I'm Autistic, Now What? posts
What HAPPENED To This Plushie and Would You Pay $150 to Fix it? r/AITA
Reacting to The Daily 'Tism! Neurotypical Cats & Dyspraxia vs Crisp Packets!
Everything Wrong With Patience (the NEW Autistic Detective Drama on Channel 4)
What does Autistic Joy Actually Mean? And why don't you feel it? | Autistic Advice #10
The Alltistic Podcast Episode 15 - New Year's Channel Behind the Scenes Q&A / Babe, you ok? You've barely touched your fizzy milk 👀
✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR WONDERFUL SNAILS!! ✨
Welcome in 2025 with us (we started recording just before midnight NYE! 🎆)
We asked for questions on Discord and you delivered some juicy ones!
Such as...
🐌 What has surprised us about running a YouTube channel?
🐌 Is the channel burning us out?
🐌 Do the comments ever feel overwhelming?
🐌 Thoughts on how the discord server turned out?
🐌 What aspects of parenting do I find difficul...
2025-01-02 22:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChoose episode 16 of the Alltistic Podcast! 🐌
Our next episode will be a Q&A (you can submit questions on the special Discord channel - see the announcements channel if you can't find it or feel free to submit questions in the comments below) 💛
But after that... which of these options would you most like to see?
2024-12-30 18:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe Alltistic Podcast Episode 14 - The Final Episode of Comparing our School & College experiences (neurotypical vs autistic)
The final episode of comparing our school and college experiences! This one feels quite vulnerable (and it's super long!) I hope it's helpful.
We discuss cutting off friendships, my comfort pens, struggling with transitions, and sleepover drama. Plus Meg being unhealthily obsessive as usual 😅
TW: brief mention of body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
Here's a link to the Burnout story video: https://youtu.be...
2024-12-30 17:00:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe Alltistic Podcast Episode 13 - High School Bullying
Were you good at recognising bullying?
Plus Sainsbury's Basics self-deprecating poetry, flying frogs & brushing your teeth, and are Jaffa Cakes a cake or a biscuit?
Burnout story video: https://youtu.be/zHZuzwl6r3c
Dyspraxia Video: https://youtu.be/8dYz6pCjEy8
The You’re Just Different video: 2024-12-30 15:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post
The Differences Between Autism and BPD | Autistic Advice #9
Plus dealing with imposter syndrome and having to 'prove' that you're autistic (or autistic enough for it to matter).
Hope this one is helpful! I mentioned quite a few main channel videos here, so here are the links:
The 10 Warning Signs of Autistic Burnout!: https://youtu.be/mCmK9IWn27U
The 4 Types of Autistic Meltdown (including shutdowns): ...
2024-12-05 12:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe Alltistic Podcast Episode 12 - Decoding Idioms #2: Autistic vs Neurotypical
Do teeth have skin? Do hens have teeth? Is all that glitters gold (apparently yes, sometimes).
The Croissant Lamp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@froginahatgirl/video/7409961705863695617?q=croissant%20lamp&t=1731590798873
And apparently, my channel is now owned by Paige Layle and slugs are superior to snails?
Warning! Quite a bit...
2024-11-14 13:34:37 +0000 UTC View PostSome images to accompany the latest podcast episode (decoding idioms)!
1. Discord Slug Reindeers
2. Fish Kettle (apparently a thing)
3. PINK FRIDGE
2024-11-05 15:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostVideo of our drawer unit to accompany the podcast!
TW for horrible, loud broken drawer noises!
This will be weird if you don't have the context of the podcast 😅
Basically, this is the drawer unit our property managed team has decided is 'useable' 🙃
We also now have two leaks that they've marked as 'non-urgent'...
2024-11-05 15:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Alltistic Podcast Episode 11 - Decoding Idioms: Autistic vs Neurotypical
Today we have a dish best served cold and an open can of worms and peppers in our pants (?)...
An autistic person and a neurotypical person working together to decode idioms (otherwise known as the double empathy solution!)
This was so much fun! Thank you for voting for it on the poll 💛 We'll soon upload some images and a video of the dreaded drawer unit to Patreon.
