Autism From The Inside
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.
Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss my new video every Friday and some bonus content thrown in mid-week too.
Autism From The Inside
Do you have questions you'd like to ask Paul Micallef? Join us tomorrow for a live Q&A! Stay tuned as we go live at 8:30 AM Melbourne Time. Chat with us here: youtube.com/live/W_jpaydBmDg
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I recently received a package from Loop, which included the new Loop Switch 3-in-1 Earplugs. What makes it different from other Loop earplugs? Should you buy it? How does it help? This video is the start of a 6-month test. Stay tuned for the results!
Get notified when we go live here: https://youtu.be/AfwzvSef_V4
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Do you ever wonder about the Reason Why You’re Always Tired? The burnout trap looks like trying to do less and less, until we can barely function at all. It’s tempting to ask questions like: “How can I rest better?” or “How can I do less?” when actually a more helpful question may be, “Are you spending your energy well?” What if, instead of doing less, we could remove the barriers that prevent us from doing more? In this video, I will share the most common burnout traps and my strategies on how I spend my energy well to avoid burnout.
Get notified when we go live here: https://youtu.be/2BVbtji8lDA?si=yv6Pi...
Also, you can join us in a livestream after the premiere through this link: youtube.com/live/-hdaFr3EHbA?si=KJH1LtKELRgic1_r
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Many people ask how to be social with autism? And avoid social isolation? Considering that autism is largely a social disability, having social skills training for autistic adults may seem like a good idea. After all, autistic adults need to improve their social skills, right? Counter-intuitively, this approach does not usually work because these trainings are designed with stereotypical relationships in mind, and do not allow space for genuinely authentic relationships. In this video, I will share some insights as to why this approach doesn’t work and share an outline for a strategy on how to tackle social isolation.
Get notified when we go live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uunOB...
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Are you an explainer? When we over-explain, it's usually to avoid or attempt to correct misunderstandings. However, this trait can often have negative side effects on our relationships. Simply put, the more words we use, the higher the chance of being misunderstood.
The full video premieres tomorrow at 8:30am Melbourne! Get notified when it goes live here: https://youtu.be/uQUOLT2JWb0
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Join us for a LIVE and interactive webinar focusing on supporting people with unique and atypical sensory profiles. This 60-minute webinar will address the following topics:
Register here: autismexplained.krtra.com/t/edrXEAhTlsrK
✨Hyper / hypo sensitivity.
✨Noticing sensory-seeking / avoiding behaviour.
✨Strategies to increase / reduce sensory input and minimise challenging behaviours.
✨How to create a safer environment for home, school and social settings. The webinar will conclude with an open Q & A Session, allowing you the opportunity to ask questions that are specific to your autism experience.
Note: This webinar is FREE to members so if you're already subscribed as a member, please wait for an email from us to claim your free ticket!
💡To learn more about our membership, visit this page 👇
autismexplained.kartra.com/page/subscribe
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What is the connection between Autism and Executive Functioning? Many of us in the autistic community struggle with a variety of executive functioning challenges which can lead to overwhelm, shutdown, and even burnout. And similar to those with ADHD, we may also have some overwhelming doom piles that can affect our mental health.
So, how do we manage it? In this video, I will share how focus and prioritization are the keys you need to hack your executive function.
Get notified when we go live here: https://youtu.be/HKD6-CMvjWI?si=J5tYD...
#autismexecutivefunction
#executivefunctionhacks
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In anticipation of Pride Month, the last video for the month of May will feature a Double Rainbow panel. What is it like to be part of both the autistic and LGBTQIA+ community?
Watch the latest shorts here👇👇👇
youtube.com/shorts/7WqBp9A_BQ...
✨JOIN THE LIVE CHAT AND WATCH THE FULL VIDEO TOMORROW! ✨
The highlights video will premiere at 8:30am Melbourne while the full length and uncut video will premiere at 8:45am Melbourne.
Get notified when we go live here 👇
Highlights video: https://youtu.be/f_8qjWEkCY4
Full length video: https://youtu.be/ZIrATSpGjQY
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🌟Join us for a LIVE and interactive webinar offering an autistic perspective into understanding executive functioning and how it impacts day-to-day life!🌟
REGISTER HERE: autismexplained.krtra.com/t/C4lZgwBrtGa4
This 60-minute webinar will address the following key points:
✨The cognitive differences in attention, memory and information processing between neurodiverse and allistic brains.
✨The role executive function plays on social skills, success at schools and independence.
✨Strategies to support executive function in a range of environments.
✨Using a strength based approach to support life-long executive function development.
The webinar will conclude with an open Q & A Session, allowing you the opportunity to ask questions that are specific to your autism experience.
Note: The webinar is free to members! If you're already a member, watch out for an email from us to claim your free ticket.
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🌟Join us in the live premiere of this week's video tomorrow at 8:30am Melbourne!
Get notified when it goes live here 👇
https://youtu.be/E78WFprVdsI?si=9CpeB...
🌟Plus, after the live premiere, you can also join us in a livestream!
Save this link so you can join the discussion👇
youtube.com/live/OTwIHi7-Jo0?si=doZsmVQ8OqxFc7kV
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