✋ 10 BIG Signs YOU may NOT be Autistic 🛑

We've talked about spotting signs of autism in adults (and kids!) but we haven't talked about the big clues that you might not be autistic. 🕵🏼‍♂️ Could you be a neurotypical? How can you tell? Join the Autisti-Cat Community and get extra content, Discord, and more: https://www.patreon.com/autisticaf Videos mentioned: DSM 5 deep dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymoYnLGLykY Dr K / HealthyGamerGG Tantrums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5qNfzm5F_s Quinn's video on Meltdowns (very, very good and nuanced): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulDONw3C0Vc&ab_channel=Autistamatic Vegan Doctor Michael Greger Brocolli video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UUl4oh7phY 📌 Stay Connected: Stim the notification bell and subscription button to be notified when I release new content. 📸 I'm now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autisticafter40/ 👩🏼‍💻 And the web: https://www.autisticafter40.com 👨‍⚖️ Disclaimer: I am not a healthcare professional or psychotherapist. If you are watching this and feel that you need immediate mental health support, please see the list of mental health helplines at [HelpGuide.org](http://helpguide.org/) here: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm If you have met one autistic (and or ADHD) person, you have met one person. This is a spectrum condition, and many traits may be different, or have alternative explanations for your symptoms. If in doubt, refer to a psychologist, and not a YouTuber. Self-diagnosis is valid! Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:34 Social Success 04:42 Sensory Sensitivities 07:33 Masking & Internalised Ableism 14:46 Interests 17:23 Routines and Schedules 19:45 Cognitive and Behavioural Differences 23:10 Burnout 25:08 Health 26:22 My hopes