How to Spot Autism in High-Masking Adults

What's beyond the diagnostic criteria for an autistic adult? Here's a fun list of 10 common signs of autism in adults. UP NEXT: https://youtu.be/zQitAvEsgwk #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic 🎙️ What would you add to this list? Which of these resonated with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ to help us all learn what autism can look like in real life for autistic adults and help more people better understand what autism means, beyond the diagnostic criteria. ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. This isn't meant for diagnostic purposes; it's designed to shed light on various aspects of autism, offering insights and real-life examples. ➡️ 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. My Diagnosis Journey: https://youtu.be/zerlIKPEgTU 2. My Post Diagnosis Story: https://youtu.be/FY1R8Z08o18 3. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 4. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 5. Double Empathy: https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 6. High-Masking Struggles: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 📖 READ MORE: 1. Camouflage and masking behavior in adult autism (2023) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10060524/ 2. Rumination: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8419022/ 3. Masking: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8992921/ 4. Divergent social communication: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10690413/ 5. Repetitive behaviors: https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rethinking-repetitive-behaviors-in-autism/ 6. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 7. Autism in Adults (Dr Luke Beardon): https://amzn.to/40eV14n 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl/2148303953 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- the large one that's in most videos 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 -- NOTE: This is about SO much more than therapy!! Highly recommend for anyone who is autistic or wants to learn more about how it feels to be AuDHD 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES: https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-friendly-apparel 💤 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 1:27 Sign #1 - Sensory experiences 3:42 Sign #2 - Background noises 4:31 Sign #3 - What your brain focuses on 6:56 Sign #4 - Your unique rules for life 7:45 Sign #5 - Processing time 9:09 Sign #6 - Overthinking 9:50 Sign #7 - Time struggles 10:30 Sign #8 - Eating habits 11:11 Sign #9 - Catching vibes 12:17 Sign #10 - Explanation styles #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismmasking #masking #signsofautism