High vs Low Masking in Autism/ADHD ❤️

Masking is camouflaging natural behaviors to conform to social pressures.❤️ Everyone does it sometimes, but neurodivergent people do it a lot more.❤️ Some neurodivergent people have masked so much, and for so long, that they struggle to know who they really are.❤️❤️
If you mask, do you consider yourself high, masking, or low masking?❤️❤️❤️
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#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #neurospicy #actuallyautistic #masking #asd #hiddendisabilites #highmasking #stimming #stimmingpositivity #stimtoys

[gur]

All I'm thinking: good cardio habit

[ArtByJUSTSAM]

I saw my young niece yesterday who stims constantly and I told her that I was jealous of her ability to do so. I explained to her that, when I was growing up, I was constantly told to suppress those impulses and now I always feel itchy inside but can’t release it easily. I love her ability to be free to be comfortable with herself.

[PrincessMicrowave]

Listen, I actually use sweeping as an acceptable stim sometimes. I didn't know I was autistic until recently, and I'm a middle aged mom. When I'm "stressed" I have always turned to "cleaning". It's partly the repetitive and routine movements of sweeping and wiping that soothe me. I understand that now.

I've always found cleaning to be comforting

[BandlerChing]

It’s so hard as the ADHD mom who was probably told to “settle down” her whole life, to let our kids be free that way. Not just because of societal standard being forced on us, but because it can be incredibly overstimulating.

I’m so so glad there is content like this out there. I didn’t realize adhd stimming was even a thing until the last couple years. I thought we all had uncontrollable physical outbursts sometimes 😅

[Anna-zjij]

It’s good to show how different types of people have different stimming styles because a lot of people have misconceptions about stimming and autism. High masking or low masking, I’m proud of yall for showing who yall are and being yourselves. Sending love and support 💕

[madisonevans]

get this dude a job in voice acting. I could listen to him talk all damn day

[Velvetwings]

I am a high masking late diagnosed autistic women and I love your channel soo much ❤ you make the world a better place

[tiffanycoloni]

I'm late diagnosed ADHD and ASD and used to be high masking, but now at 40 I find I'm unable to mask in public as much as I would like. I had a weird childhood so I've never really noticed how people see me unless they come up and tell me and that caused severe anxiety. But as I got older I just find myself dancing or bouncing or fidgeting without realizing I'm doing it until I start noticing people giving me weird looks. I wish I didn't care.

[ThirrinDiamond]

I love how much you love your mom. Seeing a channel thats from the kids pov on loving their parent is so rare. Adore seeing this/srs

[alexwhitelaw]

your mom is like me and my mom and now I have a son and he is freely stimming always

[Splais]

I don’t know about everybody, but you, personally, have completely change nearly all of my previous perceptions. Thank you ❤

[nikkip.Christ-is-King]

I'm glad you feel safe enough to stim in public. A man in my community was arrested for his involuntary turrets. Because of this I tell my son to put on his nerotypical mask when we go out. This has worked in helping him understand what to do. He asked why and I told him we all have to wear a mask in public even nerotypical people. I told him I know it's not fair that he has to do it more but to live in a society we have to adapt. One day I hope all that changes. His stimming doesn't bother me and I think if society accepted people as they are they'd get used to it as I did.

[xXxCherylxXxMoxXx]

the speed up of you tippy tapping relentlessly looked so adorable hahaha

[robinw.]

I watch (some of) my students stim openly and I'm glad they're not taught to repres sit like I was. One day, maybe, we can all just be ourselves.

[DDBAMBAM]

Your mom is a blessing ❤ and so are you! It it is so nice to watch you two share your lives with us

[autisticcaroline]

I’m so glad you are low masking . I am low masking as well but I feel sorry for your poor mom . I’m sending her prayers !🙏🤲

[stephanieparker]

I’m so glad I found your channel. YouTube algorithm win! My son has Aspergers and I’m always looking for different perspectives from those on the spectrum. It helps me to connect with him in meaningful ways. ❤

[maryguokas]

just proves you have an amazing mom who let you be yourself.

[PlantofGod]

You changed my perception about having differences and just the way we are. It's just perfectly given into words. Thank you.

[fielding]

She finds useful ways to stim, by doing chores and tasks.