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Trueheart Talks
Trueheart Talks
Intro to My Channel
Intro to My Channel
I've wanted to make a YouTube Channel for years. I finally created Trueheart Talks to have a space to infodump about Social Justice, a special interest of mine. Let’s make change together.
Disability Justice is Justice for All! ⚖️🖤
Topics to Explore:
Disability Justice & Ableism
Abolition & Restorative Justice
The Gender Binary
Masculinity & The Patriarchy
Addiction & Trauma
Religion & Spirituality
Mental Health & Relationships
White Supremacy & Racism
Capitalism
Colonialism
Militarism
Workers’ Rights
And more! 🔥
Welcome to Trueheart Talks
Welcome to Trueheart Talks
I'm here to introduce my project, Trueheart Talks, where I'll be infodumping as a form of Autism and Disability Advocacy.
As many autists can relate, fairness and justice are important to me. So it’s no surprise that Social Justice is a Special Interest of mine.
I'm going to be sharing about myself, why I started this project, my mission and vision, what to expect from me, my boundaries on my channel, and the topics that we’re going to explore.
0:00 Ani's Intro
0:41 Theme for Trueheart Talks
1:06 About Me
3:19 Why I Started This Project
5:33 The Mission
6:24 A Vision
7:58 What To Expect From Me
9:49 My Boundaries
13:45 Topics to Explore
14:44 Thanks for Watching
Yes, I'm Disabled. No, I'm Not Faking It.
Yes, I'm Disabled. No, I'm Not Faking It.
We’re going to be discussing a harmful trope about the disability community that people with disabilities are faking. Today, I'm gonna share about claiming the term “disabled” as part of my identity, and the subsequent disbelief and gaslighting I've received in the past few years. I want to suggest a paradigm shift that may help us view disability with an open mind and heart.
Theme Song: "Sierras" by Orchard Heights
0:00 Ani's Intro
0:47 Trueheart Talks Video Theme
1:06 Claiming 'Disabled' As An Identity
4:29 A History of Injuries
6:31 Masking Neurodivergence
7:59 Being Harassed When Using Aids
13:15 Needing Rest and Recovery
14:00 A Humanistic Approach to Disability
17:15 It's OK To Be Vulnerable
18:23 Thanks for Watching
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 1
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 1
Today is Part 1 of a 3-part series about my grueling journey to a late Autism diagnosis at the age of 33. I'll be sharing about my journey from self diagnosis to a clinical diagnosis. In Part 2, I’ll be sharing about how I meet criteria for ASD. And in Part 3, I’m going to share why a formal diagnosis was so important to me and my wellbeing. Don't switch off!
Theme Song: "Sierras" by Orchard Heights
0:00 Ani's Intro
0:52 Video Theme
1:21 Video Description of Ani's Room
1:57 From Self-Diagnosis to Clinical Diagnosis
3:35 Difficulty Working Without Accommodations
7:30 Termination from Jobs
9:43 In-Depth Autism Research
10:35 Psych Eval Gone Awry
13:25 Seeking Employment and ADA Accommodations
17:51 Another ASD Assessment?
18:45 Housing Crisis, Moving Home to Missouri
20:20 Receiving a Clinical ASD Diagnosis
23:49 Thanks for Watching!
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 2
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 2
Today is Part 2 of a 3-part series about my grueling journey to a late Autism diagnosis at the age of 33. I’ll be sharing about how I meet criteria for A.S.D. In Part 3, I’m going to share why a formal diagnosis was so important to me and my well-being. Don't switch off!
I was unable to upload the edited video due to issue with my phone. So there are not video descriptions like I included in previous videos for accessibility and no themed transitions, so this is the raw uncut version you're getting. I also couldn't add the slide to show the Criteria as I read it aloud. You get to see me doing O.C.D. correcting compulsions. I hope you enjoy the awkwardness!
Theme Song: "Sierras" by Orchard Heights
APA Update to ASD in DSM-5
Overlap Between Autism and Gender Diversity
0:00 Ani’s Intro
1:04 Video Description
1:53 DSM-V Critera for ASD
8:11 How I Meet ASD Criteria
11:34 Criteria A: Social Communication and Interaction
14:53 Criteria B: Repetitive Patterns of Behavior
24:11 Criteria C: Symptoms Present in Childhood
25:27 Criteria D: Affects Daily Functioning
27:15 Criteria E: Traits Not Better Explained By Intellectual Disability
28:59 Thanks for Watching!
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 3
Autism Diagnosis at 33: Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series about my grueling journey to a late Autism diagnosis at the age of 33. I'll be sharing about why it was so important for me and my well-being to pursue and receive a clinical/official diagnosis of ASD. Don't switch off!
Theme Song: "Sierras" by Orchard Heights
0:00 Ani's Intro
0:33 Video Theme
0:59 Video Description
01:34 Why A Clinical Diagnosis Is Important To Me
18:00 Summary
20:24 Thanks for Watching!
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