Autism Simulation: How it's like walking on the streets with Autism

Re-upload as my previous account was closed.

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"Autsim Simulation"
If you have #sensoryprocessing issues, this video will be extremely loud for you. Be warned!)
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I know different people in the spectrum experience autism differently and this video is by no means the same experience for all. I also know I may not be able to capture all the extreme details but this is the best I can do it.

And this video is just sight and sounds. Excluding smell, touch. And that's a whole new story.

Feel free to share this video to have a "Walk with Autism"

For those who read till the end of this description, here's a $10 off for the Earasers musician's earplugs I've been using (after trying tons of different brands of plugs/headphones); Comes in different sizes and different filters:

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🐺Hey all beautiful people! Thank you so much for sharing your comments how it's very relatable, or not relatable.

☝🏼1) If you read the video description, I do know that *not all* of us in the spectrum is able to relate to this video.
_(Also, there are some refering themselves as aspies/aspergers; some refer themselves as autist in the comments; while some prefer to refer themselves as autistic. Whichever you prefer to refer yourself with, I fully respect it as we're from different culture. And for the rest of you who are triggered by whatsoever reasons, please respect how others want to identify themselves as, and not to force your views on what you think is "right" and "only way to do it". The world is huge with so many different cultures, so please respect each other)_

✌🏻2) Many has commented that it is very accurate and relatable, while some said only certain parts are relatable. For those who said this is totally unrelated, it is okay too. *Because Autism is a wide spectrum*.

🤟3) Most I know have heightened sensory like mine. For some, they are hyposenstive (opposite of heightened sensory). While few experience it as "nothing" but have challenges in other areas. There are also others who experience it up and down and will switch between the two modes. No matter how, ALL YOUR AUTISM EXPERIENCES ARE VALID. But it does *not* give anyone the rights to bring others down and say nasty stuff to others in the comments just because one cannot relate to others.

🖖🏼4) Anyone in the spectrum who cannot relate, feel free to create your own autism videos to share your experiences. That way can add on to the autism awareness. *Don't need to create more hate in the world. Respect, understanding, and being accepting goes a long way in life.*

👋🏼5) If you read everything till the end, you are awesome!

Feel free to also comment down here what are some of the same and differences of your own experiences as compared with this video 👇🏼👇🏼

[gina]

There’s one quote that I love.
“Mild autism doesn’t mean one experiences autism mildly… It means YOU experience their autism mildly. You may not know how hard they’ve had to work to get to the level they are.“ -Adam Walton

[Antichupius]

This is not the worst part, worst is when in a room with 50+ people when all of them are having completely different conversations at different voice tones.

[Otaku]

I think the most difficult part about developing a simulation for autism is that the symptoms are different for every autistic person. I will say, at least for me, the sensory overload is accurate.

[Strega_del_Corvo]

So, I’m autistic but I wish someone would make an allistic simulator. Like, I have a hard time imagining that other people don’t normally perceive the world like this.

[finnthechosenone]

Jesus this really made me realize how horrible my kindergarten teacher was to a kid in my class with autism. She would yell at him and tell him to act normal, laugh when he was startled by a car or by someone walking up behind him, and would lecture him about how it was rude for him to wear headphones.

Edit over a year later: turns out I’m also autistic. Counselor just updated my 504 to allow me to wear headphones and so far no teachers have had a issue with it

[Luculia_Illustration]

I watched that with my mom. I was stunned by how quiet the beginning was and she said its pretty much on point for her. How?? The first thought I had was "If that is true, shes basically deaf right!?" Well, coming to the autistic part and me saying this is pretty accurate, my mom was going to shit bricks. Now she reminds me to take my headphones with me where ever I go, because I forget them sometimes, when Im in a hurry.

Think Im going to show this to my boss as well. He doesnt really know much about autism and makes jokes about my giant ass headphones. Some days my capacity is so low, sounds get even louder and I cant concentrate on anything. But I never was able to explain why my brain just suddenly stopped working. Hope after seeing this, hell understand much better

[morganlance.knight]

At the neurotypical part, I thought something was wrong because it was very quiet. Having Aspergers, you get used to the loud sounds and the bright lights. Yes, we live like that everyday and it is frustrating. Sometimes we wanna cry, but we try to get through it as to not draw attention to ourselves. Don't make fun of someone if you don't know what they have to go through.

[alyxzeigler]

I don't have autism, but I have a friend who does. Every morning before class starts he comes over and says "Mornin' Alyx! How are you!" It instantly puts a smile on my face and I always look forward to seeing him every day. He always just goes around every day saying "Hey!" or "How ya doin'!" to every one at the high school. Usually, people will say, "Hey but some people will ignore him or scowl. He does get sad and even cry when he gets too overwhelmed, but I'm always there for him. When he's sad, I cheer him up by talking to him or sharing candy.

This video is a good insight for me to see what it's like inside his mind. That's why he's my friend. I don't care what people think; he is my best friend and I love him how he is.

Thanks so much!

[isabellec]

As someone who is neurotypical, I didn't pay any mind to those who had to wear headphones but I never gave any thought to how difficult every day is for them. This is such an eye opener. I have such a HUGE amount of respect for you guys, especially when we live in a close-minded society that requires so much effort to understand another man's plight. I hope everyone is doing well today. :D

[Frappuccino]

As an autistic person who has only just recently gotten into the process of diagnosis at 17, I genuinely didn’t realize it wasn’t normal to hear everything all of the time. I thought everyone else just dealt with it, so I had to, too. Since my therapist first mentioned autism, however, I’ve found that that just isn’t the case. It was really surprising.

[Helloiamraymond]

As someone who has autism let me say 2 things
1) This video was 100% accurate
2) I was very surprised to find out not everybody has this! This is a huge eye opener as to what people with autism don't have to deal with for me and why I hate loud noises more than at least 95% of people I've met!

[cargop]

as a person with autism, I have to say, this is extremely accurate, like, so accurate it's even a bit scary. You did an awesome job at recreating the experience so that people without the disorder know what its like

[rachaelb]

Dude… It’s a miracle anyone can even function with this. Seriously I just gained a whole lot more respect for my son and wife with ASD. Sunglasses and earplugs. I get it

[marshallplays]

As an autistic person, this video is an extremely accurate representation of some of the sensory issues I live with every day. Thanks for making this video to spread awareness to those who get bullied because of these uncontrollable issues.

[Lunautau]

When I first opened the video I was like “No damn way it’s actually that quiet.” The second half just sounded like a regular video to me. I always hear the trees, people walking on grates, the loud birds, the WIND?? Are people’s ears not constantly buffeted like that? No wonder I always felt brutalized whenever I came in from the outside. I’ve been called “highly sensitive” but I suspect I’m autistic and this just made me realize that apparently, not everyone experiences the world like I do.
And I liked how undramatized this video is btw. It’s just you walking. Much more relatable.

[lexicab]

As a mother of autistic children.... this made me cry. Anytime I even think about starting to run out of patience I will watch this. Thank you.

[Entlty]

I don’t have autism, but I do have ADHD, and my experience outside is very similar. You hear absolutely everything. I often find myself staring at my feet and counting my steps in the sidewalk blocks, looking around all the time is overwhelming

[melane]

I'm Autistic, and I got sensory overload by watching this lol 😂
Also, am I the only one who got shocked by how quiet the neurotypical part was?

[Super_Pandas]

I can’t believe the world is SO quiet for neurotypicals!