Autism Explained

Two children with autism collaborated to write, illustrate and narrate this cartoon.

[zehlua]

I am an adult with autism who also sometimes needs scripts, and I do the happy flappy stimming when I get excited! I'm glad we get to talk about autism on this channel!

[Ascertivus]

I, too, use scripting to express my thoughts and feelings; I never knew it was called that until watching this video.

I use two types:
1. Phrases and text from memes, as well as quotes from visual media works and trends (which are sometimes also memes).
2. Gestures associated with trends or memes.

The “everything I say is in context with my surroundings” principle applies to this, too. Sure, I will sometimes say a quote because I think it’s funny, but I will typically strategically place it in dialog because it is the best set of words and/or gestures that I have to represents how I feel or what I have to say in that moment.

[Escape_Chronicles]

Such a cutie! I'm 38 and I do all these things, but instead of flapping my hands I jump with joy

[Ascertivus]

Thank you so much for putting this video together, Chris. I am glad that it exists.

[mistyaqua]

Thank you for sharing. This helps me understand my friend better.

[iieji]

I do not have autism (i hope that people that have is happy right now!) but i do sometimes struggle wit finding words. I hope Johnathan is doing great right now!

[zestzonertheoblivious]

This video was so loud compared 2 the others my speakers blew out. I love the message tho and anyone who wants a fresh perspective on autism should watch.

[obviouslyPaisley]

I don’t have autism but I shake my hands when I’m excited or nervous 😊

[jamesplantboy]

i have autisum myself and i can totally relate to this wish this guy was my freind

[Sunshn_luvs_yu]

I may be on the spectrum or near the spectrum but I flap my hands and slap myself on the thigh (yes..self harm stimming-) and it doesn't hurt that bad but being near or on the spectrum can be bad at points.