What are overlooked signs of autism that might lead to autistic people being undiagnosed? Is this why so many autistics (like myself) get diagnosed late in life? In this video, I dive into easytooverlook signs of autism, from the unique perspective of an autistic adult with ADHD who also happens to be an educator. From social challenges (but not necessarily being "awkward") to extreme exhaustion and the need for alone time, I'll discuss things that I've learned and adjustments I've made since my autism diagnosis in the hopes that it might be able to spark ideas for others on what could improve their personal or work life after learning they are autistic. Even without a diagnosis, this can help you better understand the inner workings of autism.

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❗While this isn't meant for diagnostic purposes, it's designed to shed light on various aspects of autism, offering insights and reallife examples.

Whether you're on the autism spectrum, suspect you might be, work with autistics, or are simply interested in learning more, this video has something for you. I'm here to provide an insider's look at the unique perspectives of someone autistic with the goal of helping people better understand me and other AuDHDers in order to help us all live and work better together in a neurodiverse world.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Why are friendships challenging?
02:25 Overwhelming social venues
04:16 Special considerations in friendships
07:40 Why am I always so tired?
09:24 Why do I need longer to process information?
10:43 Why is communication so frustrating?
14:50 Why do I need so much alone time?

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