What we can learn from people with autism | Chanel Matil Lodik | TEDxAmsterdamWomen

Treating neurodivergent people as actual human beings benefits us all. As a late diagnosed Black woman on the autism spectrum, Chanel Matil Lodik shares 4 pieces of advice that will help you treat autistic people better and make life easier for you and those around you.

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[christinebeers]

I am literally sobbing at my kitchen table listening to this. Thank you for sharing.

[livingwikipedia]

Her friends and family sound incredible. While I think that it sounds unrealistic, it would be great if people did this.

I once read in a book that you treat everyone equally by not treating them the same. It does not always apply, but here it does.

As someone who is incredibly sensitive to touching or surprises, it pains me to say that people use it against me knowing I will have a fright. Constantly.

[tracirex]

this is the best ted talk I've seen to date on being autistic. I want to send it to everyone I know. thank you

[notagain]

Im trying to watch a ted talk everyday to see what i will learn and obeserve how i will change within a month or a year . I am learning so much from this ted talk about autism

[idksamir]

why did it take me until the end to notice the empty audience lol love that

[Innocu]

What a phenomenal talk, thank you for making me feel seen ❤️

[nicholascrow]

Also be understanding if people act or do "weird" things, some of us are uncomfortable having special arrangements made, and will quietly adjust etc using earplugs in loud places.
Basically, be a good person with an open mind

[lauravanderheide]

Thank you so much for this TED talk ❤️

[ruthhorowitz]

OMG we have the same birthday. O was diagnosed in April at age 57

[nqhovqi]

You being you has helped me. Thank you!

[johnnycomelately]

One of the most beautiful talks, thank you

[saffsholistichealth]

Thsnk u for this ❤ recently disgnosed at 27 i am saving this video its so good

[desiree]

Mooi gezegd Chanel ❤️ik ga alles meer toepassen.

[voyageswithshyeasha]

Thank you for this!! Resonated with this 🙌🏿❤

[poeticjustice]

I took a test to determine if I had Autism and there were I think 4 sections and everything was in the range to receive the diagnosis except one. And the one was only one point over the range. With that being said I still believe I have it I could've masked it well, the test might be flawed or the examiner. I have all of the warning signs or symptoms. I can't receive any help because I technically don't qualify for the diagnosis.

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[ovaranwarrior]

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[telayajackson.]

I ❤️ this. I wish everyone was like this