W-11 IF AUTISM'S A SILENT EPEDEMIC; Where are the Adult Autistics

[jdgmommy31103]

I love your video. My husband is high functioning, and you are absolutely right about night shifts. That's why my husband always wanted to work nights. He has a very difficult time socially, but it's one of the things I love about him. Our son has autism, and we are proud of him. Because my husband is just like him, it was easy for us to accept autism in our son, and we know to allow him to just do his thing. Thank you for your video.

[jibrienne]

Thank you for your insights! Your words were very eloquently spoken and I think you definitely made some good points. Your werewolf analogy is especially helpful. I will need to remember it later.

[misspinkpunkykat]

My father was a truck driver for YEARS and I swear the man would have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome if he were a kid today.

[misspinkpunkykat]

Good analogy.  I used to think the werewolf folklore legend was just a limited understanding of diseases like rabies and hypertricosis but I have to wonder if autism traits could have inspired the myth as well.

[Gthangorangatang]

What were youre favorite jobs in the past?

[TheRedHairing40]

For two years I realized I'm not alone.... for that I thank you

[moobooable]

Thank you. As an adult with autism I've had to answer this question a lot too! Another avenue of escape, one that doesn't seem logical until you really think about it: teaching. You do not have to be sociable to instruct; you do not have to be sociable to plan a learning activity; you have developed a unique ability to see the foundations that later learning is built on and ensure they are in place. Most people remember a "weird" teacher - I bet they had autism!

[sundiata365]

Thank you Brother.

[philsaspiezone]

I have Asperger syndrome, and am 43 years old. When I was a small child, I started out in the special ed classes, only moving into the mainstream when I was 11 yeas old. This meant that I was with the usual neurotypical people 24 hours a day 7 days a week and therefore it was too difficult for me to learn social skills. This was rather like an average 5 year old trying to study differential calculus. So I now try to stay away from the usual NTs to avoid aspiphobia.

[dustrca]

very well said, It's very accurate too. I learned at a young age too hide my naturasl behaviors and to just "blend" in with my surroundings. If I wasn't noticed, I couldn't be singled out. We're here, and we belong.

[summersja]

Excellent- thank you! As a parent of an 18 year old Autistic Spectrum son, you help me to relate to his future. However, many challenges ahead though...

[bdup3311]

hi wolf i have a friend that is autistic and everyone used to pic on him even i did but i was goin through a hard time so i started to think about it and the next time i saw them picking on him so i said stop picking on him but they wouldnt so he didnt have any friends so i sat with him at lunch so other people started to do it so now everyone is good friends with him and i know if they met you they would get along with you really well and easily so thanks for the video

[jblovesfball]

Thanks, totally could relate. I am beginning to recognize others around now and then who I can tell are autistic it definately makes me feel less alone in what I experience. also the computer is great for having somewhat controlable contact with others. I am not yet sure of where I fall in the two groups you describe I have become tired of trying to fit into the neurotypical jungle, i will try to work somewhat separate if I can, I'm going back to school for that purpose.

[Kumari58787]

Things are getting better for us and will get better in the future.

[paulmcauliffe]

Dear Wolf: Thank you for this video. It contains deep wisdom. I am 55 years old and was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome one year ago. Every year when they announce the Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, I think: damn! they missed me again!

[boltwevl]

Hi Wolf, this is cyberscan. I am posting links to this video on our local center's site.  You explain our reality better than I could. I like the way you explain about us hiding in order to revert to our true selves in order to regenerate. I myself have become a professional actor in order to live in their world. I truly hope you write your book. It will help many of us I believe.

[astland27]

Thank you for your video. As an adult living on the autism spectrum, it is much easier knowing the reasons for behaviors I found confusing. Autism is the explanation, not the excuse.

[tdtjackson123]

I think you so much for your videos.You are a blessing.I have a son that is 10 years old with autism. I am so glad that I found this video.Its nice to hear from someone that has face the same challenges my son face growing up.You are going to help so many people. THANKS!

[missfying]

Yoohoo, over here (*waves)

[nothingunusual]

I think your werewolf analogy is a great way to describe living with an ASD. It's a real pleasure to have stumbled upon your channel. You have a wonderful way with words and brilliant insights. Great videos!

[sandbar3000]

I know, I love that analogy too. I never thought of that before-but it is true!

[shuckydog]

What a great video; plenty of really important points that need so much to be common knowledge in the autistic/parent/proffesional community.

[justamutt90]

thank you poster of a great vid with a great point. I think Autism is the same amount its just more understood now so it seems like more cases. older people who were mis-diagnosed were found out later to be Autistic like my brother.

[GingerAutie]

This is a great video and you really descripe it perfectly! You make very very good videos. I favoured that one, but they would be all worth it favouring them.

[playgroundtown]

You've described it perfectly! Thanks for the video...I never thought about the long-haul truck drivers and other people that take jobs that NTs don't want...very perceptive thoughts...

[LizzieCornish]

Wolk has many videos on Youtube, all of which are equally interesting, eloquent and inspirational. Hurry and get that book written, Wolf, then let us all know about it. You have much to teach many.

Lizzie

[xanovaria]

I'm watching this vid as one of my aspie-minded narrow interests...in the dead of night...like a werewolf.

Great vid.

[7708478]

This is the first video I have watched of yours, I think you're a beautiful writer/speaker.