HSP vs. ASD (Autism): 7 Signs You're a Highly Sensitive Person (and Not Autistic!)

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Uhhhh - The Highly Sensitive Person vs Autism.
Are you just highly sensitive, or are you autistic?
We discussed that question a lot here before on this channel.
But as the topic of autism became more popular recently, I see a lot of people misdiagnosing themselves through content on social media.
I talked with my therapists about that as well.
And what they told me is:
NO, not anyone who can identify themselves with traits of ASD actually has a mental disorder like autism.
And YES, sensitivity is a trait that causes autism related symptoms and increases the chance for complex trauma as well.
Therefore, today I want to introduce you to 7 signs, that you are a highly sensitive person and not autistic.
We also discuss the major differences between a highly sensitive disposition and clinically diagnosable autism spectrum disorder.
This video is also the first one of three part series on HSP vs autism.


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Pt. 2 - ASD vs. HSP:    • ASD (Autism) vs. HSP: 9 Signs You're ...  
Pt. 3 - Highly Sensitive Autism Spectrum:    • HSP = AUTISM: 10 Traits of a Highly S...  
HSP vs. Autism Video:    • HSP vs. Autism (ASD): 6 Signs You're ...  
Elaine N. Aron: https://hsperson.com/
Autism Spectrum: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/bl...
Sensory Processing Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20203...
What is Autism Article: https://reframingautism.org.au/introd...



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► Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:09 What Is HSP/SPS?
03:50 What is ASD?
05:19 The Overlap
08:33 Sign 1: Your Style Of Processing Is More “In-Depth”
11:30 Sign 2: You Have A Particular High Sense Of Empathy
13:10 Sign 3: Your Thriving And Development Are Primarily Influenced By The Environment
15:28 Sign 4: You Have A Strong Need For Social Connection
16:44 Sign 5: You Are Cognitively More Flexible
17:42 Sign 6: You Have A Heightened Emotional Awareness
18:35 Sign 7: You Think Context-Dependent
19:43 Venn Diagram: Overlap HSP And ASD
21:26 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.
My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.
I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.