Autism & Finding Words: Why Communication Takes So Much More Energy

#autism #communication #neurodiversity Do you ever struggle to find the right words… even when you’re completely clear in your own head? Sometimes I know exactly what I’m thinking or feeling. But translating that internal, non-linear clarity into a neat, linear sentence that another person understands… takes enormous energy. In this video, I explore: The gap between thinking and speaking Why new ideas are harder to communicate The “barrel of monkeys” way my brain pulls thoughts together Why written communication can feel exhausting The executive function cost of replying to messages Why practice makes communication easier over time It’s not that I can’t communicate, but it’s that it costs more energy than most people realise. I’m really curious, does this resonate with you? PS: If you're looking for a Zoom link, sorry, you're too late. The live hangout has already finished. Maybe try us on Discord instead? -   / discord   WANT TO HELP ME CONTINUE TO MAKE MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? Check out my Patreon account:   / afti   WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY? Check out upcoming events here: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.a... Or join our Facebook social group:   / 722729774905114   🎞️Timestamps: 00:00 Why words fail us 1:05 An unplanned experiment 01:31 Brain dump vs clarity 02:22 Autistic story links 03:39 Barrel of monkeys speaking 05:47 Why practice makes it easier 07:02 Why I keep talking 07:34 Piano and alphabet analogy 08:45 Communication costs energy ----------------------------------------------- 👋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. ➡️️    / @autismfromtheinside   👋Connect with me: ➡️️ Patreon:   / aspergersfromtheinside   ➡️️ Facebook:   / autismfromtheinside.com.au   ➡️️ Twitter:   / aspiefrominside   ➡️️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autismfromin... ➡️️ Written Blog: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.a... ➡️️ Email: [email protected] Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my channel! Peace, ~ Paul #autism #asd #autismawareness