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Autism vs Highly Sensitive Person. Yep, again!

Do you have Autism, or are you just a highly sensitive person?

From my observations and experiences here on YouTube, there are many people who misdiagnose themselves as having Autism Spectrum Disorder, but instead the majority of them are just having a sensory processing sensitivity.

The last episode here on this channel discusses that broadly.

Nevertheless, there are for sure some people, who actually have autism (ASD).

In order to get a clear understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), here are 9 big signs, that it’s actually ASD, not just HSP.

We also discuss the overlap of both conditions, visualized in a venn-diagram at the end of the episode.

And in the episode next week, we will explore how a diagnosis of ASD+HSP could look like, if those are basically the same thing.

► Links and Resources:

Last episode about HSP vs. ASD: https://youtu.be/sib1ok3a6-w

ASD Spectrum: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/women-autism-spectrum-disorder/202208/autistic-linear-spectrum-pie-chart-spectrum

Reframing Autism Article: https://reframingautism.org.au/introduction-to-autism-part-1-what-is-autism/

Autism in Females Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/272

Undiagnosed Autism: https://youtu.be/nAfqKQNrlmg

The Highly Sensitive Person: https://hsperson.com/

AQ50-Test: https://embrace-autism.com/autism-spectrum-quotient/

Meltdown, Shutdown, Burnout Episode: https://youtu.be/_DuzKTeWBqQ

Hyposensitivity Episode: https://youtu.be/A6USY9ECbkM

Re-Regulation Episode: https://youtu.be/i05BWtgjYRw

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:21 What Is ASD?

02:47 What Is HSP/SPS?

04:08 The Overlap

07:06 Sign 1: You Have A Hyperconnective Processing Style

09:21 Sign 2: You Have Hypo- Or Hypersensitivity

10:30 Sign 3: You Have Hypo- Or Hyper-Empathy

11:28 Sign 4: Your Thriving And Development Are Primarily Influenced By Your Neurodiversity

12:28 Sign 5: You May Be Challenged By Social And Interhuman Connection

13:57 Sign 6: You Have A Low Cognitive Flexibility

14:44 Sign 7: You Experience Meltdown, Shutdown and Burnout

17:02 Sign 8: Your Thinking And Perceiving Are Context-Independent

18:25 Sign 9: You Use Self-Soothing And Stimming To Regulate Yourself

19:30 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.