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Reading these comments underlines how emotionally important this topic is for everyone affected by Autism and/or HSP.

It also pinpoints the confusion and lack of research we face regarding the two concepts.

In the past two episodes, we assumed that HSP and ASD are different things and discussed each side of them.

Today, I want to assume that the Highly Sensitive Person and Autism Spectrum Disorder are the same thing, merged together in one condition.

We will explore that spectrum, that I will call Highly Sensitive Autism (HS-AS).

In order to do that, today I will present to you 10 Traits of this combined condition

And in the end of this video, we will see together, how realistic such a condition will be.

► Links and Resources:

Affected Brain Areas of Neurodivergence: https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/brain-structure-changes-in-autism-explained/

Neurodivergence Or CPTSD-Episode: https://youtu.be/_6iWTEjN40M?si=YTHzbjJQJDADVqVW

Hyposensitivity Episode: https://youtu.be/A6USY9ECbkM?si=EI5gbVH1oHekdmLF

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:33 What Is HSP/SPS

02:36 What Is ASD?

03:10 The Overlap

09:27 Trait 1: Hyposensitivity And Hypersensitivity

11:22 Trait 2: Hypoempathy And Hyperempathy

12:39 Trait 3: Rigid Routines And Cognitive Flexibility

13:39 Trait 4: Emotional Dysregulation And Emotional Intensity

14:21 Trait 5: Context Independence And Context Dependence

15:49 Trait 6: Isolation And Introversion

16:59 Trait 7: Social Confusion And Social Skills

19:28 Trait 8: Hyperconnective Processing And In-Depth Processing

21:33 Trait 9: Dispositional Focused Development And Environmental Focused Development

22:37 Trait 10: Special Interests And Broad Interests

23:43 Venn-Diagram ASD VS. HSP

24:22 The Highly Sensitive Autism Spectrum

25:50 Highly Sensitive Autism Spectrum - Disorder or Trait?

28:11 Final Thoughts - Beyond Science

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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.