The Silent Health Crisis Among Autistic Individuals

Why do autistic people often struggle with health issues? We've noticed one huge culprit -- learn what it is and how to help in this video. ✨ Want learning and connection that's tailored to your unique brain? JOIN THE AUTICATE MEMBERSHIP for support, daily learning, and resources tailored for autistic and AuDHD adults: www.auticate.com/membership UP NEXT: Why High Masking Autistics are Misundersto... #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic 📥 Free resource from the video: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl... NOTE: Every autistic person has different experiences. This video is based on research and studies, as well as my own experiences and those of other autistic people that have been shared with us. This isn't intended for diagnostic purposes but to help more people better understand the complexities of autism. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.auticate.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Autism in Women: How To Spot Autism in High-Masking Women a... 2. Stimming: Autism and Stimming: 10 Types of Autistic ... 3. Overlooked Signs: 5 Overlooked Signs of Autism 4. 10 Clues: 10 Clues You Might Be a High-Masking Autistic 5. The Best Book on Autism: 5 Takeaways From The Best Book On Autism 6. High-Masking Struggles: Why High Masking Autistics Struggle 📖 READ MORE: 1. Immune dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder (2022) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 2. The relationship between ASD and sleep (2021) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 3. Anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (2009) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... 4. Anxiety disorders in adults with autism spectrum disorder (2019) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 5. Anxiety in Asperger's syndrome (2015) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24811... 6. An update on anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorder (2018) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 7. Research into life expectancy of autistic people in the UK (2024) https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-... 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl... 👇 FAVORITE STIM ITEMS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://endlss.io/sl/ono/auticate (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 3. Nee Doh Gumdrop: https://amzn.to/3TRHYBK 4. Nee Doh Dream Drop: https://amzn.to/3BC33d4 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES/NOISE BLOCKERS 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 3. Loops: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/auticate 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-frie... 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://mantasleep.pxf.io/QYOXqz 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/3MIyg4v 3. Chongker (weighted red panda plushy - 15% + free shipping - code Deb15): https://bit.ly/4kCvuIE 4. Bearaby (weighted blankets): https://bearaby-us.pxf.io/3kA2Ky 🚨 Try Kajabi – the same platform we use for our courses and membership at the lowest price yet! Get 3 months for $99 – plus access to new features like Cofounder: https://app.kajabi.com/r/DVv3qj28/t/h... PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:15 What are common health issues for autistics? 6:49 How about mental health issues? 7:30 The common culprit 9:28 Why is getting medical help hard? 13:07 How do you self-advocate? ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity#autistictraits #autismcommunication #healthissues #anxiety