Is Autism a disability or an identity? Does it have to be one or the other? How can a diagnosable ‘disorder’, defined by deficits in a range of criteria, be an identity? What is an identity anyway?

In an effort to be objective and scientific, it’s easy to overlook the human side of autism. In this video, we will go beyond the diagnostic criteria and explore the significance and complexities of these labels to determine when they are appropriate in the context of real personal experiences within the community.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:45 What is Autism? Why is it important?
1:57 Autism as a list of Deficits
2:38 Autism as an Identity
5:25 Should you identify as autistic?
6:07 Autism and Disability
8:03 Summary



Welcome to Autism From The Inside!!!

If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you!
I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30.

Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this channel in the first place because if I didn't show you, you would never know.

Autism affects many (if not all!) aspects of our lives, so on this channel, I want to show you what Autism looks like in real people and give you some insight into what's happening for us on the inside. We'll break down myths and misconceptions, discuss how to embrace autism and live well, and share what it's like to be an autistic person.

Join me as I share what I've found along my journey, so you don't have to learn it the hard way.

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Peace,

~ Paul

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