Rachael Taylor: Autism

I have autism!! I made the video again because the other one was really low quality. I got a new camera now! It's a bit broken after all the falls it's had! If you like my videos please rate comment and subscribe!

Hello my name is Rachael and I have Autism.
Autism is a developmental disability affecting, communication, social interaction and patterns of repetitive behaviour. Autism affects about every150 people. I was diagnosed with autism as a child, I am borderline autistic and I have traits of Aspergers Syndrome. People with autism often have major obsessions. They become intrigued with certain topics. Ive had many different obsessions. Some of these obsessions are writing, drawing, reading, gymnastics, dancing, and crime, computers and internet, All Saints, NCIS some of my favorite TV Shows and Evanescence my favorite band. I find it difficult to talk about much else. Its hard for me to keep interest in other peoples conversations, its not because I dont care about what people are saying, its because I have trouble understanding. I spend a lot of time in my own little world. Its like I am from another planet, like I dont belong here. I have no idea what Im doing here. I sometimes prefer to be alone. Its hard to make and keep friends because of my trouble communicating and understanding. Some people with Autism lack in empathy for others. People with autism may take things literally, such as if you say its raining cats and dogs we may not understand. We may think its really raining cats and dogs! Its best to be clear about what you wish to communicate to a person with autism. Most people with autism love to have a routine. If the routine is disrupted we may get upset and angry. I have a very strict routine especially on Tuesday nights, I dont leave my TV, I dont answer the phone or msn, I wont speak to people because my favorite programs are on. Autism also affects our sensory department in the brain. Some people are over sensitive and some people are under sensitive. Things like itchy material may be a trigger to these issues. I cant wear tags on the back of my clothes because of my sensory issues, and I dont like being touched because my senses go into overdrive, I dont like certain smells such as a jacaranda tree, or mud, I dont like certain tastes such as spicy food. Some loud noises frighten me such as the sound of the vacuum cleaner and fire detector. I find it hard to keep eye contact with people and often look away. Often we may seem hearing impaired or like we are ignoring you but we are not, we are in our little world thinking of other things, we may not respond to our name or answer when called. Other disorders may be linked with autism such as Aspergers Syndrome, Depression, OCD, ADHD, ADD and Anxiety. A lot of teenagers with autism become depressed and anxious because its a time of discovering themselves, forming relationships and seeking out there personality all the things that autism makes it hard to do. People with autism may intentionally harm themselves and have repetitive movements such as head banging and hand flapping. This is because they cannot express themselves in more positive ways. 40% of people with Autism never speak. Im one of the lucky ones. Sleeping problems occur in 40- 70% of people with autism. We find it hard to get to sleep and stay asleep and may awake easily. Some people with autism find it hard to fit in there own age group and prefer to hang out with people older or younger than them. I love my computer because I dont have to fit in an awkward situation and show eye contact, read emotion and understand as much as when Im in a group situation. I find it hard a lot of the time but I manage to cope and I am learning new strategies all the time. Autism can make my life difficult at times, but I have autism, autism does not have me! Thanks for watching!

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• Autism
• Rachael Taylor
• Autism Awareness
• ASD
• All Saints
• NCIS
• All Saints Angel
• Autistic
• Aspergers Syndrome
• OCD
• ADHD
• ADD

[BrainDeadIntellect]

Curious, do you ever get told by people that you don't seem autistic/aspergers? Happens to me a lot because I outgrew the social skill deficts. People only think of it as having social issues anymore.

[AllSaintsAngel]

@BrainDeadIntellect I do a lot. No one really notices it because I use a lot of big words, apart from when I'm anxious, then everybody can tell.

[worthmor]

Thanks for the video, My son has autism and has many of your same traits. You seem to be dealing well with this, keep it up you seem a very nice person.

Cheers,

[AllSaintsAngel]

Thanks I wish you all the best.

[AbbyReidMcGee]

I love this! I havn't been diagnosed yet, but I'm sure I'm either Autistic or that I have Aspergers and I like to know that I'm not alone. :) I'm also obsessed with NCIS

[AllSaintsAngel]

Definitely not alone, there's tons of aspies and auties out there : ) If I didnt have aspergers or autism I'd never have known about NCIS :) bonus

[richmanpoman1]

Very interesting. I feel enlightened.

[aabb2he]

wow cool vide, even tho I'm the same way

[LeaveHerAloneMusic]

You know I love you. *hugs*

[NCISLUVAxx]

Very informative, I am now more aware of autism, which is a good thing. I think what you have done is great! Well done! =D x

[RPM1978]

I'm an adult with autism and I am also a fan of Evanescence, I am glad you posted a video about yourself on here.

[TheOyama666]

Interesting. I have Borderline and Narcissism. And small amount from Aspergers syndrome.

[jtayl227]

yea nice video sis