High-Masking Autistics Communicate Differently

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Why are autistic communication styles seen as rude or blunt? Learn about 6 common differences in autistic communication. *NOTE: Every autistic person has different experiences. This video is based on research and studies, as well as my own experiences and those of other autistic people that have been shared with us. This isn't intended for diagnostic purposes but to help more people better understand the complexities of autism. UP NEXT: https://youtu.be/zQitAvEsgwk #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic ➡️ 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 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Autism in Women: https://youtu.be/vS8y9KBJczM 2. Stimming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsVFT-slOMc 3. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 4. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 5. Double Empathy Issue: https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 6. High-Masking Struggles: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 📖 READ MORE: 1. ''Putting on my best normal': Social camouflaging in adults with autism spectrum conditions (2017) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-017-3166-5 2. The 'double empathy problem' (2012) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254245139_On_the_ontological_status_of_autism_The_'double_empathy_problem' 3. Do you feel me? Autism, empathic accuracy and the double empathy problem (2024) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613241252320 4. Autistic peer-to-peer information transfer is highly effective (2020) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32431157/ 5. Perspective-taking is two-sided (2017) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1362361317708287 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl/2148303953 👇 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! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Blunt & direct 1:52 Honest 3:25 Less fluff 4:11 Literal 6:48 Tone & volume 8:26 Body language 10:25 Outro ⭐️ 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 #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity#autistictraits #autismcommunication