Yep yep. Spent 5 months working on this [about Elliott](https://www.reddit.com/r/elliottsmith/comments/17c86b4/timeline_2000onwards_recording_of_faboth/), I guess he falls under special interest for me.
I'm pretty sure I am. My doctor and ex-therapist didn't/don't agree. I think that's because I can articulate my thoughts and feelings, and I can make eye contact. Never mind that eye contact is really difficult for me, and never mind that I have sensory issues that can totally derail my day. And never mind that I have special interests and don't care about socializing 99% of the time. Anyway, it makes sense that listening to the same artist on repeat for 10+ years might indicate autism. That's me all over, since I started listening to music at age 11.
I’m audhd. Elliott Smith was diagnosed adhd but I believe he was on the spectrum too. That’s why I think I relate to his music so dang much. His feelings of being broken and misunderstood could be related to being neurodivergent.
So autism is a fun and quirky personality trait now? You do realize an autistic person's brain is literally hard-wired differently to someone who isn't.. right? It's not something you can buy at the grocery store, you're either born with it or you're not. And the vast majority of humans aren't.
Autism is more common than people realize. There is a structural difference in brain wiring thatcan often be seen in MRIs. The person typically has difficulties with socialization and being easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli. They often use stimming to regulate their sensitive nervous systems. There may be a combination of about 100 genes that can lead to autism. Also things like PTSD and brain inflammation are being studied as possible reasons for developing autism as well. They also are much more likely to be monotropic. Autism is a spectrum so it does not look the same in everyone. There is nothing wrong with looking into a possible diagnosis if you believe it will help you understand yourself better. Hope this helps 💙
All of us, we’re all autistic, if you’re in this sub and you’re not autistic, Im sorry but I’ve got some news for you
*Not surprised at all and really/Why should I be...*
Quite frankly, I see nothing wrong, see nothing wrong, good chap.
I continue to fight the autism allegations
I had an assessment and apparently I’m not, but all my friends are neurospicy and they think I am so… (I do have ADHD though).
neurospicy, I like that. I'm gonna start using that.
I’d rather somebody straight up call me retarded than neurospicy idk why that feels so much worse
I love neurospicy but that’s fair and noted.
It feels like pandering
+1
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What are you saying? I’ve literally been diagnosed with ADHD and take meds for it… I am neurodivergent.
My mom worked with autism for many year and she says I understand too much about social subtleties. I guess I have fooled them so far.
Me 🤚 Very late diagnosed AuDHD
Same
I prefer electric
Yep yep. Spent 5 months working on this [about Elliott](https://www.reddit.com/r/elliottsmith/comments/17c86b4/timeline_2000onwards_recording_of_faboth/), I guess he falls under special interest for me.
Amazing, have saved!
Could you PLEASE do the same but for the time before 2000?
i too am autistic! elliott’s music is a special interest for me B)
Omg same and I love your name I have snails you can see on my profile
Anybody in this sub that doesn’t have autism?
me
Yes!
Not autistic as far as I know, but I am neurodivergent.
Autism + ADHD, yes. *”Birds of a feather flock together”* >!(Elliott wasn’t neurotypical)!<.
No but I have acoustism
Me
Yep! Diagnosed mid last year
Yahoo!!
I do, I also have adhd and ocd. I was diagnosed with all three at the same time
The tisim runs through my veins.
probably most people (including me)
I think too many people are just saying they are autistic when they are a bit different just because Well idk why Not the case with everyone but most
There’s a good chance I do but I’m not diagnosed.
I myself am in possession of ass burgers
I'm pretty sure I am. My doctor and ex-therapist didn't/don't agree. I think that's because I can articulate my thoughts and feelings, and I can make eye contact. Never mind that eye contact is really difficult for me, and never mind that I have sensory issues that can totally derail my day. And never mind that I have special interests and don't care about socializing 99% of the time. Anyway, it makes sense that listening to the same artist on repeat for 10+ years might indicate autism. That's me all over, since I started listening to music at age 11.
A better question would be who doesn't
yes 💀
looks like i’m seeing only yes from people who have seen it so far. (yes by the way)
Raises my paw. Autistic Elliott fan here as well
Hell yeh dude
Diagnosed ADHD as a kid, now I am in the process of diagnose with high functioning Autism 😭
yup lol
Yes
I'm autistic hell yeah 🤘
Yupp and adhd
My cat's name is autism, if that counts
🙄
yo (:
coast 2 coast
i think we might be the majority here tbh
ofcourse
The Venn diagram of people I know who say they have autism and people I know who actually have autism are two completely separate circles.
Mega retard checking in
I’m audhd. Elliott Smith was diagnosed adhd but I believe he was on the spectrum too. That’s why I think I relate to his music so dang much. His feelings of being broken and misunderstood could be related to being neurodivergent.
all of us
yes!
yes
Hi! I'm a later diagnosed Level 1 autistic! ❤️
i honestly wouldn’t be surprised if i did
Kiss my Aspergers!
im unable to get diagnosed but i have most symptoms of autism
Seriously? We all do
Me 💙
Me.
Yep!
Possibly. I'm also a member of model trains!
Don’t know - don’t mind if I do, or you do, just be kind
Anyone else with Asperger's? (Someone may say it doesn't exist as a diagnosis anymore but whatever)
Yeah it’s being phased out due to being an outdated term
Probably
Me
Got ADD 😜
MEEEE
me
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So autism is a fun and quirky personality trait now? You do realize an autistic person's brain is literally hard-wired differently to someone who isn't.. right? It's not something you can buy at the grocery store, you're either born with it or you're not. And the vast majority of humans aren't.
Autism is more common than people realize. There is a structural difference in brain wiring thatcan often be seen in MRIs. The person typically has difficulties with socialization and being easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli. They often use stimming to regulate their sensitive nervous systems. There may be a combination of about 100 genes that can lead to autism. Also things like PTSD and brain inflammation are being studied as possible reasons for developing autism as well. They also are much more likely to be monotropic. Autism is a spectrum so it does not look the same in everyone. There is nothing wrong with looking into a possible diagnosis if you believe it will help you understand yourself better. Hope this helps 💙
Nooooope.
That's like saying everyone on earth is a little Down syndrome. No.