5 Common Autistic Experiences

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Discover 5 key parts of what it REALLY means being a high masking autistic and better understand the experience of high masking autistic people in today's world. If you're a high masking autistic adult, what is your experience? What else would you add to this list of things you would like other people to know about your unique challenges and how you deal with them? ⤵️ Share your thoughts, ideas, and questions in the comments! ▶️ WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/join-us #chrisanddebby #latediagnosedautistic 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. 5 Overlooked Signs of Autism: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 2. Why High Masking Autistics Experience Burnout: https://youtu.be/Ih_vTZb8Tmw 3. Why High Masking Autistics are Misunderstood (Double Empathy Issue): https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 4. Why High Masking Autistics Struggle: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 📚 FAVORITE BOOKS 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr -- NOTE: This is about SO much more than therapy!! Highly recommend for anyone who is autistic or wants to learn more about how it feels to be AuDHD 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES 1. Kingsted T-Shirts: https://amzn.to/3ZgfkMa 2. Wool Socks: https://amzn.to/3ZfVqAO6 3. Ugg Slippers: https://amzn.to/3sRkQsH 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet (amazing cooling comforters, sheets, and other bedding - perfect for hot sleepers and autistics who struggle with regulating temperature while sleeping!) : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⏰TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Feeling "different" 2:07 Camouflaging 3:58 You appear to "function" but struggle 5:53 It gets harder as you get older 7:25 Burnout and diagnosis 8:25 Outtakes ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #signsofautism #adhdsupport #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #overstimulated #stimming #autismlife #autismmasking