P.S. Don't you just hate when your yogurt tastes like yogurt??? 🥛
Here's a link to Instagra...
2024-11-05 15:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe Fork (?) of Nightmares & Ending Fake Disorder Cringe | r/EvilAutism
The light-up horns are back for a bit of Halloween fun! We're reacting to the Evil Autism subreddit again!
Plus the puzzle piece rug of nightmares (they really will put puzzle pieces on anything) and the worst numbers. How do you feel about the number 17?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 🐌🎃🐌🎃🐌🎃🐌🎃
Videos Mentioned:
JoJo Siwa's Edgy 'Autistic' Rebrand: https://youtu.be/6CfAni1BIME
The Au...
2024-10-31 19:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post💛🎃📦 Video Editor Position Update 💛🎃📦
Just a little update for those who applied for the video editing position.
We're currently reviewing the applications and haven't contacted anyone just yet, so don't worry if you haven't heard from us!
We'll be contacting applicants in the next couple of weeks about a trial edit. Even if you're not selected, we will keep your application on file just in case we need any more help in the future (unless you'd like us to delete it - if so, just let us know!)
Thank you so muc...
2024-10-28 17:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostSecret Stims, Being too Negative, and Self-Regulating with Food! | Autistic Advice #8
Another exclusive episode of 'Autistic Advice' for all patrons 💛
The old setup 😭 I do really miss the old place!
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris: https://amzn.to/3YrjS2n
Feel free to submit more questions, problems, and dilemmas to advice@imautisticnowwhat.com
Thank you to the wonderful snails who submitted these 💛
The Alltistic Podcast Episode 10 - NOT Feeling so High School | How our School Experiences Differed Part 4 Allistic vs Autistic
Tales of the gruesome rental viewings we've experienced over the last few months (unfortunately, toenails are involved...and worse).
And then we're discussing our high school differences again, focusing on school trip horrors, and friendships.
Next podcast is the idioms one you voted for and I'm sooo excited 😂
2024-10-06 20:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostAnnouncement - We're Hiring an Editor! 🐌💛
You can find more information and apply here: https://forms.gle/ANNVVugnSGg5eayVA
Please also send a simple CV to advice@imautisticnowwhat.com
UPDATE 11th October: I haven't had a chance to look through applications yet, so don't worry if you haven't heard anything! I should be getting to it next week provided I don't have an...
2024-09-18 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostReacting to Wholesome Actually Autistic TikToks!
Filmed on the last hot day we had 😭
This was lovely! Thank you for voting for cosy TikToks on the latest poll 💛
Next we'll be reading and reviewing Paige Layle's book 🥰
The TikToks:
Cheryl: https://www.tiktok.com/@_thislineismine/video/7357773793424657696
Puzzle Piece Brain: https://www....
Choose the next episode of the Alltistic Podcast! 🐌
The next episode will be more autistic vs neurotypical high school experiences, but what should we do after that?
One microphone unfortunately perished, but a new one should be arriving in the next week! We'll record two episodes when it does 💛
2024-08-29 21:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostHow do you get a diagnosis if your family don't believe you? & Dyspraxia Advice 💛
Another exclusive Autistic Advice/Q&A video!
Are you a PDAer or more rigid with routines? What do you think of my little theory? 💛
2024-08-28 21:45:01 +0000 UTC View Post💛 Choose The Next Exclusive Video 💛
The next exclusive 'reaction' video will be reading and reviewing Paige Layle's book, but what would you like to see after that, lovely snails? 🐌✨
2024-08-11 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostUNMASKED - Reading and Reviewing Ellie Middleton's Book
AHH! I loved this book sooo much!
If you want a copy of the book (this is an affiliate link, but feel free to buy it elsewhere!): https://amzn.to/3YEOwXx
And if you want to pre-order Ellie's new book (it sounds so good): https://amzn.to/3YEOwXx
If you want to follow Ellie on Instagram: 2024-08-10 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Lewis Lovingly Preparing a Single Oven Chip/Fry in 2015...
This will only make sense if you've heard the latest podcast episode, but feel free to enjoy out of context 😂
2024-07-25 09:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post