnosed. even if you need help or not still seek a diagnosis. it will help u in more ways than one. yes self-diagnosis is valid but not to a professional many need that official proof.
@ruthbrown160
2 жыл бұрын
I were diagnosed with autism back in 2008 when I were 12, ive always known am autistic so to me its just who I am. recently ive been talking to adults who have recently been diagnosed or in the process of diagnosis and its been interesting getting to understand how getting that diagnosis helps to answer so many questions and helps them to understand why they are the way they are better.
@spiderswebb11uk
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff, Kev! Has me wondering about myself now.
@marcbailey8954
2 жыл бұрын
Kev, thank you for making these honest videos. You have no idea how much it helps me understand the world according to an adult who perhaps understands the condition more than my young son does.
@iekue
2 жыл бұрын
Quite a lot in the vid is really recognisable for me, and yea i do have a diagnosis. Great to see how open u are about it, that always stays hard for me.
@eloisehowell2245
2 жыл бұрын
I started the diagnosis process in early 2019 at 17, diagnosed late last year at 20. It was nearly 4 years but so relieving when I was diagnosed. I've known since I was at least 13 but went though therapy for anxiety and depression first. Got a doctor who saw it straight away and referred me. My parents said they've always known but were too embarrassed to get my assessed
@eloisehowell2245
2 жыл бұрын
I also refer to myself as having a broken brain, i do have BPD as well though so that's probably correct 🤣
@narg91
2 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly interesting to listen to combined with the fact that I went to university with you. My own personal exposure of autism at the point I was at university was next to none but listening to you list off some of your traits and thinking about situations or scenarios that popped up back then now I can really see it. Hope you get the official diagnosis if you go through it again and you don't get lost in the system!
@jb0609
2 жыл бұрын
My Aspergers diagnosis helped me get a better life.
@andrewmorton395
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a job so I really struggle, now I am 66
@truenorth6999
2 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍 love the video!!!
@freddiegrhm
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev- this is very relatable and has really helped!
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