Does This Count as 'Be More YouTube'?

Some thoughts and feelings on what's been an eventful week for an autistic YouTuber. Comedy, recovery & an upcoming online conference. Links to everything mentioned in the video below.
#EngageAutism #AutismAcceptance #actuallyautistic

NEAS "Acceptance Matters '24" Virtual Conference

The Daily Tism [NSFW]

Joe Wells "I Am Autistic" [NSFW]

Pierre Novellie "Quiet Ones" [NSFW]

Fern Brady "Autistic Bikini Queen" (Require Netflix Account to watch) [NSFW]

* Links marked [NSFW] contain language or content which may offend so are not safe to view when you're on someone else's device or in "judgy" company... like at work, a public library or when you're trying not to get noticed in the corner at a really boring social function you REALLY wish you hadn't been press ganged into😉

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[Autistamatic]

Sad to say that the tour Joe's promoting here is over, but what a brilliant tour poster (at the end)!

[SaltierMermaid]

I could listen to your voice all day long. Its incredibly soothing 😊

[systemfive]

Never be "more YouTube" Quinn! Your channel is an oasis of common sense and relatability in an almost endless desert of flashy hysteria. Your content has helped me immensely, and especially the way you present it makes it so much nicer to take in. No "fancy" cuts and needless motion, no distracting music over your talking, just all the things that are actually relevant. You're the YouTube star we need :) Thank you.

[linden]

Enjoy the conference, I have no doubt you'll be great.

I'm a big fan of both the Daily Tism and Joe Wells.

[jazzypanduh]

Hannah Gatsby is another great Autistic comedian.

Great video. Keep them coming!

[PaulWady]

Glad to comment about comedy and performing in general Quinn. Thank you for your film. :)

[micheals]

I love your videos. I binge watched all of them when I found your challenge just before christmas 😀

[andreasayers]

I only just discovered your videos recently, have really enjoyed watching them, love your calm, frank and open approach ❤ I was diagnosed as autistic last month at age 52, and ADHD last year. Videos like yours are helping so much in working through everything this has thrown up, both good and bad. Thank you ❤

[angustheterrible]

I enjoyed this video, Quinn. I watch quite a bit of youtube, so I notice where you are making small adjustments to your presentation. It's subtle and stays within your comforting style. I think you are very observant and will do well.

On the subject of the words of encouragement you received- I think, as autists, we have a deep drive to give other autists the compassion and understanding that was lacking in our own lives during times of struggle. As a community, we recognize pain in eachother and try to heal those wounds. You have done so much for us, so we do what we can for you in the form of a comment.

It always shocks me when people say we aren't empathetic or don't have empathy. I've only just begun to explore the autistic community, and I find myself surrounded by nothing but empathy and kindness. It took me aback too, at first- because I'm not used to receiving that kind of empathy.

Isn't it strange that they say we lack empathy, and yet we often feel we haven't been shown empathy by many neurotypicals in the first place? Likely a side effect of the double empathy problem?

Apologies for the monolog-you always get me thinking.

[MartKart]

I'm finding the being more YouTube thing so strange, your content is already good.

[raven]

You're wonderful just being you. You don't need to be "more YouTube." Your videos are always great! Only do what you're comfortable with.

[laebia]

The blue light/shadow lighting in this video is great! Adds a sort of subtle warmth and animation to your video.

[LancashireLass]

I waved and said "Ta ra". Nicest bit of social interaction I've had all day.

[BlindZubat]

I don't remember how but I came across Fern here on youtube. She is hilarious. I am very happy to hear she has her own show. Even if I don't have netflix. She deserves it!

[markb]

Thanks for the video. The lighting works well with the subtle colouring on the background, much better than plain white. I'm looking forward to working my way through the comedy links.

[DivergentMoon]

There are some videos of interviews with Fern on Youtube, and maybe some standup.

[autiejedi]

I'm sorry you're going through another rough patch!
You'll be great at the conference. They're lucky to have you contribute. 💜

[PeteLittle]

10 bonus subscription points for the subtle Michael Rodd pop up ;) as a movie obsessed Autist I used to dream of entering Screen Test. And thanks for all the excellent recommendations. Good luck with talk. Toodle loo ;)

[Tormekia]

Yaaaay! New video! ❤️ Love your stuff!

[alanguest]

Maybe I should book my place on the conference!