Understanding Alexithymia - Why Autistic People Can Appear Emotionless

Hi! I'm Orion Kelly and I'm Autistic. On this video I explore the topic of Alexithymia and autism, and explain why Autistic people can seem emotionless. Plus, I share my personal lived experiences as an #actuallyautistic person. #orionkelly #autism #asd #autismsigns #whatautismfeelslike ⏱ Index: 00:00 - Welcome 00:41 - Alexithymia & neurodivergence 00:59 - What is Alexithymia 02:10 - Examples and personal experiences 🙏 Thanks so much for watching, rating, commenting, sharing and subscribing, I really appreciate it! You're helping me raise the level of understanding and acceptance of the Autistic community. You can show your support for my channel by doing any of these things: 1️⃣ SUBSCRIBE to my channel. 2️⃣ LIKE / COMMENT / SHARE my videos. 3️⃣ SEND me a Super Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 CHANNEL LINKS 🔵 More Videos:    / @orionkelly   My PODCAST Channel:    / @orionkellypodcasts   🔵 CONNECT 🔵 Facebook:   / orionkellyinc   Twitter:   / orionkelly   Instagram:   / orionkelly_australia   TikTok: @orionkelly_australia Website: https://orionkelly.com.au 🎧 My Friend Autism' PODCAST 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6d6UVtN... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/orio... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ORION: Orion Kelly is an #ActuallyAutistic vlogger (YouTuber), podcaster, radio host, actor, keynote speaker and Autistic advocate based in Australia. Orion is all about helping you increase your understanding, acceptance and appreciation of Autistic people. #AutisticVoices #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Autism #OrionKelly #ThatAutisticGuy #ASD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛔️*Disclaimer: The videos contained on this channel are for general education and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. For professional advice and training seek assistance from a qualified provider. All views are my own and do not represent those of my employers or sponsors. Some images used are stock images.*⛔️ Related: autism, autism diagnosis, Orion Kelly, orionkelly, thatautisticguy, tiktok videos, autistic, autism in adults, autism in women, autism in men, autism spectrum condition, asd, autism spectrum disorder, aspergers, aspergers syndrome, autism in boys, autism in girls, dsm, dsm5, autistic adults, autistic kids, autism mom, autism parent, autism family, autism speaks, autism awareness, autism acceptance, autism at work, am I autistic, adult autism test, autism disclosure, autism therapy, autism prevention, autism meltdown, autistic burnout, autistic behavior, autism symptoms, autism traits, autistic signs, what autism feels like, love on the spectrum, stimming, echolalia, anxiety