13 Signs You Might Not Be Autistic

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Ever think you might be autistic? With less than 5% of the population currently diagnosed as autistic, here are 13 reasons why you *might* NOT be autistic. 🔗 Want Support Built for Your Brain? Join the Auticate membership for practical tools, daily validation, and a community that actually gets it. 👉 https://www.auticate.com/membership 🎥 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/i2nBR8jnJ5Q #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic ✨ Always keep in mind - the common experiences of autistic adults will all be different - but if you've never had any of the ones mentioned in this video, it's quite possible you might not be autistic. OR...your autistic experiences might just be different. Because all autistic people experience autism a little differently. ♾️ If you are autistic, have you had any of the experiences in the video that are commonly mentioned by autistic adults? Drop what resonated with you and your thoughts in the comments! ⤵️ ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose or un-diagnose you with autism. This is meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. ➡️ 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. 5 Signs It's Both: https://youtu.be/ZlFSeamEJbA 4. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 5. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 6. Double Empathy Issue: https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 7. Autistic Struggles: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 📚 READ MORE: 1. Rumination: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8419022/ 2. Eye Contact: https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autistic-eye-contact#tips-for-adults 3. Camouflaging: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10060524/ 4. Double Empathy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38757626/ 5. Masking: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8992921/ 6. Divergent social communication: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10690413/ 7. Repetitive behaviors: https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rethinking-repetitive-behaviors-in-autism/ 8. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 9. Autism in Adults (Dr Luke Beardon): https://amzn.to/40eV14n 🚨 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 🎧 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 : 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! ⭐️ 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! ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Group collaboration 1:06 - Multi-person conversations 4:40 - Eye contact 6:49 - Letting things go 8:31 - Ruminating thoughts 9:00 - Being misunderstood 12:15 - Interruptions 14:23 - Changes to routine 16:02 - Multi-step tasks 17:24 - Social battery 18:32 - Co-occurring medical conditions 19:21 - Sensory issues and cognitive processes 20:32 - Meltdowns and shutdowns 22:21 - What's next #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