Name: What it's really like to have autism
Uploaded: 2020-04-02T19:50:08Z
Duration: 9 min 42 s
Description: "Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum.

"Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum.

Ethan Lisi: What it's really like to have autism

What it's really like to have autism

The misconception that autistic individuals lack empathy is debunked; their emotional spectrum is vast yet hard to express.

Autism, often misrepresented, is a unique lens, not a defect, influencing perceptions and interactions in a diverse world.

Stimming and masking, common in autism, are coping techniques for sensory overload, yet often misunderstood and stigmatized.