👀Connor doesn't struggle with eye contact, but there are times when he chooses not to make it.
🌀Connor sometimes masks his stimming, comparing it to breathing.
🧠Connor can hyper-focus on things he is interested in, like space and other topics.
🤹♂️Connor finds it challenging to focus on subjects he's not interested in at school.
🤸♂️Connor experiences dyspraxia, which affects his coordination and leads to bumps and stubbed toes.
Does Connor struggle with eye contact?
—While Connor doesn't struggle with it all the time, there are times when he chooses not to make eye contact with people.
What is masking in relation to stimming?
—Masking refers to when someone with autism tries to hide their stimming behaviors, similar to how breathing happens naturally without conscious effort.
What does Connor hyper-focus on?
—Connor can hyper-focus on topics he is interested in, such as space and other subjects that pique his curiosity.
Does Connor find it difficult to focus at school?
—Yes, if Connor is not interested in a subject, he often doesn't pay attention to it, making it challenging to focus.
How does dyspraxia affect Connor?
—Dyspraxia affects Connor's coordination and motor skills, leading to bumps and stubbed toes.
00:07Connor, who has high-functioning autism, introduces himself and his father.
00:23Connor prefers to call his autism 'light autism' and distinguishes it from his brother's 'heavy autism.'
00:37Connor explains that he doesn't struggle with eye contact all the time but sometimes chooses not to make it.
01:18Connor shares that he sometimes masks his stimming behaviors and compares it to breathing.
02:02Connor talks about his ability to hyper-focus on things he is interested in, such as space and other topics.
02:16Connor admits that he struggles to focus on subjects he's not interested in at school.
03:34Connor discusses his experience with dyspraxia, which affects his coordination and often leads to bumps and stubbed toes.
04:46Connor shares that he feels more comfortable at home and can freely engage in his stimming behaviors.